private The Æther Project

[Courageous Thunder Dash 7,824]

@Illiad Easle

”Saved by a human you say? Did this human happen to be a mutant? Or was he/she a normal human?” Thundy asked curiously as he was escorted to his staying quarters. Once he arrived at his room, Thundy settled down. He shapeshifted back to his feral form and plopped himself on the bed looking around. 
 

(hope I covered everything this time) 

[Evil Pink One 13,506]

@Illiad Easle 

Light is stuck... If he tells the truth that he is a pony from another dimension. They'd probably lock him up or get killed... If he sticks to amnesia... Actually now that he thought about it... He is totally screwed... And if he tells the truth now... It just proves that he is a lier... So sticking to his story is the best action he can do...

" PLEASE DON'T KILL ME!!! I'LL CLEAN YOUR ROOM ..FOR A WEEK... NO FOR A MONTH.... A YEAR!! no wait maybe just 2 months..... 3 months is my final offer... PLEASE O HAVE NO IDEA WHAT'S GOING ON IN THIS WOOHUHUHURLD! Why am i begging to a dog!?" Light cried to the quarter master with no tears while clinging to it's paws.

" What do you actually do to the cought loyalist might i ask?"

Edited January 24, 2021 by Kujamih

[Blitz Boom 4,620]

@Illiad Easle

On 1/24/2021 at 5:45 AM, Illiad Easle said:

"You're lucky I'm here and not my old comrade, he wouldn't have been able to resist some exploratory surgery. You don't need to worry though, he's dead."

"Fortunate for him as well, as I would have gotten defensive. I am willing to partake in much, but involuntary surgery to investigate my inner parts, are not among those. I may be willing to offer some samples of non-vital parts though, in reasonable amounts. Once I get to know the place better that is. I would prefer to know it is one I can trust, that does such a thing."

There were also the matter about conventional pain meds not working on him to consider, which made surgeries painful, and not something he wished for Brittle to see. And right now, she were too fragile to have him be apart from her. Though he'd prefer not to directly say this in front of her.

On 1/24/2021 at 5:45 AM, Illiad Easle said:

"We'll only take a liter this time, we'll study applications over the course of the week, and by next week we'll get you set up on a proper schedule for extraction. If you're willing we could also run some tests to see if there's any way to improve your production, but only with your consent of course."

"I have found that proper diet will improve things, which mostly means that I will need to eat more meat than I normally do. I must admit to not having studied the more precise meat to essence ratio, but it should help if not a lot, then some. If there are other suggestions, I am willing to listen, as you think os some. Within reason. I'd prefer to survive this endeavor."

He'd be polite and jovial as the extraction commenced, and once it were done, would rise from his position, and stagger a little bit. Nothing major, just a few steps before he were at his senses again. A minor dizzy spell really, which were to be expected.

"No need to worry. Been a while since I had a large amount drained. Ah, and while I remember it: The last one who tried to store my essence in cold storage mentioned it growing stale, I think the word were? I would suggest room temperature. I am from a jungle region after all. Though if you do meet an evergrown from the northern regions, that may be different. If that one is a female at the same time, to please give me a call. Northerners are... Quite intriguing."

It were likely because of the opposite sort of environment they were meant for, that he found them so interesting. Or it could have been the passionate few weeks he spend along with a particularly radiant little snow lily of an evergrown. Ah, if ever he had been able to see, he wished it would have been then. But he'd think of this later. This hardly seemed the time, so he'd say his farewells to the doctor, and soon thereafter, they'd be on their way. Unless he had more to say.

They would not take any sweets by the door. Briar did not feel like it right now, and while he knew that Brittle could ingest some things, such as honey and oats, there were still quite a few things her system couldn't deal properly with. And currently, she were not interested in running experiments. She needed time first.

Getting to the cafeteria, she'd stick with him, as he wandered calmly around, trying to find the route to the griffon he were assuming were in charge here, which did not involve a lot of other beings. He may have to wander for a time for that, but he'd gladly do so, on his way. And as he got there, give a cordial bow of his head to the cafeteria master.

"Greetings. Dr. Conegher asked us to seek out a griffon cook, when it came to protein based food. I hope I have hit the correct one? My senses are sharp, but sadly not perfect."

If a sign had been in their way, that would have been obvious, by him wandering in and hammering his head on that.

"If so, might I ask if you perhaps have something on the raw side? Though whatever you may otherwise suggest, would be fine too. The good doctor needed a liter, and I admit to feeling a little famished, and in need of proteins after that."

