Session 04: Good Food and Pleasant Dreams

[2013-11-16 20:29:30] <CrystalDM> ====FoE Crystal Group: Session 04====
[2013-11-16 20:32:47] <CrystalDM> 03For all but Clue, the nightmares return. They speak of power, waiting to be claimed, of the riches, fame, and knowledge you could receive. All you have to do is let the shadows flow into you... what harm could it do? Soon, the nightmares end, as the sun rises, and you all wake up to the sound of the town getting the planting underway. Its the first day of Spring!
[2013-11-16 20:34:17] * Tallie grumbles in her hammock, not wanting to get up.
[2013-11-16 20:36:11] * Emerald_Blitz is up with the sun. The night has been full of disturbing, unpleasant things. But perhaps the day will be slightly less unpleasant. The purple alicorn leaves the hospital as quietly as she can to avoid waking Clue, and heads for the east edge of town, hoping to catch a glimpse of the sun.
[2013-11-16 20:37:36] * Militus wakes as the sun rises and takes the quickest route possible to meet with Rim Shot for breakfast.
[2013-11-16 20:38:23] * Clue yawns and streches in her bed and puts her memory orb back in her bag and bears a smile. "Good morning Emer..." She turns over to find nopony to greet her and her smile dispears with a sigh.
[2013-11-16 20:39:48] * Asami will get up and get dressed in her dress and big floppy hat instead of the combat armor., afterwards heading off in the morning to Day's Inn to get her promised breakfast and jobpay...along the way she would nod and smile to any other ponies who were up so bright and early
[2013-11-16 20:41:04] <CrystalDM> 03As Emerald_Blitz looks for the rising sun, she is greeted by oppressive clouds. However, it doesn't take long for her to see the rainbow colors of Sonic Rainbooms as they clear away the clouds cover, in formation even. Emerald can see the rainbows all seem to be slightly different... some are trailed by flame, some by smoke, some by lightning... and even the contrails, rainbow colored as...
[2013-11-16 20:41:04] <CrystalDM> ...they are, have similar differences.
[2013-11-16 20:43:17] * Emerald_Blitz looks up and her eyes widen. Pegasi are still up there? She'd thought more cities would have been destroyed in the war! Strange no one had mentioned them. The alicorn kicks off the ground and begins flying up to meet the cloud-clearers.
[2013-11-16 20:44:04] * Tallie rolls out of her hammock and hits the ground with a thump. "Blarg!" she moans and gets up, rubbing her head. "I need to get a trampoline..."
[2013-11-16 20:44:26] <CrystalDM> 03Militus and Asami arrive at the same time to Pleasant Day's inn.
[2013-11-16 20:45:55] <CrystalDM> 03Looking in on her patient, Rose Light smiles at Clue. "Clue, would you like to come to breakfast?"
[2013-11-16 20:47:47] <CrystalDM> 03As Emerald flies up to toward the cloud-clearers, three of them turn to meet her. They shortly meet up with her, all three of them wearing Shadowbolts uniforms... all three of them having blue coats... rainbow manes and tales, and all three shout at the same time "Twilight, you're alive!"
[2013-11-16 20:48:06] * Clue looks over to Rose Light. "Uhh... yes please..." She gathers her things and walks on over to her and follows her when she moves.
[2013-11-16 20:50:12] * Emerald_Blitz quirks an eye. "Why are all three of you dressed up as Rainbow Dash?" she asks in amusement, pulling into a slow hover. "Interesting that she still has a fanclub two hundred years later."
[2013-11-16 20:50:17] * Militus nods to Asami upon seeing her. "Good morning Asami, and a happy first day of spring to you."
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[2013-11-16 20:51:19] <CrystalDM> 03Clue and Rose Light are joined by Life Sight as they start moving toward Day's Inn. Life Sight smiles over to Clue and asks "How was your rest, Clue?"
[2013-11-16 20:51:59] * Asami curtsies to Militus when she spies him "why good morning Milly!, its been a great morning so far today so I hope you are prepared for a most excellent breakfast provided by our gracious host Mister Rim Fire "all of this is said in an exaggerated  southern pony accent
[2013-11-16 20:53:18] * Militus chuckles. "Are you perhaps trying to get in character for wrapping up winter?"
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[2013-11-16 20:53:35] * Clue has her head low. "Good...." She looks around. "Did Emerald leave early?"
[2013-11-16 20:54:26] <CrystalDM> 03The three pegasi all raise their eyebrows and say "Fanclub? I AM the real Rainbow Dash!" Each of them act in unison with the same swagger, the same wing beats even. They all look at each other before one zips around Emerald. "Huh. You look like Twilight, but you aren't her. Are you her daughter? Did Twilight have kids and not tell me?" Emerald_Blitz can see the one circling her has a...
[2013-11-16 20:54:26] <CrystalDM> ...number three sewn into her Shadowbolt's uniform.
[2013-11-16 20:54:40] * Tallie grumble grumbles as she gets dressed and leaves into the sunlight. She shields her eyes and hisses. "Sssssunlight! Noooooo!"
[2013-11-16 20:56:14] <CrystalDM> 03Rose Light nods to Clue. "Yeah, she did. I think she wanted to see the Flying Circus clear the clouds."
[2013-11-16 20:56:38] * Emerald_Blitz shakes her head. "No, my name is Blitz. Captain Emerald Blitz, Lunar Army," she says, looking around. "I did know Princess Sparkle, but... that was a long time ago. Say, are you... what time of year is it?"
[2013-11-16 20:56:49] <Militus> "Well, I shouldn't keep Guard Captain Fire waiting." He turns and heads inside the inn.
[2013-11-16 20:57:52] * Clue raises her head a bit, now bearing a slight smile. "Oh. Ok" She continues to head to the Inn with her impromtu escort.
[2013-11-16 20:58:01] * Asami looks downwards at the street and blows out a small torf of flame ...quickly melting away a small patch of hardpacked trodden snow there...afterwards looking back to Militus with a toothy grin and blush "Ohh why I declare Gen'ral Militus!...you sure can talk up a good scandalous affair when given the time of day I must say...but moi? get in charaxcter for wrappin up somethin as big as lil'...
[2013-11-16 20:58:03] * Asami ...ol' winter? nahhh.  You know me Milly! ahm just that crazy lil' ol' scaled girl that talks to ghosts now and then....so shall we commence to walkin inside or shall we stay and enjoy the sun rising a lil more?
[2013-11-16 20:59:38] <CrystalDM> "The first day of spring, of course!" Another one pipes up, his uniform has a number 7 embroidered into it. "Got to do our part for Winter Wrap-Up!" All three of them chime in with that last sentence. They even all sort of sound like Rainbow Dash... even though the last one, with a number 19 embroidered into the uniform, is male.
[2013-11-16 20:59:43] * Tallie shuffles down the streets, grumbling the whole way. She needs breakfast. And lots of it.
[2013-11-16 21:02:06] * Emerald_Blitz covers her mouth with a hoof, and surprises herself with a giggle. "Oh, ha, I remember hearing about that. I am... was... from Canterlot. We took care of winter the irritatingly modern way, with magic. I always wished I could have gotten in on Ponyville's annual celebration. Is this... getup, part of your tradition? Because I've met miss Rainbow Dash. And she was definitely not a stallion."...
[2013-11-16 21:02:08] * Emerald_Blitz ...She gives a pointed look at the male pegasus.
[2013-11-16 21:03:51] <CrystalDM> 03As Militus and Asami enter the inn, they find that the Rim Fire is not the only pony there. There is also Good Ear, and a zebra who is almost albino. Only his glyph mark, and his golden eyes, say differently.
[2013-11-16 21:06:43] * Militus marches up to Rim Fire and stops before saluting. "Guard Captain Rim Fire, Guard Militus reporting as ordered."
