FoE PNP G-Platypus Session 40

[18:50] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  *****G-Platypus: The City of Broad Withers - Session 40*****
[18:51] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Payday.
[18:51] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  They say no good deed goes unpunished.
[18:51] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  That may be true, but sometimes they pay just the same.
[18:52] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Deeds, for good or ill, can sometimes bring a profit.
[18:53] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Perhaps our wastelanders can enjoy the spoils of a job well done.
[18:53] <Mister_Clacky|GM> *****Session Start*****
[18:54] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Our wastelanders stand in Cask's new home north of Tressle's wall. A chest of caps before them.
[18:57] * Blackberry_Jam blinks a few times. She's still a little teary from earlier, but this sobers her up right quick. "Cask... you... really didn't..."
[18:58] * North_Star_ looks down at the caps, "I... Can't say I didn't expect a reward, but... Damn..."
[19:00] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  "A thousand for each of us you brought back together." He gives a warm smile. "I can't put a number on what you've given me, but perhaps this will help bridge the gap."
[19:00] * Golden_Eye doesn't say anything as he looks at the caps. "He wasn't sure that he would get anything and certainly didn't expect this much.
[19:00] <Golden_Eye> (There shouldn't be a quote there.)
[19:03] * Snack_Cake is speechless! Sure, she's still not really used to the idea of bottlecaps as money, but that's a lot of them!
[19:03] * Blackberry_Jam rubs her neck a little. She was torn here, but, in the end... "Thank you, Cask. No words of mine could ever thank you enough, but thank you." She closes the chest. "I'd like to go talk to Clover and Fern before we leave. I'll let the rest of you take care of this."
[19:04] * Thunder_Strike looks quite surprised. she never expected any caps at all.
[19:05] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Cask smiles. "Of course. I wouldn't be surprised if she's still watching them chase Wiggles around. They deserve a good romp. Don't feel rushed to go, there are plenty of places to sleep and plenty of drink to be had."
[19:06] * North_Star_ nods, "Right. Guess I'll handle division, then."
[19:06] * Blackberry_Jam is looking forward to a few drinks, and trots off to find the fillies. She's smiling wide around her cigarette.
[19:08] * Golden_Eye steps forward and takes out his 800 caps with a nod. "Thank you. I'm glad that you have your family back and hope that you're never seperated again."
[19:08] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Blackberry_Jam finds the little town is active, if not bustling, the swollen population meandering about as they continue construction and repairs. Past the south gate, Arbor lays watching the foals playing some impossible to decipher game.
[19:11] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Cask takes a seat in a worn out chair as the group doles out the pay.
[19:11] * Thunder_Strike looks around at the other ponies then moves over to Snack_Cake
[19:11] * Blackberry_Jam lies next to Arbor, smiling as she watches the game too. "Thank you." She says, just above a whisper.
[19:12] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Arbor smiles. "You keep taking the words out of my mouth. This image is what got me through... Until you all got us out."
[19:14] * Snack_Cake feels a little guilty about taking the reward. But... she does have an idea of what to 'spend' it on. She waits very patiently for North_Star_ to divide, then takes her share and goes to find Blackberry_Jam, Arbor, and the foals.
[19:14] * North_Star_ takes charge of the chest o' caps. "Thanks again, Cask. I...I really haven't seen this many caps in one sitting, much less held 'em."
[19:14] * Blackberry_Jam smiles back, tossing her cigarette into the river below. "And you know? I knew how happy I'd be to see you all together again. I tried to prepare myself for it, but... I couldn't help crying."
[19:15] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Arbor reaches a hoof over and pats Blackberry_Jam's foreleg. "Just means you've got a good heart."
[19:17] * Golden_Eye exuses himself and heads outside to not bother the others. They clearly need time to talk amongst each other.
[19:18] * Blackberry_Jam gives a half snort/half chuckle. "Yeah, I've tried telling myself as much." She glances at Clover. "She's the one with the heart of gold."
[19:19] * Snack_Cake trots over to say goodbye to the fillies!
[19:19] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  The filly in question has called a time out to wrap a completely unneeded bandage around the smaller filly's foreleg after she'd skinned her knee a bit.
[19:19] * North_Star_ lugs the chest over to the saloon, securing a table for the group.
[19:20] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Mr. Wiggles waits nearby in the standard 'Puppy Play" stance.
[19:21] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Snack_Cake can see Blackberry_Jam and Arbor sitting off to the side as Clover wraps Fern's leg. Much more and she won't be able to bend it...
[19:22] * Golden_Eye finds a quiet place around the house to sit and meditate on recent events.
[19:22] * Blackberry_Jam chimes in with a "Dr. Clover, do you think I could take a look at your patient?" She asks with a smile.
[19:24] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  The Saloon isn't too busy right now, most of the ponies are working on repairs or expansion, there are a few though. The bartender, a waitress, a pair in a booth toward the back, and a light purple mare with a short yellow mane sipping a tall drink at the bar. Lilac gives North_Star_ a smile as he sits down.
[19:24] * Snack_Cake will talk to Blackberry_Jam and Arbor in a minute. She instead joins Clover and Fern, smiling. "Having fun, girls?"