He'd babble, but that was an issue he always had, unless he were interrupted. Which were rude, but he'd understand. There may be others i line after all, or folks were busy. Or were creeped out by him. Sometimes, they just found him annoying to deal with too. There were plenty of reasons, if one were to look for it.

[Illiad Easle 3,128]

@Califorum

The doctor shook his head, "It's not a guaranteed thing of course, but we've been doing a good deal of research into soul gems, a prominent young researcher on this project has made some significant strides in giving form to magical constructs utilizing these gems, so it's been theorized that if a soul were added to one of these gems they would be able to control the generated form, be a sort of pony made of magic and gemstone. We haven't had anyone with a spare soul to test any theories, but that is an option to you if you want it. If we get lucky and find a sizeable deposit of cloud diamond, then you could be like High Judge Diamond, whose form was a large cloud diamond."

He shook himself from his musings, "Still, I'm getting distracted from the point. Spiral, you were summoned back from the dead, what do you recall of the time between your death and resurrection?"

 

@Windy Breeze

On 1/23/2021 at 10:32 PM, Windy Breeze said:

“Most pegasi in my town prefer to live on the hillside part of the town, but we do make cloud sculptures during events to fascinate visitors. Our work is mostly controlling the weather” he explained, “We also help farmers provide water for their crops and vineyards"

The unicorn medic nodded, "I'm not fully qualified to speak on the matter, but given the dangerous nature of any work outside the project they always need more pegasi for the weather patrol and maintaining the outer cloud structure of the project. If you're interested, here's some directions to the weather office, they'll fill you in on the details." He would pass Serene an address that pointed towards the upper front of the ship. "Head over to a map and you should be able to find out where that is, I recommend getting to the right floor first, then going for the office. If you want to get some rest first, you can grab one of the temporary accommodations one floor down, they're the ones with the door open and a lanyard on the desk inside."

 

Tables looked a bit surprised when Windy mentioned hiding from the loyalists, she sighed, "I was going to chastise you for not staying to defend your fellow wonderbolts, but Equestria has more than enough dead heroes. And besides, it's not like I did any better. I got out of Canterlot as soon as the news that Celestia was gone reached my desk, before even most of the nobility knew."

Soon enough they would be at the cafeteria, which was reasonably empty given the time, though none of them could be said to have kept a regular sleep schedule over the past year. The air was filled with the welcoming smell of food, fresh food being cooked, something they hadn't smelled in a very long time.

Tables chuckled as she sniffed the air, "I forgot how good bread could smell."

 

@C. Thunder Dash

The thestral stuck around to continue talking to Thundy as the other went away, he looked unsure as he shrugged, "I don't rightly know. Descriptions of them are fairly sparse after so long, and it's been a good 200 years since then. They didn't mention any mutations, but I don't think they'd recognize an abnormality on the only one of its kind they'd ever seen."

The guard looked about before continuing, "Would you mind, you know, telling me what humans are like? I'd always wondered listening to the stories as a foal..."

 

@Kujamih

The quartermaster looked bemused as Light begged for mercy, chuckling as Light overpromised and rescinded his offer, "Not typically a good idea to take back an offer when your life might be on the line. Usually we just toss any loyalists we find off the project right at the end of the cycle. Tell you what though," She pulled herself out of Light's grasp, "I'll have the guards take you down for a test, a test that no loyalist has ever been able to pass, and if you pass, then I'll take you up on that promise of yours. Sound good?"

Light wouldn't have much time to respond before a pair of guards quickly entered the room, "Ma'am!"

The quartermaster waved a paw, "Only a strong suspicion, no threat or danger yet, take him to the test."

If Light didn't object, the guards would take him to the same room that Thundy had been in earlier that same day.

 

@Blitz Boom

The griffon at the counter had a bemused expression as he watched Brittle and Briar approach his station, "I told those ponies if they didn't lay off the plants they'd turn into one, now it seems my prophecy has come true." He chuckled to himself, "I'm kidding of course, but I can't say I've seen anything like you, did those crazy deer in research make a sentient plant pony? Or were you around before them?"

In regards to meat the griffon would lift up a sampling board, "Raw's easy enough, if you like fish, we cook the rest of the meat early so it lasts longer, but we can get fish easy enough. Sniff out what you like and I'll get you a good portion."

Edited January 27, 2021 by Illiad Easle

[Windy Breeze 15,189]

@Illiad Easle

35 minutes ago, Illiad Easle said:

The unicorn medic nodded, "I'm not fully qualified to speak on the matter, but given the dangerous nature of any work outside the project they always need more pegasi for the weather patrol and maintaining the outer cloud structure of the project. If you're interested, here's some directions to the weather office, they'll fill you in on the details." He would pass Serene an address that pointed towards the upper front of the ship. "Head over to a map and you should be able to find out where that is, I recommend getting to the right floor first, then going for the office. If you want to get some rest first, you can grab one of the temporary accommodations one floor down, they're the ones with the door open and a lanyard on the desk inside."