[2013-11-16 21:06:51] * Tallie enters the inn after them. "You guys wanna buy me breakfast? Yes? Thanks." she mutters to Asami and Militus.
[2013-11-16 21:07:13] <CrystalDM> 03The male Dash scrunches nose, a look of confusion passing from his face. Number three looks toward seven and 19 and barks "Alright you two, keep clearing clouds." Both nod and fly off. "This is part of our job, Captain. We take care of the clouds to keep as much sun available so those on the ground don't become manifestations."
[2013-11-16 21:08:37] * Asami gives a poignant 'stare' at Good Ear and rolls her eyes  as she finds herself a place to sit before speaking up again " I declare...I say...I just say that it seems some ponies just can't be brought to use their own hooves in the morning to get around...and all the while not even offerin a landing in good standing a ride in the process.  " Asami then smiles at Rim Fire and nods "I and...
[2013-11-16 21:08:39] * Asami ...Militus have arrived for our breakfast and pay good sir when you've the time?"
[2013-11-16 21:09:11] <Asami> (landing=lady)
[2013-11-16 21:10:13] <Emerald_Blitz> "Ah, I heard. Sunlight being the only way to cure it," Emerald says. "A worthy task. I won't keep you from it, 'Rainbow Dash.'" She makes hoof quotes in the air. "I'm new to the area, and new to flying, so... when you're done for the day, if one of your crew wouldn't mind giving me a few pointers...?"
[2013-11-16 21:10:27] <CrystalDM> 03Rim Fire nods to Militus. "At ease, Militus. Take a seat, get your food ordered." Pleasant Day smiles to her new guests and has menus waiting. Several more, though one more is taken up as a pegasus with a red coat and cloudy mane, in grease stained overalls, fly in. The pegasus, who all present know as Broken Gear, chimes in with "Did I miss breakfast?" Rim Fire shakes his head, and the...
[2013-11-16 21:10:27] <CrystalDM> ...pegasus mare picks up a menu and takes a seat.
[2013-11-16 21:11:18] <Asami> Good morning to you Mister Gear
[2013-11-16 21:11:44] <Asami> (miss, my bad)
[2013-11-16 21:11:57] <CrystalDM> 03Rim Fire nods to Asami. "Of course Asami." Tallie arrives to the Inn shortly thereafter, having missed her boss flying overhead. Clue, Rose Light and Life Sight arrive next into the Inn.
[2013-11-16 21:12:29] * Militus takes a menu and a seat at the table and begins browsing the breakfast options. "Miss Gear, Mister Ear, good morning and happy spring to you both."
[2013-11-16 21:13:16] * Clue looks around for Emerald_Blitz but doesn't see her and takes a seat at a table by herself and hides her face in a menu.
[2013-11-16 21:13:53] <CrystalDM> 03The pegasus frowns at the alicorn for a moment, giving her a suspicious look. "Right... listen, I got to get. Empire doesn't clear itself of clouds. See you around." With that, Rainbow Dash number 3 flies off.
[2013-11-16 21:14:30] * Asami beams and smiles as she waves a taloned paw at Life Sight....who is obviously not a dragon but a unicorn with the notorious twin coffin cutie mark "I've got an extra chair for you over here father!, won't you be so kind as to come and break bread with me this fine mornin?
[2013-11-16 21:14:35] * Tallie climbs up onto a chair next to Asami. "Asami, you wanna pay for my breakfast?"
[2013-11-16 21:14:38] <Tallie> "I know you do."
[2013-11-16 21:14:45] <Tallie> "Don't hold back, now."
[2013-11-16 21:15:18] <Asami> pay? why Miss Tallie?  we're being given breakfast by good Captain Rim Fire dontcha remember?
[2013-11-16 21:16:18] <CrystalDM> 03Rim Fire jumps in. "Reasonable breakfast, Tallie." Life Sight smiles over to Asami and walks over to take a seat. "Trying an Appleoosian accent, Asami?"
[2013-11-16 21:17:08] <Asami> But in the meantime Miss Tallie I do have somethin' for you"  Asami fishes around in her shoulder purse and sets out 5 shiny bottle caps on the table " I believe this will settle our little affair Tallie?
[2013-11-16 21:17:10] <Tallie> "Aight. Cool. Everything then." She looks at Rim. "That's reasonable, right?"
[2013-11-16 21:17:41] * Emerald_Blitz sighs. Still not used to anything. At all. Emerald flies back to town and circles the inn once before landing and taking a deep breath. "All right. New day, second chance," she says, and pushes open the door. The alicorn trots inside and looks around at the surprising number of people. Spotting Clue, she trots over and sits at the table, not on one of the chairs, but still ends up about the...
[2013-11-16 21:17:43] * Emerald_Blitz ...same height. "Good morning, miss Clue," she says cheerfully. "Doing much better now, I see."
[2013-11-16 21:17:48] <CrystalDM> 03Rim Fire delivers a dead-pan glare to Tallie. "No. 'Everything' is not reasonable."
[2013-11-16 21:17:49] * Tallie looks at the caps. "Affair? What affair?" she blinks. "OH! Bet. Cool." She swipes the caps. "Neato."
[2013-11-16 21:18:21] * Tallie turns her attention back to Rim. "I could order /two/ of everything. I reckon with the right perspective, one of everything is reasonable."
[2013-11-16 21:19:41] <CrystalDM> 03Rim Fire shakes his head to Tallie. "I'm paying 20 caps for your breakfast, Tallie. Not 200." Broken Gear leans over to Tallie. "Play nice... he is buying breakfast for all of us."
[2013-11-16 21:20:25] * Asami gives a blushing grin at Lifesight "me? an Appleloosian? never father...but you know what folks have been sayin' around these parts...I am quite the character it seems  OHH and I'm happy to say that Mister Good Ear is right as rain now that that silly old business off embarrassment's been gotten over...I have to say that those two will make quite the wedding when they finally decide on a...
[2013-11-16 21:20:26] * Asami ...date for it father...So how's you and yours?
[2013-11-16 21:20:56] <CrystalDM> 03Rose Light smiles over to Emerald_Blitz as she enters. "Ah, Captain, did you get enough sleep? Were the nightmares too terrible for you?"
[2013-11-16 21:21:49] * Clue smiles. "Yep! And please no miss... remember?" She loses half her smile. "I thought you left for good when you weren't there this morning..." She droops her head slightly.
[2013-11-16 21:24:01] * Emerald_Blitz waves to Rose Light. "Ah, well, not entirely comfortable in my own skin, so it's difficult to sleep," she explains, waggling her wings. She scoots around the table to look over Clue's shoulder at the menu. "Sorry, it slipped my mind. Of course I wouldn't leave without seeing my patient made a full recovery," she said with a smile. "Though I did meet some strange pegasi this morning. They're...
[2013-11-16 21:24:03] * Emerald_Blitz ...entirely convinced that they are all Rainbow Dash. Even the stallion."
[2013-11-16 21:24:13] <Tallie> "K. Just bacon and pancakes then. Oh, and orange juice please!"
[2013-11-16 21:26:14] <CrystalDM> 03Good Ear blushes and stammers as he tries to recover. Life Sight shakes his head. "I'll ask when I'm ready, Asami. You know that." Pleasant Day starts to take down orders. Waffles, pancakes, muffins... its a wide variety of breakfast food that's on the menu today.
[2013-11-16 21:27:24] * Clue smiles from under the observing Alicorn. "Yeah the Circus... is a gong show... with their brains all wish washed..." She looks up and talks to Pleasant Day. "Just some bacon and eggs please"
[2013-11-16 21:28:14] * Militus smiles to Pleasant Day. "If you have any more of that bread from yesterday it would be appreciated, along with orange juice. And a happy spring to you, Miss Day."
[2013-11-16 21:28:42] <Asami> I would like some sausage patties, with bacon and eggs and also a glass of Ohh Jay if you please Miss Day?
