I'll try not to let it die.
https://www.anonpone.com/coltquest/
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>Emerald and Ruby get shown which cannonballs are which.
>The shooting begins, and Emerald does a rather poor job of transporting balls, but he keeps trying!
Continued in next post...
>>26835949
Get used to the noise lilperv. Pretend you're at a Dead show.
>>26835949
Almost as soon as Emerald enters the cannon room again he hears a curse from one of the nearby sailors, who dives sideways behind the cannon.
There is a mighty crash as the wall and floor near the cannon seem to explode, sending shards of wood everywhere.
Emerald only has a second to realize it was probably a shot from the ship they are attacking before everyone else has already gotten back to their hooves and attempts to return fire. A voice giving a yelp of pain causes Emerald to turn around in concern.
"Owww..." Ruby says, holding a hoof to her forehead.
"Lemee see." One of the pirates says, pulling away her hoof, "A deep cut, but nuthin' serious. You got lucky kid, but I think that's enough cannon work for you."
The pirate then straightens up and says, "Buck! Sundance!"
An earth pony and a unicorn come over, and the pirate continues, "Go check the storage to make sure nothing is broke. Take this one with you."
Ruby protests, but is dragged along downstairs with the two ponies. No one seems to be paying much attention to Emerald.
What does Emerald do?
>>26836057
Let's leave and shadow the two pirates. See what happens to Ruby.
>>26836057
Now's our chance to see what's going on uptop, let's go!Sorry about letting the last thread die fic, I thought people would keep it bumped. Oh well.
>>26836057
Let's check to see where they take Ruby and then hurry on deck to check on Joyride.
>>26836057
Stay and continue to help. If we suddenly disappear while we have a job, it might cause problems for the defenders.
>>26836057
Follow the Ruby trail
>>26835949
Emerald looks so happy in this picture we should try to get it to happen for him in the story. All his friends together.
>>26836306
We shall protect that smile.
Someone was being a bastard and flustering me, so that's where this image came from.
Also, Nobby did a really cute image of Emerald.
https://derpibooru.org/1113568
And I colored it~
https://derpibooru.org/1113584
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Emerald follows after Ruby worriedly.
He follows the trio down into the storage. Emerald can see rather well because of the hole the cannonball made in the roof above letting in sunlight.
There is a box nearby the hole with it's top shattered to pieces. White dust is caked over everything in the area of the box. It seems the cannonball made it's landing in one of the crates full of the illicit substances the pirates were carrying.
The floor of the storage is very slowly filling with water, and as the two pirates go looking for the hole. Emerald approaches Ruby and asks if she is okay.
She rubs her head and says, "I'm fine, jeez. I think I just got grazed by a bit of the sharpnel. Like the guy said, it could have been a lot worse."
Emerald sees a sizeable gash on the filly's head. Though it is slightly swollen, it's not bleeding very much, which is probably a good sign.
"Here it is, looks like some of the shrapnel caused the leak." The pirate named Sundance says standing near crate.
"Help me find a hammer and some boards, little ones." the one named Buck says.
Emerald, having come quite familiar with most of the boxes contents because of pushing them around, quickly locates both.
Soon the board is being pressed against the wall by Ruby and Buck while Sundance hammers it into place.
It doesn't look like they need his help really. Maybe now would be a good time to check up above?
What does Emerald do?
>>26836550
(nice!)
>>26836564
Now we could go up top I suppose, I'm really curious to know what's going on right now.
>>26836582
Thanks compadre.
>>26836564
Yes let's check up deck.
>>26836564
Looks like that will make a cool looking scar later.
Anyway, I guess we can peek up top again.
>>26836550
>based nobby drew an Emerald
Coolio. That nigga's everywhere
>And I colored it
even better
>>26836564
Up top we shall go
>>26836865
Yeah, he was nice enough to draw it in a stream where he took requests.
>>26836919
Too bad he'll never run his quest again
>>26836937
It's hard not to lose steam on things. Especially if the thing in question could have a huge amount of content in it.
>>26837022
He never had any steam, anon.
Apart from the first thread the quest barely updated.
I get losing interest, but it was a bit ridiculous.
>>26837041
It's lamentable, but it seems a bit unfair to get mad at him. It's not like he owes us anything.
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Emerald sneaks away and heads up top, carefully poking his head above the staircase to see what is going on. The deck of the ship is mostly empty, save for Joyride standing near the railing and firing spells.
The enemy ship has been pulled close. There are ropes tied to the Gypsy wind leading to grappling hooks on the other boat. From this and the cries of battle, sound of clashing metal, and cracks and smoke of gunpowder, Emerald guesses that the crew has boarded the other ship and attempted battle.
Joyride looks like she is concentrating pretty hard, and she still looks a little peeved, though hopefully not at him.
What does Emerald do?
>>26837277
Let's not get in the way.
Maybe say something encouraging?
>>26837277
Let's not break her concentration
>>26837277
let's just stay where we are and keep quite.
Maybe we'll learn something about fighting with magic.
