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  1. [2014-02-01 20:33:36] <CrystalDM> 03====Crystal Group: Session 12====
  2. [2014-02-01 20:36:15] <CrystalDM> 03The house that was filled with vermin is silent, with the exception of the crackling blue fire of the burning corpses. The wind blows across empty grounds, the light green snow a tell-tale sign of just how radioactive this area really is...
  3. [2014-02-01 20:40:01] * Emerald_Blitz lies on her back in the snow, her wounds slowly knitting themselves shut all by themselves. If she's some kind of monster, it's a very HELPFUL form of monstrosity... Her purple wings scrape the green snow, carving out wings in the pony-shape she will leave behind, too.
  4. [2014-02-01 20:40:22] * Militus glances around. "It would appear we're finally safe. Perhaps we should search the residence?"
  5. [2014-02-01 20:41:51] * Tallie sits beside Emerald_Blitz, watching her wounds stitch back together.
  6. [2014-02-01 20:41:56] <Asami> Clue...how are you holding up?
  7. [2014-02-01 20:42:31] * Clue looks over herself, some of her snow white coat flaked red with her own blood. She gives and unnerving nod. "...I think I'll be alright..." Her words barely audible.
  8. [2014-02-01 20:43:54] * Emerald_Blitz sighs. "Give me a moment, and I'll join you, Militus. Splitting up our little band like that was foolhardy, and there's no sense in repeating that mistake," she says.
  9. [2014-02-01 20:43:56] * Asami nods, unsure of Clue's current fortitude "alright then but if you go spelunking again...be a lil more careful?
  10. [2014-02-01 20:44:37] * Militus looks at the ancient house, thinking. "Does anyone think we'll actually find a Stable inside here? A mansion seems an odd place to hide a bunker."
  11. [2014-02-01 20:45:20] * Tallie goes ahead and makes a green snow man.
  12. [2014-02-01 20:46:04] <CrystalDM> 03The house, other than having had creatures living in it for who knows how long, appears to be still in very good condition. Clean it out a bit, and it will be quite liveable.
  13. [2014-02-01 20:46:33] <Asami> I 'unno...what do stable exteriors usually look like?
  14. [2014-02-01 20:46:57] <Tallie> "Wooden door probably. Straw. Hay. Y'know, stable stuff."
  15. [2014-02-01 20:47:04] * Clue nods to Asami. "...I try to be..."
  16. [2014-02-01 20:47:21] <Emerald_Blitz> "Sealed hatches or large, gear-shaped doors set into solid walls," Emerald says fom her back. "Typically emblazoned with a numeral marking their designation by Stable-Tec. Why?"
  17. [2014-02-01 20:48:51] * Clue moves in further into the building keeping an eye out for nasty ol' geckos.
  18. [2014-02-01 20:49:16] <Asami> do they try to uhm...y'know like..hide them from being obvious? or is it more like a 'whammo! I'm a stable vault door beeyotches eat me!' type deal?
  19. [2014-02-01 20:51:05] * Militus calls out to Clue. "Wait up, would you? We wouldn't want anything to happen should we split up again."
  20. [2014-02-01 20:51:09] * Emerald_Blitz closes her eyes for a few seconds, then opens them with a look of staggering confusion, which clears momentarily. She shakes her head. "I don't even..." she mutters, and pushes herself up from the snow. "Um... yes and no. They're typically concealed within another structure of some sort. Inside a place such as this isn't even a particularly unusual choice. Check the basement first." The...
  21. [2014-02-01 20:51:11] * Emerald_Blitz ...alicorn walks in to join the others. "I was supposed to have a spot in Stable 1, but that apparently didn't happen..."
  22. [2014-02-01 20:51:42] * Tallie hmmmms at her snowman, then goes looking around for rocks.
  23. [2014-02-01 20:52:03] * Militus is thoughtful. "Stable 1? Was there anything special about that one, given its number?"
  24. [2014-02-01 20:52:42] * Emerald_Blitz frowns. "Clue, dear, do please stay where we can help if things take a turn south," she says, then stops and looks over her shoulder frustratedly. "And hurry up, Tallie. We're going inside!"
  25. [2014-02-01 20:53:34] * Clue nods in response.
  26. [2014-02-01 20:53:44] * Tallie makes rock eyes, nose, and mouth, then buttons. She coos at her finished masterpeice. "Snowman!"
  27. [2014-02-01 20:55:17] <Emerald_Blitz> "It was in Canterlot," Emerald says simply. "But given how poisoned I've heard Canterlot has become, perhaps it's a mercy I never made it in."
  28. [2014-02-01 20:56:07] * Militus nods. "If even half of what we were told in the legion were true, Canterlot was hard hit. You were lucky to be away."
  29. [2014-02-01 20:57:20] * Emerald_Blitz sighs. "Perhaps. Though I'm still not sure if looking like a cross between Princess Sparkle and Princess Luna is a blessing or a curse. It's certainly better than death, but..." Her voice trails off as she looks around the mansion's interior.
  30. [2014-02-01 20:57:22] <Asami> yeah...we'd never know you even existed if you were there
  31. [2014-02-01 20:57:55] * Tallie plods back inside and shakes off the snow. She grins. "I made a snowman."
  32. [2014-02-01 20:58:06] <Emerald_Blitz> "A snow what?" Emerald says, turning to the little griffon.
  33. [2014-02-01 20:58:44] * Militus looks around the mansion as well. He looks up at Tallie. "Is that a practice among children now? Forgive me, for I am not familiar with such things."
  34. [2014-02-01 20:59:20] * Emerald_Blitz wrinkles her nose. "I've built many a snowmare in my time, but..."
  35. [2014-02-01 20:59:53] * Tallie points outside to the snowman. "Snowman."
  36. [2014-02-01 21:00:06] * Clue pokes her nose into a closed door, peering carefully inside.
  37. [2014-02-01 21:00:43] * Militus looks instead to Emerald_Blitz. "Captain, if you would enlighten me, what is this about snow...things?"
  38. [2014-02-01 21:01:49] * Emerald_Blitz looks out the door at the strange thing and shakes her head. "Children these days..." The alicorn looks around a corner, and sees no immediate threat. "Oh, it's a form of creative play, to build a crude sculpture out of snow, often resembling ponies, zebras, and the like. I'm... not exactly sure what it is Tallie has built. Is it a Minotaur, Tallie? Or that fellow from the Daring Do books?"
  39. [2014-02-01 21:02:29] * Militus raises an eyebrow and trots after Clue to make sure she doesn't get lost.
  40. [2014-02-01 21:03:08] <CrystalDM> 03As Clue looks around, she notices that maybe this house isn't a simple cleaning away from being ready to be lived in. There isn't any counters, any sinks, drawers, shelves... just walls. It looks like everything that wasn't nailed down was taken, and then a crowbar was brought in for everything that was nailed down.
  41. [2014-02-01 21:03:14] * Tallie shrugs. "Something like that." she says. "Something I made up."
  42. [2014-02-01 21:03:51] * Emerald_Blitz chuckles. "Well you have quite an imagination," she says warmly. "Now, let's find that Stable, shall we?"
  43. [2014-02-01 21:04:10] * Tallie nods and walks over to Emerald_Blitz's leg. "Can I hitch a lift?"
  44. [2014-02-01 21:04:53] * Emerald_Blitz shrugs. "I'm not going to suddenly need to fly in such close quarters, so I suppose," she says. "Same conditions as always apply."
  45. [2014-02-01 21:06:42] * Militus coughs as he catches up to Clue to avoid surprising her. "It would appear we aren't the first to try searching this place."
  46. [2014-02-01 21:06:51] * Tallie climbs up her leg and onto her back. "Yeah. Rockin."
  47. [2014-02-01 21:07:06] * Clue frowns. "This place is absolutely baren..."
  48. [2014-02-01 21:08:34] <Emerald_Blitz> "You know," Emerald says quietly, "you and I should really practice flying together. We both need the practice, and if we get caught off guard again, I don't want to hurt you by suddenly dumping you if I have to take to the air myself." The alicorn looks around and frowns. "Hmmm. You're right, Clue. It isn't that it's unfurnished, it's that it's been de-furnished. I wonder where the contents...
  49. [2014-02-01 21:08:36] <Emerald_Blitz> ...have gone...?"
  50. [2014-02-01 21:08:45] * Militus nods. "It certainly is."
  51. [2014-02-01 21:09:05] <Militus> "We should make for the basement, since that's likely where any bunkers would be."
  52. [2014-02-01 21:09:46] * Emerald_Blitz rolls her eyes. "I did just say that a few moments ago," she says with a hint of exasperation. "Anyone see any stairs?"
  53. [2014-02-01 21:10:50] * Tallie nods at Emerald_Blitz. "Maybe one day..." she whispers from her perch in the alicorn's mane.
  54. [2014-02-01 21:12:00] <Emerald_Blitz> "Not maybe. Not one day. Provided we find the Stable and don't lose our wings to a vicious mauling, we're starting next week," Emerald says firmly. "I know I can't stand not feeling certain of my own capabilities, and it's high time both of us exercised them."
  55. [2014-02-01 21:12:59] * Militus pokes around, but comes up with nothing. "I don't suppose you'd be interested in a sparring session, would you Captain?"
  56. [2014-02-01 21:13:37] * Tallie grumbles. "Can't tell me what to do..."
  57. [2014-02-01 21:14:30] * Emerald_Blitz shakes her head. "No, I can't. But I can withold free rides until you acquiesce," she says, then turns to Militus. "I'm afraid my area of expertise was more in the medical field than the hoof-to-hoof combat area, Militus. I'd prove to be no challenge at all."
  58. [2014-02-01 21:14:46] <Tallie> "Meanie."
  59. [2014-02-01 21:14:52] <Emerald_Blitz> "Freeloader."
  60. [2014-02-01 21:15:00] <Tallie> "Still a meanie."
  61. [2014-02-01 21:15:34] * Militus sighs. "I suppose you're right. Perhaps one of the Rangers might be more inclined..." He strokes his chin thoughtfully.
  62. [2014-02-01 21:15:43] * Clue sighs at the bickering.
  63. [2014-02-01 21:16:26] * Emerald_Blitz sighs. "Why am I arguing with a child..." she says, putting a hoof to her forehead. "A meanie I am, but I still have the right of it. Now, let's find that Stable... I'm getting a bad feeling about this place."
  64. [2014-02-01 21:16:46] * Clue searches the house finding nothing out of the ordinary.
  65. [2014-02-01 21:17:22] * Tallie "Meanie meanie doesn't eat her greenies!" she sings, then looks around the room. "Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaait a moment..."
  66. [2014-02-01 21:17:48] * Militus shrugs. "Besides the dangerous creatures that we already killed, nothing seems to be amiss. I see no reason to spare this place extra worry."
  67. [2014-02-01 21:18:02] <Asami> Hey Clue?...I dunno what it is exactly but somethin about this place don't add up right in my head
  68. [2014-02-01 21:18:21] * Emerald_Blitz shakes her head. "No, not a worry. Something just seems... off." She looks around at her companions. "So it's not just me... Say, where's Clue?"