Serene nodded and smiled politelyy “Thank you. I really miss working for the weather. But for now, I need to get some rest” he accepted the address, giving the medic a bow of respect before heading off, most likely going for the temporary accommodations to get some rest and think about getting the job. He would meet ponies and give them a smile as a greet.

...

Windy wanted to speak but nothing came out of her mouth, she decided to keep silent until they arrived at their destination.

It was not long before they arrived at the cafeteria, which was empty. Windy guessed it was not time to eat for the workers of Æther. The smell of baked pies and other food reached her nostrils.

48 minutes ago, Illiad Easle said:

Tables chuckled as she sniffed the air, "I forgot how good bread could smell."

Windy did not have to use her mouth to say how she missed all the delicacies she tasted before the chaotic end, her stomach growled audibly. She smiled sheepishly at Tables.

“Sorry, I haven't eat anything good down there besides grass, flowers, and mushrooms”

[Evil Pink One 13,506]

"What?... Wait... Why does it feel like its better being thrown out than getting on that test?" 

The guards entered and escorted Light to another room for his next test.

" Psst... Hey.... This next test... Is it gunna be easy?"

The guards just ignored Light and continued to escort him.

"....Can't you give a guy a bone here?"

The guards still ignored him.

as they reached their destination Light knoecked and opened the door.

"Pizza delivery..."

 

[Courageous Thunder Dash 7,824]

@Illiad Easle

"Humans are interesting. Unlike ponies and other creatures here in Equestria, they do not possess any magic whatsoever. However, with the many beliefs that are spread all across the planet they reside in, humans have tried and a lot of the times failed, to conjure a form of magic. And some go as far as calling on spirits to give them the magic, which is dangerous because it has a high chance of going wrong..." Thundy stated. 

[Blitz Boom 4,620]

@Illiad Easle

On 1/27/2021 at 7:01 AM, Illiad Easle said:

"I told those ponies if they didn't lay off the plants they'd turn into one, now it seems my prophecy has come true." He chuckled to himself, "I'm kidding of course, but I can't say I've seen anything like you, did those crazy deer in research make a sentient plant pony? Or were you around before them?"

Briar let out a laugh at the first sentence by this griffon. A solid sense of humor this one had. Quite honestly, Briar liked him already because of it.

"I believe it would surprise you how often I am thought of as being the result of some sort of experiment. But I can assure you, that the Evergrown are a full race. We have merely just been in heavy seclusion for most of our roughly six century history, due to an unfortunate amount of greedy ponies thinking up prone to be harvested. But such things are hopefully in the past.

My name is Briar Trapjaw, and this is my ward, Brittle Buzz. We are recent rescues from the surface, so it is no surprise you have not seen me before. Hopefully one day though, you will see more of my kind here. I do keep up some hope that there are more of us out there, just waiting for a rescue. But I digress."

On 1/27/2021 at 7:01 AM, Illiad Easle said:

"Raw's easy enough, if you like fish, we cook the rest of the meat early so it lasts longer, but we can get fish easy enough. Sniff out what you like and I'll get you a good portion."

"Fish is my primary source of proteins actually, so that sounds delightful. Might I please ask for-"

Briar would sniff the air, with his nose vibrating ever so slightly, as he picked up on the various smells that wafted towards his nostrils. Such a rich mixture of things, all things considered. Very impressive, he'd say.

"- A portion of bass, if you would be so kind? You needn't worry about fileting things if it is. I eat them in full. Including the bones. Do I also sense eel somewhere, or am I mistakes? It's been some time, so I cannot be completely sure, but I could almost swear I smell it in the mixture."

@Windy Breeze

After he'd eventually get some food, he'd be able to go with Brittle and find a table in the scarcely populated cafeteria. Plenty of room to pick from, where none others were. However, an opportunity presented itself when he heard a familiar voice, and felt the presence of one of his former comrades. A distinction he'd give to all that were saved in the same raid as him, and she were among those who had been there before him, or joined at round the same time. He knew her, at least to some degree. It were woefully little one managed to learn about one another when you were trying to not make too much sound, to stay out of sight of the monsters below.

It seemed a simple matter to go towards her then, with the tray of food, held firmly in the clasping end of his vine. A special sight for sure, but it weren't as if she wouldn't have seen him use these before, as he often tended to utilize them for most things. So it shouldn't be an issue for her at least, as he moved calmly closer, with a pleased smile on his face.

