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[Blitz Boom 4,627]

@Rising Dusk

On 2021-04-18 at 8:35 AM, Rising Dusk said:

"I know not what lurks in The Place.  I've yet to see or feel anything in there.  Perhaps it fears my lights when I pass through.  Or mayhaps there really is nothing and it is a true void.  Questions I hardly worry about myself," Dawn admitted.  "I'll have to keep that in mind when using that mode of transport with the elderly," she chuckled.  "Although simply leaving a pony stranded in That Place would be rather difficult without my spell.  It is a space between spaces after all.  When my spell is not longer present, the pony would slip back into space.  Usually somewhere between the two points I connected.  For example you'd just appear somewhere in Manehatten between my manor and this diner."

"It may be that there is nothing in this place. I know of space between, but who is to say that there is only one? Could well be that what I feel pressing against the edge, is from another one.

Yet be that as it may, at least it is good to know that there is no chance of being stuck there. Creatures or not, I doubt it would be pleasant to be there for an extended period of time, not to mention finding yourself trapped. I'd prefer undeath in its many forms over that.

...Hmm, to a certain extend. I wouldn't like being engulfed by a Boghunter. Or whatever the Helhests would do to me. Remnants of a bygone era, without a master to serve... Who knows what may happen to those they catch? But I doubt you'd care much about the finer studies of ingrained necromantic energies, or deeper insight into the relations on gods. At least not currently."

Lily would take a sip of water, and try to think of something to speak of that may fit better with this sun-filled, happy area. A little hard though, as her world had not exactly been full of such things historically, nor for her personally. Suppose she'd find something to focus on that would elevate the mood a bit, and not make whatever patrons that might be listening in, get concerned.

On 2021-04-18 at 8:35 AM, Rising Dusk said:

"We have many different types of ways to get sweets.  Honey, syrup, fruits, but when it comes to sugar, it all just comes from sugar cane.  We have fields and fields of it all over Equestria.  Supply has never been a problem," D

Ah, here might be something more calming, beyond just sitting still and watch as Dawn's rainbow magic were on display. A weird coloration in her mind, but she supposed it made sense for this mare to have that, as flair and being taken notice of were a trait of hers. Though she did also suspect that Dove were artificially coloring her magic. Just a hunch, and not something worth bringing up she supposed. Or at least not out here, where she might not be as forthcoming, seeing how others were listening in on her, and she likely had a reputation to maintain.

"I envy you. With the restrictions put on us back home, rationing, and being wise with what you work with, had to be the main focus. One can hope that now, we may be able to start farming in more abundance, and maybe start using proper materials for our homes, and scarecrows. Neither have been as grand as they once were. I can imagine the next two years especially will be of great importance. A good time for anyone with a mind to assert themselves."

On 2021-04-18 at 8:35 AM, Rising Dusk said:

"Wait, my brother ate bugs?  Did he know he ate bugs?" she asked but knew the answer all too well.  Oh she was going to have such a wonderful conversation with her brother later.  The gleam in her eyes and curt smile was already betraying her impish plans. 

"I doubt he were told. We believe that unless you ask what you're eating, you're not being told the details. With the need for inventive substitutes over the centuries, there comes a point where any smart being knows to just be thankful there is food, and not ask into where it came from, or what's in it. I would strongly urge you that if you go there at some point, you do not question the food. Or if you're truly squeamish, go ahead. Lest it is a kitchen meant for the royals, there is always the chance for... Inventive substitutions."

The food would arrive shortly after she said that, if not during, and she'd be looking at her meal. Pancakes as well, yet hers with mostly forest berries, which would sit tantalizing and fresh looking, so she would certainly give them that their produce were seemingly good. Or at least fresh, but the two things should realistically go together.

Her eyes glowed with a slight brown and dark combination, as the wooden-looking magic would lift her own utensilies, and cut a minor piece of the pancakes. She'd tentatively take a bite from that, along with a half berry, and what amounted to half a teaspoon of the syrup, to better try and taste what the combination were like, and why it seemed to tantalizing for Dawn. Surely it couldn't be as good as she were implying. Not for one with taste buds aligned otherwise, like herself.

Eventually, she'd get a look on her face best described as reluctant, positive surprise, as the chewed up piece were gulped down, and she moved on to take larger, more fulfilling bites from the breakfast combination.

"I will admit to not having thought much, but this is... No, tolerable seems an insult. It's good. I did not expect this sticky, sugary substance to be so personally, but it fits these cakes nicely."

She too would then add a larger layer to her portion, and start eating through it. It were not something that she would consider to be good, nor wanted, as a stable meal, but as an occasional treat? Yes, she could see this being well received in her life, more than this one time. She would have to find out how these were made at some point, that she may attempt to copy it sometimes. Or at least something similar, as she could imagine this place wished to keep their recipes a secret.

"It is an interesting way to start the day. Is this a stable for the early day in this area? Furthermore, I would like to ask, what your plans may be, when we are done here? I can wait, if you prefer privacy. I am not in a position to make a stand of any kind, or demand answers, after all. I can weapon myself with patience. It is simply that I do not know what to speak of otherwise. Most stories and information I have grown with, I doubt would be well liked by too many in this place.  They seem... Innocent of mind, more or less."

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@Scarlet Rose

"All written down, can be found in this forest, or town. Several I have gathered already, so I know where they will be."

He and Zecora nodded at one another, and took a further sip of the tea, before Orchid tried one of the snacks. If Silicon did too, she would find them to be somewhat sweet, with a spicy edge to it, and a healthy crunch on the outside. Nothing special, but lovely for their kind.

"Gather them for me, and you will see. The pot will be ready. Stirred evenly, and steady."

She wasn't saying what were going to happen, but so were the matter with her. She couldn't give the surprises away that easily, though it did leave open the option for there to be a bad way this could go, and it would end up being a less than pleasant experience. Best to not think about that though.

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@Monotonality

On 2021-04-18 at 7:42 AM, Magnolia said:

"But it would be much better to begin learning how to drain from residue and crystals so I can increase my own magic without having to drain from living beings. Still, within me as I spoke before I have multiple ponies magic within me so I can easily hold my own against anyone but increasing my own ambient magic through non-violent methods is definitely something to look into. I would like to try something like that although I never got the chance. You are so full of good ideas." Magnolia spoke with a degree of conviction and interest in Zeehva's ideas.

"We'll try later then, but don't get discouraged if it doesn't work at first, okay? Residue magic is barely anything, even if it is all around us, so it is hard to track. Much less make use of."

With magic being cast everywhere, on a daily basis, magic truly were everywhere to be found, in small residues here and there. However, the amounts were small most of the times. She couldn't just fill a flask up like it were nothing. They were talking droplets and thimble sizes mostly, which meant that there weren't much to work with. It made mixing it essentially, to make proper use out of it. At least in her case, where she rarely had enough single element of magic to fill a beaker. The pixie magic had been different as it had been constantly active, but that were more the exception, than the norm.

On 2021-04-18 at 7:42 AM, Magnolia said:

"Well I can assure you we won't be causing a ruckus. At least, not anymore." Magnolia said as if hinting at something. "W-we thank you for your direction and look forward to meeting this Fishbone you speak of." her words were quite awkward. She had a hard time speaking thankfulness and words of similar nature. She wouldn't mind listening to what else he had to say, but she wanted to get in a nice comforting bed and enjoy Zeehva's presence.

"Glad I could help. Now you two better take off, alright? You both look like you could do with a good rest."

The sun were not even close to going down, but an early afternoon nap, might still do the two of them well. Zeehva at least could start to feel that she were a little emotional, as well as physically, drained from today, and would appreciate laying her head down for a few hours, maybe.

"Thank you for your help, Sea. Maybe we'll meet again sometime."

"I'm not planning to lay my shoes up anytime soon, so there's a chance. Take care."

He'd give a healthy smile at them, and once again lift his pibe in greetings, as Zeehva began leading them off the dock, and further towards the large city in front of them.

Sea Shanty would watch them wander off, standing calmly on the crate. Once they were out of hearing range though, he'd smirk a little further to himself, and take a few puffs off the pibe.

"So, the princess has an older sister then? Hmhmhm. Scarcity will definitely be interested in hearing about this."

With that mumbled to himself, he'd wander off, just as another pony called out for him, asking if everything was alright. To which he'd reply that there were no issues, and be on with his day. He'd have plenty of time to send the information after work.

Meanwhile, Zeehva would have lead them nearer the edge of town, and rightly so, it were hard not to notice the inn they had been told about. Not because of the three story building itself, as that were not all that noteworthy, even here on the outskirts of town. More that the building had been adorned in artwork of varied sea creature bones, painted on to said building, and the entrance were adorned with a large pair of shark jaws. The upper part being above the entrance, and the lower on either side of the ground, just where the teeth were softened to nubs down here, to avoid potential health hazards. Wouldn't be good for business if folks got cut walking in, now would it?

Inside, they'd find that there were a fair bit of folks in a cozy, fisherman's lodge sort of front, with a burly earth pony stallion behind the front desk/bar, cleaning glasses, and looking around to see if there were a need for him anywhere. His immense beard made it hard to see much of his face, but the brown eyes, beneath the bushy eyebrows, looked kind.

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@EQ_Theta

On 2021-04-18 at 3:06 PM, EQ_Theta said:

“Whoa! Alright, I see when I’m beat.” 

Sen instinctively tried to wrestle Omen’s tongue off his face, though he immediately recognized that he wasn’t in any trouble and decided to relax. If this passes for Discord’s idea of self-defense, the longma conceded. No point in drawing out the conversation if there was already an answer. And knowing exactly what just happened right then and there, Sen is already convinced. 

“Given how odd that whole display was, I guess Discord had his bases covered when he taught you that trick. No one would expect having a tongue wrapped around the face. No use saying otherwise, because I’d look like a fool for challenging… that kind of defense.” 

Omen would loosen and retract her tongue after Sen had given his surrender. It were fortunate that despite being soft and warm, like a room temperature snake, Omen did not produce saliva. otherwise, his face would've likely been somewhat sticky right now. Or at least wet, though neither were likely preferable for him, over having a nice dry face. He had gotten enough looks as it were, without having to be judged for being blindsided by a pony-shaped lizard creature. Which for the uninitiated, would likely be what Omen looked like in her little chameleon moment.

"It does seem to hold Discord's... Flair, to have this be a kind of defense, and I can see it working, in case somehow, the gates becomes unavailable. It is not the typical kind of self defense I would think of normally either, but considering the circumstances, I believe this may be the best we will get to, when it comes to Omen. I'm certain she's safe."

Might be she weren't, as there tended to always be someway that you could kill another, if you truly wished to, but Omen were almost certainly safe regardless, in his mind. The extremes were theories at best, and frankly, it were unlikely she'd attract that sort of ire, as though she were odd, she weren't malignant, in any sort of way. There wouldn't be much reason to use incredibly dangerous things on her. It were frankly more likely that she'd end up somehow wandering into something incredibly dangerous herself, out of pure curiosity.

On 2021-04-18 at 3:06 PM, EQ_Theta said:

Lin didn’t quite get that same feeling of excitement as she was trying to keep herself from making a mess. She remained silent, closing her eyes and did what she could to avoid thinking about what was happening. By the time the ride was over, she stumbled out in a daze before propping herself up by a nearby trash can to… relieve herself. 

“Uh, Rosa? I think we may need to tone down the thrill rides.” Sen commented as he walked over to his sister to check up on her. There didn’t seem to be any lasting damage, though Lin would spend a few more minutes by the trash can until she felt better. 

“I… ugh.. feel… terrible. Got a weak… stomach… after all.”

Rosa too would have wandered over to tend to Lin, and as could be heard by the worried chirps coming soon after, Omen had followed troop too. They were all concerned for her, though thankfully, they could all be at ease to know that it were just an upset stomach, and not something worse. Though Shrimp did slither over on Lin, and laid down on her head, whilst chirping softly, to try and make her feel better. He didn't understand what was going on really, but she were not feeling good, and smelly stuff had just come from her mouth, so he figured that she needed him.

"Let's just think of this as a hard learned lesson. Maybe the bumper cars had been a better idea to start with than this. Maybe we shoul-"

He'd stop, as a tongue-wrapped burrito in a paper wrapper, and a wooden soda can, would suddenly be next to him.

"...I were just about to suggest that. Did you know this would happen?"

"I have seen you like to eat things. I got them when you were screaming. It help with bad tastes, yes?"

"Yes. Thank you Omen, that was very thoughtful of you. I think it's best if we start with a drink. Lin? Would you like something to help with the aftertaste?"

The can were just next to her shoulder, so it would be easy to get. The burrito were also though, but that one might have to wait, as she might not be in the mood for food right now, even if it did look like a good, vegetarian dish.

There'd also be bundles of those and soda for the others, along with some fish nuggets that she weren't sure if anyone wanted to try, but they were offered, and some of them liked meat. Omen thought that it were something they'd maybe like.

"How was it up there? You screamed. Screaming means bad, yes?"

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@Windy Breeze @Kujamih @Monotonality

23 hours ago, Cali said:

"Even if there were 'worse' side effects I still wouldn't change it for anything else in the world. It is what makes up who I am and I'm not going to lose that. Because if I do, I am powerless and weak. Which is something that I have told myself I will never ever become no matter what." Cali stated in a rather sure manner of herself.

"Hey, long as there ain't something growing outta your skull, I think you're good. I think we can all agree that something like that, would be reason to worry, yeah?

And I getcha, y'know. Having my home assaulted, made me feel weak too, and I never wanted to have that again. That's why I put so much work into my new workshop. I don't wanna end up defenseless and at the mercy of something like that."

Sure it might not be on the same scale, but it were related really. They had been in a position were they felt weak and useless, then gotten the power to do something about it. Losing that, would be crushing, and so far, they both seemed to have a handle. her with her weird powers, and him with a multi-fortified workshop, that had already easily held against an assault a few days ago. So they were cool so far it seemed. Here were hoping it'd last.

23 hours ago, Cali said:

"You have seen me as a human. Humans are interesting species, our greed and ego is second to none yet we can also do amazing good things that benefit a lot of people. More bad, though. But that is actually not the case. You see, in Earth's ancient past there was once a common ancestor of humans, monkeys, and all sorts of apes. Humans are just one 'line' of evolution stemming back to that great ancestor. Of course, all of this is just all just a theory." Cali said with a laugh.

"At least in my belief, on our Earth there is substantial evidence that past civilizations existed with much more advanced technology than our own. We are told that we humans thousands of years ago had nothing more than stone tools, or minimal technology. But there are ancient sites where there are perfectly cut and carved stone blocks that weigh thousands of pounds, hundreds of thousands of pounds even. On the ocean floors we have found the ruins of past civilizations that go back way farther than any of us thought possible." she paused, letting that information sink in. "The construction of which could only be possible with levitation, magic or sufficient technology. The evidence is quite clear, yet so many dismiss it as a fairytale." Cali said with a bit of rage there. She knew what she believed.

"Huh. Sounds like you and our dragons got something in common then. Not a whole lot on it, and they don't let us go and dig for any clues currently, but there's been some ancient text found, before pony and dragon civilization as we know it right now, that points to there being a grand unified kingdom of some sort. The dragons were part of it, and it's believed that the ponies, and a few others might've been too, but everything so far, is very incomplete, and highly speculative. One of the archeologists in Center Zero had a few, salvaged bits and pieces, and it seemed to check out, with the carbon dating being tens of thousands of years past. And no, I have no idea how the paper lasted for that long either. Weren't my department, and I were never allowed to examine the thing directly. Nor were any of my family, since y'know, we're kinda flammable.