[19:26] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Clover turns her head from looking back over to Blackberry_Jam to looking at the much closer Snack_Cake. She flashes a smile as Fern waves excitedly, a length of bandage flapping about like a ribbon. "Yes!"
[19:29] * Blackberry_Jam slowly rises and joins Snack_Cake near the fillies.
[19:29] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Clover looks between Snack_Cake and Blackberry_Jam a moment before seizing up the tail end of the bandage and dragging her sister toward Blackberry_Jam. "Come on... The Docta will see you now.'
[19:30] * Thunder_Strike totally took her share of caps before North_Star_ ran off.
[19:30] * Snack_Cake smiles even more, and follows Clover and Fern. "Good! Because I have a special present for you two, for being such good, brave, helpful fillies. But you have to promise me that you'll be responsible! Can you do that?"
[19:31] * North_Star_ shares Liliac's smiles, tipping his hat to the mare as he sits.
[19:31] * Blackberry_Jam 's eyes widen. "Doctor Clover, that can't be good for that knee!" She says, only getting halfway to Snack before stopping. "And, I have a surprise for you, Clover, too." She gives Fern a knowing smile.
[19:35] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Clover smiles, straightening her paper beret. "I know, Docta Jam, she isn't /really/ hurt." Fern, however, knows how to keep her eyes on the prize. She beams a smile to Snack_Cake, "Present?"
[19:36] * Thunder_Strike heads out to find out where Blackberry_Jam and Snack_Cake went off too.
[19:36] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Lilac sways across the saloon and takes a seat with North_Star_. "Howdy, Lawpony. Fancy seeing you here." A bit of forelock falls in front of her eyes as she flashes him a coy smile.
[19:36] * Snack_Cake smiles and nods. "For both of you. So you both have to promise to be responsible!"
[19:37] * Blackberry_Jam starts unwinding the bandage around Fern's leg with a smile. "Look at her, Snack." She nods to Clover's costume. "She's the picture of responsibility."
[19:38] * North_Star_ chuckles looking over at the mare. "Sure is a coincidence."
[19:41] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  The both get too-large-for-faces grins as they raise their left forehoof to their chest and their right into the air. "Cross our hearts, wouldn't lie!"
[19:41] * Thunder_Strike walks towards Snack_Cake and the others having located them. ''hey Snacky.''
[19:42] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  "We'll be responsible!"
[19:43] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Mr. Wiggles, feeling thoroughly ignored, interposes himself between Thunder_Strike and the rest as she approaches and rolls expectantly to his back.
[19:45] * Thunder_Strike looks at wiggles and smiles. ''you so silly.'' she says rubbing his belly.
[19:45] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Mr. Wiggle's leg kicks as Thunder_Strike finds 'the spot.'
[19:46] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Lilac's hind leg brushes against North_Star_'s as she leans in. "Sure is."
[19:47] * Snack_Cake giggles at the fillies' enthusiasm. "Alright, here." She takes out half of her share of caps, and places them in front of the fillies. "For you two to share. You'll do a good job helping out your parents, right?"
[19:48] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Golden_Eye's meditation spot happens to be just under the mortar platform. A mare and a stallion operate it, one watching the wastes dutifully as the other looks bored over the side.
[19:49] * Blackberry_Jam whistles a little at Snack_Cake's offering. "We could get you a proper beret with that, Clover."
[19:49] * North_Star_ counts out the remainder of the group's reward, pocketing 800 caps for himself. "So.. Been in Tressle long?"
[19:51] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  The fillies' eyes go wide. That's like... a bajillion allowances!
[19:52] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Lilac nods. "Yeah. Long time now. Ended up passing through when they needed a few more guards. Just kinda ended up settling in. You know how it is." There's just a hint of a question in the last statement.
[19:52] * Golden_Eye looks up at the bored pony above him, it's important to seek potential imformation. "Off soon?"
[19:54] * Thunder_Strike chuckles at him. ''you like that boy?'' continues rubbing that spot.
[19:54] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  The mare snorts. "Ugh... not for a while. Luckily they only care that one of us is attentive at all times. Right, Keen?" The stallion grumbles something inaudible.
[19:55] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Mr. Wiggles seems to like that a lot, his tongue lolling out to the side as his belly is thoroughly petted.
[19:56] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Fern and Clover still sit staring at the caps. Clover coming back to awareness first. "A real, real docta hat?"
[19:56] * Thunder_Strike giggles and stops. ''so silly.'' she says walking to Snack_Cake. ''boo,''
[19:56] <Golden_Eye> "I've done watches countless times. I find them rather calming and pleasant, but I'm certainly in the minority."
[19:57] * Blackberry_Jam gives a nod. "As real as it gets."
[19:58] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  The mare nods. "Yeah, but I'd rather be bored than excited considering... but soooo /bored/." She slumps down against the railing. "Friend's call me Lax, by the way."
[19:58] * Snack_Cake looks behind to Thunder_Strike. She smiles and gives her a nuzzle. "Sorry for running off, I just had to make sure the fillies got their present before we leave."
[19:59] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Clover looks positively giddy at the prospect of a real doctor hat. Fern seems to come back to herself, launching her small ballistic body into Snack_Cake's chest to dangle around her neck like the wasteland's most adorable pendant. "Thank you!"
