FoE PNP G-Platypus Session 52

[19:10] <Mister_Clacky|GM> *****G-Platypus: The City of Broad Withers - Session 52*****
[19:11] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Damaged.
[19:11] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  In the wastes, nothing is pristine.
[19:11] <Mister_Clacky|GM> If it somehow manages to function, that's as good as you can expect.
[19:11] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Any hodge podge machinery that happens to work is a Goddess send.
[19:11] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  The same goes for ponies, too.
[19:12] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  The wastes are full of broken ponies somehow managint to funtion.
[19:12] <Mister_Clacky|GM> Until they don't.
[19:12] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  *****Session Start*****
[19:14] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  North_Star is talking with Slash off on the overpass. Canary is having a friendly conversation with Toil. Snack_Cake and Thunder are having a slightly less friendly conversation with Blackberry_Jam.
[19:14] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Scrap has made his way to Toil's apartment complex.
[19:15] * Blackberry_Jam hears a few gaskets blow in her head. "B-b-b-buuut... that doesn't make any s-sense! Seeeeense! What... why would you both s-s-s-saaaay th-that?! I mean, it doesn't make... sense! Wrong! Hehe! Ha! Wrong, wrong! Ha!" Her ears flick, her eyes blink erratically. She stumbles forward, then back, spins around twice, and flops to the floor with a loud "Thunk."
[19:16] * North_Star chucks the empty Sparkle~Cola bottle off into the distance, looking over at Slash. "So, you wanted something, or did you just come all this way to check on me?"
[19:19] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Blackberry_Jam seems to have had a wee breakdown. She lays unconsious on the floor.
[19:20] * Snack_Cake is more than a little surprised at Blackberry_Jam's outburst, and a LOT concerned. She goes to make sure she's alright. "Oh no... Thunder, we need to get help!"
[19:23] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Slash exhales, it's more than a sigh. "What I need is a delivery to go out, and go out soon, yeah? I'm swamped, but the delivery is time sensitive and /important/. I need ponies I can trust and... well... You guys seem to be... less than capable right now, yeah?"
[19:24] * North_Star nods. "We're not going anywhere like this. Not me at least." He huffs, tightening the sling on his rifle. "I suppose you have a proposal, though?"
[19:24] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Thunder stands, the critter in her bag still looking out. "Who do I get? She's the doctor..."
[19:26] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Slash picks up a stone and hurls it far, /far/ into the distance. "I had a proposal. Berry does the favor, and I pay ya 250 caps a head, yeah? Pissall that's doin' now."
[19:27] * North_Star rubs his chin. "How far out?"
[19:31] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Slash taps his chin. "Three hours on the train with the caravan, unload the wagon, another couple west. Could still be their by nightfall if the caravan leaves in the next couple hours. I'm holding them up while I think, yeah?"
[19:31] <Kilarra> Canary continues to exist
[19:32] * North_Star looks up at Slash, "I'd be askin' a lot of you, but.." He sighs, "If there's any chance you could convince Berry to come along, then I'll rally the rest and you can keep my share."
[19:33] * Snack_Cake keeps next to Blackberry_Jam, trying to make sure she stays okay. She gives Thunder a few glances, looking very worried. "I... I don't know! Just... Somepony! Anypony you can find!"
[19:33] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Canary does exist! Indeed! He's enguaged in smalltalk with Toil in the Dining Car.
[19:34] * Blackberry_Jam occasionally twitches.
[19:34] <Kilarra> Canary had just finished a tarot reading. "So Toil, what do you do around here?"
[19:34] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Thunder nods and take off across the courtyard. She goes to the Clinic and finds Chastity there. The former slave gallops off with her back to Snack_Cake and Blackberry_Jam.
[19:35] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Slash scratches his chin. "I'm supporting her play. All I can do. I've nudged all I'm gonna, yeah? I'd cut off my hoof before I'd let her think I'd push her away. Still... I'm pretty fucked on this, roight?"
[19:36] * Snack_Cake takes her old barding from her bag and drapes it over Blackberry_Jam like a blanket. She doesn't know what else to do!
[19:37] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Toil smiles. "Well... that's a good question... I don't really do /anything/ around here to be honest."
[19:39] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Chastity leads Thunder back into Scrap's. She quickly diagnoses the situation and looks around, spotting the operating theater in the back. Her shy and cringing personality is crammed far down as a situation of import stands before her. "Grab her hindquarters and help me get her on the gurney." She works her neck under her.
[19:39] * North_Star looks up at Slash. "Look, it's your caps. But this caravan of ours is just going to crumble without Berry, and I'm only good at a few things. Tracking, shooting, staying in front of wagons, and getting shot." He says. "I don't want to see this caravan all go to hell, especially the work I've put in keeping it safe. I know Berry's the same, she's... She's just as stubborn as I am."
[19:40] <Kilarra> Canary raises an eyebrow, "Kinda odd, considering your name."
[19:41] * Blackberry_Jam is rather heavy. She was still wearing all her gear when she went on her tirade.
[19:44] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Chastity proves to be pretty strong. Together they raise that Berry up onto the gurney. Chastity elevates Blackberry_Jam's legs and starts checking her vitals.
[19:45] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Slash sighs. "I just want what's best for her, I just don't know what it is. She doesn't know what it is. It's proper fucked."
[19:46] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Toil shrugs and sprawls out on the bench more fully. "Well, I /did/ work. I did a lot of work. I'm just consolidating my stuff. Getting the apartment ready and stuff. I'll find work once I'm settled in.
[19:46] * North_Star nods, chucking a stone out towards the distance. "You nudge her towards that shipment with us, that'll be her chance to decide."
[19:47] <Kilarra> Canary nods. "I see. What kind of work do you like to do?"
[19:50] * Snack_Cake sits near Blackberry_Jam as Chastity does her thing. She's afraid for Berry and nervous about what might happen.
[19:52] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Toil shrugs. "I don't really /like/ working. Any of it. But I'll get by. I've got my Goldie out making caps too." She gives a warm smile at the thought of her coltfriend.
[19:52] * Scrap wipes his eyes and looks around the apartment entrance. He's not helping anyone here. He should at least try to. He's not really sure what he can do though.
[19:56] <Kilarra> Canary smiles as well, "I was actually thinking about setting up a shop. Since I woke up, I've found the thing I'm pretty good at is fixing and building machines, guns, and making ammunition."
[19:56] * Blackberry_Jam 's breath is steady and her heart rate normal. Seems like she just couldn't handle the crazy...
[19:57] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Toil smiles. "Oh? Where at?"