Anyway, only ones who might know of it, are the dragons, and so far, they all claim to know nothing. The oldest of 'em might know something, but if they do, they're refusing to tell it. Ancalagon, oldest of the elder dragons, would definitely, but again, not a peep from him on the matter. Rumor has it he's letting things play out, but theory is that the reason he, and whatever other elder dragons of his generation - or near it anyway - that's still alive refuse to talk, is because it directly correlates to the Equine/Dragon feud that's been lasting so long, that nopony really knows when it started, or why.

Again though, all theories and speculation. Story goes the historical society in Canterlot finally managed to get hold of a tome, that they're slowly trying to restore, so who knows? We might get some answers.

Huh, guess I went on a ramble... Eh, point is that it sounds plausible from your side too. Maybe your ancient civilization did something that more or less fried their brains beyond recognition, and returned them to a primal state? I could see that taking a long, long time, and generations, to get back on track.

Still... Hehe, you're a bunch of hairless monkeys. Should've bought some bananas before we left."

He might get smacked for that one, but he'd consider it worth it, cause to him at least, that was funny. Blitz got a small smirk too, even in her hyper state, so wasn't lost on everypony. That was good.

23 hours ago, Cali said:

Cali laughed at how Blitz reacted, she smiled as the small filly hugged her. She hugged back and patted her head, sort of hugging her in a way. Cali was extremely soft, like a pillow. Perhaps that was something she did so Blitz would enjoy the hug more. Cali was also entertained with how the others ran off like they did.
 

"You cannot make a fire mane without burning your actual mane, or performing some sort of advanced spell which is something ponies your age should probably not be dabbling in just for your own safety. I know I may seem insane, weird, and unhinged but that is because I know what I am capable of and I know what I am doing." Cali said calmly as Blitz bounded around, still with a grin on her face.

"Magic can do that?!"

"Awh grand. Thanks for putting That in her head. She's gonna be trying to sort out how to get that done, because when you say she shouldn't, what she really hears is that it's a challenge. Blitz is all the best and worst qualities of the Boom family. Raging intellect, and an incredible potential for scientific breakthroughs, mixed with the unpredictable energy, and general lack of common self-preservation, that have claimed a good chunk of our family throughout the ages. Combine that with how early she bloomed, and well... You get it."

Blitz were his own little nuclear reactor. Capable of so many great things, but Celestia have mercy upon Equestria, if she were mishandled, or not taken proper care of.

"Yeeeey. New future project! After all the funsies that goes BOOM! Hehehe."

She rubbed her head on Cali's leg again. Both from joy, and because frankly, Cali was soft. It felt like rubbing against a nice carpet, or a nice pillow.

On 2021-04-18 at 9:50 PM, Cali said:

"Well that pleases me quite well. Anything here is better than my home world. I intend to stay here for the rest of my days and I do not want to go back or into any other dimensions. I like it here. I like ponies, and I like you two. I guess we could be considered friends, all of us. It feels...pleasing." Cali said somewhat happily.

"Wait you're staying? Crickey... We're gonna need to have a sit down and talk what's bad to introduce into this dimension, alright? The forms and everything's all good, all good. But y'know, certain of those papers and such... I'd prefer the rest of your days, ain't the end of ours, y'know? Sides, I can help you acclimate and stuff too. Long as we set some ground rules on things, I can clear a room, until you find something else."

Crazy stuff, but y'know, might be the wise option, seeing how everypony else would like find her too crazy and dangerous to deal with, and Blitz had taken a liking to her (of course). Might as well try and make her acclimation process easier, right? Sides, she said they were friends. had to help a friend in need and all that.

On 2021-04-18 at 9:50 PM, Cali said:

"Unlike in my world where the court systems themselves are corrupt and they throw criminals into quite appalling and violent jail conditions. Often times, having long sentences. Some of them have life sentences for the most miniscule of things. They don't have any of that for prisoners in my world, at least where I am from. Some areas are much better, though. Another reason I am staying here because you ponies care so much about your citizens unlike citizens of my world."

"Yeah well, if you don't work on getting folks help, they're just gonna go out and commit more crime. You make sure they're helped, and get welcomed back into society, and it reduced crime dramatically. A real good investment both for the crime rate, and generally financially, since you don't have to spend as much on keeping a massive amount of prisoners fed, courts constantly stacked high with cases, less theft, and yada yada. Ain't the same place in every country, but Equestria's doing quite well."

22 hours ago, Kujamih said:

" I'm definitely going to make you a super hero." Light said while starring eye to eye with Blitz, while giving her a high five.

Blitz jumped up as far as she had to to reach his hoof, and gave Light a tap, as her part of the brohoof. Not a greeting she did much, as she prefered hugs, but she'd take it for sure, now that it were on offer.

"Superhero sounds boring. I wanna help my making lotsa tinker things. Maybe I'll make stuff for a real superhero, like in the comic books? That'd be cool! I could make like, special gadget kaboomies, and stuff."

Blitz didn't wont to be a hero herself, cause then she'd have to be out and doing stuff all the time, instead of being in the workshop and tinkering away. But if somepony else wanted to be a hero, and needed gear? She could totally do that, and then they'd be heroes. That would still be helping others, right? She liked that. Helping is fun, long as it means she couldn't tinker. She'd get bored then, and get her head filled with too many ideas. It would just start to go ouchies.

[Sphinx-Ara 3,569]

@Blitz Boom

Silica would smile and nod "Alright, that does make things easier" she would say and take a biscuit, nibbling on it. It was indeed sweet with a bitter after taste, something new to her and she quite enjoyed it, finishing her biscuit and going for another "that makes sense, these biscuits have a strange taste but are tasty" she'd say.

[Evil Pink One 13,506]

@Monotonality @Windy Breeze @Blitz Boom

" You should widen your point of view on what a hero is blitz boom. For example pinkie pie is a hero... But she doesn't have to fight or anything...just maintaining the peace. If you make someone smile from a rainy day....thats also an act of heroism. You helping with your invention... I can see that as a heroic deed. So why not become a hero blitz?"

[EQ_Theta 459]

@Blitz Boom

“Maybe… I should… sit this one out, yeah? I’ll have something to drink, just not the soda.”

“I’ve got just the thing. You definitely need to rest a while after throwing up your last meal.”

Lin would use this moment to drink some liquids, though she preferred to take the water Sen had on him for now. Might not be such a good idea to put anything else in her stomach. It might not seem like much, but she was grateful for the group showing concern for her. Even if it was a time ripe for poking fun at what just happened, she was happy to receive assistance. Shrimp’s chirping was endearing, and the longma would give her little friend  a nice back rub as he sat on her head. 

Sen helped her on to a nearby bench, where she would take a moment of respite to pause and gather her breaths. No doubt she would need a moment to regain her strength; perhaps she’ll be waiting by the sidelines while the others went ahead. For now, Sen isn't quite sure he'd want to take a bite out of the food Omen brought. There may be some time for Rosa and Omen to hop aboard another ride if they were interested, and it's not like Lin could wander anywhere else while they were away. Then again, this would be a good moment to rest up and eat. The burritos and fish nuggets looked pretty delicious. Even now, the longma still wondered how ponies made their food look as good as they tasted.

“I suppose we can wait here for a while, though if we’re eating, I’d hold off on getting on any more rides because we might soon find ourselves standing next to trash cans."

"And Omen? I know it sounded like things were bad up there on the ride because you heard me screaming, but it’s not all bad. We were strapped down to the seats so it was safe. Mostly, it was scary but fun! The most terrifying bit was the anticipation when we were just about to hang upside down and the rapid drop back down once we swung in a full circle.”

[Catpone Cerberus 23,599]

@Blitz Boom
Ruby wasn't much surprised to learn that Leviathan resided near Diamond Dogs, she knew that nurture had its effects after all, for example, if one of her kind was hatched and raised among ponies, while their nature would most likely drive them to prefer solitude, the influence of ponies would most likely make them choose a place nearby a pony settlement. She didn't necessarily think it was a good thing, but truth didn't care about her thoughts, besides, it would have been rather hypocritical for her to critique it, considering she lived among ponies, not that being a hypocrite was beyond her as has been proven before.  "I see." was the simple response she gave about that, she had just been curious and had gotten the answer, so there wasn't much else to say.

As she had stated, Ruby was not on need for anything to eat, but she told Charir to take what he wished from the fridge, even with her being bit too small in this form to reach things, there was no need to try to figure out what button did what when two of them could fly, and Charir being so small, his wings wouldn't hit anything while he flew. He would pick whatever raw, unseasoned meat, fish or otherwise, happened to be the easiest to grab. As Charir did that. Ruby looked around "The need for food preparation is such a unnecessary part of a species." "How far would have these creatures gotten if they had no need to waste time and resources to prepare their foods."  this was not a critique of their ways, and rather a comment on how they had evolved in way that cooking food gave them more than eating it raw.

 

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Scarecrow as usual, was silent as the conversation went on, just gesturing his greeting with respectful nod, but he did think about various things.

First thing he wondered was related to Crow and his vanity, where did its personality come from? was it mirroring its creator's selfhood, or was it maybe effected by something from him, it was not the judgmental type of wondering as Crow would be able to tell due to the link, and rather it was almost a form of self-reflecting, as the undead wondered about himself and what he is like. 

His other thoughts were less deep, being mostly things like a mental remark about pony names being bit odd, and slight amusement from Elderbloom calling them younglings, since while it was possible that he was younger, there also was a possibility that he was ancient compared to the old pony. It was also curious how seemingly the only 'weird' thing about the two of them for these ponies seemed to be the rabbit listening to Lyriel, though it was a positive. 

It was harder for Scarecrow to figure out the right amount of strength for the kick than one may expect, having barely any feeling and not having the normal physical limitations of muscle, but he managed to pass the ball along with acceptable force, in fact there may have been bit too little force. He also signaled Crow to keep sharp in case someone else kicked the ball bit too hard, he didn't want the disguise to break due to Crow getting hit by a ball. 

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The siblings just nodded to most what Onache said, having no further comments on them, and being focused on getting their surroundings, though there was one thing "While a town map would be useful too, I was thinking more a map of whole Equestria." knowing what's in the town didn't really help getting the picture of where they were since their towns and villages were quite different.

And while they seemingly didn't notice the pony staring at them, they both were well aware of her, observing things without being obvious about it was one of those things they had learned during their life. "I can almost feel it too, I haven't seen such expression since Commander Scorch's last attack, one of the ponies in the village snapped after it, never before had I felt so sad from someone's joy." Sheska cut in to stop the conversation going too far into it "I'm sure this one is just genuinely happy." at least she hoped that was the case, though considering how happy everyone around them seemed in general, it was a possibility. 

They didn't recognize the pink pony, since the six wielders of the elements never became a thing in their world, though that didn't necessarily mean they had never seen her before, same individual just could be very different in different situation, and where they came from, unlimited joy and parties didn't have a place to exist.

 

 

 

Edited April 21, 2021 by Catpone Cerberus

[Blitz Boom 4,627]

@Catpone Cerberus

"A lot of what I see them eat, they don't need to prepare. But this happens when you get civilization. You don't need to hunt or scavenge for your food, so you can be more picky, and experiment with tastes. Might be we just roast ours, but they have the time and security - far as they know - to put in the work to spice things up.

Or they're just being difficult and complacent. I honestly couldn't tell."

She'd watch as Charir pulled out whatever unseasoned meat he could get his hands on, with a bit of a smile on her face. To be young and ravenous again... *sigh* It brought back memories.

"I sit by and watch them for various reasons, since it helps me to understand what they treasure better, but some things I think they just consider to be  how things are. Cooking is among them. Whatever change happened generations upon generations of equines ago, they don't know what it is anymore. Though I have met the occasional wilderness pony. A few primitive ones too, who lived more naturally, though I think the deer does it better than them, most of the time. They seem to have found an interesting way of being civil, while retaining their instinct and old ways.

You have been in civilization for some time now though, right? I know you think it weak for them to huddle together like this, but have your views changed on things, since you first came here? Have anything you've experienced in this society, turned out to be a positive surprise for you? I keep hearing what you find weak about them, but I doubt there isn't something that might interest you. If nothing else, then perhaps their craftmanship in some of their treasures?"

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@Catpone Cerberus

5 hours ago, Catpone Cerberus said:

First thing he wondered was related to Crow and his vanity, where did its personality come from? was it mirroring its creator's selfhood, or was it maybe effected by something from him, it was not the judgmental type of wondering as Crow would be able to tell due to the link, and rather it was almost a form of self-reflecting, as the undead wondered about himself and what he is like.

Scarecrow would be able to feel something other than vanity, if he were tuned in well enough with Crow, and that were pride. This came a little from its creator, but Anomaly rarely added anything to personality, as she found it more perfect to let it evolve naturally. Granted, this often caused her creations to attack her, or be rude at least, but eh, she didn't often care about that. All part of life.

As for the pride, it were just how Crow had embraced things. It knew it were a freak. A one of a kind, spur of the moment creation, of a being that considered the natural laws, to be more suggestions, than set rules. It had the intelligence to realize this, and had a choice. Lament it being what it were, or embrace it in full. It had chosen the latter, and considered itself proud to be an intelligent, dangerous predator. And with pride of oneself, came some degree of vanity and love of positive attention. Might be the kind words would not have been there, had it been shown in its true form, but it didn't care. It had gotten praise, and as it were settled in to being as proud a being, as the hawk it now looked like, it would bask in this with joy.

The link would cause Crow to get some of what were felt the other way around too though, and would peck at Scarecrow's head a few times. A way of trying to tell him that he needed to try and bask in things too, instead of overthinking everything. He should just try and live, rather than think at length about how he fit into the big picture. A difference of philosophy that might not work for him, but it were just how it looked on things.

It would also though, have some agreement in its emotions, about the oddity of ponies. Though he'd likely be able to feel that it were more focused on the rabbit. It may be sated for a time, but it were a predator, and prey had walked into sight. It couldn't help but being drawn to observe it, and think on swooping down and feast upon it. It wouldn't, but the thoughts were there.

The ball would go along idly as it were batted to by Scarecrow, who'd get a small giggle from the colt, as he intercepted it, and kicked it towards his dad.

"Hehe, you gotta kick it harder, mister."

As he said this, Crow would accept what it were feeling were a valid suggestion, and move further down on Scarecrow's back, whilst sitting down, and making sure its claws were solid on him. It would not bode well, if it were bested by a mere ball.

"Hmm... I don't mean to be rude, but you two seem... Different? I thought you had perhaps rummaged in bushes, but the greens on you seem stuck."

"Mom. I don't think we should be rude here."

The colt's mother spoke up, but were quickly interrupted by Lyriel, as she started to explain calmly what they were.. Which did give some raised eyebrows, but they didn't chase them off or anything. In fact, Scarecrow would soon find the ball heading his way again. Maybe try and kick it towards one of the parents, a little bit harder? They'd be able to take it, if it got a bit hard.

She would not say what Scarecrow actually were, but explain him as an evergrown. She wasn't gonna narc on him.

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@Catpone Cerberus

6 hours ago, Catpone Cerberus said:

"While a town map would be useful too, I was thinking more a map of whole Equestria."

"I venture the guess that the same vendors have maps of the entire kingdom. It seems to be common for tourists to want one over the kingdom, as well as for local areas in more details, from what I gathered before arriving near this area the first time."