[19:59] * Thunder_Strike giggles and nuzzles back. ''and you two didnt think I had anything for them?'' she says nuzzling back.
[20:00] * Blackberry_Jam leans in to whisper to Clover. "Now, for your present. I promised your sister that I'd help her practice bandaging... on you."
[20:00] * Golden_Eye flies up and sits on the wall. "Golden Eye. I'm a mercenary."
[20:01] * North_Star_ shakes his head. "Can't say I do... Bad luck seems to follow me around, settling down let's it catch up."
[20:01] * Snack_Cake jumps in surprise at Fern's enthusiastic hug! "You're welcome! You both deserve something nice."
[20:05] * Thunder_Strike ''I got some for you two.'' thunder also gives them both half of her share to split.
[20:06] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Clover gets a short look of confusion followed by a look of comprehension. Her jaw drops and she makes to escape!
[20:07] * Blackberry_Jam looks to Fern. "Dr. Fern, our mummy is escaping!"
[20:07] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Lax lays sprawled against the railing. She rubs her face with the side of a hoof. "Merc, eh? Any good at it?"
[20:08] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Lilac sombers. "I suppose that might be true, but I'd rather fight something dug in than out in the open."
[20:09] <Golden_Eye> "Wouldn't be alive to answer if I wasn't."
[20:09] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Fern turns, a moment of indecision. She gives Thunder_Strike a quick hug before taking off in persuit of her fleeing sister. "Mr. Wiggles! Get Clover!" The massive dog obediently joins the chase.
[20:10] * Blackberry_Jam prepares a roll of bandages and is soon chasing her too. Sometimes, having a little goofy fun was refreshing!
[20:10] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Lax scratches her stomach, the young mare apparently very relaxed. "Suppose so."
[20:11] * Thunder_Strike looks confused. ''awe... they didnt want my gift.'' looks sad.
[20:13] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Fern hugged! Clover was getting away! Some things take priority!
[20:14] * Golden_Eye turns his head, looking out. He says to no one in particular. "A quiet day is a good day."
[20:15] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Clover is soon herded back to the pursuers by Mr. Wiggles. She tries to duck between Blackberry_Jam's legs! Arbor comes over to Snack_Cake and Thunder_Strike. "It's very sweet of you both to offer them a share. I'll make sure they don't piddle it away. But only if you insist they take it. It is your well deserved reward."
[20:16] * Blackberry_Jam grabs the Docta and rolls on to her back!
[20:17] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Keen nods. Lax frumps, kicking at Keen's tail with a hind leg. The older stallion lets out a long sigh, provoking a smile from Lax. "Yeah. We're pretty sick of loud. Still doesn't make this any less /boring/."
[20:17] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  The filly flails.
[20:18] * Snack_Cake smiles and nuzzles Thunder_Strike. "You and your family need it a lot more than I do, Arbor. Besides... those two have been through so much for their age, they deserve to have something nice." She glances over at the fillies. "Clover is coming into her own, too. It will do her good to be able to explore her talents freely."
[20:19] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Lilac drapes her hoof over North_Star_'s, her fetlock latching over his and giving a squeeze. "What's your plans now, Law?"
[20:19] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Arbor smiles, hugging Snack_Cake and Thunder_Strike in turn. "You're wonderful ponies."
[20:20] * _North_Star looks over at Lilac. "Unless the good doctor has another adventure lined up, kick my hooves up. I... Can't say why, but I don't rightly wanna leave Buckago just yet."
[20:21] * Golden_Eye nods. "It's boring and then you get off, get paid, and go have fun somehow. It's what we all do. It's how we survive."
[20:22] * Thunder_Strike smiles from the nuzzles then looks at arbor. ''Snacky is right. you're family definatly need it more.'' she says then adds. ''your welcome.''
[20:24] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Lax smiles, scooching over to paw at Keen's chest as he steadfastly keeps watch. "Hear that, Keen. The friendly batpony says you should have fun! Stop being such a stick in the mud!"
[20:25] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Arbor is all smiles as she watches Fern and Blackberry_Jam mummify Clover with Snack_Cake and Thunder_Strike.
[20:27] * Golden_Eye chuckles lightly and watches the two interact.
[20:28] * Thunder_Strike watches and giggles. ''can't believe Blackberry_Jam is having fun. and being silly.''
[20:38] * Snack_Cake giggles with Thunder_Strike. "It's like she's a completely different pony!"
[20:41] * Thunder_Strike ''yeah, she is.'' she says giggling then hugs her.
[20:51] * Blackberry_Jam smiles as she wraps Clover in bandages. Something about that filly...
[20:53] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Clover's lisp gets more pronounced as she giggle uncontrollably. "Docta Jam! Sthop! Pweathes!"
[20:53] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Keen, ever stoic, heaves a tired sigh.
[20:54] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Lilac leans closer. "Buckago's a big place... What are you planning to do with yourself in the short term, Law?"
[20:55] * Blackberry_Jam winds the bandage up Clover's neck. "Doctor Fern, what's your diagnosis? Do we stop?"
[20:55] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Fern shakes her head viciously. "I can still see her fur! No!"