[2013-11-16 21:28:55] <CrystalDM> 03Rose Light nods. "Yes, I suppose that might be true." Rose Light giggles at Clue's description. "Yes... the Flying Circus is a fine example of those who view Memory Orbs too often. They do keep the Enclave at bay, though."
[2013-11-16 21:29:51] <CrystalDM> 03The older mare smiles as she takes the orders, blushing slightly at Militus as she takes his order. She looks at Emerald_Blitz for her order, as she is the last to order.
[2013-11-16 21:31:34] <Emerald_Blitz> "Waffles, if you please," Emerald says to Pleasant Day. She tilts her head to Rose Light. "Enclave? You mean the Pegasus military? They're still around and intact? Why, that's wonderful! We had news, on the way to my last mission, that Cloudsdayle had been destroyed... I thought perhaps all the Pegasus cities had. Why would you have to keep them at bay?"
[2013-11-16 21:33:18] <Clue> A whisper comes from behind a menu. "...cause their dicks..."
[2013-11-16 21:33:39] * Emerald_Blitz taps her hooves on the table nervously. "And orange juice, please." She looks down to Clue. "I beg your pardon?"
[2013-11-16 21:34:13] <Militus> "Captain Blitz, I think what Clue is trying to say is that your flying brethren are not so brotherly anymore."
[2013-11-16 21:34:24] * Clue slinks down in her chair. "...nothing..."
[2013-11-16 21:34:32] <CrystalDM> 03Pleasant Day writes down the order and vanishes back into the kitchen to start cooking. Rose Light looks up at Clue as both Rim Fire and Broken Gear cover a sudden snort of laughter with coughing.
[2013-11-16 21:36:05] <Asami> I reckon as such...them flyin duster ponies with the fancy armor up in them there clouds are a rather elitist gaggle at the best of times...they have somethin nice and dandy goin' on up there in the clouds and membership to their fraternity is very heavily restricted...in short...they 'ahem'...don't like our 'kind' Captain Blitz...
[2013-11-16 21:38:06] * Emerald_Blitz snorts. "We're ALL the same kind. We're all ponies. While I'm not surprised they've forgotten that in two hundred years, I'm surprised they'd make the same mistakes the Pegasi of the old country did. Did their foals never learn about Hearth's Warming Eve?" The alicorn looks upset and huffs, folding her wings. Then she notices how upset Clue looks. She pushes the unicorn's menu away with her...
[2013-11-16 21:38:08] * Emerald_Blitz ...horn. "No, that doesn't sound like nothing. I'm no psychiatrist, but I can tell you are upset. Come, Clue. You got to see me all weepy-eyed yesterday. What's wrong with the Enclave?"
[2013-11-16 21:40:08] <Asami> well what I meant by 'our kind' Miss Blitz...was the fact that they tend to count the sentient folks of the plant in 2 ways...those born in the clouds like they are...and those who aint...like we'uns...
[2013-11-16 21:40:31] * Clue looks up at Emerald_Blitz. "...umm... their dicks?" She shuffles in her seat. "...well... they don't share the sky, and block it most of the time... they don't help out with anything that ain't their own... and things that aren't theirs should be..."
[2013-11-16 21:42:28] <Asami> (planet)
[2013-11-16 21:42:38] <Clue> ((they're))
[2013-11-16 21:42:53] <Emerald_Blitz> "And what did they do to you? I can understand not liking them because they're unpleasant. We've all had neighbors like that," she says. The alicorn looks at Clue for a moment. "Well. I suppose it's not any of my business." She looks at the dragon. "Your appaloosan accent is atrocious, by the way, and no one says "we'uns.'"
[2013-11-16 21:43:43] * Militus turns to Rim Fire. "Captain Fire, now that we are here as you asked, what is my next mission? I'm eager to get started."
[2013-11-16 21:48:55] <CrystalDM> 03Pleasant Day returns with a tray of drinks as Rim Fire clears his throat. "After hearing Militus's report yesterday, I did some discussion with everyone here. We all agreed that, if the corruption is starting to make the local creatures stronger, that the other communities should be warned. This includes the Rangers, Stable 42, the Imperial Guard... and West Village. We'd like you all to...
[2013-11-16 21:48:55] <CrystalDM> ...go and warn them."
[2013-11-16 21:50:05] * Militus grins. "So, an expidition across increasingly dangerous territory? I would go even if it wasn't my job. When do we leave?"
[2013-11-16 21:50:13] * Asami frowns at Emerald and shakes her head "well my dear...at least some of us are trying to enjoy our day here...so why must you feel the need to put a raincloud over other pony's heads? thats right rather improper" Asami looks at her father seated next to her and stares at him "Well Father? my honor has been brought into question...and since I have no current suitor this makes you my champion...
[2013-11-16 21:50:15] * Asami ...against this injustice"
[2013-11-16 21:50:52] * Emerald_Blitz calmly sips her orange juice. "I wouldn't mind seeing some Steel Rangers," she says. "I used to be one, before I was detached as a special to Princess Sparkle." She pointedly ignores Asami.
[2013-11-16 21:51:43] * Clue lets out a large groan. "...but... that's faaar..." She droops her head and lets out a sigh as she closes her eyes.
[2013-11-16 21:55:07] * Militus looks across the table at Clue. "Yes, and that long distance is lined with mortal dangers uncounted! We will surely have tales to tell if we come back."
[2013-11-16 21:55:07] <CrystalDM> 03Life Sight sighs at Asami. "Asami, she does have a point. It sounds like we dislike the Enclave because they are rich and we are poor." Life Sight turns to Emerald_Blitz. "A large part of why the Enclave is so despised is because of how they act around those of us on the ground. If we were fighting for our lives down here, they'd ignore us... and if we all died in the fight, they'd clear...
[2013-11-16 21:55:07] <CrystalDM> ...out the last of those we were fighting and take everything we owned." Life Sight takes a sip of his juice before continuing. "Sometimes you hear reports of Enclave helping out but... those instances are few and far between."
[2013-11-16 21:57:40] * Clue lets out an rather extended groan and violently slumps herself in her chair. "Shut up Militus... Shits dangerous... don't be happy..."
[2013-11-16 21:57:53] * Asami leans over and whispers to her father  "I was inferrin more to the fact that certain unmentioned ponies in the parlor here have felt the need to make fun of your daughter  in public Father?" She then leans back and keeps eye contact with LifeSight
[2013-11-16 21:58:25] <CrystalDM> 03Pleasant Day starts bringing in trays of food, delivering them to the appropriate pony. Life Sight leans back to Asami. "Well... your accent does need work..."
[2013-11-16 21:58:56] * Tallie has fallen asleep in her chair.
[2013-11-16 21:59:11] * Militus sighs. "Yes, Clue, I am sorry. I forget myself sometimes. My apologies."
[2013-11-16 21:59:27] * Emerald_Blitz wraps a wing around Clue. "It's all right. You are still in recovery. I doubt they'll be expecting you to go." She hugs the unicorn. "And if you do have to, I will do my best to keep you alive. I am a doctor, after all."
[2013-11-16 21:59:43] <Asami> That is beside the point Father! "You still don't make fun of ponies when they try and fail...you encourage them and help them back on their hooves...thats your entire career father
[2013-11-16 21:59:55] <CrystalDM> 03Pleasant Day slides a plate of food in front of Tallie. The smell of bacon wafts up to Tallie's nose.
[2013-11-16 22:01:11] * Tallie is instantly alert. "Bacon sensors are off the charts, captain! Eat mode engaged!" nomnomnomnomnomnomnomnomnom.
[2013-11-16 22:01:19] <CrystalDM> 03Life Sight shakes his head to Asami. "Yes, but I can't jump in and defend you against everything. That's what standing on your own feet is all about."
