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>>172416
Kira gives him a determined nod.

"I will!"

A low growl from her stomach brings her back to reality, and she gets back up from the floor.

"Well I supposed we had better get on it, if everything's taken care of. I've got a lot to take care of, being in a new city. I hope I get to see all of you again under pleasant circumstances!"

>>172417
He looks over to Cuay, then back to Kira
"No, you're about set. Wait for the light to cross the street, don't trust 'Neela', and remember everything is made for somepony smaller than you."

Helping Hooves seems somewhat spooked by the growl.

Rover:
"Anything else we can do for you, ma'am?"

>>172418
Kira nods at Rover again.

"Understood. I think I'm all set. Just wish me luck, and I hope you all have a great day!"

She looks to Neela.

"Ready to go?"

>>172419
The black stallion walks over, takes the chains off of Neela, but places a collar on her neck and gives Kira a leash. Neela was remuzzled long ago, which explains the relative peace and quiet of the last minutes.

Neela looks at Kira with resentment, which probably means "Yes"

>>172420
"Oh, uh, alright then." Taking the leash, she bids her newfound friends goodbye and makes for the exit with Neela, leaving the Customs building.

>>172421
Neela at first does not move, but then moves along next to Kira. Kira has to take a different hallway, then outside, then into an odd new world of concrete pavement, brick buildings, and a large number of creatures. Not just ponies, but griffins too. Both carts and automobiles move by, and many creatures seem unsettled by her appearance. It's likely a good thing that Kira has on her backpack and other assorted clothing, to make her look less like a wild monster.

>>172365
>>172368
>>172369
I've gathered that GM really does not want to run a side quest for Posey to catch Alluring, so I guess that will just have to wait until some other time. I'm just going to just move on to the tank parts retrieval quest, whenever that's ready to begin.
Where does Posey need to go for this? I recall it was a swamp, but I don't see any other details.

>>172423
>Alluring
I suppose it’s possible to rewind the clock so that Posey can try to catch him leaving, or for her to infiltrate the hospital and catch him there. Other than that, best to wait.

>>172424
Infiltrating the hospital is an interesting idea, but idk.
Does Posey know the general area in the swamp she needs to go to find the tank parts? Or does she need to find that information himself.

>>172426
*herself

>>172422
So...many...ponies! It's all so overwhelming, so many friend shaped beings all over, of all different colors with all so many different details and features! She just wants to go out and hug them all!

...hmm, Kira has to pull herself together, lest she lose herself in the need to hug all of the friend-shaped ponies. She instead begins by turning to Neela.

"Alright, let's get these things off of you..."

Kira begins removing the straps, harnesses, and muzzle that the customs ponies put on Neela.

>>172429
It’s just a muzzle and a collar.

Needs wiggles out, jumps back, stares at Kira and has her legs slightly apart in a stance like she is ready to runaway.

>>172431
Kira sets the muzzle and collar on the ground, backs up slightly, and holds up her hooves.

"I am not going to do anything bad to you, I just want to keep you out of trouble."

>>172432
She turns quickly to the side, as if to run, but then stops. If Kira looks, she can see that back over near the exit, the police mare has come outside, and is looking their way. She is at least too far away to hear anything said. Needs then turns back, and looks towards Kira.

>>172424
So, where is this swamp?

>>172444
"Like I said, I just want to keep you out of trouble. Honest. Unfortunately, we have to stay together for that to happen."

>>172447
To the south and east, on the edge of the Hayseed district and the Kululu Forests. It's quite a ways off the beaten path, away from the rail lines and the highways, from the city and towns.

>>172448
"What do you think you are doing here?" She asks Kira in a rather derisive tone

>>172449
Kira seems...confused, by the nature of the question.

"Uh...come again?"

>>172450
"This. Bribing the Fascists so they would sell me as your pet. What do you think you are doing here? Reforming a bad doe? Is this some kind of religious mission to you? Or were you really hoping to eat me after all?"

