Group 80: Session 9

[17:55] <~Radio|GM> --- Group 80: The Coltifornia Campaign ---
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[17:55] <~Radio|GM> --- Session 9 ---
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[17:56] <~Radio|GM> Born into nothing, I was raised to run
[17:56] <~Radio|GM> A foal of rage screaming into the sun
[17:56] <~Radio|GM> A peril lost as the sky cleared for me
[17:56] <~Radio|GM> My life afire where no other could see
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[17:56] <~Radio|GM> A generation gone mellow
[17:56] <~Radio|GM> I never really was Equestria’s hero
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[17:56] <~Radio|GM> Here it comes, falling to pieces
[17:56] <~Radio|GM> I thought I won but life had the aces
[17:56] <~Radio|GM> I think I’m losing all this for nothing
[17:57] <~Radio|GM> For a dream long gone, surely there’s something…?
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[17:57] <~Radio|GM> >>> Coltamento Town
[17:57] <~Radio|GM> >>> The Spork Diner
[17:57] <~Radio|GM> >>> 1547 Hours
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[17:58] <~Radio|GM> It has been a sad day for our friends, left to bury one of their own on a plain outside of Coltamento. But it is a time past that for mourning. Chasseuse, Zemblanity, and Limuko sit at a booth in the Spork, dutifully being served by an overtly cheerful waitress on roller skates.
[17:58] <~Radio|GM> Dumisani and Silk_Rose are a bit late to this party, it seems. No doubt they are within eyeshot of one another as they trot about their business.
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[17:58] <~Radio|GM> ---Begin Session---
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[18:00] <Limuko> Internally, the conzebra really wished he wasn't so close to both mares he was sitting with, but thanks to his 10 in CHA (at least, he hopes it helps) does Limuko manage (or tries to manage?) to hide most of his discomfort from his zebra hormones. He placed a hoof to his chin when he thought of what he wanted to have as a drink. He could get a Sparkle-Cola or something else. He needed to look at the drink section, if there was one,
[18:00] <Limuko> on the menu.
[18:02] <~Radio|GM> Limuko finds that the drink section of the menu lists a number of options. Some without alcohol, like Sparkle~Cola and Parasprite, and others with like the standard Buckweiser or Wild Pegasus or what have you.
[18:03] * Limuko never liked alcohol. His parents when they were still alive always told him about how much of it was a vice to drink. He (and his player) hadn't heard much about Parasprite before. "Limuko is curious as to what this Parasprite is." He said out loud.
[18:05] * Zemblanity crosses her hooves and leans forward. She's still waiting for the waitress to leave so Chasseuse can continue.
[18:06] <~Radio|GM> The orange mare serving them blinks at Limuko. "You've never tried Parasprite? It's really popular here in these parts! It was made by the same people who made Sparkle~Cola. But instead of the cola you're used to, it's more of a lemon-lime thing. You know?" She ponders. "Unless you''ve never tried lemons /or/ limes. In which case it'd still be new to you!" She beams. "Would you like some?"
[18:07] * Limuko nods happily. "Limuko has never tried what you call limes or lemons, but Limuko would certainly be interested to enjoy it."
[18:08] <~Radio|GM> She grins at Limuko. "OK!" She looks to CHasseuse and Zemblanity. "And you two? Are you done ordering?"
[18:09] * Chasseuse nodnods. "Yes, zank you."
[18:09] * Zemblanity has indeed finished ordering. She frowns slightly, but nods.
[18:09] <~Radio|GM> The mare gives a small curtsy - it's a wonder how she can do that with skates on her back hooves! - and speeds off to leave the three to their own.
[18:11] * Limuko just taps his hooves together waiting for the stuff he ordered, not knowing what to say next to the two mares in front of him.
[18:11] * Chasseuse nods as the waitress leaves. "Right. So, once we 'ad ze jobs, we went our separate ways. Limuko, Dumisani-- anozer one of our friends," she frowns, looking around the restaurant. "I am sure she will come around." she shrugs, continuing,"and I were trying to find ze dog, while Radiant and Danger were looking for ze missing mare."
[18:12] * Zemblanity leans forward, adopting a sterner face as she listens. She nods slowly. "Right."