[19:58] <Kilarra> Canary shrugs, "Here might be as good a place as any. Do you have a mechanic?"
[19:59] * Scrap gets up and takes a deep breath. They all want him to face his problems. He's dishonoring them by running away. He opens the door and starts to slowly make his way back.
[19:59] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Toil chuckles. "Good luck. I don't see /anypony/ muscling out Slash and Slag's for that kinda work."
[20:03] <Kilarra> Canary tilts his head, "Who are they?"
[20:04] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Scrap doesn't find much in the lower levels he goes through of the apartment complex before he starts heading back.
[20:04] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Chastitiy looks to Snack_Cake. "She's fine. We can either let her wake naturally, or I can get some salts, but she's in no danger, I promise." She gives the pink mare a warm smile.
[20:05] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Slash sighs. "I'll give a little more of a nudge, but I can't promise anything. She had no interest the first couple tries."
[20:05] * Snack_Cake is still a little worried. "You're sure she's okay...?"
[20:06] * North_Star smiles, "Thanks, pal. I'll pay you back for it someday."
[20:09] * Blackberry_Jam stirs gently.
[20:11] * Scrap makes his way back to town. He should talk to Berry.
[20:12] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  North_Star, from his perch, can see Scrap walking away from the apartments. He'll have to climb back up the ladder near the overpass to get back into town.
[20:13] * Blackberry_Jam stirs further still.
[20:16] * North_Star looks down at Scrap, sighing. "Anythin' else you needed?" He asks Slash.
[20:17] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Chastity smiles and is there when Blackberry_Jam opens her eyes.
[20:17] * Blackberry_Jam blinky blinks a few times. She moves to stretch. "What... Chastity... Hi..." She murmurs, rubbing her eyes.
[20:17] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Slash shakes his head. "Nah. I'll be around though, roight?" He turns and heads back toward his store.
[20:18] * Scrap climbs the ladder, missing his wings now too.
[20:18] * Snack_Cake is right there, ready with some nice, comforting snacks and drinks if Blackberry_Jam needs them. She's a little worried that Berry is still mad, so she's a little hesitant to make herself known.
[20:19] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Toil looks to Canary. "Well, Slash and Slag's is where the resident armorsmith and mechanic work. They've got a /shitton/ of trading connections. I doubt you could make any kind of direct competition for them."
[20:19] * North_Star offers Slash a wave and looks back out to the horizon.
[20:19] * Blackberry_Jam looks around, from Chastity, to Snack, to Thunder. "Why am I in bed, exactly?"
[20:20] <Kilarra> Canary nods, "What about working for them?"
[20:20] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Chastity smiles. "You feinted. I was just about to get out the smelling salts, but that won't be needed. You should be fine, but take your time coming round. You know how easy it is to get dizzy coming out from being under."
[20:21] * Blackberry_Jam rubs her head a few times, scratching at her head. "I... fainted... why, why would I faint? Why am I even here? I remember... being at Slash and Slag's...
[20:23] * Snack_Cake very gently offers Blackberry_Jam a nice snack cake and a bottle of sparkle-cola.
[20:23] * Scrap passes by North_Star and Slash on his way.
[20:23] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Chatity smiles. "Easy now. Let's take a look at you to be safe." She pulls out a pen light and starts giving Blackberry_Jam a quick examination. She movs the cake and soda away, all business in her doctor role.
[20:23] * Blackberry_Jam gives Snack_Cake an odd look. "No thanks, Snack, not really hungry right now." She pauses. "Do you know why I'm here?" She asks, following the light with her eyes.
[20:28] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Toil shrugs. "Dunno. I know they just hired on two of the liberated ponies. They could be in the market for more. I dunno."
[20:29] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Chastity seems satisfied. "Well, Blackberry, I don't know why you're here or what caused it, but you seem alright now. I'm sure you know the signs to watch out for. Is there anything or anypony you need?"
[20:30] * Scrap makes his way back and looks around, suddenly noticing that he's not sure where Berry is.
[20:30] * Blackberry_Jam nods twice. She knows, she knows. "Right now? Nah." She looks intently at Snack. "Well, Snack? Thunder? What exactly happened?"
[20:32] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Chastity smiles. "Alright, I'll be at the clinic if you need anything." She heads off.
[20:34] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Deputy Kablewy wave to Scrap from the top of the wall. He's making his rounds. Scrap finds his way back to the overpass, North_Star having just finished talking to Slash. The latter is walking just ahead of Scrap toward Slash and Slag's
[20:35] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Scrap can also see Chastity leaving the groups railcar with a medical bag. She doesn't spot him though and seems to be heading to the clinic."
[20:35] * Snack_Cake puts the snacks away for now... but she's ready with them if Blackberry_Jam needs them. Once Chastity leaves, she gives Berry one of the biggest hugs she's ever given! "You... You were saying things... and there was fighting..."
[20:36] * Blackberry_Jam raises a brow into the hug. "Why was there fighting?"
[20:36] * Scrap doesn't think anything of Chastity walking by and speeds up to catch Slash. "Hey, Slash, have you seen Berry?"
[20:39] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Slash thinks. "I think she went to the railcar." He points to the groups converted kitchen car.
[20:42] <Zihark> Canary nods, "I'll have to ask them."
[20:42] * Scrap turns to go to Scrap's. "Thanks, Slash. Hey I also want to talk with you later about improving my armor and claws."
[20:43] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Slash hoofwaves the zony. "Yeah, yeah. Bring it by." It's still amazingly wierd to him.
[20:47] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Scrap arrives at the their car... Scrap's... which was named in his honor but now is rather confusing now that he is back. Basically back...
[20:47] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Scrap finds the door open.
[20:48] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Toil nods. "G'luck." She gives Canary a winning smile.
[20:49] * Scrap heads inside. "Hello? Berry?"
[20:49] * North_Star stands up, brushing the dust from his barding before he makes his way back into town.
[20:50] * Blackberry_Jam is sitting in bed. Her question to Snack_Cake hangs in the air.
[20:50] * Snack_Cake doesn't break the hug. She isn't sure how to say it. "I don't want you to be mad again..."
[20:50] <Zihark> Canary returns it, although his mustache is in the way
[20:50] * Blackberry_Jam frowns some more. "That doesn't really explain anything, Snack." She gives Scrap a nod as he enters. "Hey, Scrap."
[20:51] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Toil shimmies her way out of the booth. Mindless of things like 'modesty.' She stands and stretches. "Say, you /do/ know where Slash and Slag's is, don't you?"