There were quite some way from her entry point into Equestria, and towards Ponyville, so she had picked up on some things here and there. As well as several accounts of *lunch*, but they'd never be able to pint hat on her. She weren't sloppy, and left things easily tied to her, nor bodies in her wake. It tended to cause too much scrutiny, and seemed a waste of a future, gullible meal.

7 hours ago, Catpone Cerberus said:

"I can almost feel it too, I haven't seen such expression since Commander Scorch's last attack, one of the ponies in the village snapped after it, never before had I felt so sad from someone's joy." Sheska cut in to stop the conversation going too far into it "I'm sure this one is just genuinely happy."

"Urgh, she is. Overwhelmingly so. She is radiating enough joy to feed a large hive for weeks. It's disturbing."

Probably not as much as it would be, once the mare actually zoomed away from the window, and came crashing outside, and right towards them.

Now, Onache had prepared magic to keep this one at bay, but her filters were not set correctly for this much emotion at once, and it staggered her when it got even closer. Enough that she were not able to stop the ensuing madness, which were genuinely hard to describe for her. After the fact, she would recall confetti, glitter, and a high pitched, female voice being overwhelmingly joyful, and talking about *new faces*, and something about a *welcome party*. It were a storm that ended as quickly as it started, less than thirty seconds after Pinkie had gotten over, and dragged them all into a tight group hug, before she would be rushing into the bakery again to continue her work.

And what were left behind, were a very confused, changeling queen in disguise, starring into the air while her brain tried to grasp what had just happened. She had specks of glitter and confetti sprinkled around her in many places, from Pinkie's party assault, as well as a small, festive hat, and an invitation for a party later this night, on a sticky note, plastered to her forehead.

The main focus for Pinkie's attention though, had been the kobolds. They would've gotten more of her speaking on and on, about them needing a party, and not listening to - nor really giving them time to go ahead and provide - objections to the party she had in mind. There'd be glitter and confetti blasting around her, seemingly coming from out of nowhere, and strange acrobatics that should not be possible for a simple earth pony mare, and in the end, they too would be stranded near Onache. Their invitations were stuck to their arms though, and if they were lucky, they may have managed to avoid the small hats. Though it were unlikely. Pinkie was... Well, Pinkie. No reason could really explain her.

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@EQ_Theta

Omen would retract the offered food and beverage when it became clear, that Lin were not ready for it. So she would just hold on and see when they did want it, whilst she would observe how her sibling were helped over to a bench, where she could sit and get her system under control again. Sen helping her wander, and Rosa making sure to clear a path, by asking folks to please excuse them, that his friend needed a seat, and things along those lines. Most were understanding about things like this, so it wasn't an issue getting to the bench, and have a seat. There'd originally be a griffon there, stretching his talons out, but he could well see that Lin needed the seat more than him, so he got off, and gave them a wave before wandering into the crowd.

Shrimp meanwhile, felt like he were helping too, as he took the way Lin responded as her saying so. It made him hug her head as tightly as he could, which considering his muscle mass and small form, were pretty much not noticeably different. His claws might feel a little more prickly, but that was about it. He'd need quite a few years to really be felt in size and mass.

As they got to the point where the siblings were asked about the experience though, and Omen got her answer as to why they were screaming, it seemed like things were not going how she thought they might. she assumed they would be going on more rides, and she'd be constantly keeping an eye out for them there, and see what were going on. Instead, it appeared they wanted to do something else. Perhaps play the games?

"Screams not always bad? I do not understand."

"Omen, if they smile while screaming, or laugh at around the same time, that is generally good.  Otherwise, it is likely bad."

There were a lot more nuance to things than this, but this were the basest, simplest way he could clear this for Omen, who thankfully seemed to accept the answer. It would hopefully serve her well, even if it wasn't exactly a perfect answer. However, it would suffice for now, and then they could expand on it in due time. Hopefully when she had gotten more openminded over the years, and could take in things beter, as she got more proper teaching, but it were hard to say how well it'd take really. It might take generations, or she were too ingrained with how she worked now, for it to truly change, but it were still worth an attempt, yes?

"And I think perhaps we should eschew the rides for a little while, and try to get something to eat. Especially you, Lin. I know it isn't likely the first want you have in mind, but you will need something in your system, after that... Expulsion. After that, we can try some of the more harmless games that keeps us on the ground, where Omen can then also partake. Does that sound good to everyone?"

If there were general consensus with that, he would accept a burrito, and a soda from Omen, who had enough for them all with her. Including for herself, but she also had something else there. A small, red bag with a warning label on, depicting fire and skulls, currently sealed tight, and sitting on her back.

"At a more modernized festival, there is a good deal more options for rides, Lin. Some are far worse than the hammer we were in, some are very harmless, like the teacup ride, and in between there are many alternatives. I'm sure there are something that strikes the balance for you someday. Though it were good that you and I could enjoy the current one, Sen. You seemed to be having a grand time at least. Enjoying the rush of endorphins? Feeling hyped up and ready for us all to partake in some degree of challenge here on the ground level? Once Lin is ready for it, of course. There is no rush."

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@Monotonality

On 2021-04-20 at 5:04 AM, Magnolia said:

"With what you say we will have to account for that and do a mass scale draining in my opinion. I don't know much about this. Perhaps I could find a way to drain off of others ina more passive nature, or in a non-invasive manner. Perhaps not. We will see. Depends..." Magnolia mused.

"How about draining cast magic? Say, a magical fireball, or telekinetic field? It wouldn't drain the magic from a pony, just what they used, and it could empower yourself. And if you could filter it, you might be really valued in fighting against some less moral magic users? Have you tried doing something like that before?"

It were perhaps still a stretch, but it were the second-closest thing she could think of to draining magic from ponies, that didn't exactly do this horrible thing. It'd just be draining the magic that were cast, which could be a boon for her, as it'd render her essentially immune to any sort of magic, beyond surprise variants, or an overabundance of it. Wouldn't do much against say, a spear in the gut, but then she had her shadowy form that might help on that. Though she'd prefer to move along in her thoughts, as the image of her friend impaled wasn't a nice one.

On 2021-04-20 at 5:04 AM, Magnolia said:

If he did or didn't, she would walk up to him. She would awkwardly speak, "Uhm. One room please? For my friend and I. I don't know how this works, we aren't from around here." she'd speak, but he'd notice how well kept her mane, coat and tail were. They conveyed a sense of beauty but her eyes conveyed tiredness. 

The lumbering stallion would turn and look at them, and greet them both warmly with a big, wide grin. Provided you weren't uneased by seeing that he had three gold teeth - two in the upper row, and one in the lower - it would likely make him seem a good deal more friendly.

"I could tell. I know my locals."

His deep, gruff voice would finish the sentence with a bit of a chuckle, while he pointed towards the other clients that could be seen currently. Which appeared to be primarily ponies working at the dock, or at sea in some capacity, along with a family enjoying a crispy salad. They stood out like sore hooves, just like Zeehva and Magnolia did.

"But welcome to Fishbone's Seashack. My name is Fish Barrel, but the locals just call me Pops. We have a few rooms to pick from left, so let's find one that fits, and quick, before you fall asleep against the bar, little lady. Are you two here on a honeymoon?"

Zeehva's face turned red, and she tried to stammer a sentence forth, but didn't get to it, before Pops went on, unfazed and with a big grin still on his burly face.

"Just to know if it were a two bed, or single bed room. You two need a double it sounds like. If you can wait a moment, we'll get you sorted.

Hey, Fishbone! You got time?"

He'd yell out, his words nearly making the glasses near him vibrate, from the booming tone, and not long after they'd be greeted by Fishbone herself, as she suddenly hung down from the shadows in the ceiling.

"For you, Pops? Always."

She were a stunted, or young dragoness, about the size of a pony, with what seemed like incomplete, deep scars going over quite a lot of her scales, in varied locations. By the looks of it, she had likely shed scales that made for some of the scars over time, and eventually, would have them all completely gone. The pro of being a dragon, among other things.

If they knew about Equestrian dragons elemental alignments, they'd find this one were a wind aligned dragon. Easily spotted by the more lean body, and more powerful looking wings, even if these were currently folded in. She also lacked some muscle mass due to this more nimble lineage, compared to some others, but they couldn't all be towering homunculi.

"Welcome to my inn. I'm Fishbone, owner of this establishment. I heard you wanted a room, yes? Would you be okay with a second story one, facing towards the city? We have already rented out the one facing the sea, unfortunately. The rooms with that view tends to be rather popular."

Her voice would be soothing and slick, and she eyed the both of them with a searching, alluring look in her eyes. Unfortunately another thing wind aligned dragons had: They tended to be rather... Flirtatious. Even if not in words, then as were shown, still somewhat in actions.

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@Scarlet Rose

"You never lack, with a Zebrican snack."

That might sound cheesy, but in the specialty stores where you could actually buy these, and not have them made from scratch, like Orchid had, this were literally the tagline on the package. Not the best one, but to the one that were shipping these, it were just right. And really, it were all about the taste, and even those were perfectly good, for those who did not have the time to work on getting a fresh one done. Orchid had certainly taken advantage of it a few times.

"A snack and some tea, is how it should be, when guests comes to visit me. THough you should go soon, as the flowers will bloom, the best at the cusp of noon. A few hours there still is, but I thought you wished to know this."

It would soon draw to an end, but there were a little more to go, before Orchid would rise up a few minutes later, and thank Zecora for the hospitality, before taking the containers she wanted to have filled, and transported them with him, on his back. Which meant that the cat had to walk along him for a time, but it was okay. She had been around the hut as it were, pawing at random things, and rubbing against the furniture.

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@Windy Breeze @Kujamih @Monotonality

On 2021-04-20 at 6:52 AM, Cali said:

Cali frowned as memories resurfaced and covered Blitz's ears as she was hugged by Blitz. "I've fought enemies who have a specific power to nullify all of my magic. Trust me, you'll never figure it out. It is...something I can never dodge or undo. While my interdimensional enemies have that one trick up their sleeve, I was able to vanquish them once and for all. They had meddled in my affairs for the longest time. They have permanently wounded one of my friends, and threatened the lives of so many more and they only had one goal. My death. So I had to do what I had to do, and they are gone. Whether or not I actually destroyed them in entirety remains to be seen, but I believe I did enough damage to ensure they will not be returning to full capacity in the next few centuries."  she spoke in a hushed manner so only Molotov could hear.

"Oof. Bit of a rough ride there it sounds like, but I'm sure they just got what were coming to 'em. Hopefully as you say, you'll have a good deal of downtime, before you need to deal with thathassle again. Maybe when the time comes, one of my descendants can lend you a hoof. Or a plasma gun. Gotta be one of 'em that figures out how to do that right, without cutting the workshop in half. Well, not more than a few times anyway."

Sounded like Cali had some rough riders on her back, but at least they were not a bother towards her for the time being. Odd how they worked just specifically against her thought. Or maybe it were just her sort of magic, rather than that? Yeah, that'd make more sense. Otherwise, it were sounding like there had been created some sorta counterbalance to her specifically, and that'd have to be somepony strong on a demigod level or above. At least according to the theories and speculations he knew.

Blitz reacted to having her ears covered, bu covering the hooves covering her ears, and paw at them for fun. It'd keep her entertained for like... 10 seconds or so, before she'd try to wriggle away.

On 2021-04-20 at 6:52 AM, Cali said:

Cali giggled at the joke that was made and listened intently to what he had spoke of. "What you say is of most interesting nature. I believe that could very well be the case but I am not from here so I do not know well enough to come to any reasonable conclusions. I do hope though, that at some point Dragons, Ponies and others can unite under one banner and be equals. Maybe then, you will find answers for that." she smiled somewhat at that.

"The princess is working on it, and getting some good strides, from what I hear. Good mare that one. Real nice at mending old fences so far."

He'd say more, but with all she had to lay down on him? Smoked ham, that was a doozey! He even reacted the proper way - in his mind - to hearing such a thing. A long, drawn out, impressed whistle.

"Vauw, That old? Whoever runs science on your planet, is a bunch of dummies, if they don't wanna look into that. Finding an artefact that old in Equestria, would make any archeologist ecstatic. 'Specially since pony history only goes like, twenty thousand or so years back? Anything before that, isn't all that well documented. Pretty weird having a species history that's beaten in it's entirely by some individual dragons, y'know?

Sounds like what you have going - or well, what you Used to have, I guess - were something special. Several planets, connected from a civilization you can't even figure out now, and your scientists don't wanna think on it? That's a load if I ever heard one. How could someone call themselves a scientist, and not be curious about that sorta thing? Hacks the lot of 'em, far as I'm concerned.

Now, I can tell you this though: You wanna see places where gods have put down others for their hubris, we do got that in this dimension. Not in Equestria, but there are countries with actual, active gods. Fro small island ones, to more integrated ones, like the dual death gods of Harrowmark. Messed up place from what I read, though if you wanna study gods, and how integral they can be, it's a solid read. Though I wouldn't visit there. Ain't interested being zombified, or eaten by one."

On 2021-04-20 at 6:52 AM, Cali said:

"Blitz, whatever you do I want you to promise me something. Be careful. While you are young and should be allowed to have fun, just be careful and listen to Molotov. But, you are just so adorable in a dangerous way. Kinda like I was in a way."

"You have soft hooves."

"Sure she does, but did you hear what she told ya, sis?"

"Be careful, and listen to big bro? I can do the careful thing."

"You're still staying in blast radius though."

"What's the fun in making explosions, if you can't feel the wind just slam into you? It's the force that makes it fun! Hehe."

"I mean, you ain't wrong, but you could still be a bit further off, so you don't end up loosing your footing."

On 2021-04-20 at 6:52 AM, Cali said:

Cali grinned knowingly. "Sure I am staying, Molotov! I ain't been anywhere else more lax and happy than this dimension. Its like being in heaven. Why would I want to go back where I am from or possibly end up somewhere worse? Staying with you would be interesting but I have a lot of gold bars and money I could use to buy a fairly sizeable mansion as I go and mingle with the upper classes in your society. Maybe not in this town, but if this town has large places for sale then I might just be game. I know I can be a little show offy at times, but I can be stealthy too and nobody will know anything about me due to my shapeshifting." she spoke with conviction and happiness in her words.

She truly was happy here, and wouldn't change anything about it.

"Gold's always a valid tender, so sounds like you're set. Though I'd stay away from the noble's quarters in Canterlot. It's nice having space, but those snooty sky sniffers can be a real drag on the party. I'd suggest you get one of the big ones in a nice, but still pretty normal area. A few of 'em in Canterlot, a solid street here in town too, from what I know, and a few here and there on the outside, I've seen when delivering some research papers. Maybe I could give you a hoof on sorting through that, and we could find you a nice place to settle down, eh? Or if you want something fresh, you could try getting in contact with Quartz Construction. I ain't aware of a lot of building firms, but I know this one do their best to make a place just like the client want, if it's at all possible. If you're after specialized stuff, that might be your option. But one step at a time, eh? We're almost at the scrapyard. Few more minutes, and it's metallic goodness."

They could almost see the entrance point now. Just had to cross a few more streets, and they'd be there.

On 2021-04-20 at 12:36 PM, Kujamih said:

" You should widen your point of view on what a hero is blitz boom. For example pinkie pie is a hero... But she doesn't have to fight or anything...just maintaining the peace. If you make someone smile from a rainy day....thats also an act of heroism. You helping with your invention... I can see that as a heroic deed. So why not become a hero blitz?"

At the mention of Pinkie Pie, Blitz began to jump enthusiastically in place.