[20:57] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Arbor snickers. "I'd have to agree, your gruff doctor has quite the knack with foals."
[20:57] * Blackberry_Jam keeps winding! "Right! If we don't cover it all, it might get infected!"
[20:59] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Clover's lilting cries are soon muffled by the bandages. Only the occassional giggle bubbles through. Fern gives a shark's smile. "I heard you should rub dirt on wounds to make them better!" She paws at the ground with ill intent.
[21:00] * Blackberry_Jam pats Fern on the head. "Easy now, Fern. I think she's suffered enough."
[21:01] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Fern looks suitably sad not to get to make her sister a dirty mummy. But she gives in with a sigh. "I suppose."
[21:02] <Golden_Eye> A playful, easily bored mare pawing at a quiet loving stallion. Seems familiar... His smile widens a little as he thinks of Toil. "Keen, you should listen to her, she might be able to show you some fun and who knows, you may even teach her how to enjoy a slow paced day."
[21:03] * Blackberry_Jam admires their handiwork with a smile. "Well, I think we can call this treatment successful, don't you think so, Clover?"
[21:03] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Keen snorts, a tiny crack in his fascade. "It's like training the river to flow uphill." He 'umphs' as she punches him in the gut.
[21:04] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Clover kinda nods. "Murggle mummf!"
[21:04] * Snack_Cake leans against Thunder_Strike as they watch the silliness finally come to a close.
[21:05] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Lilac's tail traces North_Star_'s leg. "Cause... I've got a pretty big bed... and hoofcuffs... Lawpony."
[21:06] * Golden_Eye chuckles. "So, what do the two of you normally do for fun?"
[21:07] * Blackberry_Jam pulls the bandage off of Clover's mouth with an even wider smile. "So, Clover, I know a pony who could definitely set you up with a beret, but he's back at Railyard. Feel like taking a trip tomorrow?"
[21:07] * Thunder_Strike steps to the side a bit from the sudden increase of gravity. ''that was... adorable.'' she says giggling.
[21:08] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Lax smirks. "He tries to teach me chess and I try to move the pieces when he isn't looking. Share a drink at the Saloon. You know, what you do."
[21:11] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Arbor speaks up from a bit behind. "I suppose that would be alright, as long as we can drum up some business on the side. See if we can move some 'Shine in Railyard."
[21:13] * _North_Star looks over to Lilac, chuckling lowly. "You raise a fine offer.." He says, actually thinking about it.
[21:14] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Lilac leans over and whisper's in his ear. "Better than paying for a room, I gaurantee." She breathes hotly over his ear's tip as she withdraws a hairsbreadth.
[21:15] * Blackberry_Jam smiles back at Arbor and undoes the rest of the bandages around Clover's head. "Sound good?"
[21:16] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Clover nods furiously. A really Docta Jam hat!
[21:16] * _North_Star smiles, flicking his tail into Lilac's lap. "I'm afriad I've got a bed in Railyard."
[21:16] * Golden_Eye nods. "Good to hear. It's important to have fun. We'd go insane if we didn't."
[21:17] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Lilac smirks. "You aren't in Railyard, Lawdog." She gives his hoof a squeeze.
[21:17] * Blackberry_Jam rubs the filly's mane. "First thing in the morning."
[21:17] * _North_Star nods. "Which is exactly why it'd be a good idea to have a warm bed around here."
[21:20] * Snack_Cake smiles, and whispers to Thunder_Strike. "You're right about that." She nuzzles Thunder gently. "Sometimes, those fillies make me wonder what it would be like to have one of my own."
[21:20] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Lilac grins bigger. "Very warm. /Hot/ even."
[21:23] * Thunder_Strike giggles. ''Snacky. incase you may not have noticed... I don't exactly have the assets to grant you that wish.'' she says giggling. then licks her cheek
[21:23] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  The greyness of the omnipresent cloudcover is slowly darkening as it stretches into evening.
[21:25] * Blackberry_Jam stands Clover up to peel off the rest of the bandages. With a pat on the back, she trots over to Thunder_Strike and Snack_Cake. "Well... I think I've had enough fun for a few lifetimes."
[21:28] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Arbor, ever the dutiful mother, collects the fillies forgotten gifts as they return to chasing Mr Wiggles around the open grounds.
[21:29] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Keen looks over with a wan smile. "Some are born insane." He gets punched again. "You be nice to be infront of our new friend!"
[21:31] * Thunder_Strike ''and she's back to her old self again.'' kisses Blackberry_Jam because its fun to see her blush
[21:31] * North_Star_ nods. "Sure is safer, two experienced ponies in the same bed."
[21:33] * Blackberry_Jam coughs a little as she breaks the kiss with Thunder_Strike. She's not blushing, but she is a little confused. "Thunder..."
[21:33] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Lilac nods. "Not /too/ experienced, but I know how to get the job done."
[21:34] * North_Star_ smiles. "You and me both."
[21:34] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  "We should work together."
[21:34] * Snack_Cake gives Thunder_Strike a stunned look! She feels very awkward from Thunder's comment earlier, and now she's kissing Berry!? "I uh..."