>>26837277
>>26837319
I'm for this, let's just quietly watch what's going on, and take an occasional glance at Joy to make sure she doesn't set her sights on us.
>>26837277
Do a perception check on the battle. How well is it going?
>>26837344
This is a good idea.
>>26837344
dubs confirm. Also keep silent and do not do anything to attract attention or distract joy.
>>26837344
Agreed.
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>>26837469
>Perception Check
>Rolled 3, Passed
Emerald comes a bit closer so he can observe the battle, making sure not to distract Joyride in the process. Though he does get close enough to her so that he can at least acknowledge her presence to her. She gives him a side way glance and a nod before returning to her work.
The battle seems to be going slightly in the favor of the pirates. The sailors are being pushed towards the back of the deck, and there are quite a few more sailors laying on the ground than pirates. Emerald doesn't look at the ponies on the floor to long, it starts to make him sick.
As he look away he notices a pony far away from the battle. It's one of the sailors and he is hiding behind a mast on the back of the ship. He pulls out what appears to be a torch and slams it into the ground. He then says something to it and it starts to glow a bright green.
Emerald feels like he recognizes this, but he isn't quite sure where from.
What does Emerald do?
>>26837529
Do a int check and warn Joyride about it!
>>26837529
Blast the guy with a magic missile. Whatever that sailor is doing can't be good for us.
>>26837529
Tell Joy
>>26837586
>>26837611
Both of these.
>>26837529
I think that kinda depends on where he is looking at to be honest, if he's looking at Joy then that honestly does point to something potentially bad.
But if he's just looking at the pirate ship, I don't think that suggests he's planning anything bad for us.
Of course that is pretty assuming on my part.
Now the question is, has Emerald seen that in the quest, or was it some time we weren't with him? I think it'd be in the story, but I can't think of when.
>>26837641
>But if he's just looking at the pirate ship, I don't think that suggests he's planning anything bad for us.
>Of course that is pretty assuming on my part.
We are on the pirate ship. If anything bad happens to the pirate ship that will by proxy be bad for us.
It's pirates vs. sailors right? We're the pirates the enemy is the sailors? So is this fag from the other ship?
>>26837641
>Now the question is, has Emerald seen that in the quest, or was it some time we weren't with him? I think it'd be in the story, but I can't think of when.
I'm not sure. Could be related to this?
https://derpiboo.ru/1074245
or the crystal ball thing?
https://derpiboo.ru/1090299
>>26837529
I can't remember what the hell it was called, but do you guys think it might be similar to the item we had? The one where we could message whoever we were thinking of?
>>26837529
That's something bad, whatever it is. Tell Joyride.
>>26837529
Stop him. Blast the sailor with a magic missile before he uses it.
>>26837694
I think you might be right. If so we need to stop him before he sends out a message.
>>26837684
>As he look away he notices a pony far away from the battle. It's one of the sailors and he is hiding behind a mast on the back of the ship.
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>>26837712
Nevermind,I'm fucking blind. Blast his ass with a Push, then get Joy's attention. I only suggest Push cause I don't know if Emerald is really even efficient with MM to have it be of use.
>>26837689
That first link was one of the instances I thought of.
I think we're on the same page here.
>>26837694
That was a Dragon Fire lamp. But either way I think that crystal thing might make portals, I'm not sure.
>>26837529
blast his ass with a magic missile and hope those hours of magic endurance pays off
Here's why the crystal ball thing is a bit confusing though.
https://data.anonpone.com/archive/coltquest/1451525694764.png
It makes it hard to say what it's for exactly then.
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>>26837739
(Dang, wanted to get more updates out but I ran out of time. Last for the night.)
Emerald tries to warn Joyride about the thing the sailor is using, but Joyride seems to be a bit preoccupied and ignores the colt.
Getting a bit desperate, Emerald pulls out his focus and fires a magic missile at the pony. Emerald is quite glad that the spell tracks it's target, because the magic has to arc quite wide to get to the pony because of the rocking of both boats.
The sailor, not paying attention, takes the blow to his side, causes him to fly sideways about a foot. The sailor quickly scrambles to his hooves, looks around, and then seeing Emerald and Joyride, positions himself so he is blocked from view. He starts to do something behind the pillar, and a second later pulls out a pistol and fires.
Emerald hits the deck in fear, but the shot misses both ponies by a good foot, smashing into the railing with a loud crack. This causes Joyride to look around, and seeing the pony she blasts him, and the strange rod thing right afterwards.
"Is that what you were trying to point out to me?" Joyride says, helping Emerald up with a hoof, "Good eyes, lil' perv."
She then turns back to the battle and fires more spells. Emerald notices that he isn't nearly as tired as he was before after casting a spell. Perhaps all this effort is paying off!
What does Emerald do?
>>26837949
Magic missile should hit things behind cover.
Ask Joy if we should keep casting.
>>26837949
Gnite fic.
I say just keep an eye open for opportunities to help, but we should avoid exerting ourselves anymore since magic seems to drain one of energy fairly quickly.
