open Fallout Equestria: Endeavor

[Midnight_Aurora 571]

Dashia groans on his shoulder, "Buck me many ways and call me a whorse. That felt like the worst bed I ever slept on."

 

She looks around and finds herself on Greshken's shoulder. She quickly adds, "No offense ment, Greshkin. Will you let me fly for now? My wings need to stretch."

Edited April 22, 2015 by Midnight_Aurora

[Unicorncob 5,681]

Crackshot was relieved when the group arrived in Ponyville. Despite the carnage before, the town was still standing, and its residents seem to have gotten back to their lives somewhat.

A lot better than wallowing in what had happened and never getting over it, he knew that much.

 

He opened his mouth to answer Greshken's question, before an unfamiilar pegasus fluttered down to them and voiced her concern for their condition.

Chip stepped forth and told the stranger that they'd be fine, and he was right. He lived here, and Crackshot knew the place.

 

Overly concerned strangers were one of things on the ex-raider's 'Suspicious Ponies' list, and this mare just made it on.

[Scribblegroove 565]

Virtue

When Virtue wasn't met with immediate trust, she acted surprised and a little offended at their careless ignorance. "Well I can't say in extremely familiar with the environment, but I've been around and I do my business here." She mumbled, a bit distraught. "And I know that this place is filed with delinquents that cannot be trusted..." She admitted, but then get fierceness returned.

 

"But that doesn't mean I cannot be concerned about your condition, since I'm not one of ose violent culprits. I come here every once in a while and I've never seen a group this strange and this devastated." She pointed at Greshken and Dashia, underlining that last comment. "Can you blame me that my interest is piqued?"

 

Gresken

Listening to the conversation that develops in front of him, Greshken smiled passively at Dashia as she woke, not really paying attention to what she was saying.

[Midnight_Aurora 571]

Dashia struggles to get free trying not to hurt her leg more then it already was. "Greshken, You can let me go now."

 

when he ignores her, she gets really panicky. "Let me go. You can't keep a good Pegasus on the ground."

 

She struggles harder ignoring the pain it was causing her leg.

Edited April 22, 2015 by Midnight_Aurora

[Chip Circuit 1,842]

Chip looked back up at Greshken when he heard Dashia beginning to get panicked being held down when she's a born flyer. Chip turned toward Greshken "Greshken can you release her, she's just going to struggle more and more only to make her leg worse. If she's well enough to fight your grip she's well enough to fly." He suggested to Greshken who seem hesitant to released the injured pegasus.

 

@@Scribblegroove, 

 

Considering the notion Greshken released his grip on Dashia allowing her to lift herself off his shoulder. He only really chose to release her since it was Chip, the one who helped bring a childhood dream weapon to life, that asked him.

Edited April 22, 2015 by Chip Circuit

[Unicorncob 5,681]

"Bold claims," Crackshot finally spoke up, stepping forth to the mare with an accusing glance, "I know for a fact that some ponies, raiders in particular, don't take too kindly to pegasi." He took a moment to inspect her. "The fact nopony's opened fire on you yet is almost enough for me to trust you."

 

But he'd been around the Wasteland, and he knew how ponies acted out here.

 

"There's no way you'd be interested in a couple of bloodied-up drifters without proper reason," he continued, "What do you want from us?"

[Defender of Tomorrow 323]

Snapping out of her deep gaze Aile realized the group was on the move, ponyville was the location that was chosen, raider town wasn't her favorite but seeing as how they were they didn't have much of a choice. Thoughts filled her head as she levitated the chip back into her sight, it seemed to speak to her as if it was alive itself, she grew more and more curious of it's importance to I.D.S, her interest would have to hold off for some time as she skidded to a stop behind the massive minotaur.

 

A mysterious mare appeared before them, her demeanor seemed genuine but too overly concerned about them, Aile made a mental note to herself to be careful with this pony, she was smart enough to know there was a catch, she was hoping she would remember this when she needed to.

 

Seeing as the new mare was being dissected thoroughly by crackshot she had no reason to include herself just yet with the mare, the chip levitated back to her gaze.

[Scribblegroove 565]

"You really don't know me? And you call yourself experienced with these type of ponies..." Virtue scoffed, but immediately reassumed her fairly innocent stature. "I've been following you for the part couple of hours. It's strange you see, I wouldn't usually chase down a seemingly random pack of stray wanderers..." She smiled at Crackshot with one brow raised. "But I doubt you're just wanderers if somepony takes the trouble to send heavily weaponed marauders in airships after you..."