  69. [2014-02-01 21:18:39] * Clue srunches her nose. "How so?"
  70. [2014-02-01 21:19:33] * Tallie gasps. "There's totes a secret room in here!" she announces. "Maybe two!"
  71. [2014-02-01 21:19:57] <Emerald_Blitz> "A facade," Emerald says, looking puzzled. "Perhaps the whole thing is a facade. It would make sense, being the front of a stable..." She immediately looks over her shoulder at Tallie's announcement. "That's it, that's exactly it! Where, do you think?" she asks.
  72. [2014-02-01 21:20:11] <Asami> just...when I'm looking at this place on the outside...its alot bigger than what we've been seeing on the inside...so we're missing something
  73. [2014-02-01 21:20:24] * Militus looks around, perplexed. "I see nothing out of the ordinary. Are you all sure about this?"
  74. [2014-02-01 21:20:56] * Emerald_Blitz nods. "Trust the griffon. If there's anything she knows, it's how to poke her beak into secrets that aren't hers."
  75. [2014-02-01 21:21:47] * Militus suppresses a snicker.
  76. [2014-02-01 21:22:44] <Asami> hey Clue? do me a favor and start knocking on the walls...check for a hollowish report...I'm gonna do the same
  77. [2014-02-01 21:23:01] <Tallie> "Start pulling books and poking stuff. Buttons! Levers! Everything! AHAHAHA!"
  78. [2014-02-01 21:23:30] * Emerald_Blitz gingerly puts the griffon down. "Erm. By all means, go to it," she says, a wry look on her face.
  79. [2014-02-01 21:23:41] * Clue nods and follows suit, moving around and searching for hollow walls.
  80. [2014-02-01 21:24:08] * Tallie zips over to the book case and books suddently start flying
  81. [2014-02-01 21:25:03] <CrystalDM> 03Clue finds a hollow wall.
  82. [2014-02-01 21:25:45] * Clue hmms. "...um... Asami... I think this wall is fake...
  83. [2014-02-01 21:25:47] <Clue> "
  84. [2014-02-01 21:26:20] * Emerald_Blitz watches Tallie fly around the bare walls, probably checking for seams or edges, and refrains from commenting on it. She's seen a 'you're flying' notification knock an inexperience pegasus colt out of the air before.
  85. [2014-02-01 21:26:31] <Emerald_Blitz> *inexperienced
  86. [2014-02-01 21:26:52] * Asami stops what she was checking and waddles on over to Clue with a grin "sweet!..use your Tee-Kay to see if you can feel for a door and move it...I'll check for seams
  87. [2014-02-01 21:28:56] * Militus uses the blunt end of his spear to knock on the walls, trying to find any hollow spots.
  88. [2014-02-01 21:30:02] <CrystalDM> 03Asami finds that there are no seams... but the crystal doesn't feel like any of the other walls she has felt before. Its like the entire thing has been shifted and merged.
  89. [2014-02-01 21:31:08] * Emerald_Blitz keeps a watchful eye on her friends, ready to aid if anything is needed. Well, the friends she can see, anyway. With some irritation, the alicorn notes that Clue and Asami have wandered off in a different direction again.
  90. [2014-02-01 21:31:55] <Asami> hrmmm...okay lets try method B...Clue go fetch Emmy and Milly while I see if I can melt this wall down?
  91. [2014-02-01 21:33:26] <Asami> or...if you can phase..try that?
  92. [2014-02-01 21:35:21] <CrystalDM> 03The light from the boarded up window of the room gives the room an extra post-apocalyptic feel.
  93. [2014-02-01 21:36:57] * Clue shakes her head. "I don't know phase..."
  94. [2014-02-01 21:37:58] * Tallie seems to knock on every single milimeter of wall. raparaparaparapraparaparparap
  95. [2014-02-01 21:40:05] * Clue blinks. "Maybe we can just climb in through the window?" She moves to the window nearest her and removes the boarding, going outside, and searching for the window on the outside.
  96. [2014-02-01 21:41:03] * Asami will head out of the room and head outside the mansion, hollering once she gets to the central room "Emmy? Milly? Clue and I are headed outside around the back of the building!
  97. [2014-02-01 21:41:29] * Tallie continues turbo-knocking.
  98. [2014-02-01 21:41:46] * Militus looks over at Emerald_Blitz. "It would seem I've found a hollow spot in the wall. Any idea how to open it?"
  99. [2014-02-01 21:42:07] <Emerald_Blitz> "Militus found a hollow wall!" Emerald replies. "Don't split the group again, or I swear, I'll drag you bodily back here!"
  100. [2014-02-01 21:43:04] * Emerald_Blitz walks over to join Militus. "Hmm. Some crystal is less resilient than others. You might be able to kick it down. Otherwise, fire might melt it, a Phaze spell or someone with sufficient skill in Teleportation could jump through. Beyond that, I am uncertain."
  101. [2014-02-01 21:43:10] * Tallie sprints over to Militus' wall and throws herself at it. "Cannonbaaaaall!"
  102. [2014-02-01 21:43:25] <Tallie> *thunk*\
  103. [2014-02-01 21:43:25] * Militus jumps back as Tallie sails into the wall.
  104. [2014-02-01 21:44:25] <CrystalDM> 03Clue finds a nearby window that has been boarded up. In fact, the wall itself has been sculpted to merge over the boards... and, the boards look brand new and extra, extra reinforced. Oh... oh Sisters this is going to be hard to remove.
  105. [2014-02-01 21:45:43] <CrystalDM> 03The wall resounds with a solid THUD as Tallie hits it. It appears to be quite solid, albeit, hollow.
  106. [2014-02-01 21:48:00] * Tallie bounces off of it, being tiny. She stands back up. "Owie..." she starts to punch the wall.
  107. [2014-02-01 21:50:15] * Clue looks at the boards in content. Tell me your secrets. "I might be able to pull the boards free..." Her horn crystalizing over as she tries to find something to grab on to and pull.
  108. [2014-02-01 21:52:33] * Emerald_Blitz watches Tallie flail at the wall, somewhat amused. "Not necessarily a bad idea, but you're not exactly the most physically impressive member of the group, Tallie..."
  109. [2014-02-01 21:53:18] |<-- Emerald_Blitz has left irc.canternet.org (Connection closed)
  110. [2014-02-01 21:53:30] * Militus then backs up to the wall and gives it a good, strong buck.
  111. [2014-02-01 21:54:14] <CrystalDM> 03The hooves hit the wall with a very loud CRACK and the wall shakes slightly, a small crack, maybe an inch? across appearing in the crystal.
  112. [2014-02-01 21:54:52] <CrystalDM> 03The board that Clue grabs a hold of shudders, but refuses to crack.
  113. [2014-02-01 21:56:12] * Clue growls. She turns and gives it a buck in anger!
  114. [2014-02-01 21:56:28] -->| Emerald_Blitz (Dimestream@Pony-999.9mt.76.69.IP) has joined #FoeCrystal
  115. [2014-02-01 21:58:40] <CrystalDM> 03All of the boards in the window shudder violently and a few splinters fly off at Clue's buck.
  116. [2014-02-01 21:58:54] * Militus bucks the wall again, spurred on by the appearance of a crack.
  117. [2014-02-01 21:59:27] * Emerald_Blitz furrows her brow in concentration. "Militus," she says slowly. "I think... I have a spell... that might help you with that."
  118. [2014-02-01 21:59:42] <CrystalDM> 03The crack grows, bits of crystal falling out off the wall. There is now a small hole, just barely large enough to peek through.
  119. [2014-02-01 22:00:37] * Emerald_Blitz snorts. "Though I believe a weapon might be necessary. Oh!" She notices the chipped hole. "Excellent work, Militus. Can you see what's inside?
  120. [2014-02-01 22:00:39] <Emerald_Blitz> "
  121. [2014-02-01 22:01:10] * Militus stops short of delivering another kick. He turns and peers through the hole he's made.
  122. [2014-02-01 22:01:36] * Asami finally plods around the side of the house, reaching Clue with a panting gasp "Okay...you got this round Clue...this armor is great at everything except getting places in a hurry...so..what'd you find here?
  123. [2014-02-01 22:02:21] * Clue winds up another buck. "Boards," she replies letting her buck spring free.
  124. [2014-02-01 22:02:29] <CrystalDM> 03Militus can barely make out... a box? A shelf? Its hard to tell.
  125. [2014-02-01 22:03:03] <CrystalDM> 03The room beyond the door is dusty, and otherwise empty.
  126. [2014-02-01 22:03:21] <CrystalDM> 03Clue's buck hits the boards... and the boards don't even have the decency to shudder.
  127. [2014-02-01 22:03:52] <Asami> uhh..Clue? I could likre, burn those boards away if you want?
  128. [2014-02-01 22:04:09] * Clue 's hooves hurt. "But that could burn the building down..."
  129. [2014-02-01 22:04:16] * Militus turns back to Emerald_Blitz. "If you have a way to help, it would be much appreciated. There's something inside, but I can't see what."
  130. [2014-02-01 22:05:59] * Emerald_Blitz closes her eyes. "It's a wonderful violence-enhancement spell," she says, as her horn glows green, then brighter white with crystalline edges as the magic wraps around Militus' hooves. "That should... provide your hooves greater... relative strength to..." The alicorn abruptly sits down with a hoof to her temple. "Oooh. That one is, as they say, a doozy."
  131. [2014-02-01 22:06:42] <Asami> well...it could...but it didn't in the foyer...and we do have all of this snow everywhere to smother the ensuing flames?
  132. [2014-02-01 22:07:15] <CrystalDM> 03Directly infront of Clue appears to be a pile of crumbling concrete. She can see rods of rebar sticking out.
  133. [2014-02-01 22:07:41] * Militus bows. "I'll be sure not to let this go to waste." He then plants another buck on the wall.
  134. [2014-02-01 22:08:41] * Clue looks over the rebarb. "...umm... let's hold off on that till after I try this out..." She takes the rebarb and jams in into the hole prying it hard with her TK.
  135. [2014-02-01 22:09:55] <CrystalDM> 03The wall pops with a mighty CRACK as Militus's buck creates a decent hole, large enough for Asami, but not Tallie, to squeeze through. A little more work and a pony could get through there. On the other side of the wall, covered in rubble, is a large steel box with a clasp and lock on it.
  136. [2014-02-01 22:11:52] * Emerald_Blitz cranes her neck and peers down. "Hm. You have found treasure, Militus."
  137. [2014-02-01 22:12:06] <CrystalDM> 03With a groan and a popping of crystal wall, the boards start to come loose. A little more pressure, and the boarded up windows should give way.
  138. [2014-02-01 22:12:35] * Militus grunts in affirmation and delivers another buck to widen the gap.
  139. [2014-02-01 22:14:56] <CrystalDM> 03Ah, there we go. Now ponies can get through, though Emerald_Blitz would have to squeeze a bit.
  140. [2014-02-01 22:15:39] * Tallie dives through the hole. "Treasuuuure!"