"I know Pinkie! She's my idol! She can do all sorts of stuff, and is so happy all the time. And she keeps doing weird stuff that I dunno how she does! And she smells of muffins."

You'd think a tinkerer like Blitz would be drawn to logical things, but frankly, the fact that Pinkie Pie were so beyond the notion of logic, were what drew her to the mare. It amazed her without end, to see the party pony do her things, without it being something that she, or anypony else really, could explain properly. It were just... Pinkie things, right? She were such an amazing enigma, and real friendly too. She had always been nice to Blitz, and in turn, Blitz had made sure to make only the best things for her idol, to make her even more happy.

"One time, I made a replica of her party cannon. She got really happy about that. I also make fun confetti kaboomies and stuff for her other one. Lots of ways to make bigger and funnier parties. But I can't do Pinkie things, and she made me Pinkie Promise not to try. But I can make others smile like her. Eeeee. Everypony loves fireworks!"

She'd pull back, and rummage through her bulbous tail for a bit, before pulling out a small rocket. Her tail were massive, so she tended to hide things in there, and she had wanted to bring this earlier, in case there was a party that needed to be started, or something like it.

She'd put it on the ground, and hold it steady with magic, as she lit the fuse. It would quickly fizzle upwards, and when reaching the top, go into a surprisingly large explosion, that would depict a glittering, expanding heart. Not the most impressive maybe, but still good for its size, in her opinion.

"Hehe. I wanna make lots of inventions, and many, many fireworks, so everypony can smile and be happy. Smiles goes for miles, yes? Every nice pony wants to spread happies."

SHe had kinda gotten distracted from the notion of being a hero, but in a way, she would end up doing so, the ways he did best: By creating things. Good things, mind you. Not nukes... Hopefully.

[Evil Pink One 13,506]

@Monotonality @Blitz Boom @Windy Breeze

"....... Hopefully what i said would stick to your long term memories and remember what i said." Light said with a smile.

" So here we are..... The junkyard..... What do we do....now...."

[Sphinx-Ara 3,569]

@Blitz Boom

Silica would giggle, their rhyming was starting to grow on her "You know Zebra's could be really good jingle writers" she would say "You're natural ability for rhyme, it would be a snap" she'd say, standing up "Thank you for your hospitality, miss Zecora, I am glad to see that little Applebloom wasn't exaggerating"

[EQ_Theta 459]

@Blitz Boom

“I’m good with waiting here for a while, at least until Lin is feeling better. Might be a good time to eat and gather strength again. The rides can wait, and the games will still be here, though we’d probably fare better with keeping our feet on the ground.”

“Sounds good, and I guess I am feeling a little hungry now.” Lin passed her brother’s water canister back to him before picking some fish nuggets. It’s small and light, a good way to start without feeling like she’ll stuff herself too soon. “Maybe you and Rosa could go ahead and play at some of the booths. I’ll join you when I’m feeling a little better. Guess I might not be up for that test of strength after all, but that’s alright.”

Seeing as everyone was already eating, Sen would also join in. He’d split one burrito in half, only taking bites out of his half while leaving the other for Lin. The longma wasn’t feeling too hungry, but knowing just how delicious the food was so far, this wrapped delicacy wouldn’t disappoint. There was a mix of spices and herbs inside this one, a strange combination as he couldn’t tell what was in it. The only thing he could say about it was it was oily but delicious. 

As for Lin, she took one glance at Omen’s bag with some sort of warning on in. No doubt it would be a bad idea to try whatever it was. For now, she was content taking small bites out of the fish nuggets. And she didn't forget about Shrimp as she rummaged through Sen's saddlebags for the dried berries he had on him. She wasn't sure if feeding the drake burritos was a good idea, but she knows she could always rely on something more nutritious.

“A challenge, you say, Rosa? I’m feeling up for one! After the ride, I think I’m going to stick to the ground for a while. Sounded you were having a good time yourself up there if your hearty screaming said anything. I’m not sure if we’d find something like it in a carnival, but if there is some game that tests agility, I’m up for running that. My legs are feeling a little wobbly; a good run ought to make that go sensation go away.”

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[Sweetie Belle]

Whats going on?
 

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Sweetie Belle, Its Probaly nothing too bad, besides, their just having a ponytalk! we shoudnt interupt them

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Yea Apple bloom, like id wouldnt do a thing! 

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Me and Apple Bloom: SCOOTS!

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FINE, Ill leave them alone... 

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thats better, scootaloo.

 

[Sweetie Belle]

We should Leave, somepony could catch us!

I agree. Apple bloom said. 

Ugh, Fine...

LOCATION: Ponyville Schoolyard.

Guys, Im Bored. 
Yea, Same. 

Ugh, get used to it, This is school anyways. Scootalo would say.
Lets just wait and see 
Hey there, Blank Flanks! Diamond Tiara Walks up to them, snatching scootaloo's Sandwhich.
Hey, That was Mine! whats your problem, Diamond Tiara?

Remember that art contest? We will win for SURE! Silver Spoon Said. 
Im not even interested in drawing ._. 
Same!
Just Leave us alone. 

Ok, blank flank! (silver and Diamond tiara shout) 
thats the 1st time they actullaly agreed to that.
I know! is there something going on?
I dont know either. but should we be concerned..?
I dont know, Scoots. 
Well ah' gotta go to my house, if apple jack finds out im 2 hours late, she'd throw a hissy fit! 

Ok! 
okay...?

[Catpone Cerberus 23,599]

 

@Blitz Boom
Charir warmed the meat up a bit with his smoke before eating it, not enough to cook it, but enough to make it closer to room temperature, it wasn't that cold meat was a real problem in any way, he just preferred it less cold, made it feel more fresh.

"Not really" Ruby said with a shrug "Everything is more or less as I expected from a well developed prey species." "If I need to say something that was a slight surprise, it's the magic, or more specifically, how much it's used, it is the reason why I abandoned my plan to attack." "There has been surprising individuals, but as a whole, nothing has given me a reason to rethink my views on things." 

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Crow's message either didn't reach Scarecrow or it went mostly ignored, regardless it wouldn't have had much effect, since for Scarecrow overthinking was the only thing left, thinking about things was how he killed his endless time and most importantly, he believed it was a way to keep himself sane. He also mentally reminded Crow that no eating in public.

To his usual manner, he stayed quiet, kicking the ball again as it came to him, he did kick bit harder, but he also kicked it bit differently, giving it slight air-time, making it go further easier. 

He did speak after Lyriel was finished though "As you may have noticed, I'm not much of a talker, please know that this is not out of rudeness or anything alike, I'm just not used to having company."

 

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The idea of actually sensing the emotions of others sounded unpleasant to the kobolds, yes, that got their attention more than the idea of feeding on joy.

Pinkie was bit too quick and unpredictable even for two battle hardened rebels, but they did manage it bit better than the queen had, as after the dust...or in this case glitter settled, the two were standing back to back with their arms glowing with magic, neither seemingly too confused, quite the opposite actually, they were as aware as ever. Trox was the first one to drop his guard, though before he 'turned off' his magic, he did something that caused the glitter and such slide off his body on the ground, the hat he had to remove with his hand. Sheska did the same soon after. 

"Thanks to the unseen powers that the sisters didn't have her in their forces." as to be expected from someone with their past, combat was the first thing their minds went to "I don't think even the top of the line sensors could keep up with her. " Sheska looked at the party hat and at a piece of confetti "What is all of this stuff anyway?" "Why did she shoot us with pieces of paper and glittering...whatever that stuff is?"

 

[Blitz Boom 4,627]

@EQ_Theta

On 2021-04-23 at 12:47 AM, EQ_Theta said:

“I’m good with waiting here for a while, at least until Lin is feeling better. Might be a good time to eat and gather strength again. The rides can wait, and the games will still be here, though we’d probably fare better with keeping our feet on the ground.”

“Sounds good, and I guess I am feeling a little hungry now.” Lin passed her brother’s water canister back to him before picking some fish nuggets. It’s small and light, a good way to start without feeling like she’ll stuff herself too soon. “Maybe you and Rosa could go ahead and play at some of the booths. I’ll join you when I’m feeling a little better. Guess I might not be up for that test of strength after all, but that’s alright.”

"Let's take it one step at a time. First we get something to eat, then we can start off on a few runs between Sen and I, while you recover. And then when you are ready, we can all join in on the same fun."

Rosa would take a burrito and bite into it. It was a good, savory one. Not too dry, good crunch, and the freshness were there. Wasn't top level of course, but faire food rarely were, and they would mask it with the tried and true method of using some proper spice to beef up the taste. Or in cases like this, some good sauce, which did fit the taste rather well, in his opinion. Added a slight zing to it in the aftertaste, due to it's minor sourness, and helped the dish not taste dry. All in all, not a bad meal, even if it could perhaps use a few more sweet peppers to spice it a little. Not much, just a smidgen, and it were a personal preference, more than anything.

Much like the rest his eyes followed Omen's bag as well, yet she didn't open it, nor started to eat yet. She were busy listening in to what they were saying, and handing out the food and drinks. She'd get to it soon after Rosa would answer the next inquiry that came his way though. It could likely have been sooner, but she had her own things to see too, which included watching Shrimp, as he were presented the dried berries, and happily grabbed hold of what he were offered, Either with wrapping some of his elongated body around them, or by using his small hands and mouth. He were curious what the others were eating, and had sniffed in that direction, but he wasn't sure if it would be good. Berries however, he did, so he'd go for what he knew first, and then maybe later, get curious, and beg one of his caretakers for a taste.

On 2021-04-23 at 12:47 AM, EQ_Theta said:

“A challenge, you say, Rosa? I’m feeling up for one! After the ride, I think I’m going to stick to the ground for a while. Sounded you were having a good time yourself up there if your hearty screaming said anything. I’m not sure if we’d find something like it in a carnival, but if there is some game that tests agility, I’m up for running that. My legs are feeling a little wobbly; a good run ought to make that go sensation go away.”

"I don't think there is anything testing agility like that, but we could always have a run if... Hmmm, actually, it is a relatively new thing, but perhaps... We'll have to look around some more, but I may have an idea, though it will include something that you may not be comfortable with, which is dancing. It is a weird machine, where you have to step between buttons on the ground, in accordance to some figures showing in a projected field. The buttons registers the push from you stepping on or off them, and there are music, that you will follow. Apparently, the rhythm will help you do better when it speeds up. I've only really heard of it, but I suppose, there might be something like it here. Though we may need to scour the grounds a little, and ask a few beings.

And speaking of asking: Omen? Is that what I think it is?"

As he had reached the end of his little talk, Omen had opened the small bag, and revealed a bottle, filled with some kind of dark red liquid, with random puffs of orange and yellow sparking to life, and dying down within it.

"I do not know what you think. Were I supposed to?"

"It was a saying. Don't think too hard about it. Point still being though, is that Dragonfire Lava Sauce?"

"Yes."

She opened the bottle, and a smell like scorched mountainside started flowing through the air. Smoke, fire, charred pine trees- Many things such as that, and it were flowing further around her as she used the bottle, to apply a single line of it, down the middle of her own burrito. And it were a hefty smell too. Highly spicy, and assaulting your nostrils if it got close, rather than waft calmly, like a perfume. This sorta thing would wither the small hairs in your nose. Literally, if you got too close.

"How and why do you have it?"

"The dragon said if anyone could eat a spoon of his chili, and not need milk, they would win a bottle. It smelled like fire."

"And you ate a spoonful?"

"And the spoon. I thought he meant that too."

"*sigh* Of course you did... Could you stomach the chili?"

"It tasted like fire. More than spicy food before."

"It should, as Dragonfire Chili is one of the hottest things you can eat. However, that you're holding there, is worse than that. It literally needs to be sold with a warning, saying that consuming more than one droplet of it, for non-draconic beings, can be hazardous for your health."

Omen did listen, but she were also curious, and as such, took a large bite of the burrito. It seemed to go well for her too. She didn't show any sort of sign that this were painful, or tasted bad. She just chewed her food slowly, and did hers to taste the food as much as possible. Then suddenly, she'd slowly turn her head upwards, open her muzzle, and let out a half meter flame, before calmly going back to eating, rinse and repeat.

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@Catpone Cerberus

"A fair assessment. They are using a lot of magic, and in some cases, they do that very effectively against attackers. Especially their Element of Harmony wielders, and that... Urgh, I forget what they called themselves, but it was another flock of ponies, who also used magic to for example, send a flock of giant, rampaging sirens to another dimension. Your general, garden variety pony doesn't have that of course, but it can be interesting to run into the odd exception here and there. Long as it's not in a bad way. I prefer to stay in this dimension, and not being turned to stone."

Perhaps on the extreme side of what might happen to you, but the fact that it were still an option, made her cautious. Sure they could in theory, start rampaging, and likely get a lot of the feeble ponies, but the punishment would be rather severe, for anyone trying. Besides, she didn't see a point in doing this, as she liked civilization. And with the sort of treasure she collected, there would be a lot less for her to gather up, if their society crumbled. Harder to find treasured things, if most were dead. Also she liked some of the things within this society, and would miss it, if it went away. Sure she could adapt, but that didn't mean she actively looked forward to having to do it, when it came to modern luxuries.

She'd turn to watch the little dragon going at it for a bit more, and examine how he were smoking his meat, to give it a little heat. Not really cooking, as much as just heating she'd guess, but it were still somewhat endearing. Guess the bird would have to go and catch some new ones later then, with how Charir were likely going to empty the raw meat. maybe the cooked too, if he were still hungry, and feeling curious afterwards.

"Must be nice for him to get to eat, without having to worry about someone larger than him, coming and chasing him away from it. Poor thing needs his food, so he can grow big and strong. Or maybe not big, but a little wrecking ball of scale and muscle, is a lot harder to fight. Least with big dragons, you can see them, and there's plenty to attack.

...When someday you go back, are you taking him with you, Ruby? I know he came from there, but... He also ran away from the place for a reason. I'm not sure how, or even if, he could survive there for long, if he went back. Not on his own."

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@Catpone Cerberus

Scarecrow didn't need to send a message back. Crow knew it wasn't supposed to eat pets, or in general chase down prey in town, because that would mean letting go of him, Which were a very bad idea for the both of them, so it'd resign its hunting for the forest for now, or if it could go around solo, while Scarecrow were in the forest. Though it wasn't an issue now, as again, he were still digesting his last prey. It'd be days before he even had to think about a new prey. This were more just... Predatory instinct, and an instinctual sense of dominance.

22 hours ago, Catpone Cerberus said:

He did speak after Lyriel was finished though "As you may have noticed, I'm not much of a talker, please know that this is not out of rudeness or anything alike, I'm just not used to having company."

"Not everypony does well on their own with this, I'm afraid. I understand."

Olive would intercept the ball kicked by Scarecrow, and pass it along to Elderbloom. It was nothing exciting or riveting, but it looked like everyone were having a good, wholesome time here. Including Rancher, who were still fully petting the bunny, who seemed to be very receptive to the adoration and attention of the filly.

"A sad state of affairs, but I have hopes for him, and know that there lies a warm, kind core somewhere within him, that just needs to experience socializing among others. It can be tough to do at first, but it is well worth it."

About two kicks more in, the ball would get near Lyriel, and she would kick it towards the anticipating colt. The jolt from this one though, woke up the snake that had been sleeping around her neck, whom woke up to look around groggy at the varied ponies. A lot more lively here than he were used to before.

"I thought that was an odd necklace. Where did you find that?"