[20:54] * Snack_Cake wasn't trying to explain it. She was trying to not explain it. "You were just... mad. No matter how I tried to help... I've been trying everything I know how, and nothing helped..." She gives Blackberry_Jam a squeeze. "I'm afraid of losing you, Berry..."
[20:54] * Scrap smiles a little at the sound of her voice, but notices the hug. "Uh, should I wait outside?"
[20:55] * Blackberry_Jam gives Scrap another nod. She mouths "Just a minute."
[20:56] * Blackberry_Jam looks down at Snack_Cake. "Snack... what was I mad about?"
[20:56] * North_Star slips into the Dining Car, finding himself a seat at the bar.
[20:56] * Scrap nods and steps outside to wait.
[20:57] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  North_Star passes Toil stretching at the end of a booth. Canary is seated there in front of a clean plate.
[20:57] * North_Star tips his hat to Toil before he sits.
[21:00] <Zihark> Canary looks to Toil, "Actually I don't. Whether that's because I don't remember or have never been there before I hoesntly couldn't say
[21:00] <Zihark> ."
[21:01] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Toil points to the store across the courtyard. "Can't miss it.
[21:01] <Zihark> Canary nods, "What are you up to next then?"
[21:03] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Toil shrugs again. "I'll probably go back up to my apartment and get some more stuff moved around. Do you want me to take you over there, or are you sure you can fine it?" She gives a playful smile
[21:03] * Snack_Cake gives Blackberry_Jam a worried look. "Just, please don't be mad... You were mad at us... because you said we didn't listen... but we do listen, Berry! We just need you, more than you even know!" She's starting to tear up a little, again. "I don't know what I'd do without you, Berry..."
[21:04] * North_Star waits patiently at the bar.
[21:04] * Blackberry_Jam nods slowly. Part of it is coming back to her, it seems. "So... Snack... what did I say you could do to help me?"
[21:05] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Stiffy comes around and stands in front of North_Star. "What can I getcha?"
[21:05] * North_Star smiles. "Bottle of Cola, and two days worth of food n' drink."
[21:06] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Stiffy pulls out a couple simple pre-war preserved dishes and a chilled bottle of Sparkle cola.
[21:07] * North_Star pops the cap off the Sparkle~Cola and sets it on the bar, "How much do I owe ya?"
[21:09] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Stiffy response "20 caps"
[21:10] * North_Star drops 19 more caps on the bar, packing the food away in his satchel. "Thank ya kindly."
[21:13] <Zihark> Canary nods, "If it's just across the street I should be fine."
[21:13] * Snack_Cake suddenly looks a lot more distraught. She shakes her head. "Please don't make me leave, Berry... please!"
[21:14] * Blackberry_Jam narrows her eyes. She stares right into Snack_Cake's. "Snack, what's wrong? You're being /really/ evasive."
[21:14] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Toil nods and moves over to sit by North_Star. Might as well catch up. She plops on the seat next to him and  leans over, shoulder to shoulder. "How's things there, Northy?"
[21:15] * North_Star throws his satchel back into it's usual place over his back. "Been better. Yourself?"
[21:18] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Toil shrugs, the move more evident since she's leaning on him so much. "Alright. Keeping busy with the apartment and entertaining guests."
[21:19] * North_Star glances over at Toil. "Sounds like a chore."
[21:21] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Toil nods. "It /is/. I've got swag all over the place I've got to teleport too and bring back. I can't just take it all from one place either, or then what's the point of having all the hide-a-ways in the first place!" She levitates over North_Star's drink and takes a sip before placing it back in front of him. "It's hard work."
[21:22] * Snack_Cake squeezes Blackberry_Jam more in the hug. "I can't just leave you by yourself... I have to help my friends! Or horrible things will happen! It'll be just like..." Now she can't hold the tears back. This is a very sensitive topic for her. "It'll be just like when I left the stable..."
[21:22] * North_Star glances down at his drink, "Sure sounds like it. Goldy's well?"
[21:24] * Scrap after waiting a bit, heads back inside. He sees the crying and stops, standing in place.
[21:24] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Toil nods. "Yep, he's doin' fine. Doing some contract work downtown for caps. I've got a standard of living to maintain." She chuckles and gives North_Star a friendly elbow in the ribs.
[21:25] * North_Star smirks. "And the foal? No major disasters?"
[21:26] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Toil shakes her head. "Foals. And no, everything is hunky-dorey. Or at least I assume they are."
[21:26] * North_Star shrugs. "Close enough I suppose." He starts to take a drink, before setting the bottle back down on the bar. "Listen, about Snack and Thunder.
[21:27] * Blackberry_Jam coughs a little. "Snack, look at me. Look me in the eyes." She waits for her to do it before smacking Snack_Cake across the mouth. "Get a hold of yourself, Snack! What makes you think horrible things will happen? You're not the same pony you were when you left the stable, are you? Whatever's got you thinking that something terrible will happen is /wrong/ Snack. But you're the only one who can show it that it's w
[21:28] * Blackberry_Jam grabs her by the shoulders. "Be /strong/ Snack. Your friends, /all/ of us need you to be strong!"
[21:28] <~Blackberry_Jam> ong!"
[21:29] <Zihark> Canary heads over to SLag and Slash's, then knocks on the door
[21:30] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  The door is open, as is the business. Slash and Slag are both present in the store
[21:31] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Toil perks an ear. "What about them? They're sweethearts. You know they came to visit all on their own?"
[21:32] * North_Star nods. "I figured as such. I understand that a mare's got to have her fun, but if Berry knew you brought them to Railyard like you did, I'm sure she'd string you up faster than you can pop a Mentall."
[21:32] * Snack_Cake isn't very comforted. "It... it was right, though! I was too scared to do anything! And they... they were ripped apart, Berry! If I just did something... then maybe they'd still be here!"
[21:34] * Scrap steps forward. He wants to help too. He doesn't like seeing Blackberry_Jam or Snack_Cake upset. "But, you're not helping if you refuse to try and understand."
[21:35] * Blackberry_Jam points to Scrap. "Exactly what Scrap said, Snack! Can't you see that what you're trying isn't working?"
[21:36] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Toil sits upright. "Two things there. One, I don't /do/ mental's anymore. Two, I don't think Blackberry_Jam would mind me having /guests/."
[21:38] * North_Star looks over at Toil. "It's not the fact you're having guests, it's the fact they were in the middle of the courtyard in clothing my mother wouldn't wear in public." He explains. "I'm sayin' there's a limit here, alright?"
[21:39] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  huffs. "We dressed up a bit. So what? They're perfectly capable of deciding what kinda fun they want to have."