  141. [2014-02-01 22:16:58] <Militus> "Tallie, is that box movable or will we have to come in there to see it?"
  142. [2014-02-01 22:17:41] * Emerald_Blitz frowns. "Be careful rushing in there with no support," she says. "Do we want to fetch the others, Militus?"
  143. [2014-02-01 22:18:12] * Tallie tries to move the box.
  144. [2014-02-01 22:19:06] <CrystalDM> 03Tallie can see the box could be moved but... oh Sisters is it heavy! Its got to weigh something like 300 pounds!
  145. [2014-02-01 22:19:48] * Tallie "Hnnnnnnnng.....HNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNG" *poot* "Whoops!"
  146. [2014-02-01 22:19:53] * Militus looks at Emerald_Blitz and nods. "The box should stay closed until they're here. No telling what it might hold."
  147. [2014-02-01 22:20:34] <Asami> Sure Clue "Asami will grab onto the end of the rebar and provide another 153lbs of dead weight to the fulcrum as she hangs there
  148. [2014-02-01 22:20:54] * Emerald_Blitz nods back. "Then let me fetch them, as I'm the swifter of us two," she says, and quickly heads for where the others are making quite a bit of noise.
  149. [2014-02-01 22:21:52] * Tallie keeps trying to pull, push, and pick up the box. There's no way she can though. "hnnnnng!"
  150. [2014-02-01 22:22:34] * Militus peers in at Tallie. "Tallie, nevermind about moving it. I'll be in shortly to try opening it."
  151. [2014-02-01 22:23:09] <CrystalDM> 03The reinforced boards can't quite handle the impressive weight of Asami and the strength generated by Clue's telekinesis, and the boards pop free. Inside is a steamer trunk with post cards taped on it. Canterlot, Fillydelphia, Ponyville... oh, and it appears to have a lock on it.
  152. [2014-02-01 22:23:16] * Tallie pants. "I'm super stronk though."
  153. [2014-02-01 22:25:15] <Asami> the lever works! and plop goes the falling dragon waistdeep into the snow "woohoo!ack!
  154. [2014-02-01 22:25:16] * Emerald_Blitz leaves the front entrance and flies around the building once, landing next to the dragon and unicorn. "There you are," she says. "We found what appears to be a treasure box. Someone appears to have been using the Sculpt spell to seal off doors and such in the interior," she says as she sets down.
  155. [2014-02-01 22:25:22] * Militus rolls his eyes. "Yes, I'm sure you are."
  156. [2014-02-01 22:26:28] * Tallie looks around the room. "This'd make a cool den."
  157. [2014-02-01 22:26:54] * Clue makes her way inside and observes the box. Perhaps pin and screw can open this!
  158. [2014-02-01 22:27:36] * Asami groans and extracts herself from the snow "they also made sure its a pain to get in on the outside too...dang boards are sealed into the window edges themselves
  159. [2014-02-01 22:28:22] * Emerald_Blitz nods and helps Asami pull herself up. "Sculpt is a powerful spell when applied intelligently," she says. "Now, what have you found in there, Clue?"
  160. [2014-02-01 22:29:11] * Militus looks around the alcove. "I suppose it would. I thought griffins preferred their dens a bit more elevated, though?"
  161. [2014-02-01 22:29:49] <Tallie> "Nah. Not me. I made a den in a junk yard. Spent weeks in there unbothered. Only lefty when I needed to."
  162. [2014-02-01 22:30:06] * Asami smiles and brushes the rest of the snow off "Thanks Emmy...uhm...well we thought it was gonna be like a set of stairs...maybe its hiding a set of stairs? Magicians could do that...but uhm..what did you all find seeing as we found a different room that you all did
  163. [2014-02-01 22:30:37] * Clue shakes her head. "A box," she answers.
  164. [2014-02-01 22:31:33] * Militus raises an eyebrow, but says nothing.
  165. [2014-02-01 22:32:21] * Emerald_Blitz chuckles. "I see. And..." she stops as she sees the postcards, completely losing her sentence.
  166. [2014-02-01 22:33:46] * Militus steps inside the room and examines the lock on the box.
  167. [2014-02-01 22:33:55] * Tallie sits on the box. "I like this box."
  168. [2014-02-01 22:34:26] * Militus looks up at Tallie. "Would there be any particular reason for that?"
  169. [2014-02-01 22:35:32] * Asami walks up to Emerald's side and pokes her leg gently with a claw "I see and?...what?
  170. [2014-02-01 22:35:49] <Tallie> "ITs a cool box."
  171. [2014-02-01 22:36:44] * Militus regards the box. "It looks like a steel box to me. Nothing particularly remarkable."
  172. [2014-02-01 22:37:15] * Emerald_Blitz takes another couple of steps and places a hoof on the Canterlot postcards. "I... hadn't expected to see it again, even in a picture," Emerald says softly. "Not... unspoiled, as it was..."
  173. [2014-02-01 22:38:02] * Clue stares daggers at Emerald_Blitz. "What is it?"
  174. [2014-02-01 22:38:21] <Tallie> "Still cool."
  175. [2014-02-01 22:38:33] <Asami> ohh...so..thats really how Canterlot of olde looked? I didn't know they could build a whole castle and town on the side of a mountain
  176. [2014-02-01 22:38:35] <Tallie> "I wonder if I could fit in it
  177. [2014-02-01 22:38:36] <Tallie> "
  178. [2014-02-01 22:38:50] * Militus shrugs and sighs. "To each their own, I suppose. Not sure if you'd fit or not, though."
  179. [2014-02-01 22:40:05] <Tallie> "Cool if I could."
  180. [2014-02-01 22:41:07] <Emerald_Blitz> "Canterlot," Emerald says. "It was beautiful, and magical, and powerful... a symbol of what Equestria was." She obviously not paying much attention to the box itself, just the postcards. "And Ponyville... I visited there once, on assignment with Princess Sparkle. I suppose it's probably a burned ruin now too..."
  181. [2014-02-01 22:43:08] * Asami tugs at Emerald's leg as she looks up at the ginormacorn with concern "Are you okay Emerald? You seem kinda distant right now
  182. [2014-02-01 22:44:30] * Clue continues her glare. "Do you know what's in it?"
  183. [2014-02-01 22:45:29] * Emerald_Blitz shakes her head and forces a smile. "I... I'm sorry, Asami, I just... it reminded me of home, is all." She takes a deep breath and turns to Clue. "I haven't the foggiest, my dear... It's a steamer trunk. Probably loaded with clothing and travelwares. Perhaps a pair of binoculars and a camera..." she says wistfully.
  184. [2014-02-01 22:48:54] * Clue sighs. "...okay" She continues to observe the box. "It looks a little too much for me... can you pick locks Em?"
  185. [2014-02-01 22:49:00] * Militus taps a hoof idly. "I wonder when the Captain will be back. I do hope nothing has happened."
  186. [2014-02-01 22:49:27] * Tallie taps the box and listens. "Doubt it."
  187. [2014-02-01 22:51:12] * Emerald_Blitz shakes her head. "No, I was never trained for espionage, and I never did get up to THAT kind of trouble as a c- erm, child," she says. "I would be afraid to try and blow it open with explosives, for fear of damaging the contents. Perhaps we can fashion a sled and drag it back to the Rangers upon our return? They're bound to have an espionage expert."
  188. [2014-02-01 22:52:52] * Clue blinks. "You can't carry it in your magic?... You're a princess..."
  189. [2014-02-01 22:53:58] <Asami> just a dumb question...but Clue?...did you check to see if its even locked? I mean...its in a friggin sealed room'...
  190. [2014-02-01 22:54:25] * Emerald_Blitz opens her mouth to say something harsh, then closes it. "It's too large in one dimension," she explains. "Otherwise it'd be no trouble at all. Perhaps we could carry it together?"
  191. [2014-02-01 22:55:40] * Clue nods. "It's possible..." She looks it over, trying to see if it's open first.
  192. [2014-02-01 22:59:53] <CrystalDM> 03The trunk... is not locked. Inside appears to be some pre-war clothes and books. There are also a pair of magazines, one titled 'Equestria Daily' and the other titled 'Financial Times'. Those are what can be easily seen without during a thorough search of the trunk.
  193. [2014-02-01 23:01:15] * Clue does a thorough search of the box!
  194. [2014-02-01 23:01:22] * Emerald_Blitz grits her teeth and steps back out of the door.
  195. [2014-02-01 23:04:36] <CrystalDM> 03Inside the steamer trunk are a dozen pre-war suits and dresses, a camera, some binoculars (civilian issue), two small boxes and two small bags.
  196. [2014-02-01 23:06:00] * Tallie takes the camera. "Neat."
  197. [2014-02-01 23:06:19] <CrystalDM> ((*Redact that))
  198. [2014-02-01 23:07:28] * Clue takes the little boxes, the little bags, the binoculars, and the magazines. She squees, and then turns to follow Emerald_Blitz.
  199. [2014-02-01 23:08:14] * Emerald_Blitz is standing outside, just around the corner, tears flowing down her face as she looks up at the sky. "Find... anything... nice?" she says, trying to keep the quaver out of her voice.
  200. [2014-02-01 23:09:57] * Tallie knocks on the metal case
  201. [2014-02-01 23:10:44] <CrystalDM> 03The metal box is somewhat hollow... the ringing on the inside is muffled by something.
  202. [2014-02-01 23:11:26] * Militus frowns and then pulls out his lockpicking tools and goes to work on the metal box.
  203. [2014-02-01 23:11:47] * Asami waddles out to the edge of the window and hops over the sill, standing nearby the alicorn looking at her with concern "its abunch of personal affects Emerald...I know I'm just lil ol' me Emerald but..if you need to talk? or a shoulder to kneel and lay on..I'm here okay?
  204. [2014-02-01 23:13:00] * Clue shakes her head. "...nothing good... I didn't take anything..."
  205. [2014-02-01 23:13:29] <CrystalDM> 03The lock clicks open under Militus's skilled touch.
  206. [2014-02-01 23:14:59] <Emerald_Blitz> "Did you know," Emerald says softly, brushing her eyes with a wingtip, "that the sense of smell has the closest tie of all our senses, to memories?" The alicorn sighs and hangs her head. "For a moment, when Clue opened the trunk, I didn't just see home. I smelled it. It was... too much. I'm sorry. I should be used to this by now..." She looks at Clue and shakes her head. "We found this as a...
  207. [2014-02-01 23:15:01] <Emerald_Blitz> ...team, Clue, so whatever you've taken that might be of use to the rest of us should be shared, not hoarded."
  208. [2014-02-01 23:15:22] * Militus grins and stows his tools. "Tallie, if you wouldn't mind getting off the lid I'd like to see what's inside this box."
  209. [2014-02-01 23:16:55] * Tallie pushes the lid up. "I got first dibs on stuff!"
  210. [2014-02-01 23:16:57] * Clue frowns. "...you... you're blaming me for hoarding?..." Her ears droop. "...hoarding clothes?..."
  211. [2014-02-01 23:18:32] * Militus rolls his eyes again. "The 'stuff' will be doled out to the members of our group as needed." He flips the lid open.