>>172451
Kira continues to be confused.

"No...? You're not a pet, or food. I just didn't want to see you sent to a prison colony or...worse. Both of our homes no longer exist, and I felt bad."

>>172452
"What? What do you mean?"

>>172453
"They said you were from...Lushi, right? I'm from the city of Dhamaji, in Southeastern Zebrica. We were conquered, and my tribe is being hunted down and exterminated."

>>172454
She tilts her head
“Who would hunt the Nagavanshi?”

>>172455
"Talonsvaal. They built a gold mine in our lands, started to pour poison in our drinking water. Our tribe's warriors kicked them out of the mine, but they came back with guns and machines and artillery. We never stood a chance..."

>>172456
"Who?" She asks

>>172449
>It's quite a ways off the beaten path, away from the rail lines and the highways, from the city and towns.
Is it accessible within a day's travel?

>>172458
If automobile or boat assists, then yes

>>172457
"Talonsvaal, as I said. The Talons. They're a griffon country, relative newcomers to our part of Zebrica."

>>172459
Okay, Posey will ask Mason to drive her, when he has the time to do so.

>>172461
"The Nagavanshi humbled..." She says, evidently to herself

"So that is why you are here?" She asks

>>172462
"I was sent to ask for refuge for my tribe. Tales about Equestria's legendary spirit of friendship and harmony had even reached our ears. Sadly, it seems our information was...out of date. Still, I can't give up. I need to convince Halcyon Shores to let us in."

>>172462
I think that was supposed to be directed at the other.

>>172463
She rolls her eyes and her head while her ears wiggle
"Ha, 'Friendship and Harmony?' they stingy in giving that out. And good luck with getting the fascists to let in your kind. They don't even want zebra and griffins anymore."

>>172459
Posey would like to have Mason drive her at least part of the way.

>>172465
"I have to try! The lives of my tribe depend on me!"

She smiles at the deer she's tried to save from slavery.

"You know, I would really appreciate help. I promise I'll do everything along the way to help you out too, maybe we can convince them to give you a new, proper ID."

>>172467
She scrunches
"Good luck. And good luck with that too."

>>172468
Kira's tongue flicks out for a second.

"Come on, I know we can do it! What is there to lose? Not trying would have the same effect as failure."

>>172469
Still unimpressed
"And what do you want me to do exactly?"

>>172470
"Just help me however you're able. Something tells me a deer like you has a lot of really useful skills."

>>172471
She raises an eyebrow
"No 'carry my bags' or 'stand perfectly still'?"

>>172472
Kira shakes her head.

"Why would I need you to do either of those?"

>>172473
And now Neela shakes her head
"Nevermind that. What do you mean 'useful skills'?" This provokes a malign smile, which is the first hint of a smile that Kira has gotten out of Neela

>>172474
Hmm, perhaps to most ponies that would be disturbing, but Kira believes that it's simply an innocent little deer smile.

"Whatever you can do that is helpful. Like, for instance, I'm a skilled hunter and tracker, I'm an excellent marksnake, and I'm very good at being very sneaky."

>>172475
"Oooohhh, sneaky" Then her expression changes to... concern

"What are you doing that requires shooting?"

>>172476
"Well, I hope I'll never have to use my bow for anything other than hunting game. But...if I end up having to...you know..." Kira takes in a deep breath, and lets it out slowly. "...I will. I promised my mother and my tribe that I would succeed...and that I would do anything to ensure I did."

>>172477
A moment's pause, and then
"I understand."

And then she tilts her head, and says skeptically
"Do you have a plan?"

>>172478
"It's a simple plan...I hope. Talking with those ponies in Customs, it sounded like the governor Halcyon Shores is the best pony to talk to here about getting my tribe resettled. To talk to them, I'm going to do work for the Office of Revenue and Migration, get my name known in the government, and hopefully get my request for an audience fulfilled. In the meantime, I'm going to work on an argument in favor of my people that I hope will convince them to let us in."