"In the old castle. They are harmless, I assure you. Just a little... Special."

The snake would bask in the sunlight, and not pay the ponies much heed. In fact, all three heads would look directly up at the sun, mouths open, and drink in the light. This was so much easier than hunting in the castle for them.

"Huh. Did your bird come from the same area, Scarecrow? You don't normally see a hawk in this area, but if the snake came from there, maybe many animals gathers there now?"

Eyes were on Scarecrow now, so he better have a good one ready, as well as explain why Crow did not leave him, even with everything going on. Maybe blame it on a wing issue, or something.

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@Catpone Cerberus

23 hours ago, Catpone Cerberus said:

"Thanks to the unseen powers that the sisters didn't have her in their forces." as to be expected from someone with their past, combat was the first thing their minds went to "I don't think even the top of the line sensors could keep up with her. " Sheska looked at the party hat and at a piece of confetti "What is all of this stuff anyway?" "Why did she shoot us with pieces of paper and glittering...whatever that stuff is?"

It would be a minute more before they'd get a real answer from the overwhelmed changeling queen. The best they'd get at first, were her jaw going up, her lips tightening slightly around the party horn that were stuck in the side of her muzzle, and give a weak toot of it.

Eventually though, she'd gather herself again, and start by spitting out the horn in her muzzle, with an annoyed expression on her face. Then she'd proceed to use her magic to remove the hat, and clean out the confetti and glitter from herself. Which wouldn't be so bad normally, but she were in disguise right now, and had fur, so it wasn't easy. Would likely have been even worse if she had been in her true form though, due to her large mane. Still annoying though.

"Urgh. I know not who that were, but I know this confetti and glitter, are related to these other things she blasted us with. Party items, which I assume have something to do with this odd pony, whoever she might have been."

"That'd be Pinkie Pie. The resident party pony, and Element of Laughter."

The pony had wandered around a corner as she heard them talk, and were now looking over the aftermath, so to speak.

"Nothing to be afraid of really. She's just very excited when she meets new creatures, and you certainly seem like an odd bunch. Are you some kind of dragon? I'd need to prepare the rock candy then. Pinkie always comes around for a big order when she starts these things."

"Who are you, and what do you know of that... Creature, beyond this?"

"I'm Circle Pop. My candy store isn't far from here, and it was lunch break, so I figured I'd come around and prepare something. Seems like I'm in business later.

And Pinkie is... Well, Pinkie. It's easier to just sorta shrug your shoulders, and accept her as she is. Can't really explain her with logic."

As she spoke, it were obvious likely, that Onache were scouring her mind, but she wasn't changing what Circle were saying. From what she could tell, all that were there, were true, and oddly specific. Apparently, Pinkie were an unpredictable sort, doing things that should not be possible. Peculiar... And dangerous.

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@Scarlet Rose

Both zebra would have a little laugh, and give a nod towards Silicon, for the comment about them and jingle writing. It were actually not unheard of for Zebra to take that job, or help out in varied music industries, as they had a natural talent for rhyming. To varied degrees, of course.

"Apple Bloom is a good little one. Her and her friends sometimes come into the forest for fun. Odd choice, but long as their voice, do not make too much noise, it should be simple for them, especially with the forest's new friend."

"I don't know if I would call her its friend. A draconequui are more likely to cause it's end."

"The one of whom I speak, have been here for more than a week. A being of nature, who seeks to nurture. Something this forest have long not had: A dryad."

This would make Orchid's eyebrow soar up quite a bit, and he looked baffled at Zecora.

"A dryad in the Everfree? She is far from the mother tree."

"Further than you think. She does not even know of this link. But perhaps we can speak of her some more, once we have finishing what we discussed before. Your path must take you away, and as they say, try not to go astray."

Orchid would nod in agreement, and say his farewells, with a staunch bow, and risen hoof to his chest. A sign of respect, which she seemed receptive towards. And after that, she would begin working on the rest for the elixir, while the two of them would wander out of the hut, and begin by going north. They had plants to find, with the first being harvested from an old gravesite. One which they'd eventually run into, but they had some travel to go first.

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@Monotonality

On 2021-04-22 at 12:42 AM, Magnolia said:

"I have not, however that is a very fascinating and useful idea I would like to learn. Using that, I would be able to stop ponies from doing magical spell attacks against me and literally fuel my own attacks with theirs. That is a very powerful and dangerous ability to have, but I would like to wield it. The more powerful you are, the more likely it is for you to win over others. I have no qualms in that mindset. We should totally try that out." 

"We can run some tests another time then, when we're somewhere a bit more private. Just uhm... Try not to go too overboard, okay? Absorbing the spell can be good for a defense, but gorging sounds like it could be dangerous. As would perhaps accidentally, drain someone else.  We'll see when we get to it though, okay?"

Well, seems like they found something Magnolia were fairly interested in testing then. Though she couldn't help but feel like with the look in Magnolia's eyes as she had spoken of it, the mare should have ended her sentence with a cackle, while lighting struck in the background. It might just be Zeehva were tired and imagining things though. Probably were. Both of them really needed a good rest to think over things, then wake up fresh and renewed, to speculate on what to do from here on out.

On 2021-04-22 at 12:42 AM, Magnolia said:

"Second story facing the city sounds great to us. We have travelled a very long way so anything you have is good for us. One or two beds is not a problem. We are quite close after all."

"Ooh? Are you sure I shouldn't prepare the couple's room then?"

Fishbone were just having a little fun, as she could see how it affected the reddening Zeehva. Such a fun one to poke at, and hard for one of her kind to not do it either, but she wouldn't let the poor mare stand and try to stammer out an objection, as she were trying to prepare for now. She had her fun, now it were time to do her job.

"But enough about that. Pops, the key for room 5, please."

The stallion would reach a key up, that he had gotten from under the counter. Fishbone would lean in closer, and grab them with her tongue, before smoothly sliding down from the wooden bar she had been hanging from thus far with her tail, and land softly on the bar counter.

She'd move calmly, and wander to the edge of the bar, before jumping down from it. On the way past Pops though, she'd run her tail through his beard, making the pony let out a bellowing laugh, and cause Fishbone to give a little smirk.

After that, she would lead them up the stairs of the homely looking inn, and on the third floor, would open the first door on the right.

It were nothing fancy. Two beds, a half meter apart, with a table between for whatever things one might need. including a lamp. The beds had a flower pattern on its cover, and the light from the lamp on the nightstand, as well as the ceiling, gave off a nice, soft lighting. The curtains also had the same themed patterns going, though the seating in the corners were simple, wooden chairs. Though with a flowery pillow on each of them. As for the view, it would show a fine look towards t he sprawling city, with all it's life and busy folks. Though thankfully far enough away, to where you didn't really hear them. Especially not with the window shut.

Overall, the room had a nice, homely, simple feeling to it. A little slice of the sort of bedroom, you'd find your parents living in. Nothing fancy, and very comfortable.

"High fashion it isn't but a weary sailor, or sleepy tourist doesn't care about that. They want familiarity, and comfort. So I give them what they need. What do you think about it? And don't worry about anything. The rooms are very resilient to sounds, and I make sure the rooms get cleaned after every visitor."

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@Monotonality @Windy Breeze @Kujamih

On 2021-04-22 at 1:17 AM, Kujamih said:

"....... Hopefully what i said would stick to your long term memories and remember what i said." Light said with a smile.

" So here we are..... The junkyard..... What do we do....now...."

"I'm thinking we make robots out of the scrap, and take over the city.

...Naaaah. Come one mate, I'm just pulling your leg. I say we walk around the stacks, and see if we can find something good. We can make it interesting by setting a theme, eh? Like that we have to use at least 32,4% iron plates, or that we gotta find a functional clock motor before going on. Y'know. Something fun for the whole group.

Since we're going in blind pick, why don't you chose for us, eh? What's the rules?"

This was a fun place to have a sort of inventors game, and Molotov were sure game for it. Heck, Light could even pick what he decided should be made, and have Molotov see if he could find the parts for it. That'd be a fun little treasure hunt for sure, and now that they had passed the gate, and the piles were stacked up high around them, it were about time to explore.

But, there were other things to address too here, which is why he turned to Cali afterwards, who were currently having Blitz bounce around her, much like she saw Pinkie do, just not at high. Her metal wings were kind of heavy, so it weren't possible for her to do on a long term basis, nor that high up. But he'd give her an A for effort, that was for sure. Solid dedication.

"Aight, Cali, it sounds like you need to get yourself some more down to earth enemies, if they're that sort. Sure you got the upper hoof now, but if they come back smarter, that could really end up biting you in the flank. Ever thought of getting some help for this sort? Sound like if they're two against one, or even more, it'd just be fair for you to even the playing field, right?

Now, point two there: Seriously, ditch your world for good. It sounds like it's run by greed and malice, and are going down the hole to Tartarus in a real hurry.

Third one, I can't blame you for thinking they're self serving, since y'know, gods get power through worship and all, so they're incentivized to get followers. If you were really in that sorta business though, I really, really hope it ain't working the same where you're from, as it does here. Cause here, one of the only things that's for sure counting for every god, is that you can't just leave a vacuum. If they die, someone else is gonna have to fill the shoes. If they're killed, it'll be the one who killed them. Stepping down... I can't say guaranteed, but thinking they'd need a sucker, more or less. Mind me just thinking that you were being more of a pretend god than a real one, so I can stop worrying? Yeah? Grand. Hehe.

Aaah. Anyway, you got a point on the last bit you said on 'em too. Sure must sting to remember, but there's something to be learned from failure. Mostly how not to repeat the same mistakes. That's the issue with those folks who wanna just skip over bad parts of history texts too. If you forget the mistakes, you're bound to do them all over again.

And to finish off-"

"I make sure to not burn myself, and use extra long fuses. Oh. Oh! And not going back to a dud. That solves lots of problems, hehe."

"Darn it sis, can't ya lemme finish?"

"But you're talking too much and being boring!"

The two siblings would pull their tongues on one another after that. Brother and sister indeed, even if one were more or less on the task of raising her, which gave him a bit of power. If he used it right though, were up for debate.

"As I were trying to say, if you want a big place with history, and got really deep pockets, I know a few places. One that really springs to mind right now even. What're your thoughts on places haunted by a deranged matriarch, and the family she killed? Along with the occasional lab experiment from the dungeons escaping? The sort where every sort of visitor have been banned for over thirty years, and the authorities got no idea how to deal with everything in there, and are tooa fraid to nuke it, since then more things might make it out of the dungeons."

[Evil Pink One 13,506]

@Blitz Boom @Windy Breeze @Monotonality

Light had a blank face in his head.... He couldnt think of a device that they as a group could enjoy....

" Ive been inactive with friendship and bonding activities for a long time now..... So forgive me for picking the wrong activity for us.... So... Maybe a vehicle?"

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[Evil Pink One 13,506]

@Monotonality @Blitz BoomBoom  @Windy Breeze

"........"

somehow light saw this one coming.

" I think we should build it from the junk and what not... Not from..... You? Or does this count Molotov?"

[Windy Breeze 15,189]

@Blitz Boom

Cimex was talking a brown stallion when Flinty along with Pop Rock went inside the inn. At that time, there are about 5 patrons. Cimex didn't find this suspicious as he (she) casually greeted them “What can I do for you, mares, pups, and gentlecolts?” he asked flamboyantly.

Flinty and her crew decided to look around making sure there are no guards inside the building before asking him, ”Have you seen a Wonderbolt and another pegasus with slender legs wearing a rodent skull necklace enter your bar?” suspicion quickly grew up from there and Cimex decided to lie.

“No, I hadn't seen the Wonderbolt and the other mare you are describing”

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@Blitz Boom @Kujamih @Monotonality

Arriving at the junkyard, Luna would look at the place before turning her gaze at Molotov and Blitz “Things sure are crazy today” she said to Blue, who agree with her statement.

“Hanging out with two egghead scientist siblings, talking with somepony from another world, and getting laughed at by a dimension shifter? Yep, this is not a normal day” Blue grinned, “But a crazy day is not that bad what what I've seen today”

“You're right” Luna agreed as she watches Cali and Light talking to each other.

[EQ_Theta 459]

@Blitz Boom

“Aww… No ‘capture-the-flag’ type games? That’s a shame, but I guess it must not be a good idea for a carnival game. That one’s a popular game among young longma, especially when someone gets really cheeky and puts a marked item high up in a tree.”

“Sen used to get really invested in a game with the other children when he was younger. If you had a marked item, he’d never stop chasing you until he got it, even when it’s already too late for him to take it back. It got him into trouble with the other younglings’ parents when the games got a little rough.”

Lin let out a hearty laugh, while her brother nodded in agreement. Those were the days when he’d get into trouble, but that tenacity eventually won him a few rounds. That, and some parents started getting involved in the games to make sure no one else was getting hurt. By then, Sen wised up and wasn’t getting too rough, but he’d still find ways to keep the chase going until he won.

At that point, the siblings took more bites out of the burritos they were eating. If the siblings had a chance to find some of the ingredients, they might consider making some for themselves at home. It might just be tougher considering farming for their grain is already out of the question and whatever is used for wrapping is still unknown to them. About the only thing they could reliably grow are herbs, and those definitely don’t match what was in the burrito. 

Looking over to Omen, they couldn’t help but notice that the bottle she had smelled like something caught fire. It nearly got Lin to think something was actually on fire, but knowing Omen’s capabilities, she likely ate the source of the burnt smell. If dragons really liked this stuff, one has to wonder about their other delicacies. For now, Sen checked on Shrimp to see if he was doing alright, and he’d pinch off a piece of his own burrito to see if the drake would eat it. There wasn’t a lot, but he’d make sure to get more filling than wrapping for his little friend to try.

“Sounds like that dancing game you suggested might be fun, Rosa! Sen could use some practice if he’s going to topple over his feet! Want to hear a story about how his last attempt at dancing went?”

“Hey! That happened a long time ago, back when we could barely remember anything.” 

“And father used to tell that story a lot. Must be a good one if he loved remembering that. So, Rosa, want to know what happened?”

Edited April 25, 2021 by EQ_Theta

[Rising Dusk 27,712]

@Blitz Boom

Saying that there was 'no chance' of being left adrift in That Place might be stretching the reality of possibilities.  There may be a spell that could prevent a traveling subject from slipping back into the world, but not one Dawn has bothered to discover or invent.  The limit of her experimentations had been using that particular teleportation from one end of the hall to the other while carrying a box of muffins.  She dropped the box outside of her radiance and once she completed her journey, she turned around and the box was simply sitting in the middle of the hall unbothered.  There are many more useful spells and places to store things, and imprisonment wasn't much of the mare's style.  Regular teleportation, the In-Between, portals, all had their uses.

Lily went into another rant about underdeath again and the many creatures that play a part in the cycle of life in Harrowmark.  Dawn did her best to pay attention.  Over the years she'd gotten really good at looking like she was paying attention at least.  Perked ears, eye contact, the light grin of her mind absorbing new bits of information.  A skill her brother lacked.  Other than eye contact Rising hardly appeared like he was paying attention, even if he was infinitely better at the actual performance of listening that she was.  Her life consisted of a lot of meetings, and talking, most of which hardly mattered to her, but appearances in her line of work was oddly far more important than it should be.  The particular details Lily provided was meant for scholars and those that would spend years picking apart Harrowmark's culture.  Dawn only cared about controlling this flow of information.  She remained quiet and listened.  "Resource trade between our lands will be very lucrative," she pointed out as a use of a point that she at least appeared to be paying attention.

