FoE PNP Group 80 Session 10

[17:45] <~Radio|GM> --- Group 80: The Coltifornia Campaign ---
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[17:45] <~Radio|GM> --- Session 10 ---
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[17:46] <~Radio|GM> Oh dream, Equestria, dream. I can't even see the Princesses' dawn.
[17:47] <~Radio|GM> Oh scream, Equestria, scream. From shoreline to sea, the dream's all but gone.
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[17:47] <~Radio|GM> Foalsom River Trail
[17:47] <~Radio|GM> >>> Dirt Path
[17:47] <~Radio|GM> >>> 1654 Hours
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[17:48] <~Radio|GM> The next step on this little journey of ours finds us trekking the trails back to Trotters' Fort once again. This chapter ends, it seems, where it began. Where the next chapter leads afterwards is in your hooves.
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[17:49] <~Radio|GM> --- Begin Session ---
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[17:53] * Zemblanity has been relatively silent, only speaking when directly asked. She was taking in the unfamiliar trail, assessing what little evidence she had.
[17:54] * Chasseuse follows Zemblanity, since she had just looked at the map.
[18:02] <~Radio|GM> As the group trots along, Zemblanity and Chasseuse alone hear a curious sound from further up ahead. There's no mistaking that sound. It's...music? Yes, indeed. It's music, voices raised in chorus accompanied by a flute and some strange string instrument.
[18:03] <~Radio|GM> Limuko must be distracted by all these gorgeous ladies around him, for he hears nothing. Poor Silk_Rose, unfortunately, trips on an errant rock as her muzzle juts forward and baps squarely against Zemblanity's croup.
[18:04] * Zemblanity turns to look at the rest of them, brow cocked. "Do the rest of you hear that? Twelve o' clock hi-" She looks down at Rose.
[18:05] * Zemblanity /was/ enjoying the flute. Such a lovely instrument, and nwo she has a muzzle up her butt. "Yes?"
[18:05] * Chasseuse 's ears twitch to the sound and she looks off towards it, not noting Silk's fall.
[18:05] <Limuko> The red text was indeed right! Limuko was far too distracted from all these pretty mares to notice anything. How exactly did he get into this group?
[18:07] * Limuko looked at Zemblanity in confusion for a moment, but he takes notice of the music now that she mentioned it. He appeared to smile upon hearing it, actually quite catchy! "Hmm, Limuko likes this singing."
[18:07] * Silk_Rose pulls back, disoriented, and rubs her nose. "Ow... Who put that rock there!?"
[18:08] <~Radio|GM> The voices approach, accompanied now also by the sound of rolling wheels on the dirt. Here comes a caravan, accompanied by a group of five ponies, three stallions and two mares. Garbed in leather not unlike that of the guards in Coltamento, rifles slung over their backs, one of the mares plays a flute as the other plays a small strange stringed instrument in her hooves. They seem a jolly lot, not a one of them seeming to have no
[18:10] * Zemblanity flicks her tail errantly as Rose pulls back, and then looks to the caravan. This music felt familiar, in a way.
[18:10] <~Radio|GM> ticed the group as they sing. "In Muleingar last night, I rested limbs so weary, started by daylight, next morning bright and early..." They sing with strange accents, certainly not Equestrian, but it doesn't mar the music at all. Instead, it seems to accent the music nicely, the cadence of their accents rolling around the words wonderfully.
[18:10] * Limuko gave a friendly tail wave at the coming caravan. "Hello there friends!"
[18:11] <~Radio|GM> Zemblanity soundly recognizes that instrument as a mandolin. Poor Chasseuse sees...how odd. Why is that mare playing a violin without a bow?
[18:12] * Chasseuse quirks her head, confused. She has not seen such instruments, but they are pleasant to the ear.
[18:14] <~Radio|GM> "Hunt the hare and turn her down the rocky road and all the way to Trotlin, whack-fol-la-de-da!" With that last line, this group ends their little jig as they look to Limuko. One of them, at the head of the group, looks to the waving zebra. "Hullo there! What's the craic?"
[18:16] <Limuko> "Ah, Limuko does not know much of what has gone in this land as he just came to Coltifornia awhile ago. But we are headed to Trotters Fort right now." He said to the ponies with a smile that only a CHA 10 could give him.