>>172479
She winces
"Really? With the Customs and the fascists? You trust them?"

>>172480
Kira nods. Her tongue flicks out again.

"I don't know much about this place or the factions within, but it sounds like the best hope for my people. I'm guessing though you wouldn't recommend it."

>>172481
"You saw what they did to me?" She scrunches

"I bet they were trying to set you up with me. To see if you'd eat me, so they could declare all nagas dangerous."

>>172482
Kira's ears flop down.

"They wouldn't do that...would they? I mean, they were nice to me, especially after opening up and realizing I'm not the monster they initially assumed."

>>172483
"They are always looking for monsters. If they looked in a mirror, they'd find them."

>>172484
"Well...we could still work on getting them to give you an ID, too. You would be free to do whatever you wanted again."

>>172466
>>172459
Posey leaves at the earliest convenience, making haste to fulfill the wishes of her masters.

>>172486
I need to think of more description

>>172485
"Sure...."
Again, raising an eyebrow
"Do you have a place to sleep tonight?"

>>172487
Kira shakes her head.

"I just arrived here in Baltimare. I need to exchange my valuables for some of those 'Bits' they use as currency here first." Her stomach rumbles. "...then probably find something to eat. Then we'll find a place to stay before we meet with Revenue and Migration."

>>172488
Neela takes a step back and looks concernedly at Kira's midsection, holding up one foreleg. Then she looks back up to her. "Any idea how? Obtaining bits and a place to stay."

>>172490
Kira blushes, and attempts to hide her midsection behind the front of her body.

"The ponies inside mentioned pawn shops, jewelers, and museums as ways to obtain Bits for my valuables. You know this city better than I do. Do you know of any good specific places?"

>>172410
Amber considers her options. Every castle of course has its secret passages, but not only do they tend to be secret, but they are generally designed to be accessible only one way, and with exits outside the castle walls. That could be ruled out. Amber has wings, but in daylight it would attract too much attention to fly to the top of the walls. Tricking the guard, such as by being smuggled in via barrel is an amusing thought but it would be impractical. Best to be direct.

"I am a performer, set to appear before the Grand Master."

>>172492
"And what are you to play?" The guard asks.

>>172493
"A piece by Schornberg, if you will." Amber holds up the viol. "Would you care for a demonstration?"

>>172494
He looks over, and smiles
"Certainly"

>>172487
Any progress on the description?
I'm not picky when it comes to expositions.

>>172497
Forgot a couple

>>172486
Posey takes all of her equipment with her this time.

>>172374
The Silver is ruffled

"I love you, Jubee."

He kisses his griffon at least, before he goes. He's grown rather adept at making muzzle/beak kisses work.

>>172499
Soon(TM)

>>172500
She'll want it

>>172498
>>172497
>fails to make use of all 5 image slots in a shitpost
Banned

>>172496
I don't want to say too much, but I've had a rather extreme family matter over the last two weeks...

>>172502
Jubilosa kisses him, and Silver gets a feel of her beak, which while not as warm as her flesh is not cold to the touch either, but actually has a nice feel. He can feel her rather small tongue as well. When Silver pulls away, she moves towards him, wanting more. She moves towards the edge of the bed and her wings spread out, looking up at him with a pouting expression.

>>172491
She tilts her head, and then asks,
"What are you going to do with me?"
Roll bluff if necessary

>>172503
Silver has a chuckle at her expression, and smiles at her. "Alright then." He goes in for a longer, deeper kiss.

>>172503
No bluff necessary, as Kira tells her the truth.

"Keep an eye on you, make sure you're taken care of, hang out like friends do, and all the while work towards getting you your ID!"

She beams a smile at her, showing off her fangs in their small bat pony-like state.