[21:35] * Thunder_Strike giggles at her. ''yes Blackberry_Jam?'' she says nuzzling Snack_Cake. ''don't worry Snacky. I was just teasing her. you're the only one for me.''
[21:36] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Keen heaves another sigh, once he can breath again after the second gut-punch. "What about you, Stranger? How do you pass the time?"
[21:36] * Blackberry_Jam coughs again. "Right... I'm gonna go make sure Hot Shot hasn't blown all our caps on something /else/." She trots away hurridly.
[21:38] <Golden_Eye> "I think mostly, read where I can, listen here and there. Lately I've taken to enjoying the company of particular mare that I'm becoming fond of."
[21:38] * Thunder_Strike waves at her. but starts feeling bad for doing that. ''uh Snacky. I'm sorry I did that. I didn't think before I did it and in sorry.''
[21:42] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  There's a bit of motion below the mortar tower, another pair of ponies wave up. Lax looks over the edge. "Hey, Keen! They're early. Let's bail and booze!"
[21:43] * Golden_Eye turns and looks at the newcomers.
[21:43] * Snack_Cake hesitates, but gives Thunder_Strike a strong nuzzle. "It's alright. I was just... surprised is all."
[21:44] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Keen looks over to Golden_Eye. "I think my night just got decided for me. Look for us if you get a thirst." The two stallions below wait for them to descend before they will head up."
[21:45] * Blackberry_Jam was just as surprised. She lights a cigarette and heads into the Pub. "Hot Shot, you in here?"
[21:46] * Thunder_Strike gives her a kiss. a better one. ''I'm still sorry.''
[21:48] * Golden_Eye smiles and nods. "That sounds nice, I'll come with you." He flies down to not get in anypony's way.
[21:50] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Keen and Lax make their way swiftly down, heading straight to the Saloon with Golden_Eye
[21:52] * Golden_Eye heads in with them.
[21:53] * Snack_Cake smiles at Thunder_Strike. "You're a sweet pony, Thunder."
[21:55] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  North and Lilac sit at a large table, the mare resting against him while holding his hoof. The rest of the bar is empty, the pair formerly in the corner now working the mortar.
[21:56] * Blackberry_Jam raises a brow at the pair, but instead trots up to the bar and orders an Aviation. It's about time he found an outlet.
[21:58] * Thunder_Strike ''you're sweeter Snack_Cake. even your name is sweet.'' she says nuzzling her.
[22:00] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Keen and Lax wave Golden_Eye over to a booth, scooting in to one side and waving the waitress over. The bartender looks at Blackberry_Jam. "A what?"
[22:01] * Blackberry_Jam begins to frown, but stops herself. "Gin. Creme de Violette. Cherry Liquor. Lemon peel. Cold." she says around her cigarette. Some ponies. Sheesh.
[22:03] * Golden_Eye sits down, a smile on his face, and waits for the waitress.
[22:03] * Snack_Cake giggles. "You're so much sweeter, Thunder. You don't give yourself enough credit!"
[22:03] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  The bartender gives a slow nod. He turns, mixing Shine, Violet Infused Shine, and Cherry Shine together. He drops a lemon peel in it and passes it to Blackberry_Jam.
[22:04] * Thunder_Strike looks at thunder and shakes her head. ''oh no... I'm nowhere near as sweet as you.'' she says smiling.
[22:04] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  The waitress smiles as she stands beside the table. "What can I get ya?"
[22:05] * Blackberry_Jam blinks hard. "If this kills me, I'm not paying." She takes a sip.
[22:06] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  If Blackberry_Jam ever swallowed paint as a foal, it is definately no longer on her esophagus. It isn't a wholly unpleasant burn though.
[22:07] * Snack_Cake lightly swats Thunder_Strike. "Alright. Come on! We should go see where everypony went while we've been hanging all over each other!"
[22:08] * Blackberry_Jam grits her teeth. "That... is /not/ an aviation..."
[22:09] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  The bartender cocks a brow. "Booze, violet somethin' booze, cherry booze, lemon peel. right?"
[22:10] * Blackberry_Jam sets the drink down. "Gin. G-I-N."
[22:10] * Golden_Eye smiles at the waitress. "Water, please."
[22:11] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Lax and Keen order a jar of shine a piece and some pretzels for the table. The waitress disappears to bring that and the water out.
[22:11] * Thunder_Strike giggles then nods. ''alrighty.'' she says following her keeping her eyes on her.
[22:13] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  The bartender starts digging under the bar, coming up with a dusty bottle of Wheateater Wet Gin. He pours some in a glass and grabs the violet shine.
[22:13] * Golden_Eye sits back, still with a smile on his face.
[22:13] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  It doesn't take long for Snack_Cake and Thunder_Strike to find the rest of the group in the Saloon.
[22:13] * Blackberry_Jam isn't sure what she expected. Looks like "free drinks" meant "free shine." "That's much better, thank you."
[22:15] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  The bartender nods. "You're welcome. I recognize you know, Cask said you get free reign. Come behind the bar and help yerself if ya like."
[22:16] * Snack_Cake brings Thunder_Strike over to sit with Blackberry_Jam. "You ran off so quickly. Is everything alright?"