 

She then returned to a more serious tone. "Really though, if those guys decide to show up here this town will not survive, or it will take significant damage. I want to know what you're up to and if you are sure these airships aren't following you still."

[Midnight_Aurora 571]

Dashia took to wing. She didn't move to much because of how her leg was. She Flew for a bit to loosen her wings. She also performed some advanced airial maneuvers that didn't hurt her leg too much. "YES! Much better. My wings even feel stronger from the experience."

 

She finally took notice of the new Pegasus. She shrugges and says, "Well he is the one who says if ya can join. And i would have to side with my comrades. Those thoughts aside, I could use another flying partner."

 

She comes to hover next to Chip and says in a whisper to chip, "Would you help me build another cyber implant?"

Edited April 22, 2015 by Midnight_Aurora

[Chip Circuit 1,842]

Chip stood there silent listening to everypony else talk when he noticed Dashia was flying over head finally able to stretch her wings. After he had returned his gaze forward Dashia hovered beside him asking if he would help her build another cybernetic implant. He rose his brow in question at her "Another, I mean of course I'll help you as if you really need to ask," he said smiling at her. "Are you going to have the second implanted as well when we can find somepony who is capable of installing implants?"

[Midnight_Aurora 571]

"Depends on if we can make them like the joints. The joints make you faster and more durable. I also intend on making a retractable power armor. But that would require something near akin to being a cyberpony. However a mental enhancement microchip, that also helps with those that have a silver toung by gaining one as well, would fit that need just fine.

 

As you can tell, I have ideas for two more implants. That would be my limit. Back home in Cloudsdayle, I tested my endurance limit in a controlled environment. It was a simulation of how much I could take and I found out I could hold 3 cybernetic modifications. This was after I started building the joints. They hold Papa's blood. So they will only work for papa or me. Guess I will have to use them."

 

Dashia continues to hover next to Chip not letting her leg touch the ground.

Edited April 23, 2015 by Midnight_Aurora

[Chip Circuit 1,842]

Chip listened intently to Dashia as she explained to him what she had in mind. He eyes were bolting from side to side as he begun pondering some of her ideas. "Well as to the retractable armor, I would speak against that. Even though I love technology as much as any other pony, I don't think converting yourself to something resembling a cyberpony would be the best course of action." He not wanting to see his marefriend with half her body replaced with metal. 

 

"Otherwise the other joints and possibly the mental enhancement chip I can assist you with. Not sure how soon we can get them finished before we find a doctor for your cybernetic installation." He said looking at her.

[Midnight_Aurora 571]

She chuckles, "The armor would be removable. It isn't a permanent attachment. The armor looks like an exoframe that fits over the fur. It would unfurl into a power armor upon mental command from the microchip.

 

I was thinking of the microchip and smaller chips attached to the mussels that gave also two enhancements."

 

She shifts in flight to his other side.

[Unicorncob 5,681]

Crackshot let out an indignant snort at the mare's comment, but allowed her to continue.

 

That explained that feeling he had earlier; they were being followed.

He raised his own eyebrow at her question.

 

"What's it matter to you why they were after us?" He grunted, then decided he may as well quell her curiosity, "I assume they wanted whatever she was carrying." He answered, nodding toward Aile.

 

"I doubt they'd care about this place," he added, glancing around the town and half-hoping he'd spot Ricto strutting around, "There'd be nothing but ashes here otherwise."

[Chip Circuit 1,842]

Chip looked up pondering the idea of removable gear. "Well that's a bit more logical I suppose," he said chuckling at his over complicated concept earlier. "With removable you can make it where it straps on some how or have mounting sockets installed into your body." 

 

As he was thinking of the chips that would provide a level of enhancement Dashia he was so distracted that he didn't notice Dashia had flew over to his other side. "Well as to the..." he paused for a second when he turned his head to where Dashia was to find she wasn't there.

 

Chip swung his head looking toward his other side to find her there. Once he spotted her his cheeks grew a little red that he didn't notice her move. "Oh, anyway as to the chips I don't have the most experience with those. I would imagine for the best result from a chip like that you would need to install it to a neurological base of nerves so it can best influence the whole muscle." He said rather unsure on if that is the proper method or not.

[Midnight_Aurora 571]

"In a way it would send electrical or a magical enhancement to increase ones physical strength and either ones reactive ability or impact resistance. as I said, they are a work in progress. The joints I know for sure grant The ability to be faster and more agile. As well as either more durable or stronger. I haven't tested the joints for what they could offer..." she thinks for a moment and then says, "Don't say it. I know I am the one who made them and I don't know all they can do. Sad isn't it."