"It is good to hear you again, Windy. I hope they are treating you well?"

[Windy Breeze 15,189]

@Blitz Boom @Illiad Easle

Windy awaits Table's reply, staring at her with shame for her stomach grumbling, though she couldn't really help it as she has no control over her empty stomach.

But instead of Tables, her ears twitched to hear another voice, a very familiar one, a member from the now dispersed group she once travelled with. She turned and cheerfully smiled when it was Briar approaching with a tray filled with his own food.

“Briar, nice to meet you again!" She greeted, “You can say that. Even if my job is a bit difficult, the stallions me and Shadow gone with is not that strict” she looked around him to look for his companion, “Where's Brittle?”

Edited January 29, 2021 by Windy Breeze

[Illiad Easle 3,128]

@Califorum

The doctor nodded, "I'll make a note of your preference, see if anything matching your preferences comes up, unfortunately we don't keep dead bodies in the traditional sense here. As to your experience while dead, you report a near seamless transition, no experience as a bound spirit to your resting place nor time in any of the several afterlives? Interesting. It could be that rather than having a merger of souls you have a merger of minds, a sort of advanced split personality disorder where Spiral's memories were added to Trixie's in such detail that each of you considers yourselves to be full individuals. Just a theory of course, and split personalities don't often fight for control... hmm...." The doctor nodded, "Well, I think you two are in a stable enough relationship so as not to pose a danger to yourselves or others. You're welcome to therapy if ever you feel you need it, but otherwise you're free to go."

When they stepped out they'd find a younger stallion waiting outside, "Done already?" the doctor passed a nod to the stallion, "Alright then, Programa sent me to show you two to your accommodations. If you'll follow me?"

They would be led up several floors until they were nearly on the top according to the maps they passed, "As you," he pointed to Trixie, "Will be more frequently working, you've been assigned a room close to the entertainment district, you'll have an audition tomorrow once you're well rested so they can see what group you should perform for. You," he pointed to Maud, "Will be working with the geology team at the start of each cycle, then you'll be free for the rest of the cycle to help as you like. Dangerous work has good perks like that."

The room they were given was fairly spacious, large enough for the two of them with two seperate beds, the stallion looked a bit unsure, "We, uh, didn't know if the two of you were together, er... romantically... if so the beds can be connected into a full size bed. If this is all to your liking, welcome aboard the Æther."

 

@Windy Breeze

Serene wouldn't run into any issues getting to the room, there were still a good number of them open. A young looking diamond dog would come up to greet him after he had selected a room, "Hi there! You're new here right? Nice to meet you!"

 

@Kujamih

(I'll decide if the guards ignore him thank you) (I mean they do ignore him, but still)

Inside the room was another scanning machine like had been used on Thundy, only this time manned by the Minotaur deputy in charge of science and engineering from when they first got split off. He looked at Light with a look that bordered almost on disappointment, "Already? Most loyalists are smart enough to lay low at least until the next cycle before getting caught. Take a seat, you aren't in trouble yet. Sit still and be quiet until I speak again."

Provided that Light complied, they would sit in silence for about a minute before the minotaur nodded, "I suppose an apology is in order, not a trace of chaos magic on you, which is guaranteed on any loyalist. However, you do display some interesting magic on you, something we've only detected here on the ship..." He looked over at Light, "Tell me, are you from another world?"

(I assume that while he could disguise his magic, he couldn't hide the multiversal particles he picked up by moving worlds. Thundy at least was open about it.)

 

@C. Thunder Dash

"Hmm..." The guard looked unsure, "I distinctly recall tales of the human using magic, though it may have been due to the staff he wielded." The guard nodded, "I've taken enough of your time as it is, I should be getting back on patrol, and I imagine you need some rest, or food, or both. Hope you enjoy your time here."

 

@Blitz Boom

The griffon would set down the sample tray, "Whole you say? You want them skinned at least?" The griffon would provide a bass either with scales or without depending on what Briar said to that. "Don't have eel though, no demand for it so we don't farm them or fish for them."

Once the fish was passed over to Briar the griffon looked over at Brittle, "Anything for you? We've got some changeling emotion gel around here somewhere, I think it's determination but I can't tell by taste."

@Windy Breeze @Blitz Boom

Tables chuckled, "You and me both."

Tables looked surprised when she saw Briar, "A plant pony? They really have gathered from all parts of the world here, I mean a llama was one thing..."