[22:18] * Blackberry_Jam cracks her neck, hopping over the bar and smiling at Thunder_Strike and Snack_Cake. "Everything's fine. Just... kind of surprised me there, Featherduster."
[22:19] * Thunder_Strike giggles. ''you looked like you needed a kiss.'' she says winking. ''but I felt guilty about it.''
[22:20] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  The bartender looks at the new mares. "Get you anything, ladies?"
[22:21] * Blackberry_Jam raises an amused brow at Thunder_Strike, before holding a hoof in front of the bartender. "If you don't mind, these two are friends of mine. I'll handle it."
[22:22] * Thunder_Strike giggles at Blackberry_Jam. ''thought you didn't want us drinking. after all. we are just kids.''
[22:23] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  He nods. "Yep, match the description. All yours."
[22:23] * Blackberry_Jam gives a smirk to both of her friends. "I do. And you are. Which is why you'll be drinking the mixers. What do you two want?"
[22:25] * Thunder_Strike shrugs. ''I guess I'll try a Bloody Mary.''
[22:26] * Blackberry_Jam rolls her eyes. "That's a 'Virgin Mary', Thunder. Bloody Mary's still have alcohol."
[22:26] * Thunder_Strike huffs. ''I didn't know what it was called.''
[22:27] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  The bartender snorts. "Could have a bloody virgin, but that sounds like a bad night."
[22:28] * Thunder_Strike ''ok... welcome to creepsville''
[22:28] * Blackberry_Jam mixes up some tomato juice with whatever sort of spices they have back there. She shoots the bartender a sideways glance as she does so.
[22:28] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  He grumbles and turns away.
[22:30] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  There's not much in the way of 'not booze' to be found. There is a can of tomato juice in the back.
[22:30] * Thunder_Strike ''ok then.'' pokes Snack_Cake. '' what would you like? mom said no alcohol.'' she says pointing at Blackberry_Jam with a giggle.
[22:31] * Blackberry_Jam frowns a little. "Well... Thunder, they've only got tomato-" She pauses at the 'mom' comment, with a scowl.
[22:32] * Thunder_Strike ''I was kidding blackberry. lighten up alittle.'' she says smiling at her.
[22:32] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Lax and Keen smile as the drinks and pretzels arrive. "So, Merc, you looking for work or what?"
[22:32] * Snack_Cake gives a little giggle in response. "Be nice!" She looks to Blackberry_Jam with a smile. "I'm not uh... well-versed in places like these. What do you think I should have?"
[22:33] * Blackberry_Jam upends the tomato juice and looks around for... ice. Definitely not any of that here. "Here, Snack, let's try a Virgin Trotter. /Very/ tasty, no alcohol." She scrounges for some sort of ginger ail or similar root-soda.
[22:33] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Lilac strokes North_Star_'s hoof gently as she leans against him at the table.
[22:35] * Thunder_Strike sighs then looks at Blackberry_Jam. ''sorry. I didn't mean anything by the comment. I'm not thinking right.'' she says looking down.
[22:36] * North_Star_ smiles as he kinda leans with Lilac. "Are you still flirting with me, or is that a job offer?"
[22:37] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Lilac considers. "Well, I'm sure they wouldn't turn away a dab hoof with a rifle, but I'm most /definitely/ flirting with you."
[22:39] * North_Star_ chuckles, "Nah. I couldn't settle for guard duty anymore. Now that I've gotten my hooves rough."
[22:40] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Lilac chuckles. "I could file them for you. Then again, I think I might like the scratch of rough hooves through my coat."
[22:42] * North_Star_ grins at Lilac. "They told you to look for the silver lining, you're making the whole storm cloud a silver mine. You know that?"
[22:42] * Golden_Eye turns to his companions. "So, you two like Tressle?"
[22:44] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Keen and Lax nod in unison. "So far. We were scrounger before those slavers picked us up. We came with the rest when they decided to rebuild."
[22:45] <Golden_Eye> "You knew each other before?"
[22:45] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Lilac gives a brilliant smile. "I try. You wouldn't want to rain on my parade, would you?" She bats her eyelashes.
[22:46] * North_Star_ sighs in acceptance. "I suppose. Hard to say no to a pretty face."
[22:47] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  They give Golden_Eye a nod. "Yeah. Born on the Southside. Ran into trouble with the White Stockings, so we beat hooves up north. Had a pretty good run for a while, but got nabbed."
[22:49] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Lilac smiles. "Good. I'll finish my drink and we can head to my place."
[22:49] <Golden_Eye> "So, Tressle is a relativly safe place then, a fresh start. It's good that you found one. So, many ponies don't."
[22:50] * North_Star_ blinks and realizes he hasn't had a drop to drink since he got there. "I'll be right behind you, gotta check in with the good doctor.
[22:50] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Lax chuckles. "Safe as can be, considering it was sacked by slavers not more than two weeks ago. Still, with the mortar we're safer."
[22:52] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Lilac drains the last of her drink and slips outside, waiting for North so she can lead him to her place.
[22:53] * Blackberry_Jam continues to dig through the lower parts of the bar for some Ginger Ale to make a Tom Trotter with...
[22:54] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  There's a solitary bottle of Stone's Ginger Beer.