[2013-11-16 22:02:56] * Clue sits upright in her chair. "...sorry Militus... just... danger ain't something people really get excited about..." She looks up at Emerald_Blitz with a smile before eating at her food slowly. Least Rim Fire didn't yell at her! Happy day!
[2013-11-16 22:03:35] <CrystalDM> 03Rim Fire nods to Clue. "I do know that such a trip would be dangerous. With the corruption that the Emperor Lizard brought to you all, we wouldn't expect you to leave today. And, you would all would be greatly compensated with extra pay because of the danger."
[2013-11-16 22:04:08] * Asami flails and facetalons, shaking her head "That is beside the point Father...but I must insist that you go and have words with Miss Blitz this moment...I would hate to be required to have to wear the brown bag of shame because I was the only lady in town who's very own father chose not to defend...You wouldn't want that to happen to me would you Father?
[2013-11-16 22:04:33] * Militus digs into his food upon recieving it, though he does angle an ear to hear Rim Fire better.
[2013-11-16 22:04:43] * Emerald_Blitz gently takes the waffles and begins experimenting with cutlery and telekinesis, trying to manage enough finesse to cut the waffles and put them in her mouth without poking herself in the eye with a fork. "Hazard pay. Excellent." She turns to Clue. "Did we get pay for yesterday?"
[2013-11-16 22:06:14] <CrystalDM> 03Life Sight raises an eyebrow at Asami and shakes his head. "Alright, I'll talk to her after breakfast."
[2013-11-16 22:07:31] * Clue speaks with her mouth half full. "...not that I remember getting paid..." Clue gasps and almost chokes on her bacon. Mmm bacon... or rather gargle bacon in this case. "Good Ear! Did any copies of The
[2013-11-16 22:07:52] <Clue> Wastland Survival Guid come in yet?!"
[2013-11-16 22:07:59] * Tallie nom nom nom nom noms.
[2013-11-16 22:08:47] * Asami nods and relents for the moment now that breakfast has arrived...and she takes up her cutlery and enjoys her meatymeat with eggs and extra meat breakfast "Thankyou Father
[2013-11-16 22:09:07] <CrystalDM> 03Good Ear nods to Clue as he finishes one of his muffins. "Yes, they did. Emerald_Blitz has a copy. We do have a couple of others on sale."
[2013-11-16 22:10:41] * Militus pauses in engulfing his breakfast to speak. "So, Captain Fire, what shall be our first destination?"
[2013-11-16 22:11:42] * Clue quickens her eating. "I need one of those copies!"
[2013-11-16 22:12:33] <Emerald_Blitz> "You may borrow mine once I've read it," Emerald tells Clue. "I believe there are a few more hazards in this ruined world that I still need to read about, but then I can pass it off to you. It isn't as if reading a book uses it up."
[2013-11-16 22:13:30] * Tallie looks at Militus. "Where are you guys going?"
[2013-11-16 22:13:58] <CrystalDM> 03Rim Fire takes a couple minutes to eat before answering. "Well, that depends on you all. 500 caps each... and, by the request of Imani" Rim Fire nods to the nearly albino zebra, "you will all receive a 20% bonus if you can complete this task before the Festival of Remembrance in six weeks."
[2013-11-16 22:15:00] * Clue stops her eating. "You got one!? They always run out by the time I get there!"
[2013-11-16 22:17:08] * Emerald_Blitz looks away. "Derpy, er, Miss Ditzy Doo insisted I have one, since I was unfamiliar with the world's dangers. It's not something I'm accustomed to." She looks over to the zebra. "I'm afraid I'm unfamiliar with this Festival."
[2013-11-16 22:17:24] * Militus glances at Tallie. "We have been asked to relay word of the increasingly corrupted and dangerous animals to the surrounding settlements."
[2013-11-16 22:19:48] * Tallie nods and looks at her food. "Oh... okay... um... have fun, I guess..."
[2013-11-16 22:20:45] <CrystalDM> 03Imani nods to Emerald_Blitz. "It is a time we remember those who fell in the winter to defend us, and renew that pact we made with Crystal Queen and her Knight, the ones you know as Princess Cadance and Shining Armor. Specifically, we would like you all to assist in the Festival this year."
[2013-11-16 22:21:18] <CrystalDM> 03Broken Gear elbows Tallie. "The offer is good for you too, sleepy-butt."
[2013-11-16 22:21:19] <Asami> 500 caps plus 20%? dang thats nice pay RimFire...whats the catch for essentially being a gopher errand pony that any Pegasi can do in a couple of days?
[2013-11-16 22:21:36] * Clue finishes up her food and wipes her mouth and lets out a sigh. "...as much as I would love to decline this wonderous offer... let's get this over and done with as quickly as possible..." Clue says in monotone.
[2013-11-16 22:21:46] * Tallie looks at Gear. "Wait, so you'll let me go?"
[2013-11-16 22:22:19] <CrystalDM> 03Broken Gear nods. "Yeah. You can't live all your life under me... besides, you need to learn as much as you can. Nothing like learning in the field."
[2013-11-16 22:22:48] * Tallie grins. "Thanks Gear!" She gives her a little half hug. "Whee!"
[2013-11-16 22:24:47] <Emerald_Blitz> "I never did get a chance to attend that festival," Emerald says thoughtfully. "I would very much enjoy a chance to assist. And if Tallie comes along, perhaps I will not need to worry so much about field repairs to weapons and armament." The alicorn looks at Clue quizzically. "You know what, the pegasi have cleared the sky now. I think you need some sunshine. Come along." She wraps Clue in a...
[2013-11-16 22:24:48] <Emerald_Blitz> ...wing and begins shepherding her toward the door. "We will do our best to accomplish this task by that deadline, Mister Imani."
[2013-11-16 22:25:23] <CrystalDM> 03Rim Fire nods to Asami. "Or why don't we send a unicorn to teleport around and do this? Well... the unicorns are going to be busy growing the food. As for the flight option, well... we haven't cleared the land for travel yet. No telling who... or what... is waiting to snipe down an errant pegasus."
[2013-11-16 22:25:49] * Tallie continues to nom happily.
[2013-11-16 22:26:19] * Tallie still smells ever so faintly of beer.
[2013-11-16 22:26:40] <Asami> ohhh I see...well good to you ponies then...I hope none of y'all get killed out there in the cold snow
[2013-11-16 22:26:55] <Asami> good luck I mean...pardon my manners
[2013-11-16 22:27:11] * Militus nods at Rim Fire's words. "Yes, the chance to meet interesting ponies, zebras, and other creatures, and then kill them or be killed by them. Isn't it exciting?"
[2013-11-16 22:27:32] <Emerald_Blitz> "It's why I joined the military," Emerald says on her way out the door.
[2013-11-16 22:28:56] * Clue eeps a little at the whole being sheparded but complies. "...that zebra..." is muttered as Clue outs the door.
[2013-11-16 22:30:17] <CrystalDM> 03Good Ear smiles over to Asami. "I'm surprised at you Asami. The chance to expand your business to places you would never get the chance to, normally? And get paid to do so?" Good Ear tsks softly.
[2013-11-16 22:31:55] * Militus rises from his seat, his meal finished. "Captain Blitz has the right idea. After yesterday getting some sunlight is a good idea." He then turns and exits the inn into the sunshine.
[2013-11-16 22:32:30] <Emerald_Blitz> "Which one, the strange semi-albino, or the stab-happy soldier?" Emerald says as she and Clue step out into the sunshine. "Especially considering what you just went through, I'm unsurprised you are apprehensive. But do not deny others their thirst for adventure. Dangerous as it may be." She folds her wings and looks up at the sky. "All you need is friends to keep you safe, and you can handle...
[2013-11-16 22:32:31] <Emerald_Blitz> ...most any scenario."