[Chip Circuit 1,842]

Chip continued listening to Dashia as she explained the concept behind the chips. She then switches the conversation back to her cybernetic joints ending in a question. Chip looked at her "No not at all, it's hard to expect what equipment such as cybernetic enhancements are capable of until you fully understand how every minuscule adjustment affects the part." He said trying to reassure her. "Guns on the other hand are simple, slap some part together and you know one of two things is going to happen. Either it backfires or it fires like you expected, with cybernetics the possible outcomes are near countless depending on every variable put into it."  

[Midnight_Aurora 571]

Dashia shrugs and says, "these joints are what gave me my cutiemark. I love technology of all kinds. I am a true engineer of the art."

 

Dashia flys around keeping her mussels from getting stiff. She looks able to maintain flight for a good length of time.

[Chip Circuit 1,842]

Chip watched as Dashia took to the air flying around the area, he was happy to see she was feeling better. He looked at the rest of the group seeing they were still talking to the mystery mare that confronted them. 

 

Chip honestly didn't trust her but he tends not to trust anyone he first meets right off the bat. He tried thinking of a reason she would want to have followed them, so long in fact that she saw who they fought against. 

[Steel Accord 6,660]

@@Scribblegroove,

 

Ezekiel approached the newcomer.

 

"Excuse me miss, I apologize for my companions suspicions, as you mentioned, we just came from dangerous conditions. However I must make this clearest, it is good to see others besides myself revere the spirits." Ezekiel placed a hoof to his forehead, mouth, and chest; in greeting of his faith. He had heard Virtue say "the spirits" in the vein of a deity when he heard most ponies say "the goddesses."

[Scribblegroove 565]

Virtue

Virtue started to become a little bit impatient with Crackshots knuckle-headedness. "Because if you're here, and they are still following you, you might lure them here! Who knows what kind of troulbe that could cause. You need to be more cautious of where you go and what the consequences are." She said, not really giving a lecture, but moreso saying it like a concerned friend. She looked at Aile. She seemed relatively innocent. Tough, probably a little scarred, but not dangerous. Why would anypony send 2 airships to retrieve whatever she was carrying? How the hell did these ponies survive the attack? More questions popped up in her head as she contemplated this, and her curiosity was actually increased after Crackshot had explained what their attackers had tried to achieve. "Well, finding answers usually leads to even more questions..." She thought to herself.

 

Slightly distracted by the pegasus with the wounded leg, that was currently flying around in a dazzling display of agility and dexterity. Even though she had a lot of experience with not showing her emotions, she found it hard to conceal her jealousy. With ease the pegasus performed maneuvers she couldn't even imagine herself doing. Shuffling the feathers of her wings slightly against her body, she recomposed herself and frowned slightly at Crackshot. "You know, it may sound strange, but I am fond of this place. You'd better leave as quickly as you can or you'll bring a whole lot of trouble with you. I doubt you're keen on staying here much longer anyway, but I'll just emphasize a slight bit more on the urgency of your departure..."

 

Recalling what she had seen when she had been scouting the area, she remembered the tank. A tank that was strangely familiar. "Hold on, you're the ponies that were going after those monsters that have spread the horrible spore virus! I wasn't here when it happened but everypony was talking about it!" Looking at the Minotaur with large eyes, she felt his hulking figure towering out above her. "They didn't say anythig about a minotaur though..." But after the realisation she had just made, a flood of questions dawned in her mind. What was their plan? Was it their own initiative or were they given orders? Do they have any idea if they can find it's source?

 

Right in the middle of her thought process, she was interrupted by the Zebra. This Zebra had not gone unnoticed to her. He had a strange aura around him. One of serenity and vigilance, while at the same time posessing a powerful fury. She had the ability to asess ponies like that, and she had assumed that this particular individual was a shaman. She had planned that mentioning the spirits subtly would confirm her assumptions on this. And it had. Of course, she had little knowledge of the spirits, but it would help gaining this Zebra's trust more quickly. "Oh yes, I do adhere the spirits. While my knowledge of them and their ways is limited, I believe they are far more influential to our lives and our environment than everyone makes us believe they are. Are you experienced on the subject?" She asked, blinking at him with a gorgeous smile that insinuated nothing but harmlessness and curiosity. 'Little filly eyes' is what Virtue called them herselves, twinkling with youthful ignorance.  [speech 100, Charisma 10]

 

 

Greshken

Greshken rather quickly grew tired of the mare. Not because she was uninteresting or seemed suspicious, but because she was wasting their time. He sighed and poked Crackshot in the back. "Either make her bugger off or start walking and talking. You can do two things at a time right? We need to get to a doctor, then eventually a shop, and then a bed." He grunted softly behind him into his ears. This did not go unnoticed to Virtue, but she decided to ignore it.