  212. [2014-02-01 23:18:40] <Emerald_Blitz> "No," Emerald says coldly. "I'm blaming you for lying to me about it. How am I supposed to trust you with anything large if you lie about such trivia?"
  213. [2014-02-01 23:20:03] <Tallie> "But I want stuff."
  214. [2014-02-01 23:20:37] <Asami> personally Emerald...I would never grow used to something like that...so its okay for how you feel" Asami will go back into the room and take eout anything from the box that Clue didn't...her aim being to scour it clean to get a good view of it's bottom
  215. [2014-02-01 23:21:26] <Militus> "Tallie, everyone wants 'stuff'. I'm sure you'll get yours eventually."
  216. [2014-02-01 23:21:45] <CrystalDM> 03This box has a pair of crystal lances inside of it, resting on beds of dusty and draw straw. There are also a pair of Hunting Rifles, one rifle resting next to each lance. All of them are nicely inlaid an inscribed.
  217. [2014-02-01 23:22:14] * Clue frowns ever more, and she begins to slouch. "I... I'm not lying..."
  218. [2014-02-01 23:22:59] * Militus is hushed. "This is...quite the find."
  219. [2014-02-01 23:23:00] <CrystalDM> ((*and inscribed))
  220. [2014-02-01 23:24:02] <CrystalDM> 03As Asami removes items from the box, she finds it becomes much lighter, and can be freely pushed around on the ground. Unfortunately, it does not appear to be hiding a secret entrance.
  221. [2014-02-01 23:24:24] <Tallie> "Cool! Rifles!" she pulls one out. "neeeeeeaaat." she pulls on the bolt, checking the chamber
  222. [2014-02-01 23:24:42] * Asami mumbles from inside the steamer trunk "She was just trying to not hurt your feelings during your 'moment' Emmy...thats all I think "Fling fling toss go sets of clothing out of the trunk "well damn...there went my idea...This trunk's bottom is legit...no awesome descending stairway for us
  223. [2014-02-01 23:25:11] <Militus> "We should present these to the rest of the group." Militus leans in and gently scoops out the lances and remaining rifle.
  224. [2014-02-01 23:25:43] <CrystalDM> 03The bolt pulls back smoothly. It definitely could use a dusting and a bit of cleaning before you fire it, though.
  225. [2014-02-01 23:26:04] * Emerald_Blitz looks down at Clue as imperiously as only a Princess can. "You mean to tell me that you opened that box, and took nothing from it, and then came out and told me there was nothing good?" The alicorn draws a deep breath. "You know what, it's not even important. My feelings on the matter are irrelevant and shall stay that way. Just note that if you find any medical supplies, you'll benefit more...
  226. [2014-02-01 23:26:06] * Emerald_Blitz ...from them in my hooves than stashing them for yourself." Emerald turns sharply, her tail almost snapping as she does, and walks back toward the front entrance
  227. [2014-02-01 23:28:06] * Clue reaches a hoof out. "Em!" Clue chases after her, trying desperatly to match her walking speed. "...I would like to think I know who would use what better by now... I wouldn't hide anything I couldn't use myself..."
  228. [2014-02-01 23:29:36] <Emerald_Blitz> "And anything you COULD possibly use yourself, you simply won't notify the rest of us of?" Emerald says, not bothering to look as she continues forward. "I am no quartermaster, but it seems your supply distribution strategy leaves much to be desired."
  229. [2014-02-01 23:29:47] * Asami finishes grabbing up the leftover loot from the trunk and grimaces "Ohhgawdamnit Clue!...git back here!" She hollers...waddling off in a very awkwardly slow pursuit of the two mares...neeedless to say she is left in the dust=P
  230. [2014-02-01 23:30:05] * Tallie dives out the hole again with her new rifle!
  231. [2014-02-01 23:31:27] * Clue slows her pace. "...but ...clothes are of no use to me..." She whispers, her pace eventually slowing to a hault.
  232. [2014-02-01 23:32:11] * Militus sighs again at Tallie's antics. He stows the paper and gathers the remaining weapons and ammunition before heading back out to find Emerald_Blitz.
  233. [2014-02-01 23:32:58] <Tallie> "Eeeeeemerald!" she calls. "Come look what we got!"
  234. [2014-02-01 23:33:06] * Emerald_Blitz doesn't stop. It doesn't even seem that Clue lagging and stopping catches her attention, and she quickly makes it back into the front room.
  235. [2014-02-01 23:33:35] * Clue shakes her head, snapping out of her self loathing. "Oh!" She turns and grabs Asami in her TK like a doll, and catches up with Emerald_Blitz.
  236. [2014-02-01 23:34:01] |<-- Emerald_Blitz has left irc.canternet.org (Quit: User has encountered an unexpected existence failure.)
  237. [2014-02-01 23:34:19] <CrystalDM> 03====Connection Interrupted...====
  238. [2014-02-08 20:06:53] <CrystalDM> 03====Crystal Group: Signal Lost. Restoring...====
  239. [2014-02-08 20:06:58] <CrystalDM> 03...
  240. [2014-02-08 20:06:59] <CrystalDM> 03...
  241. [2014-02-08 20:07:00] <CrystalDM> 03...
  242. [2014-02-08 20:07:09] <CrystalDM> 03Signal Restored.
  243. [2014-02-08 20:13:46] <CrystalDM> 03"Hello children, and welcome to... the news. The evacuation of Appleoosa continues as bandits and raiders have banded together to try and destroy the town. Steel Rangers have, surprisingly, started assisting in the evacuations while trying to hold off the worst of the attacks. Good on you, Rangers. Now, children, gather round for a moment. We all know about virtues... those ephemeral...
  244. [2014-02-08 20:13:46] <CrystalDM> ...things that guide ponies to be better. But do you know what a vice is? Its the opposite of a virtue... not one corrupted. No, that's something else completely. No, a vice always hurts the pony that possesses it, and often those around them. It destroys friendships and can lead to some nasty fights. Now, if you ever have a friend that falls to a vice, take them to the side, be gentle. One...
  245. [2014-02-08 20:13:46] <CrystalDM> ...transgression isn't worth losing a friendship over... and there aren't enough friendships out in the Waste."
  246. [2014-02-08 20:14:47] <CrystalDM> 03The house is silent other than the stomping of hooves on dirty linoleum and wood. What will our adventurer's do?
  247. [2014-02-08 20:15:52] * Tallie farts.
  248. [2014-02-08 20:16:06] * Emerald_Blitz sits in the central room, her head hung in confusion, sorrow, and shame, tears still in her eyes. She was just angry at a friend for a pittance of a reason, and the awful pit in the center of her stomach isn't quite offset by the prickle of radiation in the area.
  249. [2014-02-08 20:16:44] * Militus tries to find Emerald_Blitz and the others to show them what was recovered from the chest.
  250. [2014-02-08 20:17:14] * Tallie is still running in the hallways. "EMERAAAALD!" she calls out, eager to show off her new rifle.
  251. [2014-02-08 20:18:21] * Militus walks into the atrium and sees Emerald_Blitz. "Ah, Captain! There you are," he pauses and raises an eyebrow,"...have I missed something?"
  252. [2014-02-08 20:19:40] <Emerald_Blitz> "You've missed me being a staggeringly colossal idiot," Emerald mutters. "My brain is so jumbled these days that I just lambasted Clue, and she probably didn't even do anything wrong." The alicorn sighs. "I'm not sure if it's better left in my head or let out to decorate a wall."
  253. [2014-02-08 20:20:26] <Militus> "I think that's perhaps a bit extreme."
  254. [2014-02-08 20:21:12] * Tallie "Emer-!" She shouts as she runs over to the door, but because she's holding the rifle horizontally (and it being much wider than the door), she stops immediately, winds herself on the rifle, and falls backwards. "Hoorf!"
  255. [2014-02-08 20:21:48] * Clue has her head hung low, standing behind Emerald_Blitz. "It's ok Em..."
  256. [2014-02-08 20:22:07] * Militus sighs and facehoofs. "Tallie, do be careful please."
  257. [2014-02-08 20:22:24] * Asami is just floating along in a crystalline tk bubble...again...
  258. [2014-02-08 20:23:19] * Emerald_Blitz snorts. "I wasn't contemplating eating my shotgun, Militus; it was hyperbole. Still, I owe the filly an apology..." She stops and turns to Clue. "Oh. I... I don't know what came over me, Clue. I'm so sorry. Friendships are about trust, and I shouldn't have disbelieved you. The contents of that trunk... I smelled home, and all my emotions tied themselves in a knot."
  259. [2014-02-08 20:23:36] * Militus pulls a bundle from his saddlebags. "In any case, I managed to open the chest in the sealed room, Captain. You might want to see the contents."
  260. [2014-02-08 20:24:04] * Tallie wiggles on the ground, rubbing her owie. "ooowie..." she groans.
  261. [2014-02-08 20:24:45] * Emerald_Blitz rises and gently puts a wing around Clue, and begins softly singing. "I was left on my own, with nothing to hold to. Many days fell away with no memories~"
  262. [2014-02-08 20:24:55] <Emerald_Blitz> And the walls they tumbled down
  263. [2014-02-08 20:24:57] <Emerald_Blitz> In the cities that I loved
  264. [2014-02-08 20:24:58] <Emerald_Blitz> Great clouds of flame on the hills
  265. [2014-02-08 20:25:00] <Emerald_Blitz> Now there's darkness all above
  266. [2014-02-08 20:25:18] <Emerald_Blitz> But if I close my eyes,
  267. [2014-02-08 20:25:20] <Emerald_Blitz> I can almost feel like
  268. [2014-02-08 20:25:21] <Emerald_Blitz> Nothing's changed at all,
  269. [2014-02-08 20:25:23] <Emerald_Blitz> And if I close my eyes,
  270. [2014-02-08 20:25:24] <Emerald_Blitz> I can almost feel like
  271. [2014-02-08 20:25:26] <Emerald_Blitz> I've been here before.
  272. [2014-02-08 20:25:27] <Emerald_Blitz> How can I make a life in a world that's like this?
  273. [2014-02-08 20:25:29] <Emerald_Blitz> How am I gonna be an optimist about this?
  274. [2014-02-08 20:25:32] * Tallie sits up and breathes deep, then stops. "Tell me she isn't singing..."
  275. [2014-02-08 20:25:51] * Clue nods, her ears still hung low. She blinks a few times as Emerald_Blitz starts singing.
  276. [2014-02-08 20:26:10] * Emerald_Blitz hangs her head. "We were caught up and lost in all of our strife. In our war, nothing more, and the dust settled around us~"
  277. [2014-02-08 20:26:20] * Militus whispers to Tallie, "It apparently is a pony tradition."
  278. [2014-02-08 20:26:31] * Tallie "Its a weird tradition."