"A useful tip for when visiting.  If it tastes good and doesn't give a stomach ache, don't ask," Dawn nodded slowly, fearing the same fact as her brother.  She didn't consider herself picky when it came to food, but bugs might be her limit.  Cutting more into her stack of pancakes as she ate them in slices.  Glancing over to watch the witch of the wilds sample another taste of Equestrian food.  "This is a common breakfast item in Equestria.  Along with muffins and cereal.  Muffins are much better if you're in a hurry and need something to eat on the way to a destination.  Cereal is much more simple, too simple for me, but Rising likes it," Dawn explained.

"Plans?" innocently inquired as if she hadn't really thought about it.  Of course she had a plan, her plans had plans and those plans had plans planned before planning.  "We are going to ponynap the Hero of Harrowmark and prepare him for the future!" she dramatically expressed like some sort of villainess.  "And you darling, could use a little TLC yourself."

[Fuchsia]

On 2021-04-13 at 9:45 PM, Blitz Boom said:

@abrony-mouse

Moving fast, or moving slow, it wouldn't matter.

Even after getting the camp packed up in a rush, and being on the way though, Billowing couldn't go on forever. The strain on his head had been taxing, and it got felt throughout his body. More than anything else though, he knew that there would not be much point in this cat and mouse chase, as it would only lead one way, and that, he feared would come to pass. So he stopped up eventually, as they had goteen a bit of a head start.

"W-Wait, stop! This isn't working. Whoever, or whatever that deer is now, have been following us since the temple now. We have moved so erratically, that I am not even sure where we are now, and yet it is on our trace.

We have to try and make a stand, and lure it into a trap. We cannot stay awake forever, and I do not want it on me, to lead a potentially dangerous presence like that to a city, by us going there.

We can't run forever, Fuchsia. We will have to make a stand, and see if we can't find out something. Perhaps we can lure it into a cave, and seal it off, giving us some more time before it goes out, and then get help? A deep hole perhaps? Anything that might work to if not defeat, then at least delay."

Fuchsia considered hard at that moment. She could leave him behind... adventurers died in the wild all the time. No pony could blame her. This would not be the first companion she had had to abandon. On the other hoof, he had played hide and seek with her and she liked him. Also he had invited her to his home! He had depths she wanted to know and wanted to come to know him. Also, the pink deer-revenant was probably just as much after her as after him. Like it or not, they were in this together.

The thought swirl in her mind as she gallops - her body finds the path heedless of her whirling mind, allowing her to focus entirely on the conundrum. She calms her mind and focuses on her breathing, as the Buffalo guru Rajneesh had tought her. As her breath slows and her body's exertion disappears to her, the purposes around her illuminate and she realises what she must do.

"You're right!" Fuchsia slows. Without thinking, she moves to hug him, tears in her eyes. "I'm sorry I didn't listen in the temple." 

He feels the tension in him and recalls herself to the urgency of the situation  She puts a forehoof finds her cutie mark and closes her eyes momentarily, willing her talent to guide her to something in the territory that will hinder their foe. Her mark gives back an echo - it is unclear, not a cave exactly, but some other thing that fortune might help them to frustrate the purpose of the cursed creature. 

She immediately sets off towards it, her eyes strangely focused. She will gallop towards it whether or not he follows.

 

[Blitz Boom 4,627]

@Rising Dusk

On 2021-04-25 at 6:10 PM, Rising Dusk said:

"Resource trade between our lands will be very lucrative," she pointed out as a use of a point that she at least appeared to be paying attention.

"From our side at least. As I said, we have knowledge, but it will take time for us to have actual goods. Once the things Twisted stole are released, it will help some, but those are just riches. We still need to rebuild and regrow.

What we can offer, will likely be in scarce amounts. But there is potency in what we have, considering the magic that flows through the ground. It will likely not all be to your liking, but filter a little, and set some boundaries for what is accepted, and you will likely find some good herbs and such, that might be of interest. If nothing else, I could see it being of worth to garner what we know of dark magic, since we also know how best to work against it.

From you though... I can't think of much that wouldn't be of worth. Technology, influence of a larger nation, information to catch us up on the last six centuries of history, produce, fabric, and so on. I'm sure what high society will remain after the... Cleansing, will have interests of their own too."

Personally, she were just interested in eating her meal, and resist the temptation to go in like a savage. Compared to an Equestrian - and especially Dawn - she probably were, but that did not mean she had to act the part. She could, and would, eat this like a regular being would, despite her feeling as if she should have it downed as fast as she could, before it went stale.

On 2021-04-25 at 6:10 PM, Rising Dusk said:

"This is a common breakfast item in Equestria.  Along with muffins and cereal.  Muffins are much better if you're in a hurry and need something to eat on the way to a destination.  Cereal is much more simple, too simple for me, but Rising likes it," Dawn explained.

"...I don't know what any of that is, but I'm sure it's perfectly fine too. In my life, breakfast have mostly been a slice of bread. On occasion, with something on it. Under Twisted's... Tutelage, I were usually rewarded for success, or punished through failure, via food and shelter. Last I failed him, I were bound to a shack, with a meal every other day, Provided he did not feel spiteful for varied reasons."

She'd take another bite out of her breakfast, and chew down the sugary dough slice, before speaking once more. Though her eyes made clear that she were reminiscing. And not about better days.

"I prefer this."

If Dawn looked at the crystal ball, she'd find that there were a settlement down in it now. A ghost town from the looks of it, with spirits floating idly around, stuck in a loop. So they had at least crossed the water now, even if their destination were rather gloomy.

On 2021-04-25 at 6:10 PM, Rising Dusk said:

"Plans?" innocently inquired as if she hadn't really thought about it.  Of course she had a plan, her plans had plans and those plans had plans planned before planning.  "We are going to ponynap the Hero of Harrowmark and prepare him for the future!" she dramatically expressed like some sort of villainess.  "And you darling, could use a little TLC yourself."

"Kidnapping? And here I thought my life would change."

Lily would smile, making clear that she were joking. Though the looks in her eyes, did also say that there were truth to what she said. Just not with Dawn being a villain in this.

"I look forward to seeing what your plans are with him, though you will need to explain TLC. I doubt you mean what I thought of first."

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@EQ_Theta

On 2021-04-25 at 4:13 PM, EQ_Theta said:

“Aww… No ‘capture-the-flag’ type games? That’s a shame, but I guess it must not be a good idea for a carnival game. That one’s a popular game among young longma, especially when someone gets really cheeky and puts a marked item high up in a tree.”

“Sen used to get really invested in a game with the other children when he was younger. If you had a marked item, he’d never stop chasing you until he got it, even when it’s already too late for him to take it back. It got him into trouble with the other younglings’ parents when the games got a little rough.”

"Hm. I can just imagine an enthusiastic Sen, chasing other longma out of pure stubbornness. It fits you so well, my friend."

The mental image of a smaller Sen, chasing others of his kind to get an elusive item, and not understand when it was time to call it quits. It had been something really showcased in how he had been chasing after Lin too, as realistically, he should have given up, at some point before he actually found her. It were commendable that he hadn't though, and best for them both, as who knew what might have happened to her, had he not pushed on like he had? It were perhaps something that could make him a little zealous at times, but overall, it were a good quality for the longma to have. Though thinking about it in the context of this game, were still amusing. It just fit his character so well.

On 2021-04-25 at 4:13 PM, EQ_Theta said:

“Sounds like that dancing game you suggested might be fun, Rosa! Sen could use some practice if he’s going to topple over his feet! Want to hear a story about how his last attempt at dancing went?”

“Hey! That happened a long time ago, back when we could barely remember anything.” 

“And father used to tell that story a lot. Must be a good one if he loved remembering that. So, Rosa, want to know what happened?”

While Omen were attracting some attention now and again for the fire, as folks thought it was a trick of sorts, like with firebreathers, she were getting more to stop up of a particular type of creature. That being dragons, who saw what she were doing, and smelling what she were downing, and were mesmerized at seeing what looked like a pony, eating something even dragons tended to find pretty spicy. Smoke were starting to pour out of her ears too now and again, so it were certainly hot, but she didn't seem to mind. in fact, about halfway into the burrito, she seemed to have the faintest outline of a smile creep slowly on her face. Apparently, there were something in her life which triggered some degree of happiness, even if she wouldn't understand the feeling, if she were asked to focus on it.

Meanwhile, Rosa would focus on Sen and Lin instead, as the option to hear a story came up. He'd try not to focus on Omen, even though he did register what were going on, as well as how Shrimp reacted on it. Which were at first to look with concern on his primary caretaker, but would eventually join in, and spew out a little stream of fire on his own, into the air. Nothing that would hit anything, as it were too small. The glittering fire that were also usable by him, were a far greater flame, but that one were also for another purpose.

That omen seemed fine and in one piece, made him calm enough to think it was okay, and would instead focus happily on the bit of burrito he were offered. He'd put one of the dried fruits down on Lin's head to get a grasp on it, and would sniff it through, before beginning to chomp through it. The bread weren't his favorite, but along with the rest, it went down well, and he'd get a good deal of taste out of the little bite. He were pretty small too after all, so this were still much for him. Enough in fact, as he'd start to yawn not long after eating it, and the dried fruit. He were a ravenous sort, but his body - and therefore stomach - were still tiny. At this point in his growth stage, this would more than suffice, considering how many other things he had eaten recently.

"I would very much like to hear that story, yes. It sounds like it must have been something special, if it were told often like that."

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@abrony-mouse

On 2021-04-25 at 7:29 PM, Fuchsia said:

"You're right!" Fuchsia slows. Without thinking, she moves to hug him, tears in her eyes. "I'm sorry I didn't listen in the temple."

A meditation technique? Interesting, and very useful. He had found at times that it really helped him too, to be able to just sit and focus his mind like that. It were good, and in situations like this, could be vital. Panic rarely caused you to make the best of decisions.

He were about to ask something about this, when she had suddenly dragged him into a hug, and his words stopped in his throat.

It wasn't one of those *And then he learned true love* situations, but it were certainly a surprise, which caught him off guard. He hadn't assumed she would have done something like that, right there and then, though he quickly got more focused on how saddened she seemed to be, and would pat her on the back.

"It's okay. Rummaging through old temples, these things are bound to happen every now and again. We just need to tackle the issue, now that it's here."

A story for another time, but he would admit that this were not first time he had been involved in releasing something by accident. Though he would admit, this one were one of the more persistent ones, that much were certain.

At present time though, she seemed to be doing something else. Placing a hoof on her cutie mark, and... Focusing? It were hard for him to say, but it might be what she used as kind of her focus object, when doing the meditation. Fair game if it were. In a pinch he tended to go with the feather in his hat, so it wasn't like he were one to judge on this matter.

And then, as suddenly as it had all started, she would take off, and fast. There weren't time to think on what to do here, beyond trusting that she had some sort of idea, and follow her as quickly as he could. Least the headache were gone now, so that made things simpler though the magical fatigue could be felt in his horn. He weren't gonna be able to do big, flashy things again like cracking stones, before he had time to do some rest. Maybe something smaller though.

Yet that wasn't important. He had to haul flank, before Fuchsia ended up completely on her own.

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@Windy Breeze

Pop Rock sniffed a little, and looked around at the place. It were nice. Not as homely as where mistress lived, but she were biased there, as it were the only place she had ever been, that had been a welcoming home to her. This place were nice, and smelled good, but nothing would compare to the space that Needle had given him. Objectively, this were likely better, but such were the blindness of gratitude and adoration.

"They not? Oh, okay. We sorry. Pony have nice day, yes?"

Pop would bow and scurry outside, trying to take the others with her, even if physically they were stronger. if at least one did, she would turn around soon as they were not within earshot of others, and shake her head violently.

"Pony lie. Smell is around inn, and she said mare, for skull pony. How she know it was a mare? Mistress says it is important to listen to small things. This small, but important, yes?"

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@Monotonality

On 2021-04-25 at 4:00 AM, Magnolia said:

"Acknowledged. You are very kind for granting us this. I will not tell you much about me, but it has been ages since I have slept in, or even viewed such a room as this. That was until my dear, friend here showed me a better path." she would say calmly and plop down on the bed looking to Fishbone and Zeehva.

"I believe it is time for us to have our rest." she said, her eyes fluttering closed. It was hard to keep them open, she was tired but her body or pose didn't really convey it. As she played there, the shadows seemed to calmly expand and contract around her bed and where the windowsill was. 

"Oh, I'm sure she showed you all kinds of things. Didn't you?"

"P-Please stop saying that."

Fishbone grinned slyly, and wriggled one eyebrow towards Zeehva, as she were standing and taking this, from the teasing dragoness.

"But it's so fun to press that large, red button, and see you flare up.

Hmhm. But fine, I'll behave. You two look like you need the rest, so take a nap, and then we'll talk about the payment when you're feeling more fresh."

"A-Actually, could we just uhm... S-Sort it now? We'd probably need the r-room for a few days."

The mere way that Fishbone looked at her in response to this, caused Zeehva to blush up. The dragoness were good at this.

"That will be twelve bits then, with extra like breakfast and such, paid for separately."

Zeehva would take the money out from her saddlebag, and send the dragoness off with a hurried *thank you, please leave us alone*.

After that... Encounter, Zeehva would plop straight down on her own bed, face first, and let out a long, drawn out groan.

"I really need to sleep on all of this... R-Rest well."

Lest there were something else, she'd fall asleep, and not wake up for at least a few hours, lest something happened.

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@Windy Breeze @Kujamih @Monotonality

 

On 2021-04-25 at 7:16 AM, Cali said:

Cali frowned at that, as if remembering unhappy memories. "Hah, you thought I did all that alone? Not the case, not the case at all. Well it started out with me as alone. I had a rather powerful AI named IRIS on my side. She was the neutral sort but I eventually got her onto my side once she realized the destruction, death and murder my enemies had caused. My old friend Gina was with me from the start although we got separated across dimensions in our battles against my enemies. She has a unique power to manipulate and alter gravity." Cali said pridefully.

"However, during my last battle with my enemies she fought valiantly with my enemies. They ended up causing some sort of explosion that ruptured her ear drums and she was sent across the multiverse. Wherever she ended up, we'll never know. I have faith, and belief in that she would have eventually found refuge and repaired her ear problem. She is smart. She will make it. But she will have to do so without me because it is impossible for me to find wherever she ended up..." she said with a sad smile. The way she spoke was as if she had gotten over it.

"Hey! I ain't hearing that. You got a friend there, and if you're sure she's alright, you should have some faith that one day, you two are gonna end up crossing paths again. Sounds like you could live a long time, right? Plenty time to kiss and make up later there. She might just need some time to really get sorted. And perhaps break some laws of physics. Ain't that big of an issue I'd say, if she can go wonky with gravity.

Real nice to hear you can appreciate a good AI though. Me? I love a good AI. In fact, far as I know, I made the first one in our world."

He'd reach a hoof up to his head, and the fuzzy spiderbot that were Carmen, would crawl on it, so that he could more proudly present her.

"1147 variations to the codes, worked over ten years, but it were all worth it. She's my beautiful little sign of progress, and the best lab asistant I could ever ask for.

You've seen her little sister too, Felicia. Build for combat, to protect the workshop, and equipped with the same baseline program. But her system are larger, or she wouldn't be able to function right. Imagine my surprise when that turned out to have also drastically accelerated her intelligence, far beyond what I had thought. And boy howdy was she miffed that she were stuck in the workshop at first.