>>26837949
I'd also like to point out how fucking adorable Emerald looks with that too large for him mantle. That is all.
>>26837949
The blowback from the magic missile was so strong it apparently blew the bandanna right off Emerald's head...
>>26838042
(Crud I knew I forgot something...)
>>26837979
(G'night)
>>26838049
Night Fic. I hope to see you tomorrow. Also could we have another Q&A in the near future?
What did you bastards do to joy while I wasn't looking?!
>>26838065Turned her into a cute trappy child.I must say her life will be more enhanced like this.
Which brings me to remember how cute Joy was as a kid~
>>26838065
Emerald is just practicing to be Joyride Jr.
>>26837962
>Perhaps all this effort is paying off!
We should be fine to hit him one more time.
But still we should be conservative with our casting.
Also, I think we have to be able to see him for it to work.
>>26838083
>Which brings me to remember how cute Joy was as a kid
When we have a chance I would still like to swipe the keys from her again and learn more about her secrets, her past, and the other rooms.
>>26837994
I hope we can get our own cool magic mantle sometime.
Cloaks are cool!
>>26838088
If your'e talking about the sailor with the stave, I think Joy already took care of him, I guess if he's still there though, give the tosser some more hits.
>>26838092
Best time for that is after she hits the bottle again. But I too would love to know more things like that.
>>26838105
I also want a snazzy outfit like Joy is wearing.
>>26837949
Be on the look out for more enemy sailors.
>>26838186
Also, find some cover.
Bump of life, not gonna let you down again.
I'm appalled I haven't done this sooner, or more often.
>>26839166
3/3 bretty gud
>>26839166
Good job on this and great funny concept too!
>>26839166
Perfect.
Niw we need ficfic style, with girly dresses.
VERY girly dresses.
>>26837949
Emerald looks so much like a magical girl in this picture it's giving me flashbacks to the 90s
>>26841117
I'm still waiting for him and Ruby to cosplay as sailor moon characters.
>>26839822
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>>26840087
Thanks guys.
This seemed cooler in my head.
>>26843153
Emerald has ascended...
>>26843153
But it does look cool
>>26843710
It's probably a bit corny huh? I wonder if I should discard the darker green wing tips, maybe it'd look a bit less weird that way.
>>26844013
Danke, I hope it doesn't come off as too forced
>>26843153
The only thing I would change is his eyes because they are so glowy that they blend with the head and I can bearly even tell he has eyes.
Maybe change the color for them because they blend in with his fur color.
>>26844392
Perhaps maybe a slightly diffrent shade of white or a starburst will help with the eyes.
>>26838057
(Next time I'm around when the thread starts to auto-sage.)
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>>26838190
(Forgot I said I'd go to a friend's thing today. Hopefully at least one more when I get back from it.)
Emerald keeps his head low and looks out at the battle. He wants to make sure he catches any other suspicious activity before it happens. It seems the fight is starting to come to a close. The sailors are being pushed into a corner, and the skirmish is starting to turn into a few small duels here and there. Joyride turns her attention above, and starts firing spells into the air.
Emerald wonders why she is doing this until he realizes that there are a group of pegasi still fighting up there. Emerald recognizes two of them. One being the guy he played dice with, and the other being the scout he saw this morning.
Emerald starts to observe the fight below again, and as he does he notices a pony appear from a staircase on the other side of the fight. He glances around, and then suddenly darts into the air. It's another pegasus.
Emerald quickly points it out to Joyride, and she glances at him and begins to fire shots, but between the rocking of the boat and the pegasi's dexterity she seems unable to strike him. Emerald fires a magic missile of his own, but the winged pony is moving so fast the spell can't catch up, and the missile dissipates into sparkly dust.
"Dang. Well, I did tell the captain I could stop any magical forms of communication." Joyride says, looking down at the fight again, "Go back downstairs and see if anyone needs help. Looks like the fight is over. I'm going to the other ship to help with the clean-up."
Joyride starts to walk off, and Emerald glances over at the other ship. The sailors who were backed up into the corner are laying prone with their hooves beside their heads. They have been disarmed, and their weapons lay in a small pile in front of them.
What does Emerald do?
>>26839166
>>26843153
(Neat!)
>>26844792
Tell her she looks fucking fantastic on those clothes before leaving
>>26844392
>>26844411
Well hopefully this is a bit better. And the only reason what I did didn't work in the first place was cause of how lite his body color is already.
>>26844792
(See you whever fic and thanks for the nice words>>26844843)
I'm still not happy with stealing like this, and the casualties that came from it, but we might as well work with the situation now that we're really in it.
Might as well listen to her and see what's going on downstairs. And this too >>26844956
>>26844956
She has a stupid hat
>>26844792
Ask her what the magic scepter was and head below.
>>26845106
Shut up that hat is awesome.
>>26844956
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>>26845106
>>26845166
Eh... the clothes are okay.
>>26844792
Go downstairs to help.
>>26845021
Looks better!