[18:18] * Zemblanity smiles at the familiar instrument. She'd seen those at home before, of all places. The Vineyard had its roots deep in Sireland. She looks at the caravan curiously. "You're not from Coltamento, are you?" She asks the musicians.
[18:18] <~Radio|GM> "Are ye, now?" The stallion gives a goodhearted chuckle. "We were just there ourselves, weren't we, lads?" The others nod back to him. The mare with the flute speaks up, smiling. "They had great wine." Her companion with the mandolin nods in agreement.
[18:18] <~Radio|GM> Another one of the stallions turns to Zemblanity with another chuckle. "Ah, well. Would ye believe us if we were to say 'yes' to that, lass?"
[18:19] * Zemblanity 's expression hardens. "Yes. Not Equestria either, I'd imagine. It's a long haul from here to Sireland."
[18:20] <~Radio|GM> They all chuckle softly at that, as the stallion heading their group faces Zemblanity. "Aye, well. You'd think that, wouldn't ye? Newcomer to this land, aren't ye?"
[18:21] * Zemblanity shakes her head. "I've been in Equestria for some time, but only arrived /here/ recently."
[18:23] <~Radio|GM> He nods. "Aye, well. Ye ever hear tell of one of those cities up north? Hoofbolt?"
[18:25] * Zemblanity shakes her head simply.
[18:25] <Limuko> "No, Limuko hasn't heard of that city yet."
[18:25] <~Radio|GM> "Ahh, well! Learn your history, friends!" He looks to the others, who smile knowingly. "Have ye time for a small tale of times before the war?"
[18:26] * Zemblanity looks between all of her companions. She's not really interested, but isn't keen on heading forward without the map.
[18:26] * Limuko smiles brightly. He always loved listening to stories, and so did the player who controlled his every move and emotion did. "Well Limuko would certainly love to hear tale from new friends!"
[18:27] <~Radio|GM> He beams. "Well, that's the spirit, ainit, lad?" He chuckles, giving Limuko a friendly pat to the shoulder. "So! Listen close, and I'll tell ye the tale of the HMS Fearless." Behind him, the mare with the mandolin plays a small tune, as the stallion tells his tale.
[18:31] <~Radio|GM> "Back in the days of the war, think ye that Equestria fought their war alone? Nay, nay! Equestria had friends, for countries, like us wee ponies, need their friends too. And so came the Kingdom of the Braytons, to come to their friend in need. Aye, the Braytes. The Scolts, the Sirish, and the Amblicans come as one to aid their Equestrian friends."
[18:33] * Limuko nods in understanding, his eyes beaming at the new story he was absorbing. "Ah, friends are always important to assist, no?"
[18:33] * Silk_Rose has a very big smirk on her face as she eyes Zemblanity. She settles in next to her as the stallion tells his story.
[18:33] * Zemblanity stands off to the side, scratching her leg with a fetlock. At least the mandolin was nice.
[18:34] <~Radio|GM> The tune continues, the stallion searching in a pocket to find a cigarette. Lighting it, and putting it to his lips as he takes a puff, he continues. "To Equestria we hotbloods came, battle and steel in our hearts and souls, to aid a friend in need. But, aye. The battle went badly, didn't it? Equestria and the zebras in ashes, and where did that leave the Braytish? Out at sea, tankers and ships and submarines low on fuel. Home m
[18:36] <~Radio|GM> iles away, Equestria close by. Where to go but the only place we could? So northward our ships went, touching their noses upon the sands of northern Coltifornia." He smiles at Zemblanity. "And that, lass, is how we've come to live in this land. We're all the descendents of those Braytish sailors from up north. We still live there."
[18:37] <Limuko> "Mhmm, yes, war between zebra and pony did not end well." Limuko said with a frown.
[18:37] * Zemblanity forces a smile. "Wonderful. My family began with Sirish immigrants, as well, quite some time ago."
[18:41] <~Radio|GM> One of the mares notices Zemblanity's forced smile. "Ahhh, lighten up, lass. We're all good folk here, no?" The stallion nods to Limuko. "Aye, well. I hear things are getting better. The weather's surely better now, ain't it?" He heaves a hearty chuckle. "We in Hayboldt - though we've been calling it New Brayton - do our best to live and survive." He looks fondly at the others. "It's how caravans like this go. You'll find many o
[18:42] <~Radio|GM> f us around."