[2013-11-16 22:33:10] * Asami gives her father a not so subtle nudge for him to go and talk to Emerald seeing as she just stepped out.  Asami then looks back over at Good Ear with a confused 'huh' on her snout "Uhh...Excuse me Mister Good Ear sir but last I checked...walking out on a job I get paid for weekly..by you no less with room and board is tantamount to me getting fired and losing my home?...So Are you firing me?
[2013-11-16 22:36:09] <CrystalDM> 03Life Sight finishes his juice and follows Emerald_Blitz out. Good Ear facehooves. "Oh... oh damn. I'm sorry Asami. The reason I'm hear at this meeting is to show my support for you. You can go, your job will be here, if you want it, when you get back. And your room."
[2013-11-16 22:38:17] * Clue rolls her eyes. "The stabby one..." She turns to look at Emerald_Blitz. "I never really had friends... even more so on my missions... recon is better as a single pony..."
[2013-11-16 22:38:17] * Tallie looks at Gear again. "Did you get payment for the hospital roof?"
[2013-11-16 22:39:01] <Emerald_Blitz> "Well, perhaps you'll have an opportunity to make some on this trip," Emerald says with a smile. "You can start with me, but I warn you, I'm a grump at times, and have the sense of humor of a rabid badger."
[2013-11-16 22:39:50] * Militus emerges into the daylight. If he hears Clue he gives no sign. Instead he simply stops and closes his eyes, sitting serenely in the warm sunlight.
[2013-11-16 22:39:59] <Asami> well yeah I wanna keep my job...I quite enjoy it Mister Ear....but uhm...I've never left town before so to be honest I'm not sure I'm right for the job..and uhm...that Alicorn seems to not really like me so I doubt she wants me tagging along....I mean..should I?
[2013-11-16 22:41:43] <CrystalDM> 03Life Sight wanders outside, standing in the sun and waiting for Emerald_Blitz's conversation to end.
[2013-11-16 22:42:43] * Tallie finishes her meal and hops off her chair. She scurries out after the others.
[2013-11-16 22:43:10] * Clue smiles at Emerald_Blitz, but then gives a quizzical look at the last sentence. She moves close to her but doesn't even measure close to this tower of a pony.
[2013-11-16 22:43:40] * Emerald_Blitz sits and spreads her wings to soak up more sunshine. It feels glorious.
[2013-11-16 22:46:02] <CrystalDM> 03Good Ear nods. "Well... honestly, you are know more than I did about how to identify a bad deal from a good one. You are really good at convincing others to see your way, and, should they encounter a corrupted creature, or a manifestation, they are going to need your abilities as a dragon. Plus, your sense of humor will help offset Militus."
[2013-11-16 22:49:06] * Asami snerks and headshakes "Honestly I think Militus is a great guy...when he isn't trying to stick something in any given pony or creature.." Asami gets up from her table and plods over to RimFire "Howdy there Cap'n... could you explain the fine print of this 'mission' you are offering to us please? I wanna know what I'm getting into before I step in it
[2013-11-16 22:53:39] <CrystalDM> 03Rim Fire smiles. "Well, the lands haven't been cleared yet. So, no telling what monstrosities are out there. And if you go out too far, and miss the Stable, you guys might get too close to the Moat. But, I have a map, and Clue is an excellent scout."
[2013-11-16 22:55:18] <CrystalDM> 03Life Sight walks over to Emerald_Blitz, coughing slightly. "Excuse me, Captain? If I can have a word?"
[2013-11-16 22:56:27] * Clue raises an ear to listen in to Life Sight's inquires of Emerald_Blitz.
[2013-11-16 22:57:14] <Asami> Well Mister RimFire....how are we to get way out there and back? I don't have any camping gear...traveling food...or gear....I've never left town before so I'm kinda lost at this?
[2013-11-16 22:57:43] <Emerald_Blitz> "Mmmm. Yes?" Emerald opens one eye and looks down at Life Sight. "Thank you for helping patch up Clue, by the way. I wasn't quite certain my field treatment was good enough." She stretches luxuriously in the warm spring sun. "Now, what can I help you with?"
[2013-11-16 23:02:37] <CrystalDM> 03Rim Fire nods to Asami. "I thought that might be the case. So, I'm paying you all 20% up front, to cover any costs for getting ready for the trip."
[2013-11-16 23:02:44] * Tallie walks over to Emerald_Blitz and ponders climbing onto her bakc.
[2013-11-16 23:03:28] <CrystalDM> 03Life Sight shakes his head. "My daughter asked me to come out and talk with you, saying she wanted me to defend her honor. Really, I think she was trying to set us up on a date or something."
[2013-11-16 23:03:44] <Asami> really? that would be great! but uhm...wait..what does that add up to? 20% of 500? or somethin else?
[2013-11-16 23:04:50] <Emerald_Blitz> "Your daughter? Which one is your daughter?" Emerald says, folding her wings again. "I don't recall dishonoring anyone..."
[2013-11-16 23:06:07] <CrystalDM> 03The violet unicorn chuckles. "Asami, the dragoness?"
[2013-11-16 23:07:46] * Emerald_Blitz frowns. "Oh. Well, in that case, I suppose I do owe her an apology for my treatment of her yesterday," she says. "She was... not terribly inspiring of the respect I am used to according to dragons, and I perhaps was less than kind when she questioned a tactical decision I made regarding explosives. If she is amenable, I will apologize at once."
[2013-11-16 23:08:58] * Tallie decides to climb onto Emerald_Blitz's back as she's seated.
[2013-11-16 23:09:22] <CrystalDM> 03Rim Fire nods. "20% of the 500. So, combine with yesterday's pay, you each should get 150 caps, unless my math is off." Rim Fire looks to Good Ear, and Good Ear nods.
[2013-11-16 23:10:00] * Militus gets up and moves to sit down next to Clue.
[2013-11-16 23:10:46] * Clue turns her head to address Militus. "Hello Militus. How goes it?"
[2013-11-16 23:11:02] * Emerald_Blitz flinches and looks over her shoulder. "Oh, hello, Tallie," she says, her ears laid back. "Don't do that. If you wish a perch, warn me first. I do not like being startled." The alicorn snorts. "If I must ask permission before picking you up, it seems only fair to ask before making yourself a passenger."
[2013-11-16 23:11:50] * Tallie sits on her back. "K." She looks around and grins. "I can see eeeeeeeeeeeeeeverthing!"
[2013-11-16 23:12:33] <CrystalDM> 03Life Sight chuckles. "If you feel the need to apologize to her, then I won't stand in your way. I admit, I don't know that much about dragons, so I don't know how to raise her like a dragon would."
[2013-11-16 23:13:13] <Militus> "It goes well, Clue. I just wish to apologize for my behavior earlier. I know it is...upsetting to many. I just want to make sure that we can trust each other enough to work together on this mission."
[2013-11-16 23:14:46] * Emerald_Blitz shrugs. "She has the inner fire I've seen in every... well, many dragons," she says, making a wry face. "It is perhaps not channeled as well as some. She lashes out with words and intentions, when often she should merely think them through and hold her peace. But that does not excuse my own behavior, thus I should apologize."
[2013-11-16 23:16:23] * Tallie hmmmms and pulls out her maintenance kit. She starts to sort through it, making sure she has everything.
[2013-11-16 23:16:49] <Emerald_Blitz> "Oh, and Tallie, before we leave," Emerald adds, "you said you might be able to assist me in resizing that coat?"
[2013-11-16 23:16:53] * Clue blinks. "What behaviour? Liking danger? I'm just.. not so keen on it... I'd just rather not. I didn't mean anything if I disowned your rational... but don't worry. You can trust me" She gives a smile.
[2013-11-16 23:18:04] <CrystalDM> 03Life Sight nods in agreement. "I admit she can be rather outgoing? Exuberant? Extroverted? Much the opposite of myself... I'd rather sit and read a good book, she wants to go out and set up a dating service." The unicorn laughs softly to himself.