[18:13] * Limuko appeared to give a confused look. "Limuko is not so sure of everything that is going on as he was not there to learn about that. What is it with missing mare?"
[18:13] <~Radio|GM> A faint whine from below the table reminds Chasseuse that Barry somehow managed to tag along even into the restaurant.
[18:14] * Zemblanity looks curiously beneath the table, but says nothing.
[18:14] * Chasseuse sighs. "I am not sure of all of ze details. I had thought zat Radiant would 'ave ze finding on her person, but I did not find zem. Perhaps she gave zem to Dusty."
[18:15] <Chasseuse> "We all crossed and later found out zat zere were two dogs of ze same description." She pats Berry's head, smiling slightly. "Barry, here, was ze dog of our client's sister," She frowns, shaking her head. "ze sister zat killed Radiant. Ze o'zer dog was our client's, but on ze dog was a note. Ze note was connected to ze o'zer job-- ze missing mare."
[18:16] * Silk_Rose makes her way inside the restaurant. She may have gotten a little distracted along the way... She gives a look around, before heading right over to the table when she spots Zemblanity. She rears right up, leaning with her forelegs on the table. "Fancy meeting you here!"
[18:16] * Chasseuse blinks, looking to Zemblanity. "Is zis a friend of yours?"
[18:16] * Zemblanity almost smiles. "That's quite the story, interesting how it-" Instant facehoof. "Rose... I was wondering when you'd show up..."
[18:17] <~Radio|GM> Barry looks right back at Zemblanity with a faint whimper.
[18:18] * Zemblanity slowly nods her head. "She is, yes. My travelling partner for quite some time now. This is Silk Rose. Rose, this is Chasseuse and Limuko." She says, nodding to each of them in turn.
[18:18] * Zemblanity scoots over to let Rose sit next to her.
[18:19] * Silk_Rose gives Zemblanity a pout. "That's no way to greet a friend, Zemmy!" Her pout transforms into a big grin. "I met some of those stallions who whistled at us when we got into town." She takes a seat next to Zemblanity, and leans in close. "Turns out, one of them was whistling at /you/."
[18:20] <Limuko> Great, another mare, just smile Limuko, just smile he thought to himself. "A pleasure to meet you, I am Limuko Rose Pony."
[18:21] * Zemblanity blanches. "He... what...?" Sitting up a little straighter, she coughed onc and gestured to the other across from them. "Rose, these two hit a spot of bad luck in investigating a missing pony... I figured they could use our help."
[18:22] <~Radio|GM> With the sound of wheels rolling on tile, in comes the mare deftly carrying three trays. "Heeeeere you go!" She sets down Limuko, Chasseuse, and Zemblanity's orders with a flourish. "Enjoy!" SHe looks to Silk_Rose. "Oh! A newcomer! Would you like to order something too?"
[18:23] * Chasseuse smiles faintly. "If you might be so inclined... we would be grateful to ze bo'z of you."
[18:23] * Chasseuse nods to the waitress, giving her a quiet thanks.
[18:24] * Limuko seems to shrug. "Limuko does not have much that he is doing. Limuko has mostly been around looking for ways to make more caps and live happy life."
[18:24] * Zemblanity gives a polite nod and takes a small bite of her eggplant and a small drink of water. She gives a slight smile to Limuko. "So are the two of us, in fact."
[18:26] * Chasseuse nibbles her at her salad and takes a small sip of water.
[18:26] * Limuko takes a bite out of his stir fry to see what food made from his people tasted like.
[18:27] * Silk_Rose gives a smile to Limuko, and looks back to Zemblanity. "Business before pleasure? That's no fun!" She gives Chasseuse a devilish little smile. "At least invite your marefriend to a good time first!" She turns to the waitress. "No thanks. I'll have what she's having." To show what she means, she nabs a bit of eggplant right off Zemblanity's plate and pops it in her mouth.
[18:28] <~Radio|GM> Limuko likely finds it a very nice experience. The veggies are cooked in some distinctly savory, salty brown sauce, placed expertly over rice with other seasonings.
[18:28] * Chasseuse blinks. "Wh-what? I do not even know Zemblanity zat well!" She blushes, not sensing the tease.
[18:28] <~Radio|GM> The mare blinks. "Oh! Um...well, OK, then."