[18:43] * Zemblanity never said anything to indicate that they weren't. Nevermind. But is it really bad that she wants to leave? There's an intricate, complex consipiracy going on here!
[18:43] * Limuko returned a smile back on his face. "Indeed, the sky has certainly been much better than before. More cheerful than the dull cloud curtain Limuko had always seen in youth." Limuko had all the time in the world. No need to rush.
[18:44] * Silk_Rose gives Zemblanity a nudge, still grinning. "He seems like a very nice stallion, Zemmy. You should... make friends."
[18:45] <~Radio|GM> One of the stallions nods to them. "Our wares our open, if ye'd care to take a look." He suddenly winces, putting a hoof to his back. "Aaach...sorry. Me back's been a bother lately. Sometimes I wonder if it isn't serious, it's been getting oddly achey, ye know what I mean?"
[18:46] * Zemblanity gives Rose a dubious look, and pointedly says nothing.
[18:46] <Limuko> "Well, Limuko would love to look at your wares. Limuko is quite a business zebra you see."
[18:47] <~Radio|GM> The stallion smiles, still putting a hoof to his back. "Take a good look!"
[18:47] * Zemblanity idly browses what wares they have.
[18:51] * Limuko brings out the Leather armor and 15 high burn flares from his inventory. "How much can Limuko barter for this my friend?" He said in a smile.
[18:53] * Zemblanity eyes a small scope and mount somewhere in the cart, floating it before her, she examines the thing. "How much for this?"
[18:56] <~Radio|GM> The stallion looks at Limuko's wares and ponders. "Well, lad. I'll give ye 80 caps for the lot."
[18:56] <~Radio|GM> Another looks to Zemblanity's 1.5x Scopr. "That? 25 caps, lass."
[18:57] * Zemblanity sets it back down. "Perhaps some other time." She says quietly.
[18:59] <~Radio|GM> The stallion shrugs. "Your call, lass."
[18:59] * Zemblanity nods slowly. Yes, it /is/ her call. She goes back to standing off to the side.
[19:01] <Limuko> "Hmm, only 80 for these magically enhanced flares?" Limuko said in shock. "You have no idea what these are, do you my friend?"
[19:01] <~Radio|GM> The stallion blinks once. "What're you telling me, boy?"
[19:02] * Silk_Rose looks over some of their wares. She's quite interested in the Pulse Rifle. She casts her Soft Light spell on herself, and trots right up next to the stallion acting as merchant. "I'd love to buy this. But... I'm afraid I won't have enough left over for any thing to power it with. Do you think you could... help me out?"
[19:03] <~Radio|GM> A third stallion looks to Silk_Rose, looking over her. "Well, what do ye mean, bonnie lassie?"
[19:03] * Zemblanity can't help but smile as Rose does her thing.
[19:05] <Limuko> "You see my friend, these flares have been enhanced to do far more damage than normal. I have seen them used by a fearsome mare who used fire as a weapon." He said as he shaked in fear of mentioning her. "And Limuko has seen much destruction done by these. 80 caps with them along with the armor does not seem appropreate to me."
[19:05] <~Radio|GM> The stallion ponders that, looking at Limuk. "Hm..." He looks to the others for confirmation. "Is it true what he says?"
[19:08] <~Radio|GM> *Limuko
[19:10] <~Radio|GM> The stallion looks to Silk_Rose. "Well, lass. I'm awful sorry, but that rifle's just too much for a discount. We have wives to feed, you know?"
[19:10] <~Radio|GM> *wives and foals
[19:11] <Limuko> "It is definitly true my friend. Limuko has seen the destructive passion in her eyes, enjoying every second of using her enchanted flares!" He shakes again, trembling as he 'remembers' the destruction Radiant had done.
[19:13] * Silk_Rose gives a little frown. "Well... I guess I'll have to settle for only using it on a special occasion... how much do I owe you for it?"
[19:16] <~Radio|GM> The stallion blinks once, then twice, before letting out a loud guffaw of laughter. He can't stop for several long moments, wiping his tearing eyes before at last putting a hoof to Limuko's shoulder. "Aaccch, lad. Now that - that! - that is how you tell a story." He chuckles. "Look. I don't believe you, lad, but you have the mark of a real storyteller on ye. That's the kind of passion that'd earn you free drinks in the pubs back
[19:17] <~Radio|GM> north." He smiles good-naturedly. "That laugh was worth 40 caps, lad. What say ye to 120?"