>>26845939
Thanks.
>>26844956
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>>26845784
Emerald calls after Joyride, saying her outfit is cool.
She just chuckles at this and keeps walking. Emerald yells and asks what that scepter thing was that he pointed out.
"I'll tell ya later lil' perv." Joyride says, walking parallel to the other ship until she gets to about where a lot of the injured ponies are, and quickly casting a spell, gives a magical leap and seems to start attending to the infirm.
Emerald decides to head downstairs after this to see how Ruby is doing. While he goes he takes a peak into the cannon room and sees them cleaning and preparing the cannons while one pony from each team peers through their respective gun ports.
Emerald then walks down to the storage room and sees Ruby. She looks a little unhappy and Emerald can guess why. It seems she has been pressed into cleaning up the water that came in when the leak sprang, and she is mopping near the cannonball'd box rather sullenly. He notices someone has given her an adhesive bandage for her forehead.
Emerald approaches, and as he does Ruby sees him and perks up.
"Hey! They all done up there? Everything has gone quiet." the filly says, leaning on the mop.
What does Emerald do?
>>26846771
(Oh also, forgot to say that one is the last for the night. No plans for tomorrow after work so updates will be regular.)
>>26846771
Give her a relieved smile and tell her that we won.
>>26846771
Tell her how awesome we were and how we hit a guy with a magic missile!
>>26846862
Let's not brag too much though.
>>26846771
We smoked some guy with our magic.
Wish you'd seen it, it was neato
>>26846771
(It's peek by the way Fic, peak is the top of a mountain, not to be a jerk or anything.)
I'd personally just give her a basic rundown of what happened. I personally wouldn't brag but in the end I don't care what we end up doing.
>>26846790
Gnite fic and see you tommorow, hopefully you won't have to make a new thread again).
>>26846771
Tell her that we won and that we helped a little. We managed to even hit a sailor with a magic missile. (say all this in a non arrogant tone. no need to rub it in Ruby's face. we only did what we did to protect those we cared about.)
>>26846771
In little while we'll need to track down Bo, give him a hug and ask if he's up for some 'celebrating'?
I guess we can ask Joyride too if she's interested.threesome maybe?
>>26846771
We won and I blasted some guy with a magic missile
>>26846771
Ask how that cut is and if it's going to heal okay?
>>26846945That sounds nice.
>>26846945
>>26847037It does
>>26846945
We just had lewds lets hold off a while longer.
>>26846945
The nest lewds should be /ss/ to even things out.
You guys got two in a row too.
>>26847063
Understandable, but has been in story a week since the last one and did agree with Bo that we need to do it again with him before the voyage was over.
>>26847113
eh we've had 2 in a row before and probably will again
>>26846771
Sit down with Ruby and wait for the post-combat shakes to go away. Try not to think about the hurt/dead we saw
Help Ruby clean up the water
So with Ruby and Emerald dressed up in Sailor Moon characters, they should go with the color that matches them the best right? Or would it be more fun to use complimentary colors instead?
>>26847296
Pfffh, Emerald doesn't give a shit. That was awesome!
>>26847296
I don't think we saw anypony dead.
>>26847420
>anypony
don't
>>26847420
>Emerald doesn't look at the ponies on the floor to long, it starts to make him sick.
That suggests there was at least injuries or possibly deaths. I think that's the closest we will get to conformation of any possible deaths.
>>26847465
The creatures I'm talking about are ponies, and exclusively so.
You can go stick it up your ass.
>>26847527
You're not a pony, thus you don't use the word anypony unless you want to sound like a roleplaying fagatron. Kill thyself
>>26847546
Yous sound angry, friendo
>>26847562
I'll take sounding angry over stupid any day, sweet pea. :^) Now why don't you fuck off back to derpibooru, or whatever shithole you blew in from
Ooh, ooh, look I can do it to
>>26847701
>sweet pea
>>>/tumblr/
Stop pretending to be an oldfag and fuck off.
Hooray for shitty meme insults xD
Keep the thread alive will ya anon(s)?
>>26846771
Tell her that we won, the battle is over, and we are safe.
Perhaps for some of these bumps some posts could be colored...
>>26851912
Well I don't know about you and anyone else, but iv'e personally got enough projects to work on as it is. Even though I do wanna color some more posts.
>>26851977
It's fine. It's just wishful thinking on my part.
>>26847420
>>26847527
>>26847562
>>>derpibooru
>>26852608
>>26852628
He isn't wrong, pony language outside greentext is fucking cancer
Do people care about seeing an image before it gets colored? Or should I just post it when it's finished?
>>26852631
Not if you're using it to refer to ponies.
Celestia seems to assume that everypony won't think it's weird that Twilight & co. save the world while she does nothing.
>>26853472
I'm fine either way.
>>26853512
>>26853574
Neato! Look forward to the coloration.
>>26853746
I was just finishing it up actually.