[18:29] * Zemblanity opens her mouth to object, but just shakes her head. Zemblanity stares a dagger or two at Rose. "Forgive her, Chasseuse, she means well. She doesn't have a /filter/ sometimes."
[18:29] * Limuko smiles as he continues to eat the stir fry. Food from his people were so good!
[18:29] <~Radio|GM> She smiles. "Well, you need anything, just holler, OK?" She speeds away to serve another table. As she leaves, another soft whine sounds from beneatht he table, Barry's eyes riveted on Chasseuse's plate.
[18:30] * Silk_Rose turns to Chasseuse and gives a mock gasp. "You mean she hasn't even talked about herself before your date!?"
[18:32] * Chasseuse blushes fiercely, clear on her white cheeks. "Z-zis... it is not a date! I do not...zink." She coughs, looking down to Barry and levitates some of her lettuce to the dog.
[18:32] <~Radio|GM> Barry snaps Chasseuse's offering out of the air and gulps it down hungrily, though it isn't long before he turns those large brown eyes of his back to Chasseuse.
[18:33] * Zemblanity levitates more food to her mouth. Just let her be her. It's good for them to acclimate to Rose's... bizarre sense of humor.
[18:33] * Limuko gave a curious look at Silk_Rose. "Limuko was never aware of there being any date between beautiful Chasseuse and Zemblanity." Wait, did he just call Chasseuse beautiful? That made him blush in embrassment a bit.
[18:33] * Zemblanity just closes her eyes and turns down the volume on the world for a moment.
[18:34] <~Radio|GM> If Limuko's bottle of Parasprite had eyes, it would be watching the zebra reproachfully, waiting to be enjoyed.
[18:35] * Limuko got the sense that the green text was actually right, deciding to give the Parasprite a try to try to act natural more, trying to hide his blush.
[18:36] * Silk_Rose grins wider and keeps on going! "What else could it be, little Limuko!? A romantic lunch between them, they sit across from each other, gazing into each others' eyes! It's practically a fairy tale!"
[18:36] <~Radio|GM> It proves a nice change from cola, if Limuko enjoys that. It's smoother and not as syrupy, a tangy sweet flavor accenting the tingle of the bubbles.
[18:37] * Zemblanity has her eyes closed. Her glass of water slowly floats to her lips.
[18:38] * Limuko was starting to get the feeling that Silk_Rose was planning something with the way she spoke. He finished his Paraspite that he was enjoying and tried to feign confusion. "Limuko never saw romantic scene with both ponies. Limuko has no idea what Rose pony is talking about."
[18:41] * Silk_Rose keeps going. There's no way she's going to stop now! "Can't you see it, Limuko!? The Great Knight Zemblanity is offering her services to prove once and for all that she is worthy of her adoration!"
[18:42] * Zemblanity 's lips play at a small smile, but she otherwise continues eating in silence.
[18:42] * Chasseuse distracts herself with levitating more food down to Barry, a blush still present on the mare's cheeks.
[18:43] * Silk_Rose can't help herself. She finishes off with, "...Either that or she's finally found a flank she can't resist!"
[18:44] * Limuko had a small blush on his face. She was right, Zemblanity was in some ways a bit cute ... as where all mares to him. Why did he have to have zebra hormones at his age? "L-Limuko doesn't see any date. Nope, none." He said, deciding to focus on finishing his meal.
[18:44] <~Radio|GM> Nom. The dog snaps more food out of Chasseuse's telekinetic grasp.
[18:45] * Zemblanity puts a hoof on Silk_Rose's shoulder. "That's quite enough, Rose. I encourage you all to do as I do and think nothing of it. What you need to know as the two of us are here to help you in any way we can. I'd suggest, once we're done, heading back to that mare's place and seeing if anything survived the fire."
[18:46] * Chasseuse continues to levitate food! She coughs and nods. "Perhaps, first, we find Dumisani."
[18:46] * Limuko nods with Chasseuse. "Indeed, Limuko is rather missing rhino friend right now."
[18:47] * Zemblanity pauses mid-bite. "Dumisani is a... a what?"
[18:47] <Limuko> "A rhino." Limuko simply says. "There is nothing wrong with that no?"
[18:48] * Silk_Rose is very, very amused. She can't help but grin. "...How big is he?"