[19:18] * Limuko smiled brightly! This was totally (not really) what he intended! "Ah, yes! Limuko loves to tell stories! He remembers when parents tell many of them to when Limuko was young. Now that is a price I can agree for."
[19:19] * Zemblanity watches, a little confused as all this goes down. Her eyebrow remains raised throughout all this.
[19:20] * Limuko gives the stallion the flares and the leather armor, and takes his payment as he looks at what he could buy with all the caps he had!
[19:21] <~Radio|GM> The stallion chuckles as he takes Limuko's items and gives 120 caps back in return. "Come ye to New Brayton sometime, lad. Go to the Flowerpot Pub and ask for Cloverluck, aye?"
[19:22] * Limuko nods to the stallion, taking out his map. "Do you know where it is? Limuko can mark it on map."
[19:23] <~Radio|GM> The stallion points out the location of Hayboldt on Limuko's map. "Right here."
[19:25] * Limuko marked it on his map, placing it back into his inventory with his mouth. Taking a look around did he notice the Needler gun. "Ah, now that is a weapon for Limuko! How much for it and ammo?"
[19:25] * Silk_Rose completes her purchase, also getting just enough ammo to use it. It's not a bad weapon, all things considered, and definitely useful.
[19:26] <~Radio|GM> The needler pistol is in perfect condition, Cloverluck smiling at Limuko. "75 caps, lad."
[19:33] <Limuko> "Ah, a perfect price!" He said, giving 75 caps to the stallion. "How much for ammo my friend?"
[19:34] <~Radio|GM> "One cap apiece."
[19:35] <Limuko> "Then Limuko will take a hundred." He said. He already had plenty of food anyway, and he can always get more caps. He gives the stallion an additional 100 caps.
[19:37] <~Radio|GM> The stallion looks through the boxes in the caravan, before he heaves a sigh. "Sorry, lad. We only have 70." He holds them up.
[19:37] * Limuko shrugs. "Hmm, 70 will do." He said, taking 30 caps back.
[19:38] <~Radio|GM> Cloverluck gives Limuko his needles. "Deal."
[19:39] * Zemblanity hides a yawn.
[20:36] <~Radio|GM> Cloverluck turns his attention to Chasseuse. "What of ye, lass? Anything catch your fancy?"
[20:37] * Limuko eyes beam as he holds the Needler Pistol, hostering it in his other forehoof.
[20:39] * Zemblanity continues to... wait.
[20:39] <Chasseuse> Chasseuse looks over the goods, a few of them catching her eyes' attention, but she shakes her head. "Yes, but I 'ave no caps. Zank you for z'ough."
[20:40] <~Radio|GM> Cloverluck smiles. "Ain't no skin of me muzzle, lass." He looks to the others. "Anything else, then?"
[20:40] * Zemblanity gives a firm shake of her head. "You've been very kind, but we must be going." She says, starting her trot again.
[20:41] * Limuko nods. "Hmm, Limuko believes he has gotten what he needs."
[20:42] <~Radio|GM> He smiles. "Then best of luck to ye all. Come to Hayboldt someday!" With a tip of the hat, off the caravan rolls, the ponies starting their song once again.
[20:43] * Chasseuse nods her head to the odd merchant and once again follows Zemblanity.
[20:44] * Dumisani blinks slowly. "... They were odd."
[20:44] * Limuko continues on, keeping close to his rhino friend Dumisani. "Yes my friend, but sometimes odd can be good."
[20:44] * Silk_Rose rolls her eyes, and bumps Zemblanity's flank with her own. "What was that all about, Zemmy? You should have been /all/ over them!"
[20:45] * Zemblanity gives a faint smiles back at Dumisani, and then turns to Chasseuse. "Coltafornia attracts many foreigners it seems." Silk_Rose finds a bump waiting for her when she does. "You know I'm not that kind of mare, Rose."
[20:46] * Dumisani chuckles a little. "This is true." Responding to both Zemblanity and Limuko
[20:47] * Silk_Rose smirks. "Yeah, but /everypony/ needs some fun once in a while. They would have been perfect for you!"
[20:47] * Zemblanity rolls her eyes a little. "What about them was 'perfect' for me?"
[20:48] * Chasseuse nods at Zemblanity's remark and continues to trot!