  279. [2014-02-08 20:26:36] <Emerald_Blitz> "And the walls they tumbled down / In the cities that I loved / Great clouds of flame on the hills / Now there's darkness all above"
  280. [2014-02-08 20:26:53] <Emerald_Blitz> But if I close my eyes,
  281. [2014-02-08 20:26:55] <Emerald_Blitz> I can almost feel like
  282. [2014-02-08 20:26:56] <Emerald_Blitz> Nothing's changed at all,
  283. [2014-02-08 20:26:58] <Emerald_Blitz> And if I close my eyes,
  284. [2014-02-08 20:26:59] <Emerald_Blitz> I can almost feel like
  285. [2014-02-08 20:27:01] <Emerald_Blitz> I've been here before.
  286. [2014-02-08 20:27:02] <Emerald_Blitz> How can I make a life in a world that's like this?
  287. [2014-02-08 20:27:04] <Emerald_Blitz> How am I gonna be an optimist about this?
  288. [2014-02-08 20:27:16] * Tallie scoots back and leaves the room. She goes on a mini adventure down the hall!
  289. [2014-02-08 20:27:30] <Emerald_Blitz> "Oh where do I begin? With rubble or my sins? Oh oh where do I begin? With a new world and new friends?" Emerald gently touches Clue's chin and smiles.
  290. [2014-02-08 20:28:25] * Clue smiles a little. She lets Emerald_Blitz finish her song.
  291. [2014-02-08 20:28:28] <Emerald_Blitz> But if I close my eyes, / I can almost feel like Nothing's changed at all, / And if I close my eyes, / I can almost feel like I've been here before.
  292. [2014-02-08 20:28:30] <Emerald_Blitz> How can I make a life in a world that's like this? / How am I gonna be an optimist about this? / If we close our eyes, does it really feel like nothing's changed at all?"
  293. [2014-02-08 20:28:35] * Militus merely watches, bemused.
  294. [2014-02-08 20:29:05] * Emerald_Blitz takes a deep breath, and one last tear trickles down her face. "All done," she says quietly, and cracks a half smile. "You can tell Tallie to come back now. I didn't think my singing was that bad."
  295. [2014-02-08 20:31:37] * Clue smiles. "I didn't know you could sing...." Her smile grows. "It was really nice"
  296. [2014-02-08 20:31:41] * Militus claps.
  297. [2014-02-08 20:31:44] <Asami> Tallie's just terminally ill with being antisocial Emmy...you sounded just fine to me
  298. [2014-02-08 20:32:47] <Emerald_Blitz> "Chalk the singing up to bad influences. I had a marefriend in the Ministry of Morale Espirit de Corps division," Emerald says, managing to smile again. "I hope she made it to the Stable safely..."
  299. [2014-02-08 20:34:03] * Militus sighs. "Tallie apparently ran off with some of our goods, but I have the rest here." He gestures to the bundle on the ground.
  300. [2014-02-08 20:34:37] * Tallie is looking around. He hmmms and sees if she can find a pogo stick.
  301. [2014-02-08 20:34:44] <CrystalDM> 03Tallie finds the rest of the halls are empty. Perfect for imaginary adventures?
  302. [2014-02-08 20:35:04] * Tallie has a mini adventure to herself.
  303. [2014-02-08 20:35:16] * Militus opens the bundle. Inside is an ornate hunting rifle, .308 ammo, and a pair of crystal lances.
  304. [2014-02-08 20:35:50] * Emerald_Blitz nods. "I saw the rifle she had as well. Seemed very proud of it before she clotheslined herself with it." Emerald chuckles and nudges the bundle. "Clue found a steamer trunk on the opposite side of the building, but it didn't contain anything worthwhile," she says as she inspects the weaponry. "Hmm. Not in bad shape, considering their age. I'm sure Clue could make good use of that rifle."
  305. [2014-02-08 20:36:34] <CrystalDM> 03The weapons and ammo have survived time quite well. Being in a sealed room is good for that.
  306. [2014-02-08 20:36:40] * Clue shakes her head. "It would throw off the weight on my saddle. We'd have to buy another one"
  307. [2014-02-08 20:36:41] * Asami is stuffed to the ear frills with old pre war pony clothing
  308. [2014-02-08 20:37:01] <Militus> "Tallie has the other Clue. We have two rifles right now, if you need them."
  309. [2014-02-08 20:37:54] <Emerald_Blitz> "I'm not an expert on Battle Saddles, but don't those take time to re-rig?" Emerald asks. "We could perhaps hook them up when we get back to the Stable, Clue."
  310. [2014-02-08 20:38:04] * Militus grins slightly. "If noone minds, I would like it if I might have a lance, or even both."
  311. [2014-02-08 20:38:11] * Clue frowns. "...Oh... if she'll let me have it... I could even give her my two guns..." She shakes her saddle.
  312. [2014-02-08 20:39:21] <Asami> yer welcome to any of the weapons as far as I'm concerned...cause the only thing I know about weapons..is how to sell 'em
  313. [2014-02-08 20:39:41] * Emerald_Blitz chuckles. "I'm incompetent in hoof-to-hoof combat, Militus. I've no objection to you taking one," she says. "Though if you find anything medicinal or another rifle like those, I might be able to make use of it. For now, this shotgun will more than suffice."
  314. [2014-02-08 20:41:37] * Militus nods and his grin widens. He puts both spears in his pack. "I'll save these for when we get back to the Stable. I'll want to try practicing one of my old techniques."
  315. [2014-02-08 20:44:04] * Militus loses a bit of his mirth. "Just like old times..."
  316. [2014-02-08 20:44:47] * Emerald_Blitz shakes her head. "Let's not go there, Militus. Onward and upward, as they say." She looks around. "Which rooms haven't we explored yet?"
  317. [2014-02-08 20:45:24] <Militus> "Right, of course. Oh, there was something else." Militus produces an note written on yellowing paper.
  318. [2014-02-08 20:46:04] * Clue shakes her head. "We've searched them all... I think we need to move on or head home..."
  319. [2014-02-08 20:46:22] <Asami> I'm good with that...
  320. [2014-02-08 20:46:41] <Militus> "This note seems to indicate a nearby house might have some armor. It could be worth a look."
  321. [2014-02-08 20:47:28] * Emerald_Blitz nods. "That may very well help some of you. Not me, but, I have magic." Emerald looks at the note. "Right then. We need to find the Stable as well. Armor, then Stable. Sound like a plan?"
  322. [2014-02-08 20:48:04] * Militus smiles and nods.
  323. [2014-02-08 20:48:35] * Clue shifts her mouth around from side to side. "Is it worth a look?... perhaps it's old?..."
  324. [2014-02-08 20:49:13] <Emerald_Blitz> "If it is in as good a condition as this weaponry was, it is most definitely worth a look," Emerald confirms. "Now, let's go. Lead on, Militus."
  325. [2014-02-08 20:49:30] <Militus> "The note says the armor is crystal armor. Crystal items keep very well, trust me."
  326. [2014-02-08 20:51:03] <Asami> don't suppose the note mentions a direction or a clue to go on?
  327. [2014-02-08 20:51:15] * Clue nods. "Well then lets be off?..."
  328. [2014-02-08 20:51:18] * Militus shrugs. "It would look like this house, probably."
  329. [2014-02-08 20:51:30] * Militus turns and begins trotting out of the house.
  330. [2014-02-08 20:52:04] * Tallie is in the enterance way, trying to do a handstand against a wall
  331. [2014-02-08 20:54:31] * Emerald_Blitz follows Militus, pausing to look quizzically at Tallie. "I sincerely believe that I will never understand you," she says, and continues on her way.
  332. [2014-02-08 20:55:03] * Tallie flops down with an oof, then stands up. "Good. I ain't no book." She then skips over to Emerald. "It can be ride time, plz?"
  333. [2014-02-08 20:56:06] <Emerald_Blitz> "Fine, come along, even if you have no appreciation for music or pony culture," Emerald says faux-haughtily, and scoops Tallie up onto her back.
  334. [2014-02-08 20:56:15] * Militus shakes his head. "This house looks different. The armor might be here, but it might not. Do you think we should chance it Captain?"
  335. [2014-02-08 20:56:41] <CrystalDM> 03The conversation is interrupted by a howl... and then the stomping of hooves. Raiders!
  336. [2014-02-08 20:57:19] <Emerald_Blitz> "Jackpot," Emerald says as she lets Tallie down again and her shield shimmers into existence around her.
  337. [2014-02-08 20:57:42] * Tallie gets scooped. "Wheep!" then she's let down. "Well, that was short lived."
  338. [2014-02-08 20:57:58] * Militus readies his pipe spear.
  339. [2014-02-08 20:58:01] * Clue heads outside toward some building but stops short as raiders can be heard. She crouches close to the ground.
  340. [2014-02-08 21:15:33] * Tallie "Time to die fuckers!" she slings her Boomer over and runs at them. She fires off two grenades before diving for cover. BOOM! Boom! The raider is giblets before he even knew what happened.
  341. [2014-02-08 21:18:05] * Emerald_Blitz draws her shotgun and a number of shells from her coat, and her shield coalesces into its green sphere. She takes to the air 5 yards off the ground, and flies to aid Tallie. "Raiders!" she calls back to Militus. "Five surviving, one down!"
  342. [2014-02-08 21:23:43] * Militus bellows a challenge. "Any of you denegerates think you can take me?!"
  343. [2014-02-08 21:25:13] <CrystalDM> 03Three of the raiders move forward, drawing throwing spears and chucking one at Tallie and two at Emerald before drawing more of those Pipe Spears. Two of the three miss their targets, the one intended, possibly for Tallie? instead flying backwards and out of sight. The one that hits Emerald hits her square in the chest, straight through the shield.
  344. [2014-02-08 21:25:50] * Emerald_Blitz grunts as the shield absorbs the brunt of the blow, but the spear still lodges in her chest. "Tallie, take cover!" she shouts.
  345. [2014-02-08 21:27:05] * Tallie is already in cover!
  346. [2014-02-08 21:37:00] * Militus casually saunters forward, brandishing his spear. "Really, do any of you sorry excuses for ponies think you're worth a legionnaire?!"
  347. [2014-02-08 21:41:59] <CrystalDM> 03The raiders snarl and run forward, chucking a throwing spear at Emerald and Militus before drawing their own pipe spears. One sails over Militus while the other sails over Emerald's shield... and misses Militus's head. It almost nicks his ear!
  348. [2014-02-08 21:42:35] <Emerald_Blitz> One of those looks like a critfail to me
  349. [2014-02-08 21:42:40] * Militus doesn't even flinch. He sneers instead, "I didn't think so."
  350. [2014-02-08 21:49:48] * Clue takes aim at the closest raider and takes a few shots, only for them to mosey around his general direction not hitting their mark.
  351. [2014-02-08 21:50:25] <Asami> What the hay are you shootin at Clue? I can't see anything
  352. [2014-02-08 21:52:35] <Clue> "Raiders... or maybe the air... I can't hit anything..." Clue answers quickly.