[18:49] <Limuko> "She." Limuko corrected Silk_Rose.
[18:49] * Zemblanity shakes her head. "I never said there was..." She frowns slightly. When did she even indicate that there was? Zebras... "I don't think I've ever seen a rhino."
[18:57] * Silk_Rose rolls her eyes. Some ponies just don't get the joke.
[18:58] * Zemblanity crosses her hooves slowly, almost finished with her food. She occasionally glances over at Rose, offering her some more food.
[18:58] * Limuko was a zebra, so he couldn't really be in the category of "ponies who don't get jokes".
[18:59] * Silk_Rose doesn't need to be offered food. She gladly takes it even when Zemblanity doesn't offer!
[19:00] * Chasseuse continues to feed herself and Barry until her salad is gone, then looks up to the others at the table. Her blush has finally disappeared.
[19:01] <~Radio|GM> The mare returns with a tab. "All done, folks?"
[19:01] * Limuko finishes his meal, giving an ahh after eating what he'd consider good food. "Well, shall we go out in search of rhino friend?" Limuko said to the group, and nods to the mare.
[19:02] <Chasseuse>  /me nods to the waitress. "Yes, zank you."
[19:03] * Radio|GM beams at them all, as she promptly hands them a small tab. The meal comes down to 25 caps for every meal, for  total of 75 caps, as well as 5 caps for the two waters and 10 caps for the Parasprite. All in all, 95 caps.
[19:06] <Limuko> "Hmm, Limuko never realized that food and drinks would be so expensive. And after suffering from death of friend did Limuko not think that food and drink cost so much." The conzebra said in a sad tone to the mare.
[19:07] <~Radio|GM> The mare bites her lip, giving  sympathetic sound. "Oh, my goodness.A friend of yours died? I'm so, so sorry. Here." She smiles gently at them. "Tell you what, I can cover those drinks myself. So all your drinks are on the house. How does that sound?"
[19:08] * Limuko smiles brightly. "Thank you kind mare. Limuko will never forget kindness."
[19:08] * Zemblanity pulls out 75 caps in a small pouch and sets it on the table. "That's very generous of you, ma'am." She nudges Rose from her seat.
[19:10] * Chasseuse leaves 10 caps for a tip and scoots out of her seat. She motions for Barry to follow.
[19:11] * Silk_Rose gets up when nudged.
[19:11] * Limuko gets up and goes out in search of rhino friend.
[19:12] * Chasseuse follows Limuko to search for Dumisani.
[19:12] <~Radio|GM> The mare gives another curtsy to the group. "Ciao! Come back again!"
[19:13] * Zemblanity slides out of the booth and follows Limuko as well. How hard could it be to find a rhino. She ties her mane up once again.
[19:13] <~Radio|GM> Barry gives a canine grunt as he gets to his paws and waddles after Chasseuse.
[19:16] * Silk_Rose eyes the waitress a bit as everypony gets ready to leave. She thinks about chatting her up, but Zemmy and the others were in such a hurry... She'll have to find somepony else to 'befriend'.
[19:24] * Zemblanity eyes her new companions, specifically their weapons. Interesting array here...
[19:25] * Limuko only had a silenced pistol ... not really interesting to some wastelanders.
[19:25] * Chasseuse trots around, looking for Dumi!
[19:27] * Zemblanity isn't 'some wastelander'. One look at her analytical eyes could tell anypony that.
[19:31] * Dumisani was already wandering around town herself, the lumbering rhino having wandered off to do her own thing.
[19:31] * Silk_Rose keeps her eyes out for interesting ponies. The others can look for rhinos all they want.
[19:32] * Limuko tail waves to Dumisani. "Ah, rhino friend, there you are!" Limuko said as he happily trots toward her.
[19:33] * Zemblanity mentally doubletakes. So... /that's/ a rhino...
[19:34] * Chasseuse trots for Dumisani, a small frown on her face. "Dumi... Radiant was right about Almond."
[19:34] * Dumisani nods towards Limuko in response before blinking at Chasseuse. "Right?"
[19:35] * Limuko frowns as well. "Fire mare is ... gone now."
[19:36] * Dumisani snorts, shifting her stance to a more aggressive form. "Who did it?"
[19:36] * Zemblanity looks at Rose for a moment. She raises a brow, nodding to the other trio before them.