[Courageous Thunder Dash 7,824]

@Illiad Easle

"A staff hmm? What kind of staff?" Thundy asked as he noticed the guard walking away. He looked around, wondering what else there was to do. He decided to start brainstorming on some new tech and gadgets he would make, that hopefully contributed this whole project. 

[Windy Breeze 15,189]

@Illiad Easle

It turns out Serene doesn't have to worry about getting a room as many of them are still free and waiting for occupants. He decided to pick one when a dimaond dog suddenly approached him and greets him.

“Yeah, I'm new here. Nice to meet you” Serene gave the Diamond Dog a smile “You've been here for long now? I'm Serene Spring”

@Illiad Easle @Blitz Boom

Windy smiled at Tables “Same. I never know a pony like him exist. He looks handsome and cute”

[Evil Pink One 13,506]

@Illiad Easle

Light was a bit worried when he was accused and tested. But luckily nothing serious was found out about him, except the fact that he has traces of dimensional debris.. as the minotaur explained

Light pondered on why and how did they scan that? Which only proves that other  dimensional creatures have invaded this place before. The minotaur gave his sorry of accusing light.

" Ehh i didn't mind... but sorry... Yeah i got amnesia... So umm... I'm not sure if i am from another dimension?....soooo... What next?"

[Blitz Boom 4,620]

@Illiad Easle @Windy Breeze

On 1/29/2021 at 6:05 AM, Illiad Easle said:

"Whole you say? You want them skinned at least?" The griffon would provide a bass either with scales or without depending on what Briar said to that. "Don't have eel though, no demand for it so we don't farm them or fish for them."

Once the fish was passed over to Briar the griffon looked over at Brittle, "Anything for you? We've got some changeling emotion gel around here somewhere, I think it's determination but I can't tell by taste."

"A pity about the eel, yet I understand. No need to spend resources, unless there is a sizeable enough demand to make it worthwhile. The bass will do fine on it's own regardless,  and you needn't worry about spending time skinning it. I am quite capable at digesting them down to the last scale. Before the incident, I tended to eat them just as I fished them, so I can say from experience."

He could eat them cooked, and at times prefered that, but right now, he could just really do with something raw. Bone, meat, scales, organs- Everything from it, that were on offer. It had been a while since he had the chance to indulge himself so.

As for Brittle, she'd hide behind Briar when attention where put on her, and whimper. Though much as she were scared, and unable to say anything, she'd still look up towards the griffon with one eye shown. One filled with a little want, and hunger, mixed in with the terror.

"If you could add a portion for her, I would be most grateful. She should also be allowed to feed a little more than she normally does.

And please forgive her for not speaking for herself. She's been through much."

On 1/29/2021 at 5:26 AM, Windy Breeze said:

“Briar, nice to meet you again!" She greeted, “You can say that. Even if my job is a bit difficult, the stallions me and Shadow gone with is not that strict” she looked around him to look for his companion, “Where's Brittle?”

"Though our adventure have been somewhat short, I still feel confident in saying that you can do what you set your mind to. In the time I have known you, I always thought you were quite capable, at anything you may set your mind to.

As for Brittle, she is behind me. This place seems safe, but she will still need much time I fear, before she begins to poke out from her shell."

If Briar had gotten a plate for Brittle, he'd carry that with his other vine, as he spoke with, and complimented, Windy.

And as for Brittle herself, she were covering behind Briar again. She knew Windy a little, so she were marginally less terrified of the mare, compared to her companion. A current unknown. Which meant that if she had to choose who to hide from the most, she'd go with an angle keeping Briar more from Tables,  than Windy.

On 1/29/2021 at 6:05 AM, Illiad Easle said:

Tables looked surprised when she saw Briar, "A plant pony? They really have gathered from all parts of the world here, I mean a llama was one thing..."

 

On 1/29/2021 at 6:43 AM, Windy Breeze said:

Windy smiled at Tables “Same. I never know a pony like him exist. He looks handsome and cute”

"Your words are most kind, Windy. Had I eyes, I am sure I could compliment you greatly on your visage as well. Yet I can still compliment how you feel most radiant, and a great deal less weighed down, and smelling of concern, than usual. It fits you quite well.

As for your companion-"

Briar would give a gracious bow towards Tables. One who did not know anything about him, yet as Windy did, she at least, should be able to tell that Briar were more calm now than usual. With him acting more galantly, and speaking more, among other things.

"I greet you warmly, madamme. The name is Briar Trapjaw, and this is my ward, Brittle Buzz. I'd ask that you please respect her need for personal space, if you would be so kind."