[21:39] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Toil
[21:40] <North_Star> "Behind your own curtains, sure. In the middle of town, though?"
[21:42] <Zihark> Canary trots in and waves to Slash and Slag, then just looks at them, trying to see if he remembered them from what they looked like
[21:42] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Toil frowns. "They wanted to go right there to find Berry to get that... thing... looked at. Their decision. I'm /free and clear/ of any 'wrongdoing'."
[21:42] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Toil makes airquotes at 'wrongdoing'
[21:45] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Canary does seem to remember the wild pair, though he thought Slash's mane was black and not the neon pink it is now.
[21:45] * North_Star sighs. "Look. Toil. /I/ don't mind the three of you hanging out, but that might be because of my upbringin'. Berry does mind, and I'm more than sure she's told you this before." He sits up. "Fact of the matter is, they're still young, they don't know as much as you do."
[21:46] <Zihark> Canary seems surprised to remember a detail like that, but jumps on it. "What's with the new do?"
[21:48] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Toil raises an eyebrow. "That every day could be your last and that you should seize the good while you can cause it might be the last you ever get? You might think I'm some kind of frivolous fun-phile, but I just like being /alive/ North. If I can help them eek out a bit of fun, I'm going to do it. Blackberry_Jam and I are /fine/."
[21:49] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Slash and Slag are over by the ammuntion, organizing and doing other busywork. A mare Canary doesn't recognize sits at a table writing in a book. Slag turns. "Same old, same old. Yourself?"
[21:51] * North_Star finally takes a drink. "It's all fun and games until something goes wrong, Toil. And when that something goes wrong, guess who Berry and I are holding accountable for it."
[21:51] <Zihark> Canary blinks, "Have we met before? Sorry, bad memoery."
[21:52] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Toil rolls her eyes. "And /what/ could go wrong? Eh?"
[21:53] * North_Star stirs the drink in his hooves. "You know, my ma said that a lot. She gave birth to me, married a scumbag, drinks whiskey like a sponge and generally hates everypony she deals with."
[21:54] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Toil snorts. "So your mother picked a bad stud, and suddenly all fun leads to misery? I don't buy it North_Star."
[21:55] * Snack_Cake simply says, "I already lost my home, and my fillyhood friends... I don't want to lose you, too!"
[21:56] * Blackberry_Jam grips Snack_Cake a little harder. "Snack. You aren't listening again! Do you /not/ see the problem here?"
[21:56] * North_Star takes another drink. "Shit happens, Toil. Best to learn that know before you're face first in it like me." He passes the rest of the bottle to the mare beside him. "Tone it down with those two, 'fore it's too late."
[21:59] * Scrap covers the rest of the distance and hugs Snack_Cake. "Before I died, I never got to know you. That was a mistake and I'm sorry. We should try to learn about and understand each other. You keep saying that Berry will be hurt and you're right, but what you don't see is that you're the one hurting her. You're causing the bad thing to happen by not listening to her."
[22:00] * Thunder_Strike places her hoof on Snack_Cakes shoulder.
[22:01] * Blackberry_Jam gets the odd feeling that these words have been said before... But she nods. "Snack, he's right, you know. Whatever is telling you that abandoing us will lead to misery is lying to you. I'm not asking you to abandon me. I'm not asking you to do nothing and be scared. I'm asking you to listen."
[22:02] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Toil reaches back and punches North_Star full across the face. She stands, reared up and angry. "The /fuck/ are you to tell me /I/ need to learn shit happens! My sister disappeared in balefire! The same bomb was /right here/!" She slaps her stomach, a wicked scar standing out in vivid contrast in pink against her red fur. "Who are you do say /my/ shit is /less/ than yours!"
[22:06] * North_Star pauses, rubbing his jaw. "Yeah, you definately remind me of Ma.." He muttered, looking up at Toil. "Sorry, Toil. Just... I stepped over the line." He swatted the empty bottle aside, signalling Stiffy for another one.
[22:07] * Snack_Cake just keeps hugging Blackberry_Jam. "It already happened once... My stable friends are dead, and I could have stopped it, Berry! How can it be wrong? It's already right!"
[22:07] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Toil snorts. "You better fucking believe you did." She sits back down at the bar. She signals Stiffy. "I've got that one."
[22:09] * North_Star looks over at Toil. "Your sister, if I can ask, she was the older one, right?"
[22:11] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Toil shakes her head. "Birth order doesn't matter... I was the /older/ sister, regardless."
[22:11] * Blackberry_Jam looks at the scene around them. She looks to Scrap, then to Thunder_Strike, then down at her. "Thunder... Talk to her. She's... she's dillusional. Something is very wrong with her, and she's not going to listen to either of us..."
[22:11] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Slag looks to Canary. "Yes, you came through here when those Stable Ponies got jumped by ghouls. What can I do with you."
[22:11] <Mister_Clacky|GM> *"Do for you."*
[22:12] * Scrap listens to Snack_Cake. That sounded weird and didn't add up. He looks back at Berry a little confused before looking at Snack, still huggin her. "What? Them dying is already right?"
[22:13] <Zihark> Canary smiles, "Ah yes, now I remember. How long have you been in business?"
[22:13] * North_Star nods. "Right.. Look, you've got something good going on here. I just wanna look out for ya, you know?"
[22:14] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Slag thinks. "Six years... ish?"
[22:17] * Thunder_Strike looks at Snacky then back at BJ then hugs Snacky.
[22:18] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Toil sighs. "I appreciate your concern. It's endearing in a way. If I'm going to live here, though, I've got to be me. If I get visitors that want to play dressup and oggle each other like they don't get to do. If a pair of budding lovers want to get away and laugh with each other up there with me, If I can facilitate that? I'll do it every damn time." She takes a drink of North_Star's new drink and slid
[22:18] <Mister_Clacky|GM> es it back.
[22:19] * North_Star takes a drink for himself, "You know that there's a limit to these things, right? They're still youngins after all."
[22:20] <Zihark> Canary nods, "Just you two working here?"
[22:20] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Toil cocks a brow. "No, what you just said makes no sense at all. So what if they are young? They should enjoy what they have and how they have it with. If it dies, they mourn and move on. You're going to have to explain that thought to me."
[22:21] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Slag shakes her head. "Used to be. Now we've added a pair. That said, looks like we are fixin' to lose one to the Clinic."
[22:21] * Snack_Cake shakes her head. "That... thing... told me... It was my fault for not helping... for running away... And it was right! I should have helped! And now... they're gone, forever..."
[22:22] * North_Star sets the bottle down. "Snacky and Thunder don't have the same experience you do, Snack especially. They're just kids, they dunno how much is too much and how far is too far."