  353. [2014-02-08 21:54:47] * Tallie pokes her head out of cover and fires off another grenade. She tries again, but her weapon clicks. It dawns on her that she's forgotten to reload. "Whoopsie!" she squeaks and quickly reloads four grenades. The little griffin then turns the launcher to the raiders and fires again
  354. [2014-02-08 22:01:49] * Emerald_Blitz zips past the grenade fire and into the thick of the remaining raiders. Plymouth trains itself in prickly green light on the raider, and a double dose of buckshot tears open the Raider's torso.
  355. [2014-02-08 22:03:11] <CrystalDM> Are you still five yards up?
  356. [2014-02-08 22:04:05] <CrystalDM> ((*Redact!))
  357. [2014-02-08 22:13:28] * Militus takes several chunks out of the raiders who charge him as they pull into range.
  358. [2014-02-08 22:13:31] <Emerald_Blitz> "Clue! Assist Militus!" Emerald shouts. "I've got the one on Tallie!"
  359. [2014-02-08 22:14:36] * Tallie squeals
  360. [2014-02-08 22:20:12] <CrystalDM> 03The raiders run forward, one running for the diminutive griffin and two running for Militus. All of them stab at the chest of their respective targets, and two of them come back with the pipe spear filled with chunks of strange meat.
  361. [2014-02-08 22:21:08] * Tallie screams in agony. She's bleeding heavily from her large puncture wound.
  362. [2014-02-08 22:25:12] * Militus snarls in rage and tears out a raider's throat with his spear.
  363. [2014-02-08 22:31:07] * Clue sprints closer hoping that she can actually hit something from this range, but alas she is proven to be incorrect as the bullet flys by the raider instead.
  364. [2014-02-08 22:36:26] * Tallie screams as she yanks her revolver out. She fires two shots, but the pain makes her miss the raider by a hair, but the second one strikes good.
  365. [2014-02-08 22:39:17] <Emerald_Blitz> "Tallie!" Emerald shouts, again diving toward the action. Buckshot peppers the door and ground around the raider attacking Tallie. "FIEND" Emerald shouts, her eyes beginning to glow. "PICK ON SOMEONE LARGER THAN YOU"
  366. [2014-02-08 22:41:53] * Tallie screams one last time before falling silent, still bleeding heavily. The patches of skin that are visible are quickly turning pale.
  367. [2014-02-08 22:46:46] <CrystalDM> 03Death comes on swift hooves as the raiders continue their assault. They slash and stab heavily into Tallie and Militus, dropping the young griffiness and bleeding out the zebra.
  368. [2014-02-08 22:55:20] <Asami> Asami gets frustrated about not being in range and finally belches off an extra flamey ball of flamey blue death at the nearest raider "Have some GD'd fire scarecrow!
  369. [2014-02-08 23:00:53] * Clue had enough. Her friends were getting hurt and she wasn't contributing! She gets closer with determination plastered on her face and opens fire with some Hollow Point into the raiders behind. Reloading she quickly follows up with another pair, regular.
  370. [2014-02-08 23:01:05] <Clue> And the raider falls dead.
  371. [2014-02-08 23:04:03] *Global* [Network Notice] Colgate - Would like to take a moment to welcome the latest addition to the Canternet ircop team, Mike_Coltfield . :)
  372. [2014-02-08 23:05:27] <CrystalDM> 03Blood continues to run free, two are down. Can they be saved?\
  373. [2014-02-08 23:05:27] * Emerald_Blitz swings her shotgun around and blasts the head clean off the final raider. "Clue! Bandage Tallie's wounds so she stops bleeding, I'll have a potion for her momentarily."
  374. [2014-02-08 23:08:09] * Asami jogs up slowly..though as fast as the snow and her lack of dexterity allows, looking worried that 2 of her comrades are down and bleeding in the snow
  375. [2014-02-08 23:08:23] * Clue starts to freak out, quickly trotting up to Tallie she starts trotting on the spot. "I have no medical supplies!" Clue's breathing increases in speed.
  376. [2014-02-08 23:12:17] * Emerald_Blitz drops her shield and calmly begins drawing medical supplies from her saddlebags, and floats one bandage over to Clue. "Hurry, please," she says calmly. "Just pack them on where the bleeding's the worst and hold them there."
  377. [2014-02-08 23:12:41] * Emerald_Blitz swiftly binds the sucking wound in Militus's chest, and pours first one potion, then another down the zebra's throat.
  378. [2014-02-08 23:15:13] * Clue takes the bandage in her magic and jams it in the wound before taking a second to realize, 'Wait. Wrap bandages.' And that she does so, quickly.
  379. [2014-02-08 23:15:29] * Militus groans and sits up as the potions begin knitting him back together.
  380. [2014-02-08 23:16:27] <Emerald_Blitz> "Oh good, you're alive," Emerald says wryly. "That's the good news. The bad news is that when I'm done here, I'm out of medical supplies."
  381. [2014-02-08 23:17:31] * Asami finally reaches where Militus had fallen...and for the moment just stares with a gaping mouth at the large amount of blood everywhere
  382. [2014-02-08 23:17:56] <Militus> "My apologies. I didn't mean to cause so much worry."
  383. [2014-02-08 23:19:12] * Emerald_Blitz shrugs. "It's combat. It happens. Excuse me, Tallie is down too, back momentarily." She spreads her wings and hops over the corpses to Tallie's side, and initiates the same procedure, only with potions and magic gauze.
  384. [2014-02-08 23:19:33] * Militus rises stiffly to his hooves.
  385. [2014-02-08 23:19:52] <Clue> "EM! QUICK! SHE'S NOT GETTING UP!"
  386. [2014-02-08 23:20:50] <Emerald_Blitz> "Clue," Emerald says in a soothing voice. "It's going to be okay. I have supplies, and you stopped her bleeding. You did well; in fact, I think you'd make an adorable nurse."
  387. [2014-02-08 23:20:56] |<-- Tallie has left irc.canternet.org (Killed (NickServ (GHOST command used by Hobo)))
  388. [2014-02-08 23:21:12] -->| Tallie (Hobo@Pony-tnfbeh.bigpond.net.au) has joined #foecrystal
  389. [2014-02-08 23:22:54] * Clue blushes. All that she can think of is her wearing one of those seductive nurse outfits from that magazine she bought a few days ago. Oh my, she grows even more red.
  390. [2014-02-08 23:24:07] * Emerald_Blitz clamps a hoof over Tallie's nostrils and breathes some air into the little griffon's lungs to reinflate the punctured one as the potion heals the cored flesh.
  391. [2014-02-08 23:24:47] <Asami> is she gonna make it?...I..I mean there's more blood over there than there is of her...
  392. [2014-02-08 23:24:50] * Tallie starts to breath again... then vomits up bile and blood. Emerald should probably move her mouth away.
  393. [2014-02-08 23:25:13] <CrystalDM> 03The bleeding stopped... and Death turns away from the area with only the raiders as its bounty.
  394. [2014-02-08 23:25:49] * Militus puts a hoof to his head and still finds plenty of fresh blood. "I should probably get that fixed...," he mutters.
  395. [2014-02-08 23:25:53] * Emerald_Blitz gets the ick on her shoes but wipes it from Tallie's beak. "Shhh, it's alright, you just had a close call. Just sit and breathe for a moment. I have to go bandage our violent zebra's head."
  396. [2014-02-08 23:27:23] * Tallie creaks her eye open and curls up into the tightest ball she can.
  397. [2014-02-08 23:28:33] * Emerald_Blitz strokes the top of Tallie's head briefly. "Or curl up into a ball. That works too." She walks over to Militus with another arcane bandage. "Now, do you want the 'trauma patient' look, or the 'roguish mummy' look?"
  398. [2014-02-08 23:29:27] * Militus grins rakishly. "How about the 'war veteran' look? Can you manage that one?"
  399. [2014-02-08 23:29:55] <Asami> how about the 'you're not dead' and just bandaged up look?
  400. [2014-02-08 23:30:18] <Emerald_Blitz> "That's like the Trauma Patient except I cover an eye, and we need to keep both eyes out in case more show up," she says. "You may just want to settle for 'lucky survivor.'"
  401. [2014-02-08 23:30:34] * Militus chuckles. "That will work."
  402. [2014-02-08 23:31:38] * Clue slows her breathing. "...so everypony is ok now?" Her breathing settles with a sigh.
  403. [2014-02-08 23:32:47] * Tallie makes the tiniest little sobs while curled up.
  404. [2014-02-08 23:33:20] * Emerald_Blitz nudges Militus' fractured skull a bit before wrapping the arcane gauze around it. "We want that to heal properly, so... you know, you could stand to purchase yourself a helmet, Militus. Aren't there some quite striking zebra helmets available?" She looks back to Clue. "Yes, everyone is fine... except... what's this?" The alicorn looks at the dead raiders curiously. "I thought they looked...
  405. [2014-02-08 23:33:21] * Emerald_Blitz ...similar, but... these aren't just relatives. They're... identical."
  406. [2014-02-08 23:33:23] * Militus prods one of the raiders. "Sometimes you ponies look similar, but this is very unusual."
  407. [2014-02-08 23:34:38] <Emerald_Blitz> "Looks similar, says the one whose people are monochromatic," Emerald deadpans. "This is highly irregular..." She turns away from the dead raider and back to Tallie. "Come on. Let's get you warm again," she says, scooping up the little griffon and nestling her in the flowing dark mane.
  408. [2014-02-08 23:34:44] <Asami> I...think so yeah..hrr..these ponies are all identical more or less...wierd...but uhm..I'd like to suggest we take a sequester back to the Ranger's stable? Emmy said we're -out- of the 'keep us alive' medicines and those ponies did nearly 2 of us in
  409. [2014-02-08 23:34:49] * Clue blinks. "So what are you saying?.... they're... like... clones or something?..." She shakes her head and tries to make sure no more raiders were about.
  410. [2014-02-08 23:35:06] * Tallie sniffs, but says nothing.
  411. [2014-02-08 23:36:07] <Asami> uhh...they don't look anything like clowns to me Clue
  412. [2014-02-08 23:36:09] <Emerald_Blitz> "Cloning wasn't unheard of in the Ministry of Peace. At least of tissue and preliminary work on organs, but not entire ponies, no..." Emerald trots back outside and looks around. "Strip them of any useful gear, Militus. Asami is correct. Let's make sure the Stable isn't in the immediate area, and then I suggest we retreat."
  413. [2014-02-08 23:36:26] * Militus sets about looting the bodies as requested.
  414. [2014-02-08 23:36:46] * Clue helps herself to some loot! I mean... helps loot!
  415. [2014-02-08 23:36:50] <Asami> Emmy? just a minute here but...what the frick is a clone?
  416. [2014-02-08 23:38:18] <CrystalDM> 03Ever raider, except the two that are blown up, have only a single pipe spear on them. The throwing spears are all recoverable, though.
  417. [2014-02-08 23:38:42] * Emerald_Blitz nods to Asami. "A medical technique in which cells are taken from a subject and then that genetic information is used to grow more tissue, usually of the same type. Some cells can be coaxed into becoming other kinds, but will be genetically identical to the subject. Cuts down on organ rejections in transplants and such." She looks at a dead raider. "To be able to clone an entire pony was...