>>26853479
Anon your new is showing nobody says anypony or everypony outside of greentext It's retarded and autistic lurk moar or go back to derpibooru because we do not want you here if you can't even adhere board culture
>>26835949
>emerald has a thing for big balls
>>26854044Can't blame him.
>>26853479
Why not toss on that ponysona name while you're at it, throw down some brohoofs and shit
>>26853824
What's up with emerald's hair?
>>26853824
Not bad, but Emerald's head has been replaced by a talking cabbage.
>>268538249
Great.Everything is better with girly dresses
>>26854441
What the fuck happened, I was quoting
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>>26847010
Emerald says that they won. He also mentions how he shot a guy with a magic missile. He doesn't go too into it because he doesn't want to sound like he is bragging or anything. He mentions how it looks like they are finishing everything up on the other ship, and that Joyride went over as well.
"Oh! That's good. You had me a little worried for a second since you were sweating so much." Ruby says with a grin.
Emerald is about to ask what she is talking about, but then he suddenly feels the cold sweat on him, and how much he is shaking. Emerald sits down on his haunches and breathes in and out a little. He isn't sure why he didn't feel it before. Maybe the adrenaline is just wearing off now.
"Hey err... You okay?" Ruby says, putting a hoof on his shoulder.
Emerald nods silently, trying not to think about what he did and saw above, and asks how her cut is.
"Oh! It should be fine. It wasn't that deep. Apparently cuts on the head usually look a lot worse than they are, or something. I dunno, the guy who gave me the bandage said so." Ruby says. She then looks around, looks furtively towards the closed kitchen door, and then glances at the stairs before whispering, "Wanna sneak over there and see what's going on?"
What does Emerald do?
>>26854476
Reluctantly agree, but ask if we have a moment to catch our breath first. Mention that it might not look nice over there.
>>26854355
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>>26854449
The right side of his face is covered by his hair. I'll tweak it a bit though and see if I can't make it look a bit less weird.
>>26854600
No, I understand your intent. But tweaking it would probably be a good idea.
>>26854476
Just take a moment to catch your breath with some slow and deep breaths. Then follow her up.
I'd honestly just suggest staying down there and resting some more, but the curious side of me wants to see what's going on more.
>>26854355
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>>26854623
Is this better?
>>26854817
Yes, I think so...
>>26854555
>>26854660
Emerald reluctantly nods, and the pair head up to the top of the deck.
The ships have been pulled closer together since Emerald was here last, and they can easily hop from one side to the other. However, before they do the pair peek over the top of the railings to see what's going on.
In one corner of the deck the Captain and what appears to be the leader of the sailors are speaking to each other. The prone sailors sit nearby, with the pirates holding weapons near them to make sure they don't move. Emerald can't hear what they are saying from here.
Other than that he sees Joyride, another unicorn, and an earth pony walking among the injured sea goers. It looks like they are offering aid, though Emerald doesn't look to closely to try and find out.
What does Emerald do?
>>26854954
Unless there's a easy way to get over without being seen I rather we just lay low and watch.
>>26854954
At least try to get close enough to hear what they are saying, I would think that now that the fight is over with no one should care as much if we are there.
Though do make it a point to stay out of the way too.
>>26855024
not so fast anon we could be taken hostage
>>26855034
I didn't mean jump into the fray and slobber all over the nearest crew member. Just enough to be within earshot.
We're gonna be a nosy child.
>>26854980
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>>26855080
Emerald and Ruby hop over the railing, being careful not to be seen. It's surprisingly easy, as most of the crew of both ships are more concerned with each other.
The two foals make their way to the upper deck and hide behind a nearby mast, the same one that the pony he shot with the magic missile was hiding behind. Both the stick and the pony have been removed. Emerald looks over the entire scene. From here they are closer to the Captain and can actually hear what he is saying.
"-wait for our mage to tell us the extent of the damage." The captain says, looking over to the approaching Joyride as well as the earth pony doctor.
"We lost Zip, and several more of our crew are injured, though nothing they won't recover from with time. Though I'm not entirely sure Cotton will make it through the day. The sailors didn't lose anyone, but a lot of them are on death's door. We did what we could." The pony says, nodding to Joyride.
"Also, one of their pegasi escaped. Probably went to go get help." Joyride says.
"Then it is settled. We hobble your ship and take your war trophies, and we leave you alive and we split some of our medical supplies with you." The Captain says, making it clear from his tone that this isn't negotiable, "There should be a ship coming by soon to rescue you, assuming your pegasus friend makes it to an outpost."
The other captain nods sourly, and soon there is a bustle of activity as injured are moved to their respective decks and prizes are claimed from the sailor's hold. Stripped of their weapons, the remaining crew is used as semi-forced labor. It's pretty clear the sailors just want the pirates off the boat at this point.
The Captain watches on as this happens, and Ale, the earth pony Emerald played dices with approaches.
"...Anyone likely to take?"
Ale nods and says, "Yeah, I'll see who i can convince. Seems a lot of these people were press ganged."
What does Emerald do?
>>26855626
Keep watching. Let's see how they recruit people.