[22:54] <Golden_Eye> "That's extremely unfortunate, though the mortar is a nice addition. Slavers are among the most ruthless ponies in the wastes. If only more good ponies shared their zeal, who know's where we would be."
[22:54] * North_Star_ shifts over to sit with the other mares, flagging the barkeep down for a bottle of whiskey.
[22:56] * Snack_Cake waits patiently for Blackberry_Jam. "I have to ask, Berry... why are you so... protective toward me?"
[22:56] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  The bartender loops around to speak with North_Star_. "What can I get ya?"
[22:56] * Blackberry_Jam frowns. Not what the recipe calls for... but this'll do. She grabs some cherry-flavored Cola and splashes it together with the Ginger Beer. She looks around for cherries, then stops. "Oh... Well, Snack..."
[22:58] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Keen squints a bit, but does follow the thought. "Yeah, if ponies could be as efficient in goodness as they are in brutality, we'd live in a much better place."
[23:00] * Blackberry_Jam folds her hooves, plopping a cherry into the drink and pushing it towards Snack. "You remind me a lot of my sister."
[23:01] * North_Star_ looks up. "Whiskey, no glass. Just nab whatever's popular."
[23:02] * Thunder_Strike just sits quietly listening to them both. she doesn't wanna say anything cause she's been hurtful today.
[23:02] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  The bartender looks through a back cabinet. "Looks like I only have a bit of Wild Pegasus left, not much more that a drink or two in the bottle. Rum maybe? There's some vodka back here too..."
[23:05] * North_Star_ waves a hoof. "Bottle of rum will do."
[23:06] * Snack_Cake gives Blackberry_Jam a curious look. "Your sister?"
[23:06] * Blackberry_Jam starts pouring herself another Moonshine Aviation... which would be a better name. Fly By Night? Yeah. Cool. "She was a doctor, too. And she had this vision, not unlike the one you have. She wanted to make everypony happy all the time."
[23:06] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  The bartender slips him the bottle of Appletons. "Have a nice night."
[23:08] * Blackberry_Jam gives a fond smile. "And damn it, she did. She just... had this aura around her. It was impossible to be mad when she was around."
[23:08] <Golden_Eye> "Well, no use crying over what the wastes are, but could be. Got to enjoy it the way it is however you can."
[23:09] <Golden_Eye> are not*
[23:09] * Snack_Cake gives Blackberry_Jam a big smile. "She sounds like an amazing pony."
[23:10] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Lax gives an enthusiastic nod, Keen's is much more subdued. "Find what happiness you can."
[23:10] * Thunder_Strike hasn't even touched her drink. she's just staring at it with her ears down.
[23:10] * Blackberry_Jam points to Snack and her drink. "And you're just like her. Why I'm so protective of you?" She takes a hard sip of her Fly By Night. "I couldn't protect her."
[23:10] * North_Star_ takes the top of his drink and takes a long swill, looking over at Thinder_Strike. "Hey. Something go you down?"
[23:12] * Thunder_Strike simply shakes her head at North_Star_, ''I don't wanna talk about it.''
[23:13] * North_Star_ nudges the pegasus. "You sure?"
[23:13] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  The waitress comes back around to check on Golden_Eye and company, see if they need refills or more pretzels
[23:14] * Golden_Eye raises his glass for a toast. "To loving life and finding happiness where you can."
[23:14] * Thunder_Strike ''yes. I'm sure.'' she says laying her head onto the bar and pushes the glass back.
[23:14] * Snack_Cake frowns. "Something... happened? Oh... I'm so sorry!"
[23:14] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  "Here, here!" They clink their glasses to Golden_Eye's bottle of water.
[23:16] * Blackberry_Jam shrugs. "Don't be. Just know that... I want you to do what she couldn't. I want you to change the world, Snack." She takes another big sip. "So I'm going to do everything I can to help."
[23:19] * North_Star_ smiles at hearing Blackberry_Jam. "I'll drink to that!"
[23:20] * Blackberry_Jam raises her glass. "You bet I would too."
[23:23] * Thunder_Strike raises her glass too. but she loves her head on the bar. '' me too.'m
[23:23] <Thunder_Strike> leaves.*
[23:24] * Snack_Cake is super embarrassed! "You're all too nice to me! I don't deserve such good friends..."
[23:25] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Outside the wasteland is dark, night setting in proper.
[23:26] * Blackberry_Jam looks at North_Star_ before turning to Snack and patting her shoulder. "I think you've got that backwards, Snack. No way in Tartarus I deserve to be friends with you." She downs her drink and pours another.
[23:26] * North_Star_ looks outside. "Getting dark. Not a good idea to walk back to Railyard."
[23:27] * Thunder_Strike raises her head and hugs Snack_Cake. ''if anyone doesn't deserve friends like you guys, it's me.. I mean. I did attack you guys.''
[23:33] * Snack_Cake takes a drink of her own, and sits a little closer to Thunder_Strike. "Something wrong? Is there anything I can do to make you feel better?"
[23:34] * Thunder_Strike smiles then nods. ''as
[23:35] * Blackberry_Jam swipes some of North_Star_'s rum and fixes a pair of Black Rat's. "Here, Hot Shot, welcome to the world of mixed drinks."