  418. [2014-02-08 23:38:43] * Emerald_Blitz ...well beyond our grasp... this is unethical and frightening."
  419. [2014-02-08 23:40:25] * Emerald_Blitz pulls the throwing spear from her chest and adds it to the pile. She'd forgotten it was there, but was beginning to regenerate around it, and it became uncomfortable.
  420. [2014-02-08 23:40:39] * Clue shakes her head. "Let's get back on to Stable 42 then, before we get ambushed again"
  421. [2014-02-08 23:41:00] <Asami> thats just......thats just creepy beyond allohhdamnit! Emmy? Milly? those crazies that attacked us back at the Ranger base...that huge horde? these are the SAME PONIES!
  422. [2014-02-08 23:42:11] * Emerald_Blitz nods. "I suspected as much, though the turret fire chewed them up too badly for me to notice. I thought they were just related, or inbred, but this is... well, I'm not going to lie, it's fascinating, and I want to know how they did it." Her expression darkens. "So I can make sure it never happens again."
  423. [2014-02-08 23:43:02] <Asami> well just uhm...just look around briefly for where they came from but otherwise lets get going before more of them decide to nom on us?
  424. [2014-02-08 23:43:05] * Clue frowns. "We are going back to rest up and rearm first aren't we?..."
  425. [2014-02-08 23:43:33] * Emerald_Blitz nods. "Yes. Let's just check for the armor and then we'll leave." She walks into the building, shotgun at the ready.
  426. [2014-02-08 23:44:15] * Clue shakes her head. "We can come back after... we have this place on the automapper now"
  427. [2014-02-08 23:45:08] <Emerald_Blitz> "I don't want to have to heal you all up that much again," Emerald says distantly. "Better armor is preemptive healing."
  428. [2014-02-08 23:45:31] * Militus nods in assent as he slings the bundle of looted spears over his back.
  429. [2014-02-08 23:45:56] <Clue> "And what says more of theses guys aren't waiting for us?" Clue raises her voice slightly.
  430. [2014-02-08 23:45:59] <Asami> well uhm...you are the fastest cause you can fly..so you should do the scouting around Cap'n...those raiders can catch and corner the rest of us while you can just take wing
  431. [2014-02-08 23:46:53] <CrystalDM> 03Its hard to make out in the distance but... Emerald_Blitz, Clue and Militus can see a large building, to the north east. Similar structure as the one with the weapons in it...
  432. [2014-02-08 23:47:38] * Militus stops peering off at the structure. "Captain, I think I may have an idea where the armor is!"
  433. [2014-02-08 23:48:01] * Asami sighs "and more nasties I'm betting too...
  434. [2014-02-08 23:48:10] * Emerald_Blitz looks around for a few moments then comes back out. "Not in this building. So, we're going back now instead. I only wanted to search this one since it was already clear, but I'm not headed into another possible ambush or bug nest without coming back with more potions and such."
  435. [2014-02-08 23:48:29] <Asami> anything thats worth anything out here...has either been looted or is guarded...
  436. [2014-02-08 23:49:11] <Emerald_Blitz> "I'm betting on the latter," Emerald says. "At any rate, lets limp you all back to the Stable, trade the weapons for medical supplies, and try again tomorrow."
  437. [2014-02-08 23:49:11] * Tallie is still shaking on Emerald's back, sobbing.
  438. [2014-02-08 23:49:56] <Asami> I'm all for that
  439. [2014-02-08 23:50:12] * Militus sighs. "Very well." He suddenly looks thoughtful. "What time do you think we'll arrive back?"
  440. [2014-02-08 23:50:59] <Clue> "We've only been gone a couple hours... I'd say shortly after lunch..."
  441. [2014-02-08 23:51:03] * Emerald_Blitz grimaces. "A tactical withdrawal is sometimes the wisest course of action, after all." She looks up at the sky. "I honestly don't know. You're all well enough to walk, so it shouldn't take us any longer to get back than it did to get here. Besides, we have a map."
  442. [2014-02-08 23:52:05] * Militus nods. "Then let's make haste."
  443. [2014-02-08 23:52:31] <Militus> "Being caught without supplies out here would be death sentence."
  444. [2014-02-08 23:57:52] <CrystalDM> 03The way back to Stable 42 and the Steel Rangers is uneventful. The group makes it back safely.
  445. [2014-02-08 23:59:03] * Clue smiles. She gets to see Feather Fall once again.
  446. [2014-02-08 23:59:05] <CrystalDM> 03The group is welcomed back by two strange scribes, however, they are allowed inside after a cursory spell cast to make sure they have not gained much corruption.
  447. [2014-02-08 23:59:42] <Militus> Arriving at the Stable, Militus offers the loot to Emerald_Blitz. "Captain, do you mind holding these until we can sell them?"
  448. [2014-02-08 23:59:54] * Militus then looks for a clock.
  449. 2014-02-09 00:00:36] * Emerald_Blitz nods. "Not a problem. Just... need to find a place for Tallie to rest first," she says. "Otherwise my saddlebags are overweight." She looks over her shoulder with concern.
  450. [2014-02-09 00:00:37] <Clue> "Is it Feather Fall's day off? Doesn't she do this thing?" Clue asks the guard scribes.
  451. [2014-02-09 00:00:54] <CrystalDM> 03The clock hanging in the room with the scribes at the door reads 2 PM.
  452. [2014-02-09 00:01:06] * Clue grows excited. A day off to spend with Feather Fall.
  453. [2014-02-09 00:01:28] * Militus shrugs. "That's fine. I have time until an appointment for dinner."
  454. [2014-02-09 00:01:56] <CrystalDM> 03The unicorn mare on the left shakes her head. "Sorry, she's out with a couple of Squires at the moment. She should be back at anytime though."
  455. [2014-02-09 00:02:36] <Clue> "Oh...." Her expression fades, slowly drooping. "...what is she doing?"
  456. [2014-02-09 00:02:39] * Militus tags along with Emerald_Blitz, having nothing else to do for now.
  457. [2014-02-09 00:03:38] <CrystalDM> 03The stallion on the left shrugs. "Taking them out and teaching them how to patrol. She said something about making sure there weren't any raiders in the area."
  458. [2014-02-09 00:04:49] * Militus is suddenly struck by an idea. "If you'll excuse me, Captain, I have something to see to. I'll find you later."
  459. [2014-02-09 00:04:51] <Emerald_Blitz> "There are," Emerald says. "We had quite a vicious encounter with them."
  460. [2014-02-09 00:04:54] <Clue> "Is she out far out?" Clue turns to search the horizon for her Feather Fall.
  461. [2014-02-09 00:05:19] * Emerald_Blitz looks at Militus. "If you say so, Militus. I'll take Asami and acquire more medical supplies."
  462. [2014-02-09 00:05:44] <Asami> I'm down for that...shopping for anything is fun
  463. [2014-02-09 00:05:46] * Militus veers off, heading into the Stable, looking for Kivuli.
  464. [2014-02-09 00:06:12] <CrystalDM> 03"She should be within radio range. You want me to give your marefriend a call?" The female scribe smiles at Clue, mischief in her eyes.
  465. [2014-02-09 00:06:35] * Militus stops before leaving. "Then Asami, could you take these spears and sell them?" He proffers the bundle of spears.
  466. [2014-02-09 00:07:01] * Emerald_Blitz holds up the bag of spears Militus already gave her. "You mean these spears?"
  467. [2014-02-09 00:07:16] <Asami> yeah I can do that Milly
  468. [2014-02-09 00:07:17] * Clue freezes on the spot, slowly turning red. "I.... she... we...."
  469. [2014-02-09 00:07:43] <Militus> "Um...yes. Those." He then turns and heads into the Stable, resuming his search for Kivuli.
  470. [2014-02-09 00:08:18] * Emerald_Blitz chuckles at Clue. "Oh, do it again. I want to see if that shade becomes permanent. Maybe we should tell Feather Fall what a good little nurse you were today, hmm?"
  471. [2014-02-09 00:08:56] <CrystalDM> 03The stallion and mare chuckle at Emerald_Blitz's little jab. The mare raises an eyebrow. "Oh? Do tell..."
  472. [2014-02-09 00:09:53] <Emerald_Blitz> "Well, like I said, we encountered raiders, and they downed two of our companions," Emerald says. "Clue was on the spot once I gave her some supplies, and saved Tallie's life. I could do with more assistants like her."
  473. [2014-02-09 00:10:05] * Clue tries to hide behind her mane as her face fills red with more blush, but can't cause 'Rarity' gave her a mane cut. "How did you... It was just..."
  474. [2014-02-09 00:11:18] * Emerald_Blitz laughs and hugs Clue. "You're adorable, my dear. Don't ever change." With that, Emerald gestures to Asami and heads inside to go sell the bloody rewards of the fight, and stock back up on supplies.
  475. [2014-02-09 00:12:04] <CrystalDM> 03The mare walks over and claps Clue on the back. "Good on you, dear. Short Round, call up Feather Fall and let her know we have her nurse her and she'd like to see her."
  476. [2014-02-09 00:12:30] <CrystalDM> 03Kivuli is in class at the moment, though it looks like its wrapping up for the day.
  477. [2014-02-09 00:13:16] * Clue is soooo embarraseed her blush gland is running out of spare blood to fill her face with. She could keel over and die, it's not helping that the 'Nurse' imagry is popping up in her mind.
  478. [2014-02-09 00:14:04] * Militus waits for Kivuli outside the classroom.
  479. [2014-02-09 00:17:00] <CrystalDM> 03Clue can make out Feather Fall's voice through the speakers. She'll be back in an hour.
  480. [2014-02-09 00:18:27] <CrystalDM> 03After a few minutes, Kivuli and about a dozen other colts and fillies emerge from the classroom. "Hi Militus!" The little zebra bounds over to the stallion.
  481. [2014-02-09 00:20:57] <CrystalDM> ((*REDACT))
  482. [2014-02-09 00:21:14] * Clue smiles brightly, blush still glowing. "I'll just wait for her!" Clue says as she trots off to the side, digging into her bag and pulling out some face paint. She starts to mix swirls of red and yellow onto her face.
  483. [2014-02-09 00:22:01] <CrystalDM> 03After a few minutes, Kivuli, a griffiness and an older stallion leave the room. <Ah Militus. How are you today?>
  484. [2014-02-09 00:22:39] * Militus bows. <Well, considering I was nearly killed by raiders a few hours ago. But what about your son?>
  485. [2014-02-09 00:22:48] <CrystalDM> 03The stallion shakes his head. "They won't enter through here... this is for visitors. You can wait in the lounge inside for her, though. We'll let her know where you are at."
  486. [2014-02-09 00:23:13] * Tallie doesn't say a word
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  488. [2014-02-09 00:23:52] * Clue blinks. "Oh. Okay!" She moves her project inside and continues to swirl the red and yellow into patches.