 

Looking at Chip and Dashia, he tried to listen to what they were saying, but barely understood what they were talking about. "It sounds like you have quite ambitious plans!" He said to Dashia. "All this talk about implants and chips make me believe you want to become a robot!" He said jokingly, as if actually wanting to become part robot was absolutely preposterous.

[Steel Accord 6,660]

 

 

Right in the middle of her thought process, she was interrupted by the Zebra. This Zebra had not gone unnoticed to her. He had a strange aura around him. One of serenity and vigilance, while at the same time posessing a powerful fury. She had the ability to asess ponies like that, and she had assumed that this particular individual was a shaman. She had planned that mentioning the spirits subtly would confirm her assumptions on this. And it had. Of course, she had little knowledge of the spirits, but it would help gaining this Zebra's trust more quickly. "Oh yes, I do adhere the spirits. While my knowledge of them and their ways is limited, I believe they are far more influential to our lives and our environment than everyone makes us believe they are. Are you experienced on the subject?" She asked, blinking at him with a gorgeous smile that insinuated nothing but harmlessness and curiosity. 'Little filly eyes' is what Virtue called them herselves, twinkling with youthful ignorance.  [speech 100, Charisma 10]

 

Ezekiel nodded and pulled his hood down, revealing his dreadlocked mane with it's beads here and there. He put a hoof to his chest and said with pride,

 

"Experience comes with time, of which I don't have much, but I have undergone my orders and am a full shaman in status."

[Midnight_Aurora 571]

Dashia says, "As close as a pony can get without becoming one, yes. Besides I love to take things and make something new out of them. I devised a unique system that allowed for the combination of just about anything and treat the new item as a single object. Take the Anti-material Rifle and the unfinished Novasurge Rifle. Combine them together and one creates a weapon with a hybrid damage type."

 

(Perception 7)She notices the movements of Virtue and says, "Why are your feathers in a bunch? Is it because of my flying? If so, then I can teach ya how to do it. If you want to learn that is."

 

She hovers near the others but doesn't put her legs on the ground.

Edited April 23, 2015 by Midnight_Aurora

[Scribblegroove 565]

@@Steel Accord

 

Virtue

Surprised with Ezekiel's sudden revealance, she stepped back at first, a bit shocked, but then stepped forward again and studied him closely. Shamans weren't very common in these parts of the wasteland. They were very useful in the off chance that you did have an encounter with a rogue spirit. Or at least so she had heard. "A shaman. Then you must be knowledgeable! Very knowledgeable." She was about to ask more questions, feeling her excitement in her throat, but she hesitated. "I... I would ask further. I am terribly interested, but there's more pressing matters. I suppose your name would have to do for now..." She said.

 

Turning back to Crackshot, she got right to business. "Right. What exactly do you know about the Virus? What are you going to do about the virus? What is your plan, and how do I get in on it?" She grinned coyly at him. "Trust me, you'll be glad you have me on board."

 

Looking up at the flying pegasus, who had noticed her discomfort with as she her flying abilities, she simply muttered. "No thanks... I'm fine." Although she wasn't very convincing, she clearly didn't want to talk about it.

 

Greshken

As if punched in the face, Greshken looked at Dashia as if she were something disgusting. "How could you possibly let go of your own body, your last connection to the earthly world and life itself! I find it repulsing! To fabricate weapons... Fine. To replace limbs and organs out of nescessity... Perhaps, though I frown upon it." He looked away from Dashia as if she were a reeking abomination. "But willingly leaving ones body and soul behind... Simply abhoreable..." He muttered, and decided to ignore the pegasus for now.

Edited April 23, 2015 by Scribblegroove

[Midnight_Aurora 571]

Dashia heard his words and says, "I would never become a machine. Some enhancements for what is needed, I would say is fine but complete loss of true self is out of the picture. On That I agree with you. If I didn't have to have these joints installed, I wouldn't have them done so. The chips are far from turning you into a machine. They don't block the pony or Minatuar that we are. Under normality even the joints wouldn't be notivable once the scars heal. But because of how my leg is I would have to overlay a plating to pertect it somehow. Only my left hind leg, around the knee area, would show as machine."

 

She looks directly at Virtue and says, "Okay, You don't have to answer now. The offer is open anyways. Besides it looks to be I am the only predominant flier in this group. I would love to have another to fly with. No offense Chip."

 

She looks to Chip apologetically.

Edited April 23, 2015 by Midnight_Aurora