>>26855626
While it was very unlikely that there wouldn't of been casualties, it's still dis-heartning to hear...
Hmm, so If I understood correctly there is dead on both sides? More on the pirates?
Well I would be a bit worried about recruiting anyone we just beat into submission, I can't imagine they'd be too happy to be around you. Even if they very likely didn't want to be on the ship in the first place,(I had to look up what press ganged even meant, apparently you're pretty well read Fic~).
But I suppose we might not have much choice at the moment, keep watching.
This makes me hope that maybe some time we can get gid at our alchemy and make potent healing things. I like the idea of being able to help more efficiently.
>>26855753
Nevermind, it sounds like the pirates were the only ones that actually lost ponies.
>>26855753
One dead pirate, one seriously injured
Several serious injuries among the Sailors.
>>26855626
I'm kinda digging that hairstyle.
>>26855780
Bleh, I never did have the stomach for anything with violence in it, but in this case I can live with it.
What the fuck is this new captcha.
>>26855753
>bit worried about recruiting anyone we just beat into submission
According to the capt. it seems a lot of these guys were forced into joining the navy so they just might be looking for a reason to get away.
So they may not be angry about it but still that doesn't mean they will join. But I'd say the chances are pretty likely seeing how, with the pirates they'd have a bit more freedom.
>>26855855
Yeah pretty much. I'd just be worried about anyone who is annoyed with being beaten.
>>26855960
Well, this is more my opinion but I'd be more than happy to join up with the stronger guys. Besides a job is a job.
None of them should take it personally unless they actually got injured. But food and care change the heart fast.
>>26856013
>But food and care change the heart fast.
So can the prospect of loot. It's likely that most of these sailors were not going to see a dime of the treasure they were transporting.
>>26856013
I suppose all those thoughts were really just my opinion. I think i'd only join up long enough to get back to land and go do my own thing. I personally would be pretty annoyed with getting beaten down like that, but that's just me. Any injuries sustained on my part would only bolster my silently seething grudge.
Basically, i'm worried about anyone that'd hold a grudge like me, and take it a step further than I would in most cases and try to get revenge.
But I doubt that's anything to worry about too much. Though they should definitely keep an eye on their new crew.
>>26855626
FicFic? You asleep?
I like how a lot of people here would join the pirates. Good to be around so many people that share my opinion.
>>26855692
>>26855855
(Last for the night.)
Emerald sits where he is and watches how the Captain recruits people, but alas, Ale walks off to talk to some of the sailors, and from where Emerald is he can't hear anything.
"Oh, there you two are." Joyride says, walking up the stairs to the upper deck, "Hey, you got something on your head there, Ruby."
Ruby rubs her head and says, "It's just a scratch."
Joyride rolls her eyes and says, "You are lucky it was only a scratch. Come here for a sec."
Ruby walks over to Joyride, and she reaches up and pulls the bandage away quickly. Ruby gives a angry protest at this, but Joyride tells her to hold still, and she lowers her horn to the wound. It heals almost instantly.
"Whoa..." Ruby says, rubbing her head again.
"Yeah, lucky it was you that got hurt. Not sure I could have done it for this guy." Joyride says, pointing lackadaisily at Emerald.
Emerald gulps. He never thought of that. Maybe his magical immunity prevents him from getting magical healing?
Joyride drags the pair back towards the kitchen, where it seems the cook is preparing a meal for their victory, and after an hour or two pirates start filtering into the kitchen, happy about how the battle went, and commenting how pathetic the sailors looked as they watched them float away on their neutered ship. Drinks are passed around, and a happy mood starts to flow through the crowd.
"Okay, pipe down you all." The Captain says, pushing a pony Emerald hasn't seen before forward, "We got a new member to the Gypsy Wind. Let's all greet... Uh..."
"Q-quicksilver." The apprehensive looking earth pony says in a rather swishy voice. His name matches his looks. His mane is a silvery color with a much lighter mane. Though he is probably well over twice Emerald's age, he is still likely the youngest in the crew.
The whole kitchen erupts in cheers. Emerald starts to hear music, and turns to see one of the pirates with a guitar. It sounds nice.
What does Emerald do?
>>26856250
He's right here >>26856270
>>26856270
Let's give a friendly hello to Quicksilver and then let the other pirates greet and welcome him. Then let's talk to joyride and ask what the scepter thing was/is.
>>26856357
Who knows maybe she'll thank us for helping out some.
>>26856270
Gnite Fic.
Neat, I was wondering if she could heal things, I was even gonna suggest asking about it later, but now I don't even need to.
So i'm gonna point out what I feel is a plot hole here, feel free to give opinion about my opinion, but can't we will the necklace to stay off of us? Didn't we do that when we were first escaping? We kept it in the toybox for safe keeping. I want to know what exactly is stopping us from taking it off long enough to apply and spell effect to us that we could want.
>>26856357
This too.
Maybe even ask Joy how she felt the battle went.
>>26856370
Or give us a hearty and somewhat stern swat on the butt. I kinda expected her to be more mad,(maybe she's biding her time and waiting to catch us off guard).