But much as we quibble, just like Carmen here, I wouldn't trade 'em for the world. They ain't just progress to me. Far as I'm concerned, they're family."

Carmen let out a series of whirs and clacks, while trying to stand as tall as her small form allowed, though the diodes that made for her eyes, focused entirely on Cali.

"Awh, she says she can be your AI friend too. Ain't that nice?"

On 2021-04-25 at 7:16 AM, Cali said:

Cali chuckled. "Already ditched my world, but you think that world is the worst? Well, I've been in literal hell, dystopian realities ruled by dictators, complete all out wars and the like. All of them are places I am never visiting ever again. I am staying here. Where it is peaceful, and where I am sure my enemies will not fit in or seek to find. Even if they do come, I believe I will have plenty of...friends there to help me." she'd flash a grin.

Molotov would wrinkle his nose, as the first part of the bad places she were talking about, came up in chat.

"You're the second one in a month I've heard talking about something called hell, and she sure didn't sound like she were kidding when claiming I seriously didn't want to know. Does that place have like, creatures that can't handle any sort of colder temperature, and flaming ears? Cause this one were a weird customer. Wanted to ask if I could make some sorta device that'd heat her up like she'd been put in an oven. It's on my backburner until she brings a license from the higher ups, cause I ain't sure I can trust that one.

Hopefully that ain't one of your issue cases. Or if it is, we won't end up in a real big monster fight for dominance. That stuff never goes well for the public in any of the shows."

On 2021-04-25 at 7:16 AM, Cali said:

"In my world there are gods, but they were long gone. Some believe in them, some don't. There is no real actual evidence the gods of various religions existed yet the majority of the world believes in them to some extent. Take Apollo, god of the sun. Ares, the god of war. Many gods, really. I only considered myself a god on the egotistical level. So I could be like one, show my power, and people would bow down to me as if I was their god but truth be told I am just me, nothing less, nothing more. That is all I am. Me.

While I may have been extremely egocentric, destructive, and sometimes violent...I never killed or harmed anyone who didn't deserve it. And the only times I did, was when I was attacked first. Despite being a thief, I usually stole from large corporations and rich elitists rather than those who had little to spare. Sometimes I'd even give to the poor, too."

"Still a bit iffy, but hey, when you get a creature that can nuke your town without effort, it sorta makes sense to see 'em as a god. And if they punish the wicked, that's about as good a god figure as you can hope for. Like you say, they ain't all kosher, so you gotta take things with a grain of salt, when it comes to them gods. Sure the killing thing ain't optimal, but ergh... If they had to be dealt with, I suppose that you felt like they had to do that, right? Ain't what I'd prefer, but I weren't there, and dunno what they did. So trying to stay neutral on this, and focus on the other stuff. Like how you cracked down basically surprise taxes on the rich, to make sure others who really needed it, could get some food on the table. Always a big feather in the hat for somepony to remember those who're less fortunate than themselves."

On 2021-04-25 at 7:16 AM, Cali said:

Cali laughed at this before sticking out her tongue at them. She smiled, she always liked their antics and thought it was funny. It was also cute. She'd also pat Blitz on the head...and also pat Molotov on the head too. Her hoof was extremely soft.

Blitz were very receptive to the patting as per usual, while Molotov... Well, he got around to it. It started off looking like he weren't a fan, and were gonna say something, but then y'know, what the hay, right? Embrace the moment. So he did, an d stood there with a big, goofy grin, as the soft hoof ran over his slightly coarse mane. He hadn't gotten a shower today, so it were pretty dry, and could use the moisture. Later though, when there were time.

On 2021-04-25 at 3:19 AM, Kujamih said:

" Ive been inactive with friendship and bonding activities for a long time now..... So forgive me for picking the wrong activity for us.... So... Maybe a vehicle?"

 

On 2021-04-25 at 7:16 AM, Cali said:

Cali walked away from the others. In a red flash, she turned into a large farming tractor with seats for all of them. "Somebody say vehicle?"

 

On 2021-04-25 at 8:24 AM, Kujamih said:

" I think we should build it from the junk and what not... Not from..... You? Or does this count Molotov?"

"Nah nah, we're gonna make something outta the scrap. This right here's just cheating. A nice cheat though. Very detailed. Maybe this here's just Cali's way of saying that she wants us to try and build this thing, right? Is that your inte- Blitz!"

Blitz had reacted as one might expect: By jumping up into the steering house of the tractor, and pretend to be driving it, whilst making motor sounds. Sure she could barely reach the steering wheel, but what did logic have to do with this? She just wanted to have some fun, and this were the coolest tractor she had ever known about. Hey yeah were she gonna take it for a pretend spin. Even if it couldn't actually drive around here, with it being that big. Slim it a little though, and it could likely drive around a bit, and confuse the tar out of anypony seeing it.

 

On 2021-04-25 at 8:43 AM, Windy Breeze said:

“Hanging out with two egghead scientist siblings, talking with somepony from another world, and getting laughed at by a dimension shifter? Yep, this is not a normal day” Blue grinned, “But a crazy day is not that bad what what I've seen today”

“You're right” Luna agreed as she watches Cali and Light talking to each other.

 

"Everyday is crazy day. That's what makes it fun!"

"Yeah yeah, normal days are boring. I getcha sis. Now get outta there, and come down here to speak to the nice ladies, instead of shouting from up there."

"Nuhuh! I can hear them up here, and this is my friendicle. Vroom vroom of friendship!"

"I swear to Celestia, Pinkie Pie have been a bad influence on her... And this ain't even the weirdest I've seen her do.

You two know any good stories of other crazy things? It might lure her outta there. Preferably before Cali gets ideas, and drives off with my sister, to become vigilante hillbillies."

Edited April 26, 2021 by Blitz Boom

[EQ_Theta 459]

@Blitz Boom

Sen appreciated Rosa’s comment on his tenacity. Or perhaps it was stubbornness? The longma heard about how being stubborn isn’t exactly a virtue, and knowing how others looked upon that trait, it may not be flattering. Still, he just loved playing with the other younglings back then, and the one thing that was better than simply playing was playing to win. 

By then, the conversation took a turn for the embarrassing as Lin was just about regale their friends with a tale that Sen would prefer to be kept hush. The longma braced himself as he was started to hear about an old story that may have been funny, but not exactly to him. Then again, he did start to wonder if Lin was just getting her mean streak on. It wouldn’t really matter anyway as Lin started recounting the story.

“A special story? Eh… you can say that. See, the village would gather and celebrate occasions like joinings or unions, usually among families, but everyone would be invited. Now, this story happened when the village was celebrating a family union event. I guess the closest equivalent to a pony celebration is a wedding, and this happened after the actual union ceremony. Sen caught the eye of a female youngling, and he wanted to impress her.”

“Here it goes…” Sen sighed and droned, clearly dreading the next part.

“Shush, you! This is the good part.” Lin chided her brother before continuing, though it was evident she couldn’t contain her excitement about what came next. “So, for whatever reason, Sen’s idea of making an impression was to do some kind of jig, but his legs kept getting caught in a bind. Every attempt ended with him on the ground. It go so bad that our mother had to step in and teach him how to do it! Suffice to say, it was real embarrassing for brother. The other younglings and their parents found that funny, and I doubt they’ll forget about for a very long time. Sen cried and ran off that night, then spent the following week trying to hide from the village!”

At that point, Sen sat down and covered his eyes, not wanting to find out how his friends would think about the story. He may have trained to survive in the wild, but dancing, or getting his legs moving just right, wasn’t part of hunter training. He certainly made an impression, but it turn out the way he hoped. That embarrassment and humiliation was bad; it may not seem like much nowadays, but a young mind can run wild, make things more exaggerated than what they really were. That memory still seemed to evoke the same reaction he had when he was younger.

“Yes… I’m a terrible dancer and even worse with handling embarrassment. And if you’re wondering, Rosa, no. The female youngling in the story didn’t want to talk to me after that. What could’ve been an enjoyable evening quickly became a very short one. Just hearing that story again makes me shudder at the thought that ponies made a game that involves dancing.”

[Catpone Cerberus 23,599]

@Blitz Boom
Ruby had sometimes wondered what the elements of harmony would do to her if she was hit by them, because from what she had learned, everyone it was used against were highly magical beings, so it raised the question on what would it do to a creature with less magic than average pony. She personally didn't fear getting banished to another world, in fact, she almost liked the idea, because it would be likely she would be sent in a world that's less magical than Equestria, thus she would have grand time becoming the apex creature in that world. 

"He will most likely gain size eventually, I don't believe his growth will stop, he'll just be smaller than others of his age, not that it will be a problem if he stays here where most creatures are smaller than him before he even hits full maturity." "And no, I won't be forcing him to go back, I will offer him the chance to join me to get revenge, but it will be his choice what he does." Charir did indeed go for more meat, but he only took the raw meat, he didn't touch the cooked or seasoned ones. "Only time will tell if even I end up staying there after I get what I want, I have come to appreciate the peace I have in my cave, something that doesn't exist in the homelands." she most likely wouldn't settle down with ponies either, she would most likely head to the Undiscovered west and settle down somewhere in there

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"Yes" Scarecrow confirmed, it wasn't technically even a lie "The forest in general has quite the collection of different creatures, some more unusual than others." "I found Crow injured and alone, and it hasn't left my side since." best lies were the simple ones, more complicated the story got, more it cast doubts with those hearing it "I named it such to fit my own name." he would pass the ball on when it would eventually come to him again.

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The siblings found Onache's situation bit amusing, but they didn't make it obvious, there was certain level of humor in seeing someone prideful like the changeling queen in such state. 

"No, we are not dragons, we are kobolds, we look like dragons yes, but that's the only thing we have in common." that and they both liked caves, though the type of caves they liked differed a bit too, in normal situation they would have been bit annoyed about the comparison, but this time they weren't since they knew the pony was truly clueless, and it was curious that it took this long for anybody to make that comparison, back home it was annoying common.

"Party pony and Element of Laughter you say? those are titles I can't say I have ever heard of before." Sheska picked up the party horn and examined it "Parties, laughter and candy stores, this place sounds like it's straight from a bedtime story." candy stores didn't really exist in their world, not because candies weren't a thing, they were, selling them just wasn't a profitable enough business for anyone to bother doing so, and candy was mostly just given to kids by those who made them to make their lives bit less miserable. "Lot here does sound like it's too joyful to be true, but it's also weird enough for me to believe it may actually be true." 

 

 

[GingerLightning 258]

@Blitz Boom

"I don't really know much of anything about Changelings..." Ginger sighed. 

"Like you said, I didn't have anyone teaching me these things. My mom didn't think I'd be able to do changeling things being half pony and all." she explained fiddling with the straw before slurping up some of the jelly-like joy with it. 

"Genetically I might be half and half, but based on how I was raised I'm basically all pony."she  yawned, it's been a big day for her and she was starting to feel tired.

[Blitz Boom 4,627]

@Catpone Cerberus

"I just wanted to know. Charir seems like a good whelping. I wouldn't want him to be dragged into a place where he'd seemingly be best described as *a light snack*, against his will. If he still wants to go, that's his own choice. Whatever that leads to, I can respect that, even if I would try and convince him otherwise, but being taken there just to face off against your mother... I'd be worried about him. I mean, obviously I'd join you on the trip, but that doesn't mean I won't be concerned.

As for you, and where you'll end up, Ruby, it's good to hear that you are considering this place. Though if ever you feel like you need more space, there's plenty of that for all three of us in my domain. It's a big cave I'm in, with tunnels and other caves carved out for miles around. Old stomping ground of a large flock of diamond dogs that were expanded over time, and eventually, I took over a good portion of it, when the newer packs wanted their own grounds. They still use some of it at times, but it's negligible. Maybe at some point, I could take you there and show you? You might end up surprised."

It had taken generations of diamond dogs to dig the vast tunnels that she had her cave in, but then again, she had been alive for many of them too, and kept her seat in that area. She felt more comfortable there, and though some of the mutts now and again were less than pleased with having her there, they knew it were best to not pester her, or be bold enough to challenge her. She didn't kill them if they did, but if there were one thing their kind did not like, it were getting humiliated, and that were something she would gladly do to any emboldened little puppy, who thought that this small dragoness were someone they could simply topple.

She'd watch as the dragon raided the fridge for more food, until eventually, Marley would return. He were smelling of lavender soap and looked as clean as a whistle, though a faint smell of smoke were still lingering ever so slightly around him.

"I see you're all cleaned up. And the hall?"

"Cleaned down to the last droplet, the main soaking towels I used have been burned, and the expensive things have been set to dry after a thorough cleaning. It isn't the first time I had to remove evidence of a mass amount of blood, so I can assure you, that I know what I am doing."

He neglected to mention any specifics related to these mass amounts of blood, but surely they wouldn't care for that either, no? What were a few large pools of blood between friends after all? Besides, the majority were merely animal related. This were not his first courtship attempt after all, though it were the first where he felt confident that it would not be the last either.

"Regardless, with that done, and the cart prepared for our departure, shall we be on our way? Or would you like to continue to raid the fridge?

And pray tell, why is he not sampling the good pieces? I can assure you that I would not leave these to marinade for as long as they were, if it were not delicious."

He'd point towards a bowl of fish, floating in some kind of orange, spicy mixture with herbs. A thick looking substance it seemed, but well fragrant. If you opened up the drawer it were in, of course.

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@Catpone Cerberus

"Awh, is that why he doesn't fly? Poor Mr. Crow."

The colt would wander over and reach up to pat Crow. This would prove that this were not just visual, regarding their disguise, as he ran his hoof over Crow's soft feathers, regardless of the fact that in reality, it did not have these kinds of things. An appreciated gesture though, and it would lean it's head to scratch the colt's hoof with its beak.

"It's true about the forest. I'm not sure what is happening, but more odd creatures have been talked about in the last week, than I've ever heard of before. We even had one invade us yesterday. A large, toad-like monster, popping out rapidly growing offspring from it back."

The lot of them shivered a little, to varied degrees, as they remembered that. Except for the foals, who didn't really care much about that, compared to petting birds, and bunnies.

"I have seen much in the forest, and can only agree. Though I hope there are no further of the odd ones, attempting to attack your town. Things works best if nature and towns live in harmony, and let the other live in peace, rather than attempt to fight one another. In the end, nature will prevail, regardless of who wins, but it hurts everything when there isn't harmony.

if I encounter others that might seem like trouble, I will do what I can to talk them out of their actions, and if not, send warnings to this town. We all deserve to be alive and well, rather than being harmed over petty territory disputes, or malice."

The ball came her way, and she'd kick it towards the elderly mare, who send it back towards Scarecrow, so on and so forth. It were a nice, calm game honestly. At least for Crow and Lyriel.

"Best not to think on the bad days, right? Plenty of good ones ahead to focus on.

Humor and old mare though: What do you think of this town? You're very nature oriented, so it might seem weird for you sometimes?"

A bouncy ball would come Scarecrow's way, which would hit him in the knee as it stood right now, or at the best, his upper leg. Nothing to worry about.

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@Catpone Cerberus

8 hours ago, Catpone Cerberus said:

"No, we are not dragons, we are kobolds, we look like dragons yes, but that's the only thing we have in common."

"Kobolds? I've been far and wide, and I've never heard of your kind before. What a fun surprise."

There weren't an ounce of malice in this, as Pop amused at meeting these examples of a new race. Something she hadn't expected, but were very happy did happen, as she liked thes sorts of surprised, that included new faces, of something she hadn't seen before. Meant she could learn more about them, and what sorts of thing they ate, so she could incorporate that into her candy. These days when Twilight were making all sorts of contacts, that were seriously nor a bad idea, as she were seeing a fair bit more varied beings, and she liked to have something for all.