[22:23] * Scrap blinks. "Thing? What thing?"
[22:23] * Blackberry_Jam blinks slowly. "That thing..." She looks to the others. "From the spirit world. Despair." She leans down and... nuzzles Snack_Cake slowly. "Snack, that thing lied to me, too. It lied to all of us."
[22:23] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Toil chuckles. "Shit, North_Star, they're mares. They can't end up preggo like me. Again, what's the harm?"
[22:24] * Snack_Cake just shakes her head. "It wasn't lying, Berry... I know I could have helped! But I was too afraid to do anything!"
[22:24] * North_Star taps the bottle on the bar. "How about that little bat thing for starters, sure it hasn't bitten anypony, but where exactly did it come from?"
[22:25] <Zihark> Canary tilts his head, "Oh?"
[22:26] * Thunder_Strike holds snack_cake tighter. "Snacky stop it. It wasnt your fault. That thing was saying that to get under your skin and its apparently working. Dont let it do this to you." She says before kissing her trying to snap her out of it.
[22:26] * Scrap keeps hugging Snack_Cake. He's not sure what to say. Berry seems to have a better idea.
[22:27] * Blackberry_Jam smiles. "It was the living embodiement of evil, Snack. Who are you going to believe? That thing, or three of your closest friends?"
[22:27] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Slag nods. "Yep, Chastity's been pulling time at the Clinic. Splotches' has hinted at wanting her to be a nurse."
[22:31] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Toil huffs. "That little... thing... might be creepy as sin, but Snacky calmed it right down. She's good with the freaky fucker, so why not let her at least let Jam look it over? Shit, can /you/ say no to her?"
[22:31] <Zihark> Canary nods, "You guys recycle or make ammo here?"
[22:33] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Slag nods. "Yeah, waste not in the wastes and all that. Slash does the repairs and packs ammo and all that. Keeps him busy and out of trouble. Mostly." She turns a withering gaze on the one-eyed stallion.
[22:33] * North_Star taps the bottle one last time. "I'll admit, it is hard to do, but it is possible." He says. "If Berry and I could get her to shoot to kill, you can tell her no when it needs to be told."
[22:33] * Snack_Cake is calming down a little bit. The hugs help, a lot. As does Thunder's kiss. "I don't deserve friends like you... I just... It still hurts to think about it... All of you are all I have left. I was... afraid. I still am, I guess..."
[22:33] <Zihark> Canary tilts his head, "He gets in trouble?"
[22:34] * Blackberry_Jam nods slowly. "You've suffered a lot of hardships to get where you are, Snack. I'd say you deserve us."
[22:35] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Toil spins in her chair, resting her back against the bar. "Still don't think she /needed/ to be told no. Look, I'm not going to let her juggle grenades or nothin'. If she /needs/ to be reined in, I'm not going to let her get hurt. Believe it or not, I know how to rein in a mare."
[22:35] * Scrap 's ears flatten. "I've lost everyone else too. You all are all I have left."
[22:35] * Thunder_Strike "you defvinitrly deserve us snacky." She says hugging her still..
[22:36] * Blackberry_Jam has lost her fair share of others, but doesn't mention it. "No group of ponies deserve each other as much as we do." North_Star creeps into her forebrain.
[22:36] * North_Star nods. "I'm holdin' you to your word on that." He says. "And if they need to rush into town again, insist they get dressed first. Like, normal barding n' shit dressed."
[22:37] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Toil rolls her eyes. "We were just going to go pick up some stuff and port back to the apartment. /They/ insisted on coming back to town straight away."
[22:38] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Slag nods. "All. The. Time."
[22:38] <Zihark> Canary nods, "Might I ask what?"
[22:39] * North_Star takes a drink of cola and passes it to Toil. "Unless there's a cut that can fit a pistol round inside it, or anything like that, I'm sure it can wait."
[22:40] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Slag shrugs. "Stuff? He ran off not too long ago. Had to go on a violent rampage across the wastes."
[22:40] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Toil smirks. "I've got a couple of those outfits that will fit heat."
[22:40] * Blackberry_Jam leaves whether or not that's a good thing deliberately unclear and goes to stand up. "Now... Is there anything else anypony needs to say?"
[22:40] <Zihark> Canary frowns, "That sounds pretty rough."
[22:41] * North_Star sighs and shakes his head. "You really do remind me of Ma." He gets up from his stool. "Gotta get ready for the road, keep your nose clean, Toil. And nice talkin' to you."
[22:42] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Toil waves, happy to have a bit of company. "You too."
[22:42] * Scrap lets go of Snack_Cake. Thunder_Strike'll take care of her. He looks at Blackberry_Jam. "Are you going to be ok?"
[22:42] * Snack_Cake nuzzles Thunder_Strike, and gives Blackberry_Jam another squeeze. "Thank you... It means a lot."
[22:44] * Thunder_Strike smiles and nuzzles her back. " youre welcome snacky.
[22:44] * Blackberry_Jam gives a small smile. "Yeah... After I go talk to North." She says, putting her beret back on and placing an unlit cigarette back in her lips.
[22:45] <Scrap> "Want me to come with or do you want to talk with him alone?"
[22:45] * North_Star steps out of the Dining Car, looking around the town as usual.
[22:46] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Slag rests a hoof on the counter. She grabs a scrap of metal and turns, flinging it to rebound heavily off Slash's head. "And you're sorry about the worry you put me through? RIGHT?" Slash gives a "Yeah... Yeah..." while rubbing his head.
[22:46] * Blackberry_Jam waves them off. "I think I need to talk to him alone. You three should get ready for the road, though. There's a favor we're being called in on."
[22:47] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Blackberry_Jam can see North_Star standing just outside the Dining Car when she exits.
[22:47] * Blackberry_Jam exunts, and heads for the main street. No better place to start.
[22:48] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Slag looks back to Canary with a smile. "It was a bit rough, but we got through it.
[22:48] * Blackberry_Jam approaches the lawpony, lighting her cigarette as she does. "North. It's time you and I had another chat, one on one."
[22:48] * Snack_Cake takes a deep breath, and gives Thunder_Strike a hug, too.
[22:48] * Scrap remembers he wanted to talk with Slash. He looks at Thunder_Strike and Snack_Cake. "I'm going to Slash and Slag's before we leave." And, so he goes.
[22:49] * North_Star looks up at Blackberry_Jam, a little surprised. "'Ight. One on one, then."
[22:49] <Zihark> Canary nods, "If you're gonna lose someone, what would you say to someone else who knows his way around a spark array and a hhoof-load bullet?"
