Strong Hooves 289 June 9, 2012 Author Share June 9, 2012 The shopkeeper eyed Rose up and down uninterested for a bit, before saying, "You got the bits, I have the gear. Who's the battle saddle for?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finesthour 7,287 June 9, 2012 Share June 9, 2012 Rose raised her eyebrow. "Start being a pervert, and we'll have problems. Stop eying me like that. It's obviously for me." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strong Hooves 289 June 9, 2012 Author Share June 9, 2012 The colt raised an eyebrow and looked confused, "Miss, ya realized yer a bit... small fer a battle saddle right? What weapons ya plan ta use it fer!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finesthour 7,287 June 9, 2012 Share June 9, 2012 Rose kept her hardened gaze."You don't think I realize that? I kind of live with my body. And the kind of weapons I will use are ones that will take perverts heads off in a single blast. Interested?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strong Hooves 289 June 9, 2012 Author Share June 9, 2012 The shopkeeper gulped nervously and even sweat a bit. Though she was small, the way she spoke was rather intimidating, even Strong raised an eyebrow. "Ehh... well ya see miss... there ain't no battle saddles that'll fit ya." he stammered. Strong stepped forward and said "Do you have straps, a few holsters, and some scrap pieces? I'm sure I can build one with those pieces.". The colt quickly nodded, glancing nervously at rose before grabbing the needed pieces which Strong paid for. He grabbed all of it and said to Rose, "Let's get you fixed up here" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finesthour 7,287 June 10, 2012 Share June 10, 2012 Rose nodded and said, "Make sure you're fitting me up and not fondling now, Strong." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strong Hooves 289 June 10, 2012 Author Share June 10, 2012 Strong grumbled, "Shut up and stand still" he said embarrassed. He began sizing the different pieces next to her, and slowly the building of the battle saddle began. Some points were... awkward to say the least. There were points where Strong had to wrap a foreleg around her body to fit another piece or to tighten a strap. He was silent the whole time this was going on. Eventually, Rose stood with her new battle saddle, the pistol holstered at her side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finesthour 7,287 June 10, 2012 Share June 10, 2012 Rose was giggling the entire time Strong was messing with her saddle. When he was finally finished, Rose turned to face him and said, "Enjoy that, did you?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strong Hooves 289 June 10, 2012 Author Share June 10, 2012 Strong gave an annoyed sigh, "A simple thank you would suffice" he said as he walked away. <why is she turning me into such a fool?!> he thought to himself. They went on to buy more food, simple preserved vegetables, and more water. Strong sold his two weapons, old revolver pistols, for a scoped rifle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finesthour 7,287 June 10, 2012 Share June 10, 2012 Rose happily followed him as he sold his weapons. After he did so, Rose got in front of his face. "Y'know I'm grateful, right?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strong Hooves 289 June 10, 2012 Author Share June 10, 2012 Strong sat down and looked at her as she spoke, "I suppose so. Why are you telling me?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finesthour 7,287 June 10, 2012 Share June 10, 2012 Rose smiled at him. "It's why I am making so many jokes. I feel comfortable with you. Just wanted to let you know." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strong Hooves 289 June 10, 2012 Author Share June 10, 2012 When she said this, Strongs expression changed, his gaze became softer, he relaxed his tense body, and for once, looked almost happy. But he shook his head and looked away, "Well... don't get too comfortable... Having feelings for somepony only leads to misery down the road..." he said. There was a sad look in his eyes, he knew the pain of losing ponies he cared for, for he was orphaned at too early of an age. He sighed and turned around, getting ready to head back to the room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finesthour 7,287 June 10, 2012 Share June 10, 2012 Rose felt a pang of guilt shoot through her body. She had no idea that he had lost people he cared for. As he turned around, she walked beside him and pressed her body against his. "With you beside me, I ain't going nowhere anytime soon." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strong Hooves 289 June 10, 2012 Author Share June 10, 2012 Strong looked at her with pain filled eyes, a hint of a sad smile showing, "Don't try to make promises that... you know what? Screw that. Thank you Rose" he said as he stayed by her side. This whole time he had been snide and rude... when really she made him feel happier than he had ever been for the ten years he was in this hell hole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finesthour 7,287 June 10, 2012 Share June 10, 2012 Rose smiled wide. "Told you you'd get used to me!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strong Hooves 289 June 10, 2012 Author Share June 10, 2012 Strongs smile got a little wider and he playfully nudged her, "yeah whatever" he said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finesthour 7,287 June 10, 2012 Share June 10, 2012 Rose nudged him back in return. "Now don't be getting soft on me. You still gotta protect me!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strong Hooves 289 June 10, 2012 Author Share June 10, 2012 Strong chuckled and rolled his eyes, "I don't do the soft gushy stuff, so don't be expecting any of that anytime soon" he replied as they made it to their room. As they did, Strong noticed a young colt crying on the floor a few doors down, he stopped to look at the colt, a concerned look in his eyes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finesthour 7,287 June 10, 2012 Share June 10, 2012 Rose raised her eyebrow at the colt, and put her right hoof in front of Cloud. "Let me handle this." She said. Slowly she walked to the young colt, a worried look on her face. She said in the sweetest voice she could, "What's wrong little one?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strong Hooves 289 June 10, 2012 Author Share June 10, 2012 ((strong!! Not cloud!! Lol)) The young colt looked up, his eyes bloodshot from crying, "M...my mom... Sh-she went to scavenge s-supplies outside the gates... but she got c-captured by bandits!! She tried to call f-for help but nopony came! S-she's gone!" at that the colt burst into fresh tears again. Strong felt his heart drop, the only time bandits took prisoners is when they sold them as slaves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finesthour 7,287 June 10, 2012 Share June 10, 2012 (DSDFG) Rose turned her head, and without saying a word, nodded her head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strong Hooves 289 June 10, 2012 Author Share June 10, 2012 Strong approached the colt, "Where were they headed when they took her?" The colt sniffled, "E-east. Toward the Stampede gangs slave post..." Strong nodded, then looked to Rose, "Then that's where were headed. Well find her... don't worry" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finesthour 7,287 June 10, 2012 Share June 10, 2012 As they were walking away from the colt Rose said, "Easy as target practice, right?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strong Hooves 289 June 10, 2012 Author Share June 10, 2012 Strongs expression was stone cold, "I wish, these aren't mindless zombies Rose. They are living, thinking, dangerous ponies. I'm thinking you should stay here for this one. You aren't quite ready yet to face bandits." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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