8 hours ago, Catpone Cerberus said:

"Party pony and Element of Laughter you say? those are titles I can't say I have ever heard of before." Sheska picked up the party horn and examined it "Parties, laughter and candy stores, this place sounds like it's straight from a bedtime story." candy stores didn't really exist in their world, not because candies weren't a thing, they were, selling them just wasn't a profitable enough business for anyone to bother doing so, and candy was mostly just given to kids by those who made them to make their lives bit less miserable. "Lot here does sound like it's too joyful to be true, but it's also weird enough for me to believe it may actually be true." 

"Okay, not hearing about the elements, and Pinkie's other title, I sorta figured were a thing, since that's mostly an Equestrian thing, I kinda figured you were from somewhere else, but you really come from a place where candy stores, parties, and laughter is unnatural? I've been a loooot of places, to get some good connections, so I can get ingredients, but I've rarely found places where that's the kind of thing. Are you from one of the rural, super traditional areas of Neighpon? Or... You didn't escape from harrowmark, right? I mean, I've never been there, but I've been to Germane, and you hear stories.

Either case, we gotta correct your lack of seeing a candy store. That just ain't right, and Pinkie Pie is gonna be presenting you candy when the party happens. I gotta be able to tell her what you folks like. Wanna come test a few things? It'll be fun! I just finished a batch of Joypoppers, and Milky Mystique Biscuits, plus a few other things. Lots to try, though the Joypoppers might be a little weird. It's made for changelings, primarily."

"You made candy, out of emotions? How, pray tell?"

"Slowly, and with a lot of effort. It's hard to work with something that's only workable when it's collected in jelly, by a real good changeling. Took me ages to get proper hold of that. You wouldn't believe how tight most hives are with that stuff."

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@EQ_Theta

Rosa felt a little conflicted on this. On one hoof, he wanted to turn his pleased smirk into a full blown laughter, as this were admittedly a funny story to hear. A classic tale of a youngling, acting like a fool to try and impress a girl that had caught his eye. Who hadn't either done something like that, or known someone close to you like that? Teenagers were not exactly smart after all. They were guided by hormones and incomplete degrees of information on how things went, as they were often in a rebellious phase at that age, and didn't care much to listen to their elders.

On the other hoof though, this were his friend, and openly laughing in his face about something that had clearly been a highly embarrassing episode for him, were a little tasteless. Sure Lin could get away with it, but she were family They were generally allowed a little more leeway, whereas he had to be a little more tactful at times.

So after thinking on it for a few more seconds, weighing the pros and cons, he'd go over and pat Sen on the shoulder, and just keep the smirk. He wouldn't openly laugh at him for this. It didn't seem to be the correct way to respond to this, given everything, so he'd instead approach with a kind of amusing understanding, so to speak.

"Greatly amusing as that story is, you have my sympathy for how it went, Sen. Young love is a fascinating thing, but it often leaves us to do dumb things that we'd rather not remember. Such is it to be young and stupid. We've all been there, and done our fair share of dumb things. Not all are recollected and shared as much as this, but still, I've heard things somewhat similar to that before.

That being said, please excuse that I do find the story highly amusing, and had I been there, I am not sure I could have stopped joining in on a laugh over seeing the event unfold in person.

And if it's any consolation, the game I speak of, is more of a rhythm game than actual dancing. If you can follow the pattern, it is rather simplistic, and more a matter of reflexes. Perhaps watch how it is done, if we can find it here, and then you can see for yourself how it is? I'm sure it is not as bad as you may think. And if it is, we can simply find something else. It were but a suggestion after all, my friend. If it brings up bad memories, or makes you think you will repeat a past mistake, we do not have to do so.

If it will make you feel better, would you want to hear an embarrassing tale from my youth? Perhaps that might ligthen your mood, as your story did mine?"

While he were talking, there were now four dragons that had stopped up, and looked highly intrigued at Omen. The largest one being three times the height of a general, adult male pony. All four of them were looking there, and just on occasion ask her questions, on how she were doing that, and how it weren't hurting her. She were close enough to them that her answers on how she did not think it hurt, and how she think she liked the taste, and so on, should be possible to hear. And as they came out, more others started to stop around her. A griffon stopping up even started whispering to the large dragon, and they seemed to be discussing something that were hard to discern, but did involve Omen for sure, as they eyes stayed peeled on her. Perhaps they were betting on whatever or not she could finish the now half eaten burrito, before she had to be hospitalized.

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@Monotonality

It would be around five hours before Zeehva started to move again. It appeared that she had truly needed a good rest, though as it had been daytime, she woke up to the light outside starting to fade, as the sun were being calmly dragged away, to make room for the night's stars.

She'd yawn and get up, that she might stretch herself properly, and would waddle out to the small bathroom. There, she would slowly begin to take off her dress, and look herself over in the mirror. Her groggy eyes fell on a myriad of scars, with some larger ones being a good deal wider, and more discolored than the ones that were visible on her being when she wore her dress. They brought bad memories with them, and showcased more in details how bad it had been, when they had barely managed to get her out of the ruins of her and her deceased husband's home, though she did her best to try and not think about it.

Instead, she'd go into her saddlebag, and take out a round container. As she'd unscrew the top, a flowery, fragrant smell would waft out, seemingly coming from the pink goo with green specks that were contained within. A substance tat seemed to have the consistency of a general creme, as she put the tip of her hoof into the roughly half filled creme, and began to slowly run it in around the worst looking scars. Including one on her back, that seemed like there had been a minor miracle - or serious zebra work - involved in her not having a broken spine. She'd cringe as the substance made contact, but this were something that had to be done, and she may as well do it now, when it seemed like Magnolia had been sleeping. No need to wake her up over something like this, when the mare likely needed her sleep. Poor mare had to have been exhausted after the day she had. Zeehva certainly were, and she hadn't like, split herself into shadows, which she assumed had to be draining in some fashion, right?

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@Monotonality @Windy Breeze @Kujamih

On 2021-04-27 at 2:41 AM, Cali said:

Due to the fact that Cali had transformed into a tractor she didn't approach Molotov or the others too close. But she could definitely see the little small robotic spider there. "You have remarkable intelligence, you know that? To make a cute little spider bot like that is quite impressive. I'm no mechanic or inventor I'll say that much, just never really had the reason to do that. Maybe I will some day." Cali would chuckle to that. 

"Thanks for the kind words. Wasn't easy to get done, but I'm proud of my little girl here, as well as her sister. Hoping to one day upgrade her to a bigger chassis so that she can have room to grow, but gotta take one step at a time. Starting with trying other forms. Spiders fall me easy, since I find their way of moving to be simple and beautiful. It were an easy choice for the first one. But ponies are more complex. It'll take me time to perfect that, and I still got other things I gotta incorporate before that. Like a proper voice box. These code things are workable, but I'd like for 'em to be able to communicate without having to write, or get a translator.

If ever you wanna give it a bash though, we can try building something together. It'll be fun! Whenever I try showing it to others, I get about three minutes in before they complain about headaches. Robotics is a fairly complex thing, but still, would be nice with some egg heads that'd get what I were on about, y'know?"

On 2021-04-27 at 2:41 AM, Cali said:

"Hell is a place from mythology, of some beliefs of my world. It is a fiery pit in the afterlife where those who have done really horrible things end up being burnt in a lava pool and tortured by demons for all eternity. In large belief, it is ruled by a fallen angel named Satan who oversees hell and makes sure none of the evil and wicked escaped. He is the ruler of hell. Not a very good sort in our mythology, I'll say that much. Some see him as the embodiment of all evil, others see him differently. There is no way to confirm because most of this is just a fantasy tale. If it is real, we'd never know for sure. 

From what I can say about what I think hell is, the demons and creatures that live there live in the eternal terrifying and hot environment. It's really not a place any sane or moral person would want to end up. We say things like "go to hell" as an insult, for example." 

"...Yeeeeeeah, I'll definitely need to get some confirmation from like, a princess, before I do some work for that one then. Cause that sounds like a nasty place, with some real nasty beings, if they're real. And that one I think might've been proof. I'm serious. Her ears were literally made of fire. I have no idea how she heard a darn thing. But anyway, could've been this here's bad news. Gonna have to wait and see where this leads, I think."

So yeah, he might've dealt with a demon from a fiery realm of darkness and pain... Whelp, sounded like a Tuesday alright. best to just chin up, and not think more on it for now. He'd sort something out when/if he saw her again.

On 2021-04-27 at 2:41 AM, Cali said:

"That is quite right. There is plenty to go around where I'm from but the rich just hog it all for themselves. So it's not like I was stealing from anyone who cared in the first place. I don't really consider that stealing. I consider that justice. I have fought and battled gods myself, incarnations of horrible wickedness. Some could say I've killed them, but knowing the nature of them it is entirely possible that it was just a set back to them. I have no way of confirming if I actually killed them, or not. But for your knowledge they are some of the most wicked and vile ones to ever exist. My enemies are dead, at least I hope so. Yet again, I have no way of knowing....so whats it matter?" she asked.

The tractor seemed to shift slightly, and grin through its grill un-naturally at Molotov to make light of the otherwise heavy conversation topics. 

"Gods are apparently a tricky thing. If you really got the power to flaunt, you could go to Harrowmark at some point when you want. They know gods there, though don't try and kill them. They take them serious there, far as the stories goes. Ask around though, and they might talk, though you could try in Germane too. They are sharing a border with the place, and even though they locked it down like... I'm thinking it were at least a half millennia ago? Anyway, even if that's shut down, they'd likely still know things. Just take the advice Professor Green Thumb gave everypony when talking about this: Don't hassle their druids. They ain't nice when they're angry at ya."

On 2021-04-27 at 2:41 AM, Cali said:

Cali allowed Blitz to go and sit on the seat and play with he steering wheel. She allowed Blitz to live out her dreams there, as she addressed Molotov. "Build something? I didn't know that was the plan but sure, I am more used to blowing stuff and destroying things myself but if you want to build something feel free to do so. I'm curious to see what we can come up with." she'd add with a chuckle, mostly towards what Blitz was doing. 

"You said something about a haunted property, right? I'm really interested in that and I'd like to go look at it and buy it. It sounds like something that is totally up my alleyway." she would add, making sure Molotov heard her questions.

"I figure we try like, a train cart, or a tractor. Whatever you folks think would work the best. I can start looking for motor parts, and take it from there really. That's gonna be the most important part, and can pretty much be used for both things."

Blitz would be making loud honking noises from the cockpit, which made Molotov both roll his eyes, and smirk a little. He'd like to condemn this, but it were hard to stay mad at his sis. She sorta grew on you like that, and it wasn't like Cali seemed to mind, so it were probably fine.

"And yeah, that haunted mansion. We're talking really big, with a good view, but haunted up the wazoo. You're gonna need to deal with the ghosts there if you wanna take over the place, as well as the monsters and such in the underground area. I heard some stories that they tried getting some folks in that deal with these things, but even if they could parley with the ghosts, the monsters were another thing. Mayeb if you could team up with one of those folks, you could sort it out to clean out the place, from top to bottom? I know the Royal Guards would be mighty happy about it. Less potential monsters that can go into the public, would certainly be something they'd be up for.

If you wanna have a go at just aiming for it straight away, I can point out where it is when we get back to my workshop, and I can get you that map I promised. It'll help get you sorted, and oriented enough about where to go, if you wanna have a solo bash at it, rather than lugging around with us mere mortals."

He'd grin, then go into a nearby stack, and look over the metal. The varied small levers on his eyeglass were working hard to adjust constantly via his magic, as he looked over, and eventually would start floating things aside, so that he could get access to what looked like a partial, crumbled up train engine. Likely a remnant from a crashed one, that had been scrapped. Weren't something he'd just let go of though. He could work with it, so yoink, that was theirs now. After he paid, of course. But right now, they had to start with gathering first.

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@GingerLightning

"I say we do a few test one of these days then. It'll be fun, don't worry. We're just going to see if you can do stuff like transform, feel out emotions, and all that fun stuff.

But first, you and your pet are going to bed. It's clearly been a long day, and I'm not hearing anything else. Girls, show her our guest room, please."

Two of the changeling drones - a smaller one wearing a ballet uniform, and another with a bard's outfit - would go over and open up the door leading further into the back. A simple trip down a hall with pictures of former owners and stars, that would lead past several closed doors. As well as one open one, that seemed to be a medium sized room with a large, round bed, containing several pillows and blankets. If each belonged to a changeling, the blankets would show this bed to be home for thirteen changelings. The entirety of Hive Cheshire, basically. Queen included.

"Don't worry, you don't have to go in there. That's just where we sleep."

"We're a close-knit hive. But we have other rooms too. This one's for you."

A few doors over, the changeling that spoke with a lower, thin voice, would open a door, to show a nice solo room. The walls had some holes patches with the general hardened, odorless changeling bile, and some glowing rocks for a soothing, calm light. Though there'd also be a bedside lamp, next to the comfy looking bed, and a door to a small toilet, if it were needed for a shower, or other things. There'd be a toothbrush there if she had not brought her own, sealed up and unused.

Next to the bed, there were also a doggie bed. They didn't know if her puppy were used to sleeping with her in a bed, or next to it, so they figured it were best to be on the safe side. Besides, they had this in the prop room. Might as well make some use of it, right? Never hurt to give it a go.

The pupper would definitely go around and smell around the room, examining it properly. Thankfully he wouldn't mark territory. He were too young for that, and he were trained well enough to know that if he had to go, to get the attention of Ginger.

"I hope this is good. I know it's not perfect, but we do what we can, with what we have, and everything here is nice and clean. I made double sure. We want you to feel at home among your own here, and make sure you can look back at us with fond memories. We're kin after all. We should stick up for one another."

[Windy Breeze 15,189]

@Blitz Boom

Flinty and the entire group believed to the bartender and hid their frustrations of not finding their two targets in the bar, but she also knew Pop Rock has something to say as she had dragged her out out the establishment with Blunt and Shackles following after them.

On 2021-04-27 at 5:06 AM, Blitz Boom said:

"Pony lie. Smell is around inn, and she said mare, for skull pony. How she know it was a mare? Mistress says it is important to listen to small things. This small, but important, yes?"

Now this is something knew. Not only she managed to find their target's scents and that the bartender knew other than the Wonderbolt he also knew ther companion but Pop also called the bartender a she instead of a he.

“So what should we do now? Storm inside the bartender and trash the place!?”

“What? No! That will be our dumbest decision!” Flinty yelled at Blunt, “If you guys read crime novels then you'll find out how gangs fall to justice. I don't want to be like them so we have to do something in a stealthy manner” she turned to Pop, “Have you seen where the scent goes?” if Pop Rock remember correctly, Windy and Sorrow's scents would lead them into a wall.

@Blitz Boom @Monotonality @Kujamih

Luna and Blue giggled “We aren't great narrators, Molotov and we're both inexperienced when it comes to convincing a 'hard obsidian head filly' from hoping out of her.... contraption,” Luna told him.

Seeing Cali turn into some kind of machine was weird. There was once a pony or human from what Cali told them hours ago and now she's an object. Blue would approach Cali, her eyes furrowed with a sly smirk, “Can you do me a favor?” meanwhile, Luna already knew there this is going, rolling her eyes as Blue tried to strike a conversation with the living object.

Edited April 29, 2021 by Windy Breeze