[22:50] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Snack_Cake and Thunder_Strike are left basically alone in their car. The critter-who-will-never-have-a-name fidgits a bit in Thunder_Strike's saddlebag.
[22:51] * Blackberry_Jam brings him off to some secluded spot... Not  too far from where she shot him. "I've recently had some time alone to think. Granted... I was unconscious, and having tea with Splotches, but it was time alone nonetheless. I think it's time I listen to your problems, so lay it on me."
[22:51] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Slag taps her chin. "Well, they are doing transcribing, you read and write well?"
[22:52] * Thunder_Strike smiles at snacky. "Feel better?"
[22:56] * North_Star takes a seat, "Well, I'm pretty sure I told you what I went through before Buckago in one of my drunk nights. Bad folks, wandered of when I was of age, Sherrif of a town, almost burned to death, pissed off a bounty hunter, holed up in a Stable with a preacher, survived an explosion, wandered north-bound, the rest you know." He summarized. "The problem I've got now is.. I've finally got something to live for again, an
[22:56] * Snack_Cake nods a little. "Yeah... Still a little scared, but better..."
[22:57] <Zihark> Canary blinks, "Uh... I know I can read, but I'm not sure if my mouthwriting is anygood. Haven't done it."
[22:57] <North_Star> "I feel like I've been trying to hard, and I'm gonna break it all on my own." He admits.
[22:57] <Zihark> *that I can remember"
[22:57] * Scrap heads into Slash and Slag's.
[22:58] <North_Star> *I've finally got something to live for again, and I'm trying hard not to lose it all over again, and I feel like I've been trying too hard, and I'm gonna break it all one my own." He admits.
[22:59] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Slag nods. "Well, could still use a hoof for when he's slow. Yeah... we could probably use you."
[22:59] <Zihark> Canary smiles
[22:59] * Blackberry_Jam sits next to him, and offers him a cigarette. "I'll level with you, North. You're right. You've been trying to hard. There's a lesson to be learned here." Which I know is hard for you. "And it's that you need to let things resolve themselves. However..."
[23:00] <~Blackberry_Jam> "It's not just about that, it's about pushing in /just/ the right ways. It's about encouraging others to solve their own problems, and helping them when they can't."
[23:01] * Thunder_Strike smiles at her. "Im glad you feel better. So now i feel better. And please dont be scared. Im here
[23:01] * Scrap walks up to Slash. I wanted to talk about upgrading these."
[23:01] <Scrap> "I*
[23:02] * North_Star looks down at the ground to think about it. "So... A little of both, is what you're sayin'?"
[23:02] * Blackberry_Jam pats him on the back. "You've admitted that you're not good at fixing things. But you're not going to get better by just smashing your hoof against the wall. Sometimes, you need to step back from the bench and just look at /everything/ you have." She nods. "A little of both."
[23:03] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Slash looks at the armor and things Scrap shows him. "Intricate work... going to need some special supplies, yeah? I'll tell ya what. I need an errand run, you help me out, I'll line these out.
[23:03] <~Blackberry_Jam> "Ever since we met, I've been trying to teach you all this... That bludgeoning our problems into submission might not be the best solution."
[23:04] * Scrap smiles and nods. "What's the errand?"
[23:04] * North_Star scratches his neck. "Suppose that always worked for me, 'cause I used to take care of problems before they became problems. Never focused on the problems in town." He explained, referencing his time spend in a guardtower.
[23:06] * Blackberry_Jam nods slowly. "Now... when I ask to be alone to sort out my problems in the future, what will you do?"
[23:07] * North_Star tilts his head. "Let you do what you need to do?"
[23:08] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Slash grins. "Take a wagon to a mare I know Downtown. Important supplies taht need to be there by morning."
[23:08] * Snack_Cake gives Thunder_Strike a kiss. "I know you're here, Thunder... You're always here for me. And I'm glad... I don't think I'd have made it so long out here without you."
[23:09] <Zihark> Canary smiles, "SOunds good. Who's the recipient, and do I know her?"
[23:09] * Thunder_Strike smiles at her. "I'll aqlways do  be here for you."
[23:09] * Scrap nods again. "If I do that, you'll do it for free? I'll do it."
[23:09] * Blackberry_Jam smiles. "Good. You /can/ learn. But what are you going to do when you have a problem?"
[23:11] * North_Star untilts his head. "Try something other than shooting something, like talking you one of y'all like this."
[23:11] * Snack_Cake nuzzles Thunder_Strike and gives her a little tug. "Come on. We have to get ready for when Berry comes back."
[23:11] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Slash look between Canary and Scrap. He guesses they worked together before. "Deadly Nightshade is her name. Has an operation downtown. I'll draw you up a map, or mark it on Snack's Pipbuck if she goes along."
[23:12] * Scrap looks at Canary. "You're coming with?"
[23:13] * Blackberry_Jam smiles. "Perfect. And..." her hoof waners over to his other shoulder. "I just wanted you to know that... Seeing you put yourself through what you do... It's something I'm not going to let happen again."
[23:13] * Thunder_Strike smiles at her, then goes to prepare with her.
[23:16] * North_Star nods. "No worries on that. I've had my time in the front, I think I prefer to take up the rear."
[23:16] <Zihark> Canary looks to Scrap, "Oh, does this mean we'll work together?"
[23:16] * Blackberry_Jam slowly rises and offers her hoof to him. "So... I have to ask... What did Splotches leave you?"
[23:17] * Scrap shrugs and points at Slash. "I don't know. He's sending me to do a job and looked at you too."
[23:18] * North_Star takes the hoof. "I only took some caps he left behind. I didn't know him well, so... Scrap's got some Armor and stuff, fitted for him anyway."
[23:18] * Blackberry_Jam taps her chin with her hoof. "Right... that stuff he was wearing..."
[23:20] * North_Star digs into his cap pouch, fishing out the remaining share of caps. "Here, never got a chance to give you your share." He explained, passing her a grand in caps.
[23:21] * Blackberry_Jam blinks. "Right..." That's a lot of caps. "Thanks, North... I might have some shopping to do."
[23:21] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Slash looks between the two stallions. "North knows the particulars so far. You get who's coming and I'll lay it all out at once."
[23:23] * Blackberry_Jam makes her way to her favorite dealers of death. Time for an upgrade.
[23:23] <Zihark> Canary nods, "I'm patient."
[23:23] * North_Star tips his hat and follows Blackberry_Jam. "Anytime. Slash mentioned a favor before, a delivery the five of us can oversee I think. I'm sure he brought it up before, but there really ain't no one else around I'd just my innards with. You in?"