[20:49] <~Radio|GM> >>> Trotters Fort
[20:49] <~Radio|GM> >>> Main Gate
[20:49] <~Radio|GM> 2134 Hours
[20:49] <~Radio|GM> Your travels find you going forth with no more distractions. Now, the walls of Trotters' Fort stand before you once again. It is late evening.
[20:49] * Limuko appeared quite confused at what Silk_Rose was trying to do. He keeps his distance a bit from the mares. His hormones had been calm for now, but he never knows when they would strik- Limuko blinked, did they just got here?
[20:50] * Silk_Rose doesn't even miss a beat! "You're practically kindred spirits! Travelers from the same homeland! A match for the ages!"
[20:51] * Zemblanity takes the time to explain to Rose that she's not from Sireland herself, and that they've been over this before on the way there. She glances up at the gates, assessing them.
[20:52] <~Radio|GM> There are the two twins guarding the gates, as they were at the beginning.
[20:53] * Chasseuse waves to the guards. "We are back again, if you would not mind opening ze gates!"
[20:53] * Limuko tail waves to the guards. "Hello my friends. Limuko had come to see Mr. Dusty."
[20:55] <~Radio|GM> The twins turn to Chasseuse and Limuko.
[20:55] <~Radio|GM> "Hello again."
[20:55] <~Radio|GM> "You may pass."
[20:55] <~Radio|GM> They turn as one, as the gates rise to allow the group entry.
[20:55] * Zemblanity steps past them, bowing her head in silent thanks.
[20:56] * Dumisani smiles and nods to the two as she plods past
[20:57] * Limuko enters inside with a smile, much more easier than before.
[20:57] * Silk_Rose eyes them a bit, with a smile, as she passes.
[20:58] * Chasseuse trots through, "Shall we see Dusty first to see if he 'as Radiant's documents, or Almond's sister?"
[20:59] * Zemblanity offers, "We could split the work. I think I'd like to talk to Dusty. Those of you who know Almond's sister should... break the bad news."
[20:59] <Limuko> "I do not know this Amond pony's sister much, but Limuko certainly knows Dusty. If Dusty is in danger, it would be wise to inform him of danger he is in." Limuko said in a worried tone.
[21:00] * Zemblanity smiles. "Perfect. Rose, Limuko, you're with me."
[21:02] * Limuko nods to Zemblanity.
[21:02] * Chasseuse nods. "Zen Dumi, you and I to ze inn?"
[21:02] * Dumisani looks over at Chasseuse. "Seems so, friend."
[21:02] * Zemblanity allows the Zebra to lead. She doesn't have the slightest idea where to find Dusty!
[21:02] * Chasseuse gives Dumisani another short nod before heading off for the Inn.
[21:03] <~Radio|GM> Dusty's office is still there, as is the Wooden Wing.
[21:03] * Dumisani plods after Chasseuse
[21:03] * Limuko heads towards Dusty's office!
[21:05] <~Radio|GM> Upon knocking, the giant duster-clad zebra stallion blinks at Limuko. "Kid! It's you!" He chuckles softly, patting the zebra's shoulder. "Back so soon?"
[21:06] * Limuko nods to Dusty. "Indeed my friend ..." He then frowned, not exactly knowing how to say this. Limuko honestly didn't really know much of what was going on, but he needed to start with something.
[21:07] <~Radio|GM> Dusty looks at Limuko. "There a problem, kid?"
[21:07] * Zemblanity takes in the town as she follows the zebra colt. She looks Dusty over, scrunching her muzzle. "How about him, Rose?" She mutters.
[21:07] <~Radio|GM> Dusty is not at all a bad-looking zebra. Not. At. ALl.
[21:08] * Limuko tapped his forehooves together. "Um ... on our way to meet with this Almond pony Miss Chasseuse was going to meet ... things did not go well."
[21:09] <~Radio|GM> Dusty looks to Limuko. "Ah, you met Almond Butter, then? Good mare, isn't she?"
[21:10] * Silk_Rose smirks. She whispers right back, "He's big. And seems pretty strong... I'm sure if you got to know him, he'd rock your world." She snickers at the last. "You should go for it, Zemmy."
[21:10] <Limuko> "Actually Limuko wasn't there to meet her. And as far as Limuko knows she tried to kill Miss Chasseuse ..."
[21:11] <~Radio|GM> Dusty blinks in utter surprise, unable to speak for a few seconds. "...Pause and rewind, kid. She what?"