[19:36] <Chasseuse> "Almond." She frowns. "She is already gone."
[19:38] * Dumisani growls and stomps a hoof. "Deserves a shallow grave."
[19:39] <Limuko> "Already buried." Limuko says sadly.
[19:39] * Silk_Rose eyes Dumisani with a little bit of wonder and apprehension. That's /really/ big.
[19:40] * Chasseuse sighs and nods. "Yes... so now," Chasseuse points to Silk_Rose and Zemblanity. "Zese ponies have said zat zey will help. To find zat missing mare zat has led to all of zis."
[19:40] * Zemblanity nods her head politely.
[19:43] * Chasseuse introduces the pair, pointing to each. "Silk_Rose and Zemblanity."
[19:44] * Dumisani looks over the two with a stern but deep gaze. "They will help?"
[19:44] <Limuko> "They have been friendly so far." Limuko says, not adding Silk_Rose's ... behavior.
[19:45] * Zemblanity returns Dumisani's gaze for a moment. She gets that slight smile on her face again.
[19:46] * Silk_Rose forces a smile, despite her surprise.
[19:46] * Dumisani chuckles softly, smiling back at them. "Good ponies. Good hearts."
[19:50] * Zemblanity raises a brow, her smile fading as she steps closer. Sure... "good" ponies. They could be good ponies, if they needed to be.
[19:51] * Chasseuse nods and looks to Dumisani and Limuko. "I know you two had jobs around 'ere. Shall we finish z'ose, or head back to Trotter's Fort to look into ze missing mare?"
[19:52] * Dumisani nods at Chasseuse. "Sounds like a plan."
[19:53] * Limuko nods. "Neighpa Valley and Spurvine can wait for Limuko. Limuko is also concerned for Dusty since Limuko has not seen much zebras before."
[19:53] * Chasseuse raises an eyebrow at Dumisani. "I was asking which you would prefer; in zat order, or head right to ze fort."
[19:53] * Zemblanity speaks up. "We should investigate this Almond's house to see if anything survived before we go anywhere."
[19:54] * Silk_Rose would rather be 'good in bed' than just 'good', but she can swing it. She gives a little grin at Zemblanity. "How am I supposed to play detective without the hat?"
[19:55] * Dumisani blinks. "... Oh. Sorry, had a few drinks. Should deliver my letter."
[19:57] * Limuko hmms at Dumisani. "That's at Neighpa Valley no?"
[19:57] <Dumisani> "Think so. Not sure how far from here it is. If too far, can wait."
[20:04] * Zemblanity gives Rose a flat look before stepping closer still to the others. "There's still work to be done here... We should see to it's completion before we talk about leaving, no?"
[20:05] * Silk_Rose gives Zemblanity a mock pout. "You always ruin the fun, Zemmy."
[20:08] <Zemblanity> "Next time we find a detective hat, it's yours." She says with a faint smile.
[20:08] * Dumisani shrugs. "Depends. Could be connected to the missing mare." She says flatly to Zemblanity
[20:08] * Chasseuse nods to Zemblanity. "Yes, zat does seem apt. To Almond's house zen, yes?"
[20:09] * Zemblanity looks dubiously at Dumisani. "There's no 'could'... We're investigating Almond's house." She nods to Chass. "Obviously, this Almond new something worth killing for."
[20:09] * Limuko shrugs as well. "Whatever everypony and rhino says." He says as he follows the group.
[20:12] * Dumisani shrugs. "Just making a point."
[20:17] * Zemblanity heads off in the direction of Almond's house, then! No point in wasting time.
[20:18] * Silk_Rose follows behind Zemblanity. She only occasionally glances at her rump.
[20:18] * Chasseuse follows Limuko.
[20:21] * Zemblanity has a /very/ nice rump, even if she'd never admit it.
[20:22] * Dumisani plods after them, her weight managing to shake the ground slightly
[20:25] * Limuko had a strange feeling that there was a reason why Chasseuse was following just Limuko ... it could be nothing.
[20:31] <~Radio|GM> Almond's house is as it was. A few of those guards seem to be clearing debris to lean the ashes.
[20:33] * Zemblanity pulls the mouth covering of her cloak up as she ducks inside.
[20:36] * Silk_Rose casts a little bit of light as she follows inside.