He hadn't said this to others thus far, but where Windy had gone to, when they had to split up, had been with those he'd consider more... Confrontational. So he'd give a very polite request towards Tables, to please steer clear of Brittle. Just in case.

"And I do hope I will not be the last evergrown that you will ever meet. I would very much enjoy to feel the presence of others of my kind once more.

Ah, but I feel as if I may have interrupted something. If nothing else, then your need for food. Please, go ahead and find yourselves something to fill your bellies. If you wish to accompany us later, we will be sitting in the corner."

If there were nothing else, Briar would excuse Brittle and himself, before moving to a corner seat, where Brittle could sit with her back, and hopefully side, to the wall. Corners were easier to defend for Briar, so it made her feel a little safer.

Edited February 3, 2021 by Blitz Boom

[Illiad Easle 3,128]

(Now that everyone is settling in to their roles I'll allow you to take some liberties on what you want to do and where you want to go. Just indicate that your character wants to go somewhere or look for something and I'll give you an idea of what they see along the way.)

 

@Califorum

The stallion nervously waited as Trixie and Maud looked over the room they had been assigned, "If I might ask, Miss. Trixie, What sort of crowds do you prefer to perform for? Foals? Young ponies? Adults? Some mix of them? You might benefit from seeing how some of the other performers work upstairs, just a suggestion of course, I'm sure the two of you are looking forward to some real rest and real food after all you've been through. So I'll leave you to that unless there's something else I can help you with?"

 

@C. Thunder Dash

Thundy would be able to find a pad of paper and a selection of writing implements in the desk in his room, on several maps that they passed there were references to a library as well as a research area if he felt inclined to investigate.

 

@Windy Breeze

The dog shook her head, "I've been here for about a cycle as they call it, got picked up the last one in my group. I thought the monsters were going to eat me too when they saved me. I wasn't in a good place for a long time, which is why I'm still here instead of somewhere else on the ship, seeing your family get killed around you... not something that does a dog good you know? Mrs. Lining says I should be ready to help out in a few more days. How about you? You look a little sad, but not too distressed."

 

@Kujamih

The minotaur sighed, "Amnesia you say? Well, we have ways to help with that. If you are from another world, it would mean some rather significant things. But there's no use wondering on such conjecture until it can be proven. Why don't you come with me to the lab and we'll see if we can't fix that amnesia of yours? Of course, you're free to go back to the barracks if you would rather not know."

 

@Blitz Boom

The griffon would bring out a bowl of a thick amber liquid not unlike honey, but a little wetter. "Here you are little one, full of all the nutrients a changeling needs to thrive, or so they tell me." If Brittle didn't seem inclined to get it herself he would add it to the tray that Briar's bass was on.

Briar would find that the bass had everything but the organs, it looked like they removed the internals, likely as a way to keep the fish fresh for longer without fully preparing them.

@Windy Breeze @Blitz Boom

Tables shrugged at Windy calling Briar handsome, "Have you gone so long without a proper stallion? No offence, I'm just too much a city pony to see the appeal of something as... natural, as yourself."

She turned back to Windy, "I'd be happy to grab food for the both of us if you want to catch up with your friends, just save me a seat. You want anything in particular?"

[Windy Breeze 15,189]

@Illiad Easle

Serene listened to the dog's own story of how he got into Æther and by the sound of it, he was in the same situation as him, but one thing made his heart stop for a moment.

The dog's family was killed.

Serene's mind wandered back to his mom. The dog's family died, they were helpless and outnumbered. His mom is no different from them: outnumbered, helpless, if she could fight it would Ie like a fly buzzing around its pursuer in an attempt to confuse it. He felt a minor pinching headache behind his head, but he managed to get his composure when the dog noticed his expression.

He sadly smiled “I was worried of my mom, I haven't seem her ages, I don't even know what happened to my hometown and all my love ones living there”

@Illiad Easle @Blitz Boom

Windy frowned at Tables as she and Briar spoke to each other before remembering the latter lives in a city. She quickly erased any sign of disagreement but spoke one word in her thoughts City Dwellers she mentally rolled her eyes before smiling at Briar.

“I hope you do find residents from your kind, I don't want to think you're the only one in this large flying city.

“Have a nice day, Briar” she turned to Tables to reply, “Does the cafeteria sell blueberry cheesecakes?”

 

[Courageous Thunder Dash 7,824]

@Illiad Easle

Thundy decided to get up and have a look around, He was really interested in a place where he could forge stuff, like weapons or create tech that would help this Aether Project. Firstly, he wanted to do a bit of reading about this project, and sought to find a library or the research area. He was more interested in the research area. He therefore, went to look for someone to help him find the research area. 