[23:35] * Thunder_Strike ''ill be alright. I was just having a sad moment is all. I'm fine now. because you are with me.''
[23:37] * Snack_Cake smiles and hugs Thunder_Strike. "And you say you're not the sweetest!"
[23:38] * Thunder_Strike hugs her back then yawns. ''but I'm not.''
[23:39] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  The group have a fun night of drinking in moderation. North_Star_ spends his night with his admirer while Golden_Eye accepts the offer of a cot from Keen and Lax. The rest of the group spend an uneventful night in Cask's spare room.
[23:40] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  The morning comes, and a trip to Railyard awaits.
[23:42] * Blackberry_Jam is up and at 'em! Eager to get Clover to Railyad for not only a beret, but to show her Scrap's, too, she trots into the filly's rooms with a smile.
[23:43] * North_Star_ awakes with a yawn and a stretch, rolling over and expecting Lilac to be there with him.
[23:43] * Golden_Eye has been up for several hours already, sitting in a corner, thinking.
[23:44] * Thunder_Strike sits up yawn before giving Snack_Cake a hug if she was awake.
[23:44] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  The purple mare beside North_Star_ purrs as he stirs beside her. She rolls over, a hoof resting on his barrel. "G'morning, Stud."
[23:45] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Blackberry_Jam finds the fillies asleep in an tangled pile on top of Mr. Wiggles.
[23:46] * Blackberry_Jam smiles at the scene, and knocks lightly at the open door.
[23:47] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  The fillies jostle each other, lightly jabbing with hooves while still half asleep. Each one implores the other to wake up and get the door. Mr. Wiggles stands, sending both rolling across the floor toward the door.
[23:47] * North_Star_ nods sleepily. ""Mornin'.."
[23:47] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Thunder_Strike and Snack_Cake are left alone a moment after Blackberry_Jam leaves to rouse the fillies, there was only the one spare room afterall.
[23:48] * Blackberry_Jam looks down at them with a smile. "Morning, girls."
[23:48] * Snack_Cake returns Thunder_Strike's hug, nuzzling in closer. "Morning... Sleep well?"
[23:49] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Lilac sits up, the sheets tumbling off her back and exposing North_Star_. She looks down with a smile, her hooves coming up to massage along his chest. "Rise and shine, Lawdog." She seems to be a morning pony.
[23:50] * Golden_Eye waited until Keen and Lax awoke to thank them again and say until next time. He heads outside afterward to see about joining up with the others for the trip back.
[23:50] * Thunder_Strike nods at her stretching her body out and tickles Snack_Cake's side with her outstretched wing unintentionally. ''you bet I did. best sleep I had in years.''
[23:50] * North_Star_ still isn't used to a concept of a good night's sleep. He sighs, sitting up next to Lilac. "If you insist."
[23:51] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Lilac smirks. "Not really, but I wouldn't want your friends to leave you behind."
[23:52] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  "Well... actually I'd be alright with that. But I know you aren't one to settle."
[23:53] * North_Star_ chuckles lowly. "You never know. Times change a stallion."
[23:54] * Blackberry_Jam helps each of the fillies up and dusts them off. "Ready to go, you two?"
[23:54] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Lilac gives him a simple kiss on the lips, stroking his cheek lightly. "I've got morning watch. Walk me to the gate?"
[23:55] * North_Star_ nods. "Sure. So long as you let me get dressed, first."
[23:55] * Snack_Cake hugs Thunder_Strike and climbs out of bed. "We'd better get ready, we'll be leaving soon."
[23:56] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Lilac slips on her barding as well, her tail finding ways to brush against North_Star_ all the while.
[23:56] * Thunder_Strike climbs outta bed and starts getting ready to leave. ''way ahead of ya.''
[23:56] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  The fillies nod, getting their stuff together as Cask and Arbor finish getting their wagon together.
[23:56] * Golden_Eye waits out front of Cask's for the others to come out, pulling out his guns for basic maintanence and cleaning.
[23:57] * North_Star_ eventually gets his security barding on and situated, despite the distractions.
[23:57] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Lilac is working the North Gate today, so the group is soon reunited.
[23:57] * Blackberry_Jam offers them both a ride on her back, adjusting her beret a little. "Everything's ready on our end." She announces as she trots out of the house.
[23:58] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  With a kiss goodbye, Lilac scales the tower.
[23:58] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Clover climbs up on Blackberry_Jam, Fern seems to think Mr. Wiggles would feel lonely is she didn't ride on him.
[00:00] * Blackberry_Jam shifts her weapon around so Clover can sit comfortably and not be touching it.
[00:00] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  The group starts their trek, the hours roll by. The debris over the bloodwing pit looks to still be holding as they pass. It's late morning when they first see Railyard's north gate ahead.
[00:02] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  A cloaked zebra mare is just making her way down the overpass into town when the group passes Sheriff Caboose at the north gatehouse.
[00:05] <Mister_Clacky|GM> *****Session End*****
[00:05] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  50xp
[00:06] <Mister_Clacky|GM>  Blackberry_Jam and Snack_Cake  and Thunder_Strike gain 2 karma for being nice to fillies.