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[Doc Ginger 86]

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Nyx lifted the corner of his mouth in the parody of a smile, "I was always more partial to the dark of the moon myself." 

 

Nyx looked the pony before him up and down, silently judging his character. He appeared.... Taut, to Nyx, all the better for some skillful politicking. Though his eyes marked a determined aggression which made him dangerous. Nyx decided that he would have to learn more about this new 'friend' before marking him as an asset or not. Though there was something familiar about the whole pony, Nyx figured to himself that this one was one of Celestia's thugs since Nyx had not heard of him from Luna's employ. 

 

"It is good to see I am not the only who showed. Your name comrade?" 

[Mephala 2,633]

Snip.

Adar looked up, a brief shadow flickering across her face.

"Speak not so lightly of these matters," she cautioned. "For the floors have ears. Or is it the ceilings?"

"Walls."

"Walls! Yes. They have ears. Odd, considering they are not seen," Adar continued. "But this the point is not."

Nos leaned over and whispered sonething in her ear, and she widened her eyes and nodded.

"Yes, yes, a wise choice, indeed," she murmured, and then looked back at the others. "A letter, you brung it? For who are we to know who you are without it?" She opened her paws. "All of you, please, give it to this one."

[Milk Wave 454]

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"My name.." He he replied with a neutral tone.

"It is, Zeta.."

He didnt want to give out too much information, for he knew that there was others from Sombra that could hear him.
But even with that risk, he lowered his voice and continued on.

"I work for both Alicorns.. More towards Celestia though, since she was the one who, took me in."

[Doc Ginger 86]

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Lance nodded nervously. "M-my apologies." He produced the letter quickly, still feeling foolish and uneasy. He had never before had to operate in an area where Sombra had not held full dominion, and the thought that there even was enough revolutionaries to threaten true loyalists chilled him. "My orders sir.." Lance spoke softly, passing the paper to the Griffin who seemed more dominant.

 

 

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Nyx frowned, it was rather unusual for there to be pieces in play he did not know about. Information and knowledge were his strategems, and here he was talking to an operative of the princess's he had never heard of. Unacceptable he thought, vowing to dig up any more secrets the princess's had kept hidden from him. "It is good to meet you Zeta. I am Nyx, confidant and operative for the Moon." he paused, mostly for the dramatic effect. "Forgive me, but took you in? Apologies for digging into matters sensitive, but I must be sure that we can... trust each others loyalties."

 

Nyx was uneasy, evidently this 'Zeta' was a confidant of the princess's as well so obviously skilled in some such aspect, but he seemed... honest... to Nyx. Honesty meant one of two things to Nyx, and he needed to figure out which this one was. 

[Mephala 2,633]

Snip.

"'Apologies mean nothing, actions are everything,'" quoted Adar, smiling slightly as her brother accepted the letter. "Our father, he used to say it to us."

Nos, done with the letter, passed it to his sister. She went through a strange routine; ahe crinkled the paper and listened to that noise, traced her paw over the letters, smelled it, and even licked a corner of it.

Finally finished and seemingly satisfied, she smiled at Lance.

"Sit down, dear Lance," she proclaimed. "This one is Adar, head medic of this team, and this other, he is Nos, ex-chief of weapons and hand-to-hand combat."

 

(OoC: For time and story purposes, I'm going to pretend everyone showed their letters.)

[Milk Wave 454]

@@Doc Ginger

Zeta started to feel a little worried at this point, though he didnt show it. It looked to him as a guy he never knew was trying to get into his personal life.
But after thinking for a short while, he decided to make his own desicion for himself since the princess never gave him any order to hide it.

 

"Im sorry to say, Nyx.. But I cannot go further into my own. However, I can tell you that the princess took me in because of depression. But that's all..."

 

With nothing much else to say, he took another sip from his mug and sighed.

But within a  few moments, he decided to mention a few words.
"I respect both Luna and Celestia.. Even if you are sided with one, I will work with you."

Edited April 19, 2013 by Moon Wave

[Pigeon 1]

(OOC: Hi. I'm Baman in disguise. Sorry for any confusion, but it's always good to have a backup.)