[Evil Pink One 13,506]

"I'm actually quite interested on how you would able to fix me... Please, by all means.... Fix me." Light some how couldn't control his emotions and said it menacingly at the minotaur.

This way i can easily manipulate and gain their trust easier. But if it works... I might get some of my lost memories i erased for a reason...

[Blitz Boom 4,620]

@Illiad Easle @Windy Breeze

On 1/31/2021 at 4:26 AM, Illiad Easle said:

"Have you gone so long without a proper stallion? No offence, I'm just too much a city pony to see the appeal of something as... natural, as yourself."

She turned back to Windy, "I'd be happy to grab food for the both of us if you want to catch up with your friends, just save me a seat. You want anything in particular?"

"I'd have you know that I can be quite charming, if need be, madamme. And with no ulterior motives either, I might add, as our kinds are not compatible in a romantic sense. I merely try to be kind and polite to those whom I interact with, as I would assume any civilized being should be, upon meeting someone new. Wouldn't you agree?"

He were bashing back at Tables a little here, and doing so with a warm smirk, plastered on his face. She had not spoken of him in the kindest way, and so, it seemed funny to him, to somewhat present that as her being uncivilized towards another creature. A minor, harmful jest in his mind, though it might not even register as him trying to tease her. It weren't meant to be biting or cruel after all, but rather more playful, and potentially subtle. He had no wish, nor need of, making enemies in this place, which may end housing him in many years to come. Who knew how long the world below would be ravaged after all, no? He certainly didn't, though this place may have someone who knew. A seer with true sight, or some rather smart beings, who had found a way to calculate exact numbers. Other options were also there, which he did not think of right now, but it were hardly important either, as it seemed it were about time to part ways, for the time being.

On 1/31/2021 at 5:29 AM, Windy Breeze said:

“I hope you do find residents from your kind, I don't want to think you're the only one in this large flying city.

“Have a nice day, Briar” she turned to Tables

Briar would bid his farewells, then wander to the corner he had sought out, for Brittle and himself to get something to eat. She'd be rather tentative in even trying to eat any of the goo at first, as she weren't sure if it were poisonous in some way, but she'd eventually reach out, and try a few droplets. As it didn't seem to hurt her - though the taste were weird, as she weren't usually around determined beings, when she had fed off of regular ponies - she'd eventually start to slowly munch it down, though never at great speeds. Just in case something happened, like her having a late reaction to the food.

Briar on the other hoof, would eat calmly, yet without hesitation. That there were no organs were not really an issue with him, as it were the least important part of the fish, in his opinion. So rather than dwell on that, he'd much rather enjoy what he did have, and just eat calmly through it. No need to present himself as some ravenous beast. He could be civilized here, and enjoy his food at a leisurely pace. It would give him some time to soak in their surroundings, and if Tables and Windy wished to, interact with them some more. Though he were fine with them simply sitting in silence for a time, and think of what to do next. Quite honestly, he'd like to get to work. Been a long time since he could put in an honest day's work, and quite honestly, he were looking forward to it. Nothing like feeling productive to get the mood up, in his opinion. Long as he were not treated like a slave, that were. His willingness to be a hard worker stopped, the second he were treated like that again.

"A safe haven, in this war-torn world... Heh Will wonders ever cease?"

He were mostly talking to himself then, and shook his head before going back to feasting.

[Illiad Easle 3,128]

@Califorum

The stallion looked a little overwhelmed by all the questions, but nodded. "There aren't much in the way of windows I'm afraid, have to keep as much of the exterior covered as possible to keep the spawn and their master from finding us so easily. But if you go to the top decks you'll be able to look out at the landscape we pass."

"As to a tour, I suppose I could show you around the leisure and entertainment areas if you don't want to look around by yourselves."

"Per blueprints though, they are a closely guarded secret, available only to those with a need to know about the inner workings. As to how it came to be, there are several books about the process in the library if you want a detailed explanation, I could give you a cursory summary if you would prefer."

 

@Windy Breeze

The dog smiled, "I'm sure she's fine wherever she may be. I know my family is in a better place now. I've made peace with that, all I can do is work to do the best with what I have until it's my turn to join them." She sighed, "Have they given you a job yet? Mrs. Lining is going to have me help her with grief counseling due to how well I received her instruction."

 

On 1/30/2021 at 9:29 PM, Windy Breeze said:

Tables to reply, “Does the cafeteria sell blueberry cheesecakes?”

Tables stuck her nose up to sniff the air, "Frankly I wouldn't be surprised, but I don't smell anything like it. We're probably better off starting with staple foods first, get used to a regular diet before getting back into more complicated foods. I'll get us a small selection of things from what they have."