[2013-11-16 23:19:20] * Militus smiles. "Good, I will have to for a mission such as this. So then can you trust me, Clue?"
[2013-11-16 23:19:59] * Tallie nods at Emerald_Blitz, waving her spanner around. "Can do, dudemeister."
[2013-11-16 23:20:06] * Emerald_Blitz rolls her eyes in mock horror. "Oh, she's already attempted to spring that one on me," she says. "I think that was how she and I got off on the wrong hoof, in fact. I thought she was trying to sell me the services of a prostitute."
[2013-11-16 23:21:29] <CrystalDM> 03Life Sight holds his head and laughs heartily. "Oh... oh Celestia... she couldn't have taken that well..."
[2013-11-16 23:22:22] * Clue eyeballs Militus with her one eye that's not covered by her mane. "I suppose I could... if you stop spouting the 'thrills' of imminent death... or tone it down at the very least..."
[2013-11-16 23:23:00] <Emerald_Blitz> "Neither did I. It was one of the vices I didn't tolerate in my platoon," Emerald says. "After that, she's been nothing but rude and sarcastic to me, and I've responded in kind. Perhaps it would be best if we cleared the air and started fresh."
[2013-11-16 23:23:50] * Asami nods  "Thanks Rimmy!...This is my 1st big camping trip so I appreciate you setting me up well for a good experience. "She then walks back over to where Good Ear was waiting and smiles back "Uhm...Boss? just a thought I had...since I'm going to be seeing other towns...do you want me to advocate for the store or take any goods? or broker any deals for you that is?
[2013-11-16 23:25:38] * Militus sighs. "It is something I am already trying to do, Clue. But I will redouble my efforts. Just know that I do wish to see everyone who sets out on this journey returned safe, including you."
[2013-11-16 23:27:37] <CrystalDM> 03Good Ear shakes his head. "Keep an eye out for anything unusual. And when you guys get to West Village, make sure that our sister store is doing alright. Other than that, go have fun." Rim Fire stands up, having finished his food, and gives Asami a bag with 150 caps inside. He then walks outside, and gives each of the others a similar bag, with the same number of caps inside.
[2013-11-16 23:28:07] <Asami> And if its not doing well?...what then?
[2013-11-16 23:28:13] <CrystalDM> 03Life Sight nods. "That might be best if both of you are going to be traveling together for the near future."
[2013-11-16 23:28:57] * Clue nods to Militus. "Alright. And I know. That's one thing we can agree on. Getting everyone back here alive...." She stops for a moment and blinks. "...and in one peice. Please and thank you"
[2013-11-16 23:29:08] <CrystalDM> 03Good Ear frowns. "Use your best judgement, help how you can. I trust you Asami."
[2013-11-16 23:30:20] <Asami> Okay then Boss...well...I need to go buy camping gear then I suppose sense stab happy Milly is raring to go right now.
[2013-11-16 23:31:08] * CrystalDM nods to Asami, finishing off his food. "I better go manage the shop. Its probably going to get busy here shortly."
[2013-11-16 23:31:14] <Emerald_Blitz> "I agree," Emerald says to Life Sight. "I shall clear the air the next time I see her. As for you two," she adds, turning to Militus and Clue, "I will do my utmost that if you end up in more than one piece, to rejoin the pieces and ensure they heal properly. With Militus to inflict violence, Clue to spot violence before it occurs, Tallie to repair damage from violence, Asami  to add arson to...
[2013-11-16 23:31:16] <Emerald_Blitz> ...the violence, and myself to perform violence remediation, I think we'll all be safe as houses." She frowns. "Assuming houses in the Wasteland are at least fairly safe."
[2013-11-16 23:31:20] <CrystalDM> ^((Good Ear))
[2013-11-16 23:32:51] * Clue scruches her face at that most... 'motivational' speach.
[2013-11-16 23:32:58] * Militus turns to Emerald_Blitz and gives a wry smile. "Well, Captain, that depends heavily on the house. The houses being used as dens by raiders are about as far from safe as one can get."
[2013-11-16 23:33:54] <CrystalDM> 03Broken Gear flutters out soon after Good Ear, waving to Tallie before she flies back to her shop. Life Sight follows Broken Gear's path with his eyes for a moment before he shakes his head, going back to the conversation at hoof. "Militus does have a point. But on the other hoof, those are the houses that are the best to set fire to."
[2013-11-16 23:34:02] <Emerald_Blitz> "Then Asami burns that house down, you stab the raiders as they flee, and I'll treat for burns," Emerald says with a mellow alto chuckle. "Safe as houses."
[2013-11-16 23:34:18] * Asami heads out the the Inn as well, adjusting her dress and hat as she heads off toward the store "Wait for me Milly if you would? I have to go and get camping gear and get dressed and stuff?
[2013-11-16 23:34:34] * Clue scrunches her face even more. "Please..... stop...."
[2013-11-16 23:35:15] <Tallie> "And I'll blow up whatever's left."
[2013-11-16 23:36:17] <Emerald_Blitz> "All right, all right," Emerald says. "I'll stop. Now, we have the rest of the day, yes? I need to.. practice flying, and magic. I'm not sure entirely of the range of my abilities."
[2013-11-16 23:36:39] <Tallie> "And I gotta get to work on your coat."
[2013-11-16 23:36:54] <CrystalDM> 03Rim Fire, once he's finished handing out the bags of caps, flies off himself to go check on his patrols. Life Sight nods as he watches the others exiting the Inn. "Well, I better get back to the clinic. Pleasure talking to you, Captain. If you guys need any medical help, come on by." The unicorn wanders off, back toward the clinic.
[2013-11-16 23:37:25] * Militus becomes serious and clears his throat conspicuously. "Right. No more descriptions necesary." He looks to Asami. "I am not going anywhere anytime soon Asami. Captain Fire wants us all rested for this mission."
[2013-11-16 23:37:56] <Emerald_Blitz> "Oh, Asami, do wait up a moment," Emerald says as the dragon walks by. "I need to speak with you, please."
[2013-11-16 23:38:11] <Clue> "...and I'd rather head off on to the stable..." Clue shakes her head.
[2013-11-16 23:39:56] <Asami> Ohhh okay!, well come and get me at the store then when you're ready to go then? I uhhh.." Asami stops in her tracks and looks at the alicorn with a frown "Ohh...uhm yeah...I get the hint...you don't want me going on the trip with the rest of you...thats fine I can stay here then I guess..." As she looks rather depressedly down at her newly gotten gain of caps
[2013-11-16 23:41:15] * Tallie is sitting on Asami's back. "Oh don't be such a drama queen."
[2013-11-16 23:43:28] * Emerald_Blitz kneels, then lies down, so that her head is closer to Asami's level. "No, no, little dragon. That is not my intention at all. Tallie, find somewhere else to be for a moment, please." She shrugs her wings to dislodge the griffon. "I actually wanted to apologize for my behavior yesterday. I was frightened and confused, and that misunderstanding when we first met lent an unfair color to my...
[2013-11-16 23:43:30] * Emerald_Blitz ...understanding of you."
[2013-11-16 23:45:28] * Tallie wasn't expecting the wing shrug and slips. "Whoops!" She thuds against the ground and grumbles. "So much for a soft landing..." she toddles off somewhere nearby.
[2013-11-16 23:48:57] * Asami peers at Emerald for a moment...her ear frills splaying out to either side "I...ohhh...well...next time if you need help...just ask? I'm all alone here in town too Cap'n...unless you've not noticed but I've never met another of my own kind my whole life. So I guess I'm kinda the expert on being the town wierdo...specially since for some reason I see ghosts and spirits all the time. I...