[21:11] <~Radio|GM> Dumisani and Chasseuse, meanwhile, find the inn.
[21:12] * Zemblanity gives a soft smirk, but waits for Limuko to finish explaining, unless he needs helo."
[21:12] * Chasseuse proceeds to Flaxseed's room and knocks twice.
[21:12] <Zemblanity> help.*
[21:12] * Limuko was frowning. "That's what happended. She attacked Chasseuse, and killed the fire mare. Limuko was out in the market to buy things when he saw fire nearly kill Miss Chasseuse."
[21:13] <~Radio|GM> The door opens, and the frazzled, timid-looking Flaxseed looks out the door. "Yes?" She smiles as she sees who it is at the door. "Oh, it's you...hi!"
[21:13] <~Radio|GM> Barry whines softly behind Chasseuse.
[21:14] <~Radio|GM> Dusty just gapes at Limuko, before frowning. "Kid. You're joking, right?'
[21:14] <Limuko> "... Limuko isn't joking." Limuko said with honesty.
[21:14] * Chasseuse pets Barry to calm him, then turns to Flaxseed with a slight frown. Her horn glows green, and deciding to approach the lighter topic first, she levitates Flax's journal out before her. "I found zis for you, Flaxseed."
[21:17] <~Radio|GM> Flax smiles softly at Chasseuse, placing a hoof on the notebook. "Oh! Thank you! You've no idea what it means to me!"
[21:17] <~Radio|GM> Dusty just looks at Limuko in disbelief, before he sighs softly. He turns around, clasping a hoof to his forehead, before exhaling and asking a simple word. "Why?"
[21:18] * Chasseuse nods, her frown only growing more pronounced. "Yes, and... I do 'ave bad news as well. As it turns out, I believe your sister, Almond, was involved in all zat Radiant accused her of. As well as kidnapping zat guard's missing sister."
[21:18] <Limuko> "Limuko doesn't know." He then turned to Zemblanity. "Did you not find note by Almond pony?"
[21:19] * Zemblanity steps forward. "We did." She says, presenting it in her magic, and her hoof. "I'm Zemblanity and this is Silk Rose. We're helping Limuko and his friends with this case... As for why, though, it was likely that those things Ms. Radiant accused her of were true, and she was trying to bury the secret."
[21:20] <~Radio|GM> Flax blinks at Chasseuse. "Wh...what?"
[21:21] <~Radio|GM> Dusty looks to Zemblanity. "So...you're saying it was /Almond/ behind Fortune's disappearance?"
[21:22] * Zemblanity rubs her neck a little. "It's... it's the only explanation that would lead to such a reaction." She directs his attention to the signature. "Do you know anypony by those initials?"
[21:22] * Chasseuse explains, "Because we visited her-- Raidant, Danger Zone, and I, so zat I could prove, once and for all, zat Almond was innocent." She lowers her head and sighs. "I was wrong. When questioned-- and yes, rest assured zat it was only light questioning, no coercion or such, she pulled out a gun."
[21:23] <Chasseuse> Chasseuse looks up, the corners of her eyes showing signs of tears, and talks in a hushed tone, "She shot bo'z Radiant and Danger Zone. She killed zem... unprovoked. A-and..." She hesitates, looking away and finding it difficult to look at Flax. "I killed 'er."
[21:25] <~Radio|GM> Flax's eyes go wide, glistening with tears as she listens to Chasseuse speak. "I...she...you...?"
[21:26] <~Radio|GM> Dusty looks to Zemblanity's note, shaking his head. "None. I'm sorry." He sighs. "None of this makes any sense."
[21:26] * Chasseuse fidgets, unsure that this was the best method of approach, and only manages a weak, "I am sorry," as she lowers her head.
[21:27] * Zemblanity gives a slow nod. "We're doing everything we can to help, but not much is adding up on our end either. This note seems to imply that Almond was, or at least was capable of putting Flax in danger..."
[21:28] <Limuko> "You don't think that Gang of Iron threatned Almond to do something to protect sister?" Limuko suggested.
[21:28] <~Radio|GM> Dusty closes his eyes. "It's...possible. I don't know." He sighs deeply.
[21:28] <~Radio|GM> Flax hides behind her mane, saying nothing to Chasseuse.
[21:29] <~Radio|GM> Poor Barry whines again, as he gently steps forward and places a paw next to Flax's hoof and noses at it gently. The mare still doesn't move.