 

Tables would come back to wherever Windy was with a tray loaded with bread, cheese, and salad, as well as some clean water. "They said to start with this and see how it agrees with us."

 

@C. Thunder Dash

There were maps at most of the larger intersections in the hallways, the research division was indicated as being a few floors down, about the same floor he had been taken down to when he got scanned by the deer. No one would give him a second look as he walked his way down to the research division.

Once there it had an atmosphere similar to an academic building, a few scattered creatures pouring over notes and walking from room to room delivering reports and supplies to the researchers in the rooms. According to the map there was a reception area to one side of the research wing, that would likely be his best bet of getting into research officially.

A minotaur sat at the desk, smaller in build than the minotaur who was the deputy, but still comically large for the desk that appeared to have been designed for ponies. He looked up over his half moon glasses at Thundy as he approached, "Can I help you?"

 

@Kujamih

The minotaur looked back at Light with an appraising eye, "I'd be careful if I were you. We don't need troublemakers on this project. Follow me if you would."

The minotaur would lead the way horizontally to the research division, coincidentally passing by reception at the same time Thundy would be.

@C. Thunder Dash

Bright and the Minotaur deputy would come up behind him at reception, the minotaur would call ahead to the receptionist, "Is the memory crawler in their office right now?"

The receptionist looked down the hallway, "Should be, went in about an hour ago."

The deputy paused as he passed Thundy, "I see you're still here, glad to see you weren't... what I feared you were... You had some interesting readings on your deep scan like this one here. You wouldn't happen to be from another world would you?"

The receptionist rolled his eyes.

 

@Blitz Boom

9 hours ago, Blitz Boom said:

"I'd have you know that I can be quite charming, if need be, madamme. And with no ulterior motives either, I might add, as our kinds are not compatible in a romantic sense. I merely try to be kind and polite to those whom I interact with, as I would assume any civilized being should be, upon meeting someone new. Wouldn't you agree?"

Tables was taken aback, "O- Of course! I'm sorry, it's been a while since I was last in a social situation, even before everything fell apart."

Brittle and Briar would be left alone to their food.

[Evil Pink One 13,506]

@C. Thunder Dash @Illiad Easle

"Eyyyy... You too? Apparently I'm one too...so what're ya in for?"

Then Light went near thundy and whispered

"....psst..What did they do to you? Was it painful? I hate pain."

Then Light just noticed what the minautor said.

"And what the hay is a memory crawler!?...it better not lay eggs on me..."

 

 

[Courageous Thunder Dash 7,824]

@Illiad Easle

Thundy saw the minotaur as he entered the library. He heard as the minotaur asked if he needed help. "Why yes actually. I was coming here to learn more about this place and its history. With that information, I'd then like to see how I can contribute to the better of this project." Thundy answered. 

@Kujamih

Thundy turned and saw the other creature. "Hm? Oh it was nothing." He simply answered. 

[Evil Pink One 13,506]

@C. Thunder Dash

".....my name's White Light by the way....you can just call me Light... Ahmmm... They say I'm from another dimension...just like you i suppose?... Me and you should definitely stick together."

 

[Courageous Thunder Dash 7,824]

@Kujamih

"It's nice to meet you light. I'm Thundy...and sure...what's your specialty? I'm a forger, engineer, magic-user and mechanic. What about you? What stuff can you do?" Thundy asked Light as he continued to browse the area. 

[Windy Breeze 15,189]

@Illiad Easle

Serene felt sympathy for the dog, and gratitude for assuring him of his mother's safety. When he was asked if he had any job, he replied “No, but I will soon going to have one after a long rest from all that running outside”

“So what's your name? I found it very offensive to just simply calling you dog”

...

Windy would make a downcast look for only a few seconds, openly showing her dismay and sadness of not getting to eat her favorite food, and dessert. At least they have food so she didn't took it too seriously. When Tables left to get some food, she sat down on one of the tables, and waited.

On 2/4/2021 at 1:35 PM, Illiad Easle said:

Tables would come back to wherever Windy was with a tray loaded with bread, cheese, and salad, as well as some clean water. "They said to start with this and see how it agrees with us."

“Okay” she said with a small smile. The first thing she did is to cut one of the bread into two, then put the cheese and some salad, squeezing them between the two buns before taking a huge bite “Mm, I haven't got a decent breakfast since the invasion started” she muttered her herself, satisfaction evident in her voice. She started ar her food before lolkingbat Tables “What was your job before the invasion started? I heard Canterlot has several available jobs before it's fall”