[2013-11-16 23:48:58] * Asami ...uhm...erhm..I'm not good at stuff like this right now so ..apology accepted I guess? I didn't mean nothin bad by what I said either really.
[2013-11-16 23:50:31] * Clue pulls out her pre-war cap and sets it on her head. The red cap has Sparkle~Cola in white on it. Clue lets out a sigh and a huff as she follows Emerald_Blitz. "Well talk again Militus"
[2013-11-16 23:51:26] * Militus nods. "Of course."
[2013-11-16 23:52:09] * Emerald_Blitz nods. "I admit, I'm feeling a bit of a stranger in my own skin as well. It wasn't right of me to take it out on you, so, I'm sorry. I would appreciate a second chance at being your friend, if you can manage to forgive my blunder." She smirks. "But your Appaloosan accent really IS terrible."
[2013-11-16 23:54:33] * Asami smirks and grins, offering out a paw to 'hoofshake' "sure I'm fine with a 2nd verse so long as its different from the 1st? Better hopefully..and uhm...we don't have any ponies from that region here in town so all I have is some old books with it...I just wanted to have fun today cause its Winter Wrap up and all.
[2013-11-16 23:55:57] * Tallie grumbles, walking back over. "Someone give me a flame thrower and I'll wrap winter right up...."
[2013-11-16 23:56:45] <Asami> I'm right here Tallie...but torching this much snow would burn me out
[2013-11-16 23:57:02] <Tallie> "I mean a real flame thrower. Not... you."
[2013-11-16 23:58:21] <Asami> hey! I'm better than a regular dumb old flamer Tallie, that wasn't a nice thing to say about a friend
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[2013-11-16 23:58:32] <Tallie> "I want one that I can use."
[2013-11-16 23:58:55] * Militus chuckles. "So, Tallie, to you spring smells like napalm in the morning?"
[2013-11-16 23:59:18] * Tallie nods. "Smells like victory."
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2013-11-17 00:01:12] * Militus sighs and looks up at the sky almost sadly. "Someday this wasteland is going to end," he says quietly.
[2013-11-17 00:01:44] <Tallie> "That doesn't make any sense." She frowns. "Quit trying to sound all deep and shit. ITs stupid and random and stupid."
[2013-11-17 00:06:28] * Militus chuckles. "Yes, sorry. I should stop musing so much. Oh, and Tallie? Do you think you could try fixing my sword? I'd like to have it in top condition for this journey."
[2013-11-17 00:08:04] * Tallie nods. "Lemme see it."
[2013-11-17 00:08:40] * Clue approaches Asami with blush filled cheeks. "...umm... do you think you can... ummm... buy some things for me?... you get a discount at the store or... something right?... You don't have to... I don't want to be bad name on you..."
[2013-11-17 00:09:26] * Militus unstraps his sword and hoofs it over to Tallie to fix.
[2013-11-17 00:11:11] * Tallie takes the sword and looks it over. "I'll see what I can do." She walks over to Emerald_Blitz. "Hey Em, gimme yer coat."
[2013-11-17 00:11:44] * Asami headtilts at Clue and peers over the counter at her with a bemused smile "you are going with us yes?...so how is asking for help a bad thing?  Its not gonna give me a bad name no...I do that here all on my very own with my boss...so what 'zactly you need help with?
[2013-11-17 00:13:22] * Emerald_Blitz flips her saddlebag open with her nose and takes the coat out. She holds it over Tallie's head. "It's much larger than you," she says. "Where shall I put it so you can work on it?"
[2013-11-17 00:15:09] * Clue brings a hoof to her chin. "A tent, a sleeping bag, some camping gear, and some food and water... if it's of no trouble..." She shifts her mouth in question.
[2013-11-17 00:19:19] <Asami> well...it is a little trouble Miss Clue...but for you, you get the store discount because we here at Officer's Goods care about our customers and you just happen to be the "Asami stops and reaches over to the till and pulls a lever back a few times " You are the 20th customer of the day here and as such you get our discount rates!
[2013-11-17 00:19:25] * Tallie raises her arms. "Gimme gimme."
[2013-11-17 00:20:00] * Emerald_Blitz carefully folds the giant coat into as small a package as she can and lowers it to Tallie, careful not to drop it on the tiny griffon and squash her.
[2013-11-17 00:24:31] * Tallie wraps the coat around her. "I'll be back!" Off she zooms to her workshop, looking like a tiny ghost.
[2013-11-17 00:25:52] * Tallie complete with the tippy tappy of small feets.
[2013-11-17 00:30:15] * Clue shifts uneasy. "....okay?...."
[2013-11-17 00:31:00] * Emerald_Blitz finishes her shopping, then heads to Tallie's workshop for proper sizing. "Thank you, Asami," she says, nodding to the dragon. "I look forward to working with you on this journey." She swishes her tail on the way out. Apocalypse or no apocalypse, there's something to be said for having a good time shopping.
[2013-11-17 00:32:07] <Asami> I agree...the more shopping means moar stuff to hoarde! " Asami grins
[2013-11-17 00:32:34] * Militus stocks up on ammunition before heading to Tallie's workplace as well. As though he'd ever go anywhere without a sharp object in easy reach.
[2013-11-17 00:35:34] * Clue was about to follow Emerald_Blitz when that tail shish occured that stopped her right on the spot. "...I'll..." She turns around and looks at Asami as she now waits for her gear.
[2013-11-17 00:36:06] <Clue> ((tail swish))
[2013-11-17 00:38:42] * Tallie is napping on the finished coat.
[2013-11-17 00:44:56] * Emerald_Blitz wraps the flaps of the coat around the napping griffon, and smiles. Maybe tomorrow won't be such an awful day after all.
[2013-11-17 00:45:07] <CrystalDM> 03In searching around the city, Emerald_Blitz finds a salon selling a variety of grooming products. They even offer to give her a rather large discount if they can have the chance to play with her mane and make it look like the Crystal Queens. Agreeing, Emerald is put into a lengthy, lengthy mane styling process that ALMOST ends in disaster... had Clue not stepped in. Correcting several...
[2013-11-17 00:45:07] <CrystalDM> ...errors, Emerald_Blitz ends up with a mane styling that is fit for the Crystal Queen!
[2013-11-17 00:49:04] * Emerald_Blitz hugs Clue. "Thank you," she says happily. "That could have been a mess, and it would have been a shame to destroy such a fine mane..." She frowns. "I... well, here's another strange thing. I'm not used to feeling pretty. Especially not liking it."
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[2013-11-17 00:52:29] * Tallie grumbles and mumbles as she's wrapped up, then gets all snuggly wuggly in the coat, purring softly.
[2013-11-17 00:53:31] * Clue blushes immensly. "I.... just couldn't let that sort of travesty happen" Clue shakes her head for a moment and wobbles slightly. "...woah..." She shakes off her wobbles then focuses back on Emerald_Blitz. "...what do you mean? Most girls like this sorta stuff..."
[2013-11-17 00:55:35] <Emerald_Blitz> "I was in the Army," Emerald says. "Didn't really go for the spas and ponypedis and manecuts. Too busy getting shot at or other soldiers' blood on my hooves." She sighs. Well, that's at least partially the truth. "Don't think I've gotten anything but a proper military cut, ever. So, thank you. I suppose I should probably get used to looking nicer, now that the war's over."
[2013-11-17 01:01:45] <Clue> "...well... the war may be over, but bad things still happen... often. Even so it's nice to unwhined now and again... which I would of loved to do yesterday..." Clue rubs the rim of her hat. "...but geckos..."
[2013-11-17 01:02:19] <Clue> ((unwind))
[2013-11-17 01:04:15] * Emerald_Blitz laughs her mellow laugh. "Giant lizards do have a tendency to spoil one's day. Though the coat is shaping up nicely, thanks to Tallie. With that and my captain's hat, I shall once more cut a striking figure." She poses dramatically, but without the coat, the effect is somewhat diminished. "I'm sure we can unwind again once all the nearby settlements are safe."