[21:29] * Zemblanity turns to Rose, offering her the note. "See if you can make anything out of it..."
[21:30] * Chasseuse takes a few steps back, head still lowered, and bumps into Dumisani. She keeps repeating herself weakly, saying, "I am sorry," unwilling to look back at Flax.
[21:33] <~Radio|GM> Flas raises her head ever so slightly. "Why?" is her only query, voice quiet and low.
[21:34] * Silk_Rose gives a curious look at the note. She isn't sure what she'd be able to do with it, though.
[21:34] * Zemblanity shifts to Limuko. "Gang of Iron?"
[21:36] <Chasseuse> "I-I do not know. P-perhaps because she did not want to reveal her involvement; zat she could k-kill us and be done wi'z it." Chasseuse shakes her head. "I did not want to; I zought she was innocent, but... she forced my hoof."
[21:37] <~Radio|GM> Dusty sighs, sitting quietly.
[21:37] <~Radio|GM> Flax looks to Chasseuse from behind her mane. "But why'd she do that...? I mean...she isn't...a violent mare..."
[21:38] <Limuko> "Limuko believes that they are gang that believes land that Dusty owns should be theirs. And they do not like zebras I have heard."
[21:38] <Chasseuse> "We... are trying to find zat out," Chasseuse looks up, eyes stained with tears. "We will find why, but I do not know now..."
[21:39] * Zemblanity raises a brow. "So they kidnap a town guard and shoot two of your friends, all while encouraging Almond not get anypony else involved."
[21:40] <~Radio|GM> Dusty nods to confirming Limuko's description. "That's pretty much it."
[21:41] <~Radio|GM> Flax looks up to Chasseuse. "Did..." She looks to her. "Did she say anything about me...?"
[21:41] * Zemblanity rubs her chin. "That's a very roundabout way of picking you off."
[21:44] * Chasseuse shakes her head. "No... I do not recall her doing so."
[21:46] <~Radio|GM> FLax sighs and looks back down, saying nothing.
[21:46] <~Radio|GM> Dusty looks up t Zemblanity. "I don't know about this any better than you do. Tell me, what do /you/ think I should do?"
[21:47] * Zemblanity is an expert in fighting... strategy... combat... This... this was different. "I was told there were letters that you all recovered? Can we see those?"
[21:48] * Chasseuse glances back at Dumisani, her eyes seeming to be pleading for help.
[21:50] <~Radio|GM> Dusty looks to Zemblanity. "Hold on." He moves to his desk, before retrieving a small bundle and tossing it in front of Zemblanity. "Here."
[21:52] * Zemblanity spreads them out in her magic, pouring over each one. "If... if they're coming after you, like you suspect... Do you keep logs of ponies who come in and out of the Fort?"
[21:53] <~Radio|GM> "Of course we do."
[21:53] <Limuko> "Were their any ponies who were weird?" Limuko asked. "Other than fire mare?"
[21:53] * Zemblanity smiles a little. "Get those. Get those /now/."
[21:55] <~Radio|GM> Dusty shakes his head at Limuko. "No, not really." To Zemblanity, he nods as he retrieves the logs at once.
[21:56] <Limuko> "Perhaps any ponies who are not fond of zebras? Limuko knows that dislike of zebras might not make one pony a Gang of Iron, but has there ever been case of racism in Fort before?"
[21:57] * Zemblanity pours over those, too. She looks for any "PL"s, or ponies leaving late a night, or not staying for more than a day."
[22:01] * Limuko seems to take a look as well for any "PL"s.
[22:03] * Silk_Rose folds the note into a paper hat, and sticks it on Zemblanity's head, before taking a look through the logs as well.
[22:04] * Zemblanity doesn't know what she was expecting. She unfolds it with her magic and slips it into the stack with the rest.
[22:05] * Limuko couldn't find anything.
[22:06] <~Radio|GM> No names stand out to anypony, but Dusty suddenly sits up. "Hang on, what's that?" He takes the log back. "There. Right there." There's one name, "Plastic Lining", who stayed at the Wooden Wing for a day. Her name appears once, nearly three weeks ago - corresponding with Fortune's disappearance.
[22:07] <Limuko> "Hmm, then perhaps it's this Plastic Lining who may have the puzzle piece we need." Limuko said, his tail on his chin.