[20:37] * Limuko follows in, a bit scared as he hoped the text in the sky wouldn't have the place collaspe on him.
[20:38] * Zemblanity begins with any sort of furniture, like a drawer or desk that might have survived.
[20:38] * Dumisani somehow manages to squeeze her bulk through the doorway
[20:39] <~Radio|GM> The interior of the house is charred, the scorched walls and furniture a testament to Radiant Fury's swan song. The body, thank Celestia, is gone.
[20:39] * Chasseuse sighs and follows Zemblanity's lead, searching for any evidence in furniture.
[20:44] <~Radio|GM> Little is left of this scorched house. Dumisani and Silk_Rose find nothing of interest, as poor Limuko steps on a piece of splintered wood. Ouch!
[20:45] * Limuko yelps in pain from stepping on the splintered wood.
[20:45] <~Radio|GM> Chasseuse and Zemblanity's attention, on the other hand, is directed to a small inconspicuous stitch near the base of a pre-war sofa in the corner.
[20:45] * Zemblanity looks to Chasseuse for a moment, brow cocked.
[20:46] * Chasseuse quirks her head, eyes landing on the stitch. She trots over to it and inspects...
[20:47] * Zemblanity leans in close to inspect it as well.
[20:47] * Limuko looks around the place, and takes notice when Chasseuse eyes the stitch.
[20:52] <~Radio|GM> It seems to be a repair stitch to a tear in the leather. A quick glance wouldn't tell you anything, but on closer inspection you notice a slight bulge beneath the upholstery.
[20:53] * Silk_Rose gives up on looking around for now. She chats up one of the guards. "Hey there. Find anything worthwhile?"
[20:54] * Zemblanity nods to Chasseuse. "Cut it open."
[20:55] * Chasseuse nods and her horn glows, levitating her knife towards the stitch. With one swift slash, the stitch is cut.
[20:57] <~Radio|GM> Within, you find a small scrap of paper wrapped around some thin metal object.
[20:58] * Zemblanity carefully tugs it out with her magic. "Well, if that isn't a clue... I don't know what is."
[20:58] * Limuko sighs in relief. For a moment, he thought the green text was about to throw in a dead body. And he has already lost his lunch once.
[20:58] * Chasseuse returns her blade to its sheath and looks over Zemblanity's shoulder at the note.
[20:59] * Zemblanity gently unfurls it.
[21:00] * Dumisani shifts a small pile of wreckage and sits down. "Find anything?"
[21:03] <Zemblanity> "A note..." she says, pouring over it a few times.
[21:06] <Limuko> "Limuko is curious. Does it relate to something with Almond mare?"
[21:08] <Dumisani> "Well read it. No point keeping it all to yourself."
[21:10] <~Radio|GM> The metal object reveals itself to be a smallish metal key, what it is for it does not say. A note written on the simply reads: "Careful. You know what's at stake. No need to endanger Flaxseed too. - PL"
[21:12] <~Radio|GM> The guard, a young mare, looks to Silk_Rose and shakes her head. "Nada. Just a load of ashes."
[21:12] * Zemblanity reads it aloud once the text on the note finishes rendering. "Do any of you know a 'PL'?"
[21:13] * Dumisani shakes her massive head
[21:13] * Silk_Rose gives a disappointed frown. "Anything else been going on lately?"
[21:13] * Chasseuse purses her lips and shakes her head.
[21:15] * Limuko shakes his head. "Limuko does not know."
[21:16] * Zemblanity turns the key over a few times in front of her eyes. "So... spread out and find something locked."
[21:19] * Chasseuse nods and turns, scanning the room as she wanders.
[21:19] * Zemblanity looks /under/ things. Maybe there was a crawlspace or bulkhead?
[21:20] * Limuko nods as well, looking around for a lock.
[21:21] * Dumisani uses her strength to pick up larger objects for the searching ponies and zebra
[21:32] <~Radio|GM> Though you search high and low, you can't seem to find anything of the sort.
[21:33] * Zemblanity frowns a little, and, after exhaustive searching for literally anything else, she stops in the middle of the room. "Just a key and a note... It seems that Almond took her knowledge to the grave."
[21:35] <Limuko> "Hmm, perhaps the lock to the key is elsewhere?" Limuko suggests.