[2013-11-17 01:07:47] * Clue groans. "Safe? For a day? Shit's always tryin' to kill us..." She rolls her eye.
[2013-11-17 01:09:52] <Emerald_Blitz> "Well, at least forewarned," Emerald says, and hugs Clue with a wing. "Now, I need some place to sleep, and I doubt the hospital wants to put up with me for another night..."
[2013-11-17 01:13:02] * Clue stops and blinks. "There is probably a room you can get at one of the Inn..." Clue begins to shuffle on the spot, once again her Snow White face turning beat red. "...or you could sleep in my apartment.." she whispers.
[2013-11-17 01:14:54] * Emerald_Blitz grimaces. "I only have seventeen bottle caps remaining after all those medical purchases and the styling session," she says. "I doubt that's enough for a room for the night. I very much appreciate the offer. But... would I even fit?" The alicorn flutters her wings. "Most buildings I've seen around this locale don't seem to be constructed with individuals of my size in mind."
[2013-11-17 01:17:35] * Clue starts to shuffle again. "...we could... always try?" She looks away. "...it'll save you some caps at the very least..."
[2013-11-17 01:18:26] <Emerald_Blitz> "The worst that could happen is that I get stuck in the doorway," Emerald says, laughing gently. "All right, you've convinced me. Lead on, Clue. Thank you."
[2013-11-17 01:21:32] * Clue gets up uneasy and starts to walk on over to her apartment. It does have a door that fits Emerald_Blitz and Clue takes her up to her apartment, it's rather small. A one bedroom apartment. Everything is actually clean and organized, but there isn't very much of it. Rather just one or two things on the shelves that adorn the walls.
[2013-11-17 01:24:02] * Emerald_Blitz looks around at the sparse decor. Very spartan. She knows the feeling. "So, I take it you don't spend much time here?" She says softly, keeping her wings folded close to her back in the smallish space. "It's very clean... used to keep the barracks this clean back in Basic... but the unicorns cheated with magic. I had to use a mop." She sits down and smiles.
[2013-11-17 01:27:20] * Clue shrugs. "I don't know that spell... But I spend some time here... just.. no one comes over" She starts to correct the facing of one of her bobble heads. If only they did something more than look neat. "Everything has a place and a purpose" She sticks out her tongue in concentration.
[2013-11-17 01:29:39] * Emerald_Blitz chuckles. "You know, Princess Sparkle was the exact same way. Always had her books and scrolls and quills perfectly stacked, ordered, and arranged," she says. "Rule number one of Twilight's arcaneums: do not move anything. She'd notice immediately and drop what she was doing to put it back in its place." Emerald looks out the window. "You said you didn't have many friends. How long have you...
[2013-11-17 01:29:41] * Emerald_Blitz ...lived here?"
[2013-11-17 01:31:05] =-= Tallie is now known as Hobo
[2013-11-17 01:33:41] <Clue> "A few years...." There. That damned thing is where it should be and her tongue finds it's way back in. She gives a nod. "...you can have the bed... I have a couch to sleep on... It fits me better"
[2013-11-17 01:36:49] <Emerald_Blitz> "I wouldn't put a lady out of her own bed, but..." Emerald looks around. "I'm afraid I wouldn't exactly fit on the sofa. My thanks, Clue. You are far too kind." She sits the rest of the way down, and unfolds her wings just enough to be comfortable. "So..." The alicorn scrapes a hoof on the floor. "Are you all ready to go tomorrow?"
[2013-11-17 01:39:12] * Clue sighs. "...I guess so..." She takes off her junk and sets it in a basket in the corner. "...I mean... yeah... sure... imminent death! Woo!" She throws her hooves in the air with little effort behind it.
[2013-11-17 01:41:27] * Emerald_Blitz smiles sadly. "Depressed resignation is one way to handle a fear, I suppose. I've seen soldiers react worst before a deployment," she says. "But with the group we have... and with your talents for remaining unobserved, I have no doubt you'll be fine. We may get shot at a bit or bitten by a few things, but we'll be fine."
[2013-11-17 01:41:35] <Emerald_Blitz> *worse
[2013-11-17 01:44:31] * Clue groans as she lays down on her couch. "I just want to get by, you know?... I don't want to be brave... or couragous... I just want to see the next day..." She gives out a lengthy sigh. "...but I can't just leave my job unfulfiled... People depend on me..."
[2013-11-17 01:46:59] * Emerald_Blitz scoots a little closer to the couch as she lies on the floor. "That's why I went out into the field every time," she says, gently covering Clue with a wing. "Because ponies needed me. I wasn't by nature brave. I wasn't by nature adventurous. But I became so, because that was what the mares and stallions under my command and in my unit needed me to be. Part of the pride of doing a job well is...
[2013-11-17 01:47:00] * Emerald_Blitz ...knowing that you did it in spite of yourself."
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[2013-11-17 01:51:54] * Clue lets out a half smile. "...your old world ways are... kinda... nice. I like them" She runs a hoof down her mane covering her eye. "Your nice. I'm just... odd..." She rubs her other hoof on Emerald_Blitz's wing. "...but good at my job... which is /why/ I have to go... Rim Fires orders..." She looks at the Alicorn on her floor. "...but making friends will be nice too..."
[2013-11-17 01:55:55] * Emerald_Blitz smiles back. "The old world... how strange it sounds to call it that... it did have a great many things going for it. I'll try to keep the best ones I remember alive." She rests her chin on her forelegs. "Making friends is always the best side effect of having to go new places and meeting new people. For example, I'm already glad I've met you and the others. Circumstances and fire lizards...
[2013-11-17 01:55:56] * Emerald_Blitz ...nothwithstanding."
[2013-11-17 01:59:09] <Clue> "You make it sound as if you moved around a lot... how often did you keep friends?..."
[2013-11-17 02:01:06] * Emerald_Blitz winces. "We kept in touch. The ones who... well, it was a war," she says. "Ponies were always getting reassigned, redeployed, going home for leave. Sometimes not... coming back from a combat deployment. I made a good number of friends over the years, but outlived far too many." She pulls her wings back to hold herself with. "The ones I kept were, on account of the losses, ever so much more...
[2013-11-17 02:01:08] * Emerald_Blitz ...dear to me."
[2013-11-17 02:06:33] * Clue opens her mouth as if to say something, but closes it. Clue gets off the chouch and places herself next to Emerald_Blitz. She is dwarfed due to her small frame but still curled up to her, rubbing her head against Blitz. "It's ok Em... I'm your friend... and if you prove to be as protective as you say, I'll be around... hopefully as long as possible..." That last bit said with a lighter tone.
[2013-11-17 02:10:19] * Emerald_Blitz wraps one wing around the unicorn and hugs her. "Thank you," she says quietly. "Ponies aren't meant to operate alone. We need friends almost as much as we need air." The alicorn rests her chin on Clue's head and chuckles softly. "Stay within about two feet of me, and that strange shield of mine will protect you whether you wish to be or not." She sighs, then smiles. "Good night, Clue. I look...
[2013-11-17 02:10:20] * Emerald_Blitz ...forward to our little adventure."
[2013-11-17 02:12:54] * Clue smiles. "Good night Em" She sets her head down to sleep, but perks her head back up. "Almost forgot" She grabs her memory orb and focuses on it and she falls into her peaceful 'slumber'.
[2013-11-17 02:16:54] * Emerald_Blitz watches the process for a moment, then when Clue is safely dreaming away, she touches the orb with her horn as well. Always wanted to try a memory orb, but Recollectors were expensive... OOOOOooooooOOOoo
[2013-11-17 02:19:21] <CrystalDM> 03====FoE Crystal Group: Session End====