[22:08] * Zemblanity isn't sure why this wasn't the first place they checked. "The Wooden Wing... is the inn? Perhaps the inn keeper saw Plastic Lining... Rose? You're good at talking. Go to the inn and see what you can find. Limuko, we should ask around elsewhere. Food vendors, doctors, anything anypony would use while they stayed here."
[22:09] * Limuko starts to head toward the door. "Welp, Limuko is going to ask the desk mare at the Inn if she knows anything about this mare. And do not worry, Limuko knows the desk mare well.:
[22:09] <Limuko> "*
[22:10] * Limuko then exits the office, heading towards the Wooden Wing.
[22:13] <~Radio|GM> Dusty nods, waving the others away to leave himself with his thoughts.
[22:13] <~Radio|GM> Limuko does find that the same mare is manning the desk. She starts up at Limuko's arrival. "You!"
[22:13] * Zemblanity sighs a little. "Nevermind, then. Rose, let's go meet people."
[22:14] * Limuko just smiled at his old "friend". "Well hello there desk pony. Limuko hasn't seen you in awhile."
[22:14] * Chasseuse sighs at the lack of help, turning back to Flaxseed. "I suppose I shall return when we learn more, unless you wish that I do not return."
[22:14] <~Radio|GM> The mare looks to Limuko. "Yeah! Yeah! Um...what do you want this time?"
[22:14] <~Radio|GM> Flax nods meekly at Chasseuse. "Can..." She looks up. "Can you come back...tomorrow morning...?"
[22:15] * Chasseuse nods. "Of course."
[22:15] <Limuko> "Well, Limuko is curious if desk pony knew anything about Plastic Lining pony who was here three months I heard." He said to the mare.
[22:16] * Zemblanity trots out the door. She lets her mane down and stows her cloak, trying to look less threatening. "Fine mess we're in."
[22:17] * Silk_Rose gives Zemblanity a wide grin. "It's not so bad. Plenty of ponies to... meet, as you put it. I might have to pay that Dusty a visit before we leave. Unless you want first dibs, that is!"
[22:18] * Zemblanity snorts, stuffing her head-wrap into one of her barding pouches. "No, no. He's all yours." She mutters, looking for a restaraunt.
[22:20] * Chasseuse turns to Dumisani and nods to the exit. "We should find ze o'zers." She glances back at Flax. "I... shall see you tomorrow."
[22:20] <~Radio|GM> The mare looks at Limuko. "That's it, right?"
[22:20] <~Radio|GM> Flax nods to Chasseuse. "I'll...see you..."
[22:22] <Limuko> "Unless desk pony wishes to make this hard for Limuko."
[22:23] <~Radio|GM> "Gah! No, not at all! One moment, uh...sir!" There's a flurry of movement and paper, as the mare looks up at Limuko. "So! It looks like there was somepony named Plastic Lining who stayed here a few weeks ago. Room 457. Why?"
[22:24] <Limuko> "Mr. Dusty believes that mare might of done something to blackmail the Almond pony into working with Gang of Iron."
[22:24] <~Radio|GM> "Yeah?"
[22:25] * Zemblanity wanders, looking for local eateries.
[22:26] * Zemblanity is, more specifically, looking for bars. Ponies tended to get personal with bartenders, especially if they were drinking...
[22:27] * Limuko nods. "Do you perhaps heard where this Plastic Lining is going?"
[22:27] <~Radio|GM> The Hop is located in a corner of the fort.
[22:29] * Zemblanity slinks inside, to the bar, and orders whatever drink the is the bartender's favorite. A classy show of respect, to start it off.
[22:29] <~Radio|GM> The mare shrugs. "I don't know for sure, honestly, but...I dunno. She was talking to Fortune that day, that much I remember. But...I don't really know. I'm sorry."
[22:30] <~Radio|GM> "Nopony's been in that room since, though. Maybe you'd like to check it out?"
[22:30] <Limuko> "Hmm, who is this Fortune?"
[22:31] <~Radio|GM> "Fortune Finder. You know, the mare that went missing? Lucky's sister?"
[22:32] * Silk_Rose sticks with Zemblanity... at least until they get settled in at the bar. Zemmy might want to cozy up to the bartender, but she'd like to cozy up to a nice stallion for a while.
[22:34] <~Radio|GM> ---End Session---
[22:34] <~Radio|GM> No XP Change