[21:35] <Dumisani> "Maybe in my destination?"
[21:37] * Zemblanity looks over at Dumisani, but shakes her head and turns back to the note. "Who is 'Flaxseed'?"
[21:38] * Chasseuse answers, "Almond's sister."
[21:39] <Chasseuse> "I do not believe zat she is involved, as ze note suggests."
[21:39] <Limuko> "Maybe sister of Almond pony knows something about key?" Limuko suggests.
[21:40] * Zemblanity nods to Limuko. "That's possible... but why would Almond hide it? With this note attached? Did PL send her the key?"
[21:42] <Dumisani> "Sounded like it."
[21:43] <~Radio|GM> The guard shrugs at Rose's query. "That depends on what you mean by 'going on'."
[21:43] <Limuko> "Perhaps Flaxseed pony knows who PL is."
[21:44] <Limuko> "Because it seems PL pony knows Flaxseed."
[21:46] * Zemblanity tucks the key away. "You've all been to this Fort before... how far is it from here?"
[21:46] * Silk_Rose rolls her eyes. "You know, things like murder and arson. Happening recently."
[21:46] <Dumisani> "Not sure how far. I just keep walking."
[21:49] <Limuko> "Hmm, let Limuko check map." He said, taking the map out of his tail to see how far away they were from the Fort.
[21:57] <~Radio|GM> The guard snorts. "That sort of crap just doesn't happen here. We like our peace, you know?"
[21:58] <~Radio|GM> The journey back to Trotters Fort, if the map is of any indication, will take the better part of a day and half.
[21:58] <~Radio|GM> Accounting for rest, of course.
[21:59] * Silk_Rose gives a little nod. "So you're saying there's /absolutely nothing/ that could be even /remotely/ related?"
[21:59] <Limuko> "Hmm, about a day and a half my friends." He said to the group.
[22:00] * Zemblanity gives a slow nod of consideration. "Right... and how far is the Valley where you all need to go?"
[22:00] * Limuko checks that as well.
[22:01] <~Radio|GM> "You want my two caps? I'd say yes."
[22:04] <~Radio|GM> Neighpa Valley, from where they are in Coltamento, is about three days' trot away.
[22:07] <Limuko> "Hmm, the green text in the sky told Limuko that it'll take three days to Neighpa Valley." Limuko said, shattering the 4th wall!
[22:07] * Zemblanity 's jaw slackens a little at Limuko. "Sure it did. What does the /map/ tell you?"
[22:08] * Chasseuse raises an eyebrow at Limuko. Odd.
[22:08] <Limuko> "That is also what the map says. The Fort is much shorter, and Limuko is rather worried about Dusty."
[22:08] * Dumisani blinks and slaps a hoof against her face
[22:09] * Zemblanity is thinking that maybe this Zebra isn't the best navigator. "Green text in the sky. Do you think I could see that map, Limuko?"
[22:09] * Silk_Rose gives a little sigh and shakes her head, trotting back over to Zemblanity and the rest. "Clueless!"
[22:10] <Limuko> "Again my friend, the map as said so." He said, showing the map to Zemblanity with his tail.
[22:10] * Zemblanity nods slowly. "Do you mind if I hold on to this?" She pours the map over as Silk_Rose enters. "I don't think there's anything else for us here, Rose."
[22:11] <Limuko> "Well, Limuko would like it back. Dusty gave it to him as gift."
[22:13] * Zemblanity sighs a little. "Right... keep it, then." She exunts, and heads off towards the Fort.
[22:13] * Chasseuse follows Zemblanity after patting Barry to follow.
[22:14] * Zemblanity tugs Rose along with her. "I don't think that Zebra is well." She whispers.
[22:14] * Limuko follows the rest of the group as well. He seems to have gotten used to being around the group full of mares ... at a distance that is.
[22:14] <~Radio|GM> Barry's tail wags as he waddles after Chasseuse.
[22:14] * Dumisani rolls her eyes and plods after the group
[22:15] * Silk_Rose eyes the clueless guard as they go.
[22:22] <~Radio|GM> --- End Session ---
[22:22] <~Radio|GM> Gain 300 XP.
[22:22] <~Radio|GM> Chasseuse gains +2 Karma for her generous tip.