  489. [2014-02-09 00:29:43] <CrystalDM> 03Kivuli smiles over to Militus. <He was a little scared by the fighting, but he bounced back. He thinks you are 'cool'.>
  490. [2014-02-09 00:30:17] * Militus frowns. <I'm not sure if he should.>
  491. [2014-02-09 00:31:09] <Militus> <Do you think...that I could talk to him? I have time right now and it might be a good idea.>
  492. [2014-02-09 00:32:33] |<-- Asami has left irc.canternet.org (Quit: ChatZilla 0.9.90.1 [Firefox 26.0/20131205075310])
  493. [2014-02-09 00:33:27] <CrystalDM> 03After about an hour and a quarter, Feather Fall walks into the room. She is in a suit of Field Medic Armor... otherwise, she isn't carrying any weapons. More interesting is that the Medic Armor is made for someone who can fly. "Clue? Are... are you putting on war paint?"
  494. [2014-02-09 00:34:13] <CrystalDM> 03Kivuli nods. <If you would like. What would you like to discuss with him?>
  495. [2014-02-09 00:36:11] <Militus> <I...I am not ashamed of who I am or my gift. But I want to make sure he doesn't get any ideas that could lead him down a dangerous road. I did things I am not proud of out of my ignorance.>
  496. [2014-02-09 00:37:22] <CrystalDM> 03The stallion nods. <Ah. So you wish to talk to him of the mistakes you made?>
  497. [2014-02-09 00:38:18] * Militus sighs. <Yes. Without going into too much detail.>
  498. [2014-02-09 00:40:36] <CrystalDM> 03Kivuli smiles and starts to walk. <That would be wise, yes. I believe he is playing with some friends in the Atrium.>
  499. [2014-02-09 00:41:46] * Militus follows along towards the Atrium.
  500. [2014-02-09 00:42:21] * Clue eyes the get up quickly eyeing Feather Falls get up. Her face beams bright with a smile as wide as a mile. "Feather Fall!" Clue gets up and rushes towards Feather Fall with a hug. "It helps me learn spells! Speaking of which!" Clue casts Bond's of Friendship on Feather Fall.
  501. [2014-02-09 00:43:42] <Clue> "It's more like camo, the face paint" Clue says as she stays in the hug while Bonds of Friendship does its thing.
  502. [2014-02-09 00:44:39] <CrystalDM> 03Clue's horn glows and red crystals... garnets form around Clue's horn. They spread around Feather Fall and appear to sink into her skin as the spell is completed.
  503. [2014-02-09 00:45:23] <CrystalDM> 03Kivuli leads Militus into the Atrium, where Kivuli and several other fillies and colts are climbing trees.
  504. [2014-02-09 00:45:49] <CrystalDM> ((REDACT))
  505. [2014-02-09 00:46:08] <CrystalDM> 03Kivuli leads Militus into the Atrium, where Chausiku and several other fillies and colts are climbing trees.
  506. [2014-02-09 00:47:10] * Militus waves to Chausiku.
  507. [2014-02-09 00:47:35] <CrystalDM> 03Feather Fall smiles, her dull coat and mane getting coated in some of the paint. "That's wonderful, Clue."
  508. [2014-02-09 00:48:05] <CrystalDM> 03Chausiku waves back. He says something to the other colts and fillies, who wave to him as he climbs out of the tree and bounds over to his father and Militus.
  509. [2014-02-09 00:48:38] * Clue nuzzles her marefriend, not wanting the embrace ever to end. "I thought you did scribe stuff, not like... knighty stuff..."
  510. [2014-02-09 00:50:47] <CrystalDM> 03Feather Fall shakes her head. "Well, showing the squires how to patrol is part of that. It isn't all research... sometimes there's action too." Feather Fall grins at the last statement before leaning down to kiss Clue.
  511. [2014-02-09 00:51:51] <Clue> "There wasn't any action this time right?" Clue askes, still nuzzling Feather Fall.
  512. [2014-02-09 00:53:26] <CrystalDM> 03Feather Fall frowns slightly. "No..." She looks down at the mare and gives a mischievous grin. "Heard you did... so, how is my nurse? Did you get hurt?"
  513. [2014-02-09 00:54:35] <CrystalDM> 03Chausiku hugs his father before looking over to Militus. "Hey Militus! What's going on?"
  514. [2014-02-09 00:55:19] * Militus sits down and motions for Chausiku to do the same. <I wanted to see how you were doing after the display at breakfast.>
  515. [2014-02-09 00:55:34] <Clue> "Some gecko's hurt me a little..." Clue slows her nuzzling. "...I'm fine though... Em is good at healing... I don't know why she calls me a nurse... I just put a bandage on Tallie..."
  516. [2014-02-09 00:59:55] <Militus> <You seemed rather upset during what happened.>
  517. [2014-02-09 01:02:25] <CrystalDM> 03Chausiku nods. "Yeah... it was scary when Night Rose cast... but you guys stopped him from hurting anyone!"
  518. [2014-02-09 01:03:37] <Militus> <You think I did something there?>
  519. [2014-02-09 01:03:59] <CrystalDM> 03Chausiku nods. "Yeah... you stood up to him. He was being a bully."
  520. [2014-02-09 01:04:33] * Militus sighs. <He was out of line, yes. But...there was a reason behind it.>
  521. [2014-02-09 01:05:06] <Militus> <He was angry because he was hurt by some zebras who were looking for me.>
  522. [2014-02-09 01:05:35] <CrystalDM> 03Chausiku frowns and his muzzle scrunches in thought. "But... that's wrong of him. They hurt him, not you."
  523. [2014-02-09 01:06:57] * Militus nods. <Yes, he was wrong. He should not have used a combat spell for something like that. But I think he thought I might have been a spy.>
  524. [2014-02-09 01:08:07] <CrystalDM> 03Chausiku cocks his head at Militus. "Are you a spy?"
  525. [2014-02-09 01:09:08] * Militus shakes his head. <No. But...I fear I may not be as good a zebra as you think I am.>
  526. [2014-02-09 01:11:12] <CrystalDM> 03Chausiku's muzzle scrunches again. "Well... are you someone who wants to help everyone, and not hurt them?"
  527. [2014-02-09 01:13:18] * Militus smiles sadly. <Not always. My talent is for wielding a blade. It is who I am. I try to curb my impulses and act for good, but there's only so much I can do.>
  528. [2014-02-09 01:14:10] <CrystalDM> 03Chausiku gives a firm nod. "Well, so long as you try your bestest!" The colt walks over and gives Militus a hug. "Then it doesn't matter. If you try your bestest to help and not hurt, then you are good."
  529. [2014-02-09 01:15:05] * Militus opens his mouth to say something but decides not to. <Okay then.> He ruffles Chausiku's mane.
  530. [2014-02-09 01:16:36] * Militus suddenly looks around for a clock. Wouldn't do to be late...
  531. [2014-02-09 01:16:54] <CrystalDM> 03Chausiku looks up at Kivuli. "Is that it daddy? Can I go back and play?" Kivuli nods. "Go ahead. Dinner is at 6." Chausiku smiles and bounds off, waving to Militus. "Bye-bye!"
  532. [2014-02-09 01:17:23] <CrystalDM> 03The clock on Kivuli's pipbuck says 2:30 PM. Another 5 and a half hours till the date in the Lounge.
  533. [2014-02-09 01:17:27] * Militus waves goodbye. <I...hope I did something.>
  534. [2014-02-09 01:17:40] |<-- Tallie has left irc.canternet.org (Ping timeout: 121 seconds)
  535. [2014-02-09 01:18:54] <CrystalDM> 03Kivuli chuckles. <You showed him that even those who's specialties are harming others can be used to help those who need it.>
  536. [2014-02-09 01:19:35] <Militus> <I think that's what he showed me, not the other way 'round.>
  537. [2014-02-09 01:19:47] <CrystalDM> 03Feather Fall smiles and nuzzles Clue back. "Ah, but even that is important! I've got four left hooves when it comes to helping bind a wound."
  538. [2014-02-09 01:20:20] <CrystalDM> 03Kivuli nods somberly. <Ah, the wisdom of children. Never under estimate it.>
  539. [2014-02-09 01:20:36] * Clue quints, breaking from the hug. "...but you're wearing medic armour?..."
  540. [2014-02-09 01:20:47] * Militus sighs. "Well, it appears I am without something to do until dinner. Any ideas?"
  541. [2014-02-09 01:24:10] <CrystalDM> 03The mare chuckles. "I'd wear some old power armor, but then I couldn't fly if I needed to... and if I have to fight, this armor is modified to help with that too." Looking closely at the armor, Clue can see that the pouches that would hold medical supplies have been removed, allowing for more freedom of movement and greater range of motion in hoof-to-hoof combat.
  542. [2014-02-09 01:25:04] <CrystalDM> 03Kivuli nods. "What would you like to do? The Stable and the University Building has much to offer."
  543. [2014-02-09 01:25:43] * Militus shrugs. "Why not a tour? I might as well."
  544. [2014-02-09 01:26:07] * Clue nods and give a smile. "Ah, ok" She gives Feather Fall a kiss. "Are you done your duties for today?"
  545. [2014-02-09 01:26:51] <CrystalDM> 03Kivuli nods. "Alright. Well, we will start in the Stable and work our way out from there." With that, Kivuli gives Militus an extensive three hour tour of the Stable and the University Building.
  546. [2014-02-09 01:27:48] <CrystalDM> 03Feather Fall nods. "Just need to get out of this armor, take a shower and write a report. Why?"
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  548. [2014-02-09 01:28:33] * Clue moves back into the hug. "I just want to spend time with you is all..."
  549. [2014-02-09 01:29:45] <CrystalDM> 03Feather Fall giggles and hugs Clue. "Well, unless you want to take a shower with me..."
  550. [2014-02-09 01:32:14] * Clue 's blush organ must of replenished itself, and is now excreting it throughout her face. "I... I've never had a shower with somepony before..." She nuzzles Feather Fall more. "...you're talking about being sexual in there aren't you?... cause I don't need a shower..."
  551. [2014-02-09 01:33:11] <CrystalDM> 03Feather Fall shakes her head. "Well, no... not unless you want to." She blushes slightly. "I'm sweaty." She wrinkles her nose and shakes her head.
  552. [2014-02-09 01:37:40] * Clue shakes her head. "Oh... I don't need a shower thanks... I'm going to mess around with my face paints some more" Clue finally breaks from the hug completely giving Feather Fall one last kiss, before moving back to her setup. She stops halfway and rushes back to Feather Fall pressing her lips against hers, making out with her, hard. It ends quickly enough before Clue truely does go back to fiddling with her paint.
  553. [2014-02-09 01:39:39] <CrystalDM> 03Feather Fall blinks several times through all of that, some of the color banishing the dullness of her coat and mane before the dullness returns. She waves and heads off to go accomplish the rest of her tasks.
  554. [2014-02-09 01:42:20] <CrystalDM> 03====Crystal Group: Session End====
  555. [2014-02-09 01:42:32] * Clue plays with some whites and greys trying to make a more jagged pattern but the paints smear into each other, and she can't focus completely.
  556. [2014-02-09 01:42:42] <CrystalDM> 03====Crystal Group: Session End (No, really this time)====
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