[23:25] * Blackberry_Jam nods. "I'm the one who owes him the favor." She motions to her armor. "It's how I got this." She steps inside, surprised to see so many ponies that she knows in one place.
[23:26] * North_Star keeps his joy inside, all but a grin on his face as he steps inside Slash & Slags.
[23:26] * Scrap smiles at Blackberry_Jam and North_Star coming in. "Slash says he'll upgrade my armow and claws if I do a job for him."
[23:26] <Scrap> armor*
[23:26] * Blackberry_Jam cocks a brow. "Wouldn't be a delivery, would it?" She shoots Slash a glance.
[23:27] * Scrap nods, grin on his face. "Yep. To Downtown."
[23:27] * Blackberry_Jam chuckles and trots behind the counter to nuzzle up Slash's side. "I don't see /how/ you're making any money from this deal."
[23:28] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Slash grins. "It's worth it." He looks around. "You all that's coming?"
[23:30] * Blackberry_Jam shakes her head. "Snack and Thunder are already on board." She hands her shotgun to Slash. "But not before we talk about this."
[23:31] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Slash looks to North_Star. "Can you go get them while I handle this>" He takes Blackberry_Jam's shotgun and shop stuff happens. "The new one will be ready before you head out."
[23:31] * Blackberry_Jam looks pleased. "Love you." She whispers.
[23:31] * North_Star nods, leaving the store to find the other mares.
[23:34] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  North_Star easily finds Snack_Cake and Thunder_Strike where they were left.
[23:35] * North_Star knocks on the railcar door to get their attention.
[23:36] * Scrap heads to the clinic. He should make sure he has everything he needs before they leave.
[23:37] * Blackberry_Jam follows behind Scrap, looking to swipe some bandages. I mean... pay for. Yes. Pay for.
[23:37] * Thunder_Strike walks over to the door and opens it. "whats up northn"
[23:38] * North_Star points to Slash & Slag's. "Gun shop, both of you, double time."
[23:38] * Blackberry_Jam quickly deposits caps on the counter of the clinic before Chastity can even protest.
[23:39] * Scrap picks up the tranc gun. North said he should. He walks back to where Blackberry_Jam is while looking it over.
[23:39] * Blackberry_Jam is scuttling between Slash and Slag's after nabbing some healing impliments.
[23:40] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Chastity looks at Scrap. "Doc Splotches? There you are!"
[23:40] * Snack_Cake gives North_Star a confused look, but heads over there with Thunder_Strike.
[23:40] * Blackberry_Jam pauses in the door. She blinky blinks.
[23:42] * Scrap looks up at Chastity. "Huh?"
[23:42] * Thunder_Strike double times it over there
[23:42] * Blackberry_Jam tugs Scrap out the door before he says any more. "Shhhhhhut up."
[23:43] * North_Star follows them both to S&S, looking around the place for anything new on the shelves.
[23:44] * Scrap lets himself get pulled out. "Hey, what are you doing? We should tell her."
[23:45] * Blackberry_Jam raises a hoof and opens her mouth to scold him, but stops. "Yes... I'm just a little surprised that she didn't know already..."
[23:46] * Scrap looks at her. "Because North pulled me away before I could tell her too."
[23:47] * Blackberry_Jam lets out a heavy sigh. "Eeyup... Right. Well, let's, then." She says, pushing him back inside. "Sorry about that. There's something he wanted to say to you, Chastity." She says, closing the door.
[23:47] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  The sound of Chastity's hooves can be heard moving toward the door, she eeps and backpedals when they suddenly enter again.
[23:50] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Slash and Slag's is stuffed full of merchandise as usual. North_Star, however, doesn't find anything new and unusual on the shelves
[23:50] * Scrap looks at Chastity his head a little down and his ears flat. "I'm... I'm not Splotches."
[23:51] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Chastity tilts her head. Her face is one of confusion. "What... what do you mean? Of course you are."
[23:51] * Blackberry_Jam shakes her head. "He isn't."
[23:51] * Thunder_Strike walks up to S&S and looks around. "Ok so why did we have to double time it here?
[23:53] <Scrap> "I'm acually Scrap. I was at the slaver camp. I... I was the one that..." His voice trails of as he remembers.
[23:53] * North_Star takes one of the lever-action shotguns off the shelf, giving it a once-over while he waits.
[23:53] * Blackberry_Jam lowers her head at the memory.
[23:54] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Chastity shakes her head. "You're... No... You're voice is different, but you're you... I mean... we talked and... and..."
[23:57] * Scrap shakes his own head and looks up at her, eyes tearing a little. "No, Splotches is not with us anymore. He... left so I could come back."
[23:58] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Chastity blinks several times. "But... you said my stitches were getting better... and all... why?" She's crying now. "Why would you..?" She charges out the door and toward Slash and Slag's
[23:59] * Blackberry_Jam moves to block her from leaving. "Chastity? Chastity! Calm down, please..." She says, a little desparation on her voice.
[00:00] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Chastity runs into and rebounds off of Blackberry_Jam. "Let me go!" She sniffles and stands. She looks to be trying to find the best gap to try next.
[00:00] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Slash looks at Thunder_Strike and Snack_Cake. "Like I was telling the others, I've got an errand needs run. It pays 250 caps a head. I need a wagon delivered downtown."
[00:01] * Blackberry_Jam shakes her head. "I can't let you do that, Chastity. You need to stand and face this problem, or it will never get better... I... I took Splotches' death hard... And I ran from it... You know what came of it? Misery. Suffering."
[00:02] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Chastity looks up at Blackberry_Jam. "I don't want to be here! He... lied to me... made me think he was Splotches..." She wheels, tears streaming down her face. "Why would you /do/ that? Why do you want to hurt me like that? What's your /scheme/?!"
[00:04] * Blackberry_Jam shakes her head. "He... he was misguided! He listened to somepony he shouldn't have! It was just as difficult for him as it is for you, Chastity!"
[00:04] * Scrap just stands deflating. His father's, Berry's, and other's words weighing him down. "Because I'm an idiot. Because I didn't think it through." His ears droop all the way and he looks at the floor.
[00:09] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Chastity's lip trembles, the tears fall. "He was the first nice stallion I talked to in... in... so long..."
[00:09] * Thunder_Strike looks at Slash and says, "what did the others say?"
[00:10] * Scrap turns away. "I'm sorry. I shouldn't have. I just didn't know how to tell you. I should go." He makes for the door.
[00:10] * Blackberry_Jam steps next to her, and lifts her head to look at Scrap. "You see that stallion? Right there? He's just as nice, just as genuine as Splotches."