>no bluff necessary
Rolls are fun.
Gonna roll bluff to kid myself into thinking I'll level up after this tank quest (only 5 levels to go until I get animate dead)
Bluff
[1d20+12 = (13+12) = 25]
Opposed SM
[1d20+2 = (14+2) = 16]

>>172506
"Surely, this experience shall allow me to unlock the hidden potential to my powers."

>>172506
nods

>>172504
Jubilosa extends a claw around Silver's neck, holding him as she kisses him longer.

>>172505
"Sure..." She looks down, then back up

"I know someone who sells gold and silver, and doesn't really care where it comes from. I know a pawnshop as well if you want to maybe buy it back. And then there's this mare who will buy things to sell off to Griffin collectors..."

Any chance that Posey could start her next quest this week?

>>172508
Kira cringes a bit at the mention of the third option, and her tongue flicks out with a low sssssss sound.

"Maybe let's not sell them to griffon collectors. Money is money, I know, but...it would just feel wrong. Which one of the other two do you think would give the best price?"

>>172508
"Mmmm..."

Silver uses his powerful hindlegs to keep him standing as he takes Jubilosa's soft griffon cheeks in his forehooves.

>>172511
>>172501
>>172499
Sure.

Mason pulls around front, and offers Posey a seat.

Driving out, the car takes a left turn away from the city, rather than right towards the city as Posey has seen before. The car passes rows of citrus and other trees as it moves south, swiftly coming upon a town with brick buildings and the smokestacks of a couple large mills, just removed from the road. The signs announce this city as "Maregate." The two pass this city, and move further south on a two lane highway that moves straight through lines of plantations. Eventually, the road forks and turns left, and crosses bridges across innumerable unnamed ravines and rivulets, and through an ocean of mostly-bald deciduous trees - hickory, cypress, and soapberry - dotted with scattered pines. At some points, the ravines run through crevasses and channels in the ground taht expose red clay along their banks. But after a while, the land is flat in a great plain. The two pass through a town that the sign calls Bristleboro, though it looks nothing like Maregate before, as the houses are all older and made of wood, as if by travelling some miles the two had gone a hundred years back in time. Periodically, tiny little roads branch off of this one, soon swallowed up in the ocean of leafless trees.

Mason turns left onto one of these roads, which is a small non-paved road with gravel coated grooves where the tires fit, with grass growing in the middle, big enough only for a single car. The road is sometimes muddy, as the flat land increasingly encroaches on the miles of inundated forest that sometimes border the road, or past large, shallow lakes. A few cypress trees have not lost their leaves, and increasingly, even the broadleaf trees retain their green, such that the roadway is often sheltered from the oppressive blue cloudless sky which seems scarcely separate from space, by green tunnels that almost threaten to make the car disappear. Mason pulls over to the side at one point to allow another car, a red pickup truck with a decaying paint scheme, to pass, though Posey cannot fathom why anyone would be out here. The road occasionally passes along small wooden bridges, or more often, along built up berms of clay and gravel across large flooded fields.

Many of the trees passed are massive and surely centuries old, older perhaps than pony settlement in the region. But not every elder cypress in this virgin forest is unscathed, as some are inexplicably turned over, or even burst at the trunk, leaving a presumably valuable log behind to rot. Perhaps this is the action of some great hurricane wind, though any storm reaching this far inland must surely be terrifying in its own right to deliver such destruction, though the varied angles and varieties of damage are suggestive of some other, not necessarily as natural cause.

But even in these primeval forests, there are signs of old habitation. One or two roads branch off, and a couple old houses are passed, though one has a hole in the roof, and another is but foundation. The two pass a lake with the ruins of old wooden houses, and a water mill sticking out of water that could only be a few feet deep, and a roofless stone church on a small island next to it.

Mason says
"We're not far. The battle occurred in this area. Not that far from the road as that is how much equipment was moved. You'll recognize signs of battle when you see it."

>>172512
She looks up, and to the side

"Well... Maybe the pawn shop? They don't really normally buy... is this something fancy? But a pawn shop or jeweler that buys only legal items will pay more."