The door of the tavern opened. A monstrously tall, heavily scarred dark blue pony strode in, followed closely by a shorter brown pony whose mismatched eyes flicked around the room, before settling on a table in the corner. The tall pony saw it at almost the same time, and they strode in unison for it, sitting so they had a good view of the table the others were sitting at.

[Civil Sunset 54]

Civil's eyes were drawn from his book to a few of the tables, still scouting out who he was supposed to meet. The book page he was looking at held a name for one unicorn: Nyx. He glanced over the tavern once more, eyes seeing a familar person and one he did not know. Not like he knew them both, but a slight description was better than nothing. Book was closed and placed into his satchel before standing up and moving over the table where he thought Nyx was.

 

Sigh escaped him before he pulled up a seat next to Nyx, catching the last part of his sentence about Luna and Celestia. Head dipped down into the bag of his to pull out a paper that showed he was with the Alicorns as well. "Hail.. " He spoke gently to both ponies, waiting till Nyx and Zeta saw the paper before slinking it back. "Im a bit late, a good book can be quite distracting. Civil Sunset, healer of the field. I believe I have heard a little about you, Sir Nyx.." Gaze was drawn to Zeta, just absorbing as much detail as he could. "Though you, sir.." A hoof pointed to Zeta quickly.. "I know nothing about."

[Addem Up 246]

@@Doc Ginger

Zeta started to feel a little worried at this point, though he didnt show it. It looked to him as a guy he never knew was trying to get into his personal life.

But after thinking for a short while, he decided to make his own desicion for himself since the princess never gave him any order to hide it.

 

"Im sorry to say, Nyx.. But I cannot go further into my own. However, I can tell you that the princess took me in because of depression. But that's all..."

 

With nothing much else to say, he took another sip from his mug and sighed.

But within a  few moments, he decided to mention a few words.

"I respect both Luna and Celestia.. Even if you are sided with one, I will work with you."

 

Addem glanced up as he heard Civil's name. Finishing the last of his beer with a gulp, he stood and trotted over to the group. "Civil Sunset, at last. I was told you'd be here." He smiled slightly, brushing a quick sun symbol into the dust on the table before wiping it away. "And who might these two be? I'm rather unfamiliar with the ranks of the sisters."

[Doc Ginger 86]

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Nyx glanced at the new arrival. thankful that another pony had made it too the meeting, though worried that a pony he did not know would know of him. "Welcome Civil. I do oh so hope that you have only heard some of the better points about me." Nyx looked the new arrival over: a bookie, polite, civil, a healer.... Safe to assume also a scholar and maybe a bit naive on the social side of things Nyx thought. An easy acquisition if he were intelligent enough to operate undercover well. "What skillsets do we have present at this table then?" Nyx asked pointedly at Civil. 

 

As the new pony spoke to Civil Nyx replied, "Pleasure, who might you be?"

 

@ Lance shifted nervously before taking a seat. "Nice to meet you all. Though ma'am... What are we doing here? Meeting in.... A place like this? Surely soldiers of..... you know, we should be free to meet openly?"

Edited April 19, 2013 by Doc Ginger

[Civil Sunset 54]

Civil shot a smile at Addem, giving a small chuckle right after. "Addem! Cant say I saw you being here, but its great to have you." His words were bright and cheery just as usual. He turned his sight to Nyx, a confident half smile curved his cheeks as he spoke.. "But, of course, only good things." Civil shifted the bag around himself, the supplies inside made it a little heavy, but he was used to it.

 

"Right, well.." He cleared his throat quickly. "I am a light manipulator, can produce some barriers, but it can be taxing on me with multiples. I specialize in healing magic, but can also treat wounds without said magic. I have survived my share of battles, but tactics are more for me than fighting. I hope to end this war quickly for Celestia."

[Addem Up 246]

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Nyx glanced at the new arrival. thankful that another pony had made it too the meeting, though worried that a pony he did not know would know of him. "Welcome Civil. I do oh so hope that you have only heard some of the better points about me." Nyx looked the new arrival over: a bookie, polite, civil, a healer.... Safe to assume also a scholar and maybe a bit naive on the social side of things Nyx thought. An easy acquisition if he were intelligent enough to operate undercover well. "What skillsets do we have present at this table then?" Nyx asked pointedly at Civil. 