>>26856270
Be sure to ask joy where we can get some cool mage armor the next time we get the chance.
And a mantle because we pull off the look really well.
>>26856270
So now we got the third starter horse.
>>26856270
Say hello to the new comer and then talk to Joyride. I guess we should take the mantle off and give it back to her.
>>26856270
Guess we oughta return Joy's mantle since Not!Joyride asked us to
Let's also say hello to Quicksilver, apologize for meeting him under these circumstances
>>26856525
The farmer? Shouldn't be, unless Fic changed his mind about the design.
May the thread live a long an healthy life.
>>26856525
doesn't quite look like him
You know since we are on the high seas and pirates are involved we need some Wind Waker, One Piece, or Pirates of the Caribbean type fanart.
Anyone interested in giving that a try?
Goodness. This thing was a 10 when I came in. Someone's not keeping an eye on this!
A bump for a happier Emerald.
>>26860642
thanks for the save anon. It would be awful to have to wait another 2 days for the next update this story is what I look forward to reading at the end of the day.
>>26856357
>>26856413
>>26856544
As the party goes back to normal, Emerald walks over to Quicksilver and greets him.
"My goodness! A child? On a pirate ship? That's pretty dangerous young one!" Quicksilver says, holding a hoof up to his surprised face.
Emerald says that he did fine, and that he even helped with raid. He then apologizes, saying that he is sorry he lost.
"It's okay. I never much liked being with the navy anyway. I was sort of... Forced into it. My father didn't approve of my 'lifestyle'." Quicksilver giggles and then says, "But really, I'm interested on why someone so young is traveling with pirates!"
Emerald isn't sure how much he should say about what they are doing, so he just says he came with his Master. The colt then points to Joyride.
Quicksilver nods, and is called to a table by some of the pirates. He gives Emerald a nod of farewell and then walks away.
Emerald then goes over to Joyride, who is sitting at a table drinking and playing cards.
Joyride sees him at her side while she rearranges her hand and says, "What can I do for ya, lil' perv?"
What does Emerald do?
>>26864991
Maybe we can ask her about the wand now?
>>26864991
ask about where we can get a super cool mage armor like hers.
Also, the mantle because it's cool.
>>26865024
>>26865083
Lets do both of these and don't be afraid to embellish how cool we though Joyride looked
>>26865024
>>26865083
Emerald asks what the wand thing was.
"Oh, that. That's called a Etheric Beacon. It can be used to pinpoint an area to teleport to and also has the effect of reducing the amount of energy it takes for a pony to teleport. It's often used by armies as reinforcements. Not so much ambushes. The beacon gives off a large amount of energy that most people trying to sense magic will see it easily. Almost like lighting a firecracker in a dark room. Pair of sixes." Joyride says, placing the cards down.
Emerald asks why people don't use those things to travel everywhere all the time. They sound really useful.
"Because teleportation isn't really the best way to travel. Very few ponies can actually use teleportation, and even fewer can do it without error. Not to mention that teleportation is tiring, even for someone like me." Joyride flips through her hand again and then continues, "Not to mention that the materials in Etheric Beacons are expensive, even if they can be used repeatedly."
Emerald asks about the mantle. He kind of wants one.
"Like, just one like mine or a magical one? You can get mantles anywhere, but a mantle like mine will cost ya. Pair of Kings." Joyride says, grinning at Emerald as she puts down her cards.
What does Emerald do?
>>26865530
Is it possible to craft one ourselves, or get the materials to have Joyride make one? Rite of passage and whatnot being better than
>get ingredients
>make thing
>>26865530
Magical preferably but just haveing a nice normal one would be cool too.
We make it look pretty good.
>>26865530
We could have a magical more fancy one for more special occasions and a regular one for casual wear. But for now i'm still fine going more au natural.
Maybe give her a small hug cause we're glad nothing too bad happened.
In fact, we got off pretty scott free!
>>26865530
Ask about the mage armor and tell her how cool she looked
>>26864991
>so he just says he came with his Master. The colt then points to Joyride
>Joyride
>Master
>>26865621
>>26865643
>>26865734
>>26865758
Emerald says that maybe he can get a regular one and craft it into a cool one himself, as sort of a rite of passage thing.
"Oh, I suppose, but that'd be down the line a little bit. You don't just go making extra-dimensional spaces in your clothes in less than a month of studying magic, lil' perv." Joyride says with another grin, "Speaking of which, give me my mantle back.
Emerald reluctantly takes it off and hands it to Joyride. Joyride stands up from her card game and quickly changes back into it and stuffs her mage armor back underneath it, causing the armor to disappear.
Emerald asks how hard it is to get mage armor like hers. That seems like it'd be useful.
"Well... Mine is a bit different from the stuff you are likely to find nowadays. Depending on what you are looking for you can buy a robe with a decent protection spell for cheap." Joyride says.
Emerald gives Joyride a quick hug, and says that he is happy that nothing happened, at least to either of them, and that Ruby got off alright.