>>172513
She doesn't want to break yet, and holds on

>>172515
Silver is a slave to her needs and his own desire. He gets back onto the bed, standing over his Jubee, now lying down, as the kiss turns into a full-on make out session.

>>172515
"Oh, there's no problem with legality! Nothing's stolen, it's just some valuables my mother saved from our tribe and gave to me to trade for currency. Jewelry, foreign currency, a couple bars of gold, you know: the usual."

>>172517
"Uh huh... let's find a gold store or jeweler."

>>172516
She rolls onto her back spreading out her wings, and Silver can feel her claws wrapped around the back of his neck, and now her paws move past his rear thighs and touching the edge of his flanks.

>>172518
Kira smiles and perks up for the journey. If no directions are provided by Neela, then Kira's plan is to wander the streets and ask any passersby where a gold store or jeweler can be found.

>>172518
Although he kissed his griffu originally to make her happy, the longer it goes on and the greater intensity with which he locks his muzzle to her beak the more it becomes clear to Jubilosa that Silver really had a lot of stress from his dream that he needed to let go of. It becomes especially clear as she feels a certain body part of his growing large and pulsing against her lower body.

>>172519
Neela says things such as "This way" and "take a right." Kira can see many ponies look on in shock at the sight of her and run away, or at least, move to the other side of the street. Neela tries her best to direct the excitable snake pony, but stops short of ever actually touching her with her hooves

"Here's a shop." She says, and starts inside

>>172520
"Hehehe."

Her belly is soft and short furred, sucking in with contact with Silver. If he looks down, he'll see the protruding chest and curved thighs and belly of a slender lioness. She pulls her wings inwards, to wrap at least the tips around Silver

>>172514
"Thank you, Mason." Posey says politely, as she leaves the vehicle.
"I shouldn't be too long."

Posey sets off towards the battlefield and begins her search, strutting out confidently as she trots along.
"A battlefield salvage mission.. can't say it doesn't bring back memories."

Wait, the car has stopped, right?

>>172522
The car has stopped.

A search roll is appropriate.

>>172524
Looking carefully at the road in front of her, Posey can trace the tracks of her quarry:

Wider than the ruts left by carts and automobiles, Posey can see the ruts left behind by numerous larger, heavy equipment pulled by trucks or more likely ponies. These go forward and are accompanied by occasional stumps of cutdown trees close to the road, before it trails off to a fork on the left, running between a submerged section and dry ground.

>>172525
"Off to a great start."
Posey follows the tracks.

>>172527
Mason insists on Posey taking several tools with her, including a wrench.

Going left, Posey follows along an oddly slightly wider track. To the right is moss and leaf covered ground, but to her left is true swamp - a series of numerous cypress trees, some with leaves and some without, sticking out of the water. Exploded trees become more frequent, and Posey can guess that this isn't the work of simple lightning strikes. This continues for some hundreds of feet, until Posey comes across a break in the path and a break in the land to where there is a lake or river in between the break, with no cypresses growing in it. The distance isn't great, perhaps only something like 80 feet if that much, but there is a break in the path. Looking to the other side, either a wooden bridge has been blown out, or a dirt path, reinforced by wood, has been washed away. There is a wrecked wooden raft on the other side.

>>172528
>wrench
I was just thinking about that myself, lol.
>there is a break in the path
Okay, so I already gave Posey a phobia of running water...
So, is there any place where she can cross that isn't a river? A bog is fine, just not a river.

>>172529
Sounds like a dice roll

>>172530
>luck rolls
God loves me
[1d20 = 8]

>>172531
>>172530
I take it that doesn't pass.

Posey goes the long way around if she can. She walks along the bottom of the lake if she has to.

What happens?

>>172521
Wordlessly, Silver ceases kissing Jubilosa...only to resume, this time planting a kiss on her neck, then one just a bit further down, and on and on he goes down her slender body.

>>172521
Kira follows close behind, slithering in and eagerly looking around at the place of business.