 

As the new pony spoke to Civil Nyx replied, "Pleasure, who might you be?"

 

Addem sat down at the table, the crick in his neck popping as he tilted his head from side to side. "M'name's Addem Up. I'm working undercover for Celestia, providing weapons and armor to her followers and sabotaging those destined for Sombra. As for skills, I'm pretty good with a hammer; I can crack a soldier upside the head and rebuild his helm good as new."

[Milk Wave 454]

@@Addem Up @@Civil Sunset

 

All Zeta did was continue to look down at his wine mug, which was nearly empty now. Since there was nothing for him to do in this, he went ahead and listened to all the other ponies.

 

For the first time he was interested in all the other ponies and what they could do. It was unique having many different skillsets between them all, and it was very rare for all to meet at one point.

Though to meet at one point, he believed that everyone was called to be here, except him.

 

(( OOC- Hey guys, ima be gone this whole weekend. Just putting this out here if I ever get behind in anything. ))

[Chickey 383]

After showing his letter Hypno sat in his chair a bit more quietly now, sipping on his cider every once in a while. He listened now and waited for something to be decided. Rufus seemed to do the same in how own chair. Hypno then finished his cider and placed the empty mug down with a slight hiccup.

[Mephala 2,633]

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"For this, I fear not," said Adar with a small shrug, swiveling her eyes in his general direction. "For the southerns that have invaded our land, they are, how do you say, popular among the masses."

For the first time, Nos spoke up. "We're here for a reason," he said rather gruffly. "What that is, perhaps we don't know, but it'll be clear later, I'm sure."

"Patience is key in battle," agreed his sister. "And we must be very quiet and lie down so that we are not disturbed by those who follow the abominations."

She closed her eyes and spoke more quietly. "Now that we are all assembled, it is about time we begin...for we have been receiving a job of large importance, and this group, we must perform it to perfection. Are you all listening?"

 

(OoC: I need to have a character in the Alicorn group so that I can keep an eye on you guys and make sure you listen to me. I'm brining Cas in.)

[THE WILD HUNT 213]

Acheron had acknowledge the three ponies which had greeted him and then had sat down quietly to await the business to actually get down. Once the deformed griffon began to speak, he answered.

"I'm all ears, let's hear it then..."

 

(I'm going to try and get more involved now that I've missed so much, sorry guys.)

[Quilava 1,290]

 Still keeping his quiet demeanor Aiden brought his attention up to the blind griffon. Though he said nothing, he had a good feeling that she'd be able to feel his attentiveness. 

 

"At last..." Aiden thought in his head with a sigh. Eagerness started rising in him as the thoughts of what could be done to save his majesty, King Sombra from the wretchedness of the "Alicorns" and whatever nasty deeds they had planned for his King's kingdom. Knowing that discussion and consensus here is a must, he knew that he must break his quiet stance. But he also knew that timing in these things crucial.

[Mephala 2,633]

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"This one is glad to 'see' you are all paying attention," joked Adar, and Nos rolled his own eye. His sister laughed heartily at her own poor pun for a moment, and then, hearing no one else laughing, she cleared her throat and continued.

"We all know that these sisters wish to take over our home land, having conquered much land to the west of us, where the dragons reside."

Nos pulled a map out of his bag and laid in on the table, the causally walked around the side and spread his massive wings to obscure the group from view. It looked normal, as though he was stopping by to talk to the others, and it didn't draw any attention to them, he noticed in relied. Griffons were common in that town and frequented the bar.

Adar dipped her head gratefully towards her brother, and continued in hushed tones.

"Our King, the Magnificent, he has ordered this one to convene a group. We the group remain the chosen ones, and because of this, it is even more important that failure is not to happen.

"We are ordered to first get a load of weapons to the capitol, this place you call...the Crystal Empire? However, it has been invaded by enemy forces, and it is up to our, how say you, guile to get us through..."