[00:10] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Slash looks to Thunder_Strike. "They're all in. I;m just waiting for the rest to get back before I go over the specifics."
[00:11] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Chastity frowns. "Except he lied."
[00:13] * Thunder_Strike nods. " alright." Looks at slag and getsx curious as to what she is doing.
[00:14] * Blackberry_Jam shakes her head. "He was... mislead. Chastity, I need you to forgive him. We were there when Splotches made this call... It's what he wanted. He'd want you to forgive him, too."
[00:16] * Snack_Cake nods at Slash. "We're ready to help. You can count on us!" She smiles and gives a determined look.
[00:17] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Slag is organizing some ammo now that Slash is dealing with the ponies in the store.
[00:17] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Chastity sighs. "So... you're Scrap? Somehow?"
[00:18] * Scrap stops before reaching the door. He looks back and nods slowly. "Yes. I'm sorry."
[00:18] * Thunder_Strike walks over to slag while they wait. " mind if i help?
[00:19] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Slag gives Thunder_Strike's rump a playful bump. "Sure thing, Thunder. Feel free to pitch in."
[00:21] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Chastity steps toward Scrap and places a hoof tentatively on his shoulder. She looks like she's ready to bolt from the contact, but stands fast. "You helped free me... I forgive you for lying. It's... just..." She sighs and her head droops.
[00:22] * Blackberry_Jam has moved to stand in front of the door. She eyes Chastity's sewing kit for a moment, but lets them continue.
[00:23] * Snack_Cake sticks with Thunder_Strike and helps her help Slag.
[00:24] * Thunder_Strike helps slag giggling and bumping bback then does it to snack cake
[00:24] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Slag smirks as they work. "Haven't seen you in a while Thunder_Strike. You staying the night? Cause I could use the company."
[00:25] * Thunder_Strike " oh
[00:25] * Scrap doesn't move. He doesn't want to scare her. "T-thank you. I didn't mean to upset you. I just didn't know how to tell you and then when I was going to North pulled me away and then I didn't have the courage to tell you and Lariat in the dining car."
[00:25] * Thunder_Strike "oh. I would jhave taken you up on that in a second... but i've fallen for snacky here. " she says blishing alittle.
[00:26] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Slag blinks. "Really? And here Jam told /me/ she was off limits."
[00:27] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Chastity removes her hoof. "It's... alright. Really. It's a shock, but we've lost ponies before... If you need anything, I'll be here. It's a little overwhelming,but I'm happy to help the place that's been so kind to us."
[00:27] * Thunder_Strike "yeah i know. But i dont think she likes us together either."
[00:28] * Snack_Cake nuzzles Thunder_Strike and gives Slag a sheepish sort of grin. "She'll have to live with it. I'm the one who fell for Thunder first."
[00:28] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Slag snorts. "Well, Jam /can/ be fun, but she's just as likely /not/ to be."
[00:28] * Scrap is surprised that she forgave so fast. He smiles softly at her. "I'm sure Splotches would be proud of you, Chastity."
[00:29] <Zihark> Canary has been following Scrap about while his player was out of it
[00:29] * Thunder_Strike looks at her. "Likely not to be?" She asks curiously.
[00:30] * Blackberry_Jam opens the door and steps out. "Hey, Chastity, your stitching is getting better." She says, trotting out to Slash and Slag's.
[00:31] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Chastity offers a  smile and a wave as they leave. "Thank's Doctor Jam! Come back if you need anything."
[00:32] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Slag grins. "Jam can be a stick in the mud, if you haven't figured out. Me, I'm ok with a stick in the mud from time to time."
[00:33] * Thunder_Strike giggles. "Oh i see. And what was i?" She asks curiousity taking over.
[00:34] * Scrap stands, not sure if he should stay or follow her out. "Um, Railyard is lucky to have a nice pony like you to take of it's people, Chastity."
[00:34] * Blackberry_Jam steps inside and rolls her eyes. "Har har, let's all talk about Berry while she's not around." She says, trotting right for Slash.
[00:34] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  "Well, there wasn't any stick in the mud there, just tongue in the honeypot." She smirks and bumps rumps with Thunder_Strike again.
[00:35] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Chastity's smile is a bit weak. "I wish I was better, but I'll do my best. That's what I want to be, a healer." Her smile turns genuine. "You'd better catch up with her."
[00:37] * Thunder_Strike giggles. "Some of the best honey i ever did taste." She says bumping right back. " saying that i havent had a taste of this one." she says nuzzling snack cake.
[00:38] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Slag smiles. "Well, I /do/ have room for three in my bed. As you know."
[00:38] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Slash smiles to Blackberry_Jam. "Still one down?"
[00:39] * Blackberry_Jam shakes her head. "He'll be along presently. Is it ready?"
[00:39] * Scrap smiles wider and nods. "Yeah, I'll see you around then. Thanks for understanding. I am sorry." He heads for the door.
[00:39] * Thunder_Strike smiles. " maybe we could teach her some of those tricks you taught me yeah?" She asks looking at snacky and winking.
[00:40] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Slash nods. "The wagon's been on the caravan since this morning. I've got them to wait for me to give the word before they take off."
[00:40] <Zihark> Canary has totally been waiting outside SLash and Slag's and not that other thing
[00:40] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Scrap makes his way to Slash and Slag's, passing Canary at the doorway.
[00:41] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Slag grins to Thunder_Strike and winks to Snack_Cake. "I'm game."
[00:41] * Blackberry_Jam was talking about her gun, but doesn't have a problem with that either. "And the gun?"
[00:42] * Scrap smiles and nods at Canary as he heads to meet up with the others.
[00:42] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Slash nods. "Didn't have to do as much work as I thought. Threaded up nicely."
[00:42] <Zihark> Canary follows Scrap at this time
[00:42] * Thunder_Strike "as am i, if she is that is." She says looking to snack cake.
[00:43] * Blackberry_Jam hungrily takes the new gun and primes it once, relishing in the crisp action of a fresh firearm.
[00:44] * Snack_Cake blushes at even the suggestion! She's not the kind of pony to do /that/ with somepony, unless they're her very special somepony! "You want... to do that... with..." She looks away in embarrassment. "I don't... I mean... Is that what you really want, Thunder...?" That last is almost a whisper.
[00:45] * North_Star sets the shotgun he was inspecting back on the shelf, walking over to look at Berry's new catch.
[00:46] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Slash waves them all around. "Alroight, listen up. Here's what I need you to do."
[00:46] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  *****Session End*****
[00:46] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  100 XP, no karma changes