[Senor Citizen 516]

(Or everyone could just ignore me, that works too.)

As they watched the group, the two talked to each other. "So, Schtandoff, vat exactly is ze point of zis venture?" "Money, Red. It's all about money. Food costs money, connections cost money, the doctor costs money... What? I'm sorry I don't trust you, but I've seen you in action and... I don't trust you. Remember the Saddle guy, you sewed his hoof to his nose just to see if you could?" "Zat vas VONE TIME! Vell, maybe two..."

Edited April 19, 2013 by baman

[Quilava 1,290]

 Aiden's mind jumped at this opportunity. He was no stranger to the shadows, and always preferred the "scenic" routes compared to the usual trails and roads in between towns and cities. Of course, since they were going to be trekking near enemy territory, he wanted to know more about this order.

 

 "Where are we going to be delivering this 'cache' of weapons to? And better yet...to who?" Aiden inquired.

[Chickey 383]

Hypno thought for a moment. "So we're going to be taking a more stealthy action to deliver the goods?" He asked with an interested look. He wondered how he was going to be able to sneak Rufus through with him while he waited for a response. He also knew Rufus himself hated stealth missions.

[Doc Ginger 86]

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Lance studied the map with interest, it seemed to him that those surrounding him had confidence and skill, maybe even had seen plenty of fighting in the current rebellion. "I ah..... How big is this cash of weapons that only the few of us are acting as guides? I mean.... Im not questioning orders or anything," Lance eyed Aiden, confused as to how he would even think of questioning orders from their good king's heralds out loud. "but If were to be his.... chosen ones.... can the few weapons we are capable of delivering really change the fighting for the better?"

 

 

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"Excellent then," Nyx began. "An armourer, a medic, and some muscle. We have quite the crew here," Nyx nodded at Addem, Civil, and Zeta each in turn, purposely leaving out his own position, still trying to maneuver himself into coming by some leverage over the others. "I am filled with anticipation and wonderment for the task we have ahead... Does anyone here know what that might be?"

Edited April 20, 2013 by Doc Ginger

[Senor Citizen 516]

"You're not so innoshent yourshelf, Schtandoff. Vat about ze time ze Trottish pony killed Lucy? I svear, sometimes you shcare me." "That... was different." "Vas it?" "YES!" "See, zat's vy I try not to get into relationships. Zey get too meshy, too fast." "Shut up. You're just jealous." "Jealous of vat? Seeink somevone you love get shot in ze face vis a .44?" "Shut UP!"

[Addem Up 246]

"Excellent then," Nyx began. "An armourer, a medic, and some muscle. We have quite the crew here," Nyx nodded at Addem, Civil, and Zeta each in turn, purposely leaving out his own position, still trying to maneuver himself into coming by some leverage over the others. "I am filled with anticipation and wonderment for the task we have ahead... Does anyone here know what that might be?"

 

Addem chuckled, shaking his head. "All I know is that I was told to meet up here. Never even saw who delivered it, though they came from the Sun." He motioned towards the bartender, then turned back to the ponies in front of him. "I didn't catch your name, though," he said to the unicorn. 

[Doc Ginger 86]

Addem chuckled, shaking his head. "All I know is that I was told to meet up here. Never even saw who delivered it, though they came from the Sun." He motioned towards the bartender, then turned back to the ponies in front of him. "I didn't catch your name, though," he said to the unicorn. 

 

Nyx nodded, so everyone was as clueless as he it seemed. Nyx did not like that one bit at all and wondered if there even was a way to fix that issue. But he did promise himself that he would figure out what was going on before events of this little revolution began to pick up speed. 

 

"Call me Nyx." He replied to Addem simply, he appeared to be another pony of at least standard intelligence, just like the rest of this little party. A good omen Nyx thought, as intelligent ponies usually ended up thinking themselves above manipulation and we in fact much easier to fool into working alongside Nyx's schemes, albeit indirectly. What Nyx needed, was an idiot whom he could use as his instrument. Realizing he was silent for longer than he intended Nyx covered up his cognitive processing by speaking again to Addem, "My own skills are rather... administrative...in their application."