"Yeah. Just imagine if that pistol shot had been lower and a few feet to the right. Would have got you straight through the head!" Joyride says, giving him a flick to the forehead.
Emerald instinctively rubs his head, and tries not to think about it.
What does Emerald do?
>>26866124
JOY what the fuck? I mean it's true I guess, but that's some rather unpleasant line of thought.
Uh anyways, maybe we could ditch the bandana now, it was fun and frivoluous, but I like Emmy without it better.
Give her a slightly perturbed look before we figure out our next move.
I guess we could go do some magic practice now that the crazy shit has gone down, or go talk to Ruby and see how she's doing. Or we could go wander off and go talk to the captain, or Bo... There is a lot of options to consider right now.
>>26866124
Ask Joy about Zip
>>26866058
Is it because it should be mistress instead?
>>26866124
Ask Joy if we can get a gun. How fucking rad would that be? Safer than our pig sticker, that's for sure
>>26866211
>>26866212
>>26866476
Emerald asks about Zip.
"Who?" Joyride says, turning back to her card game.
Emerald says, a bit sheepishly, that it's the pony that died today.
"Oh. Didn't know him to be honest. You'd have to ask some of the crew." Joyride replies, "I wouldn't do it now though. Let them have their fun."
Emerald nods, and then asks if maybe he can get a gun.
"Eh... I mean if you want. I also found guns to be a bit impractical. Sure when you first start out you are on even footing with a spellcaster, but you miss that shot and the magician will get to fire a million spells at you before you can even get another bullet in the gun." Joyride says dismissively.
Emerald nods, and then looks around to see who he can see in the crowded kitchen area. Emerald spies Ruby watching some guys arm wrestle, and the Captain is chatting with some of his crew in a corner happily. Bo is sitting at the table with the new crew mate, and they seem to be chatting as well.
What does Emerald do?
>>26866744
eh we could always indianna jones it. The magician is expecting us to cast a spell when we just whip out a gun and shoot him and failing that shot we just use our magic
>>26866744
Hang out with Bo and the new crewmate.
>>26866744
>>26866837
I'd rather just use magic.
Because spellcasting sounds faster than reloading a flintlock pistol.
To be honest I don't think Emerald would even be able to handle the recoil.
>>26866744
Maybe give Ruby a small wave if she looks at us. and go see about chatting up our husbando.
>>26866744
That's why we don't miss.
I can't see Emerald ever being much of a knife fighter, maybe Ruby, she seems the scrappy type, but not Em. A gun though, I could see him being a good shot; his nerves only caught up to him after the fight was over, in the moment he was rock solid, that'll work fine for shooting. What if we had a gun that was our focus? A magic/gun-slinger? The thought's makin' my dick hard
>>26866873
>>26866917
Ok I love this idea actually, it'd be a good mixture between these two options, we're gonna get all Fruity Booty up in this bitch. The gun he used didn't take bullets and used magic instead.
I still think it'd be handy to get some training it with a knife though, can't always keep your distance. I obviously don't expect him to get gid like Ruby, but at least enough to somewhat fend for himself.
HAH.
CARRY TWO GUNS.
HOW NOW, MOTHERFUCKER?
>>26866744
I wouldn't mind letting the captain know that I thought it was upstanding of him to give the sailors some medical supplies.
>>26866947
>can't always keep your distance
>Push spell
>then shoot the fucker
Now I'm just having fun thinking about this. But yeah, a little knife training couldn't hurt. If and when we can ever get to that.
>>26866961
Dual wielding could be pretty cool.
>>26866991
This is a nice sentiment let's go with this.
Yeah I guess he could do that, I was thinking maybe the knife training could help him if it was a last ditch effort. Plus the thing about magic is that it tires him out more than normal physical activity would.
But maybe it'd be more handy to focus on our strengths,(magic in this case) than worry about a knife. It just feels like a waste to have it and not utilize it at all.
This makes me wonder if we should ask about a basic TK spell some time, that'd help us get magic practice in and I can't imagine there wouldn't be many times were picking up something with your mind could be handy.
>>26866744
Could we ask Joy about when she will teach us flash,( wasn't that what it was?) too?
>>26866838
>>26866904
Let's have a little tact and approach carefully, Bo is our friend and we don't want to shit on his chance to make friends with this new crew member.
>>26867068
Yeah carrying a gun might be nice if we cast too much magic and get tired out, but still need something to fight with that doesn't involve a little Emerald having to get within disemboweling range of some hungry beastie's teeth/claws. Not to mention if we were to get injured or otherwise put out of the fight, Ruby could use our gun to cover us
Also yeah, ask Joy if she can show us a Light spell if that's what you meant, and ask if she thinks we're ready for the next level of Push spell. Maybe we can demonstrate our current level of Push and see if she thinks we're ready
>>26867092
Of course, i had no plans of walking up to him and greeting him by slobbing all over his knob,(though that is fun to think about).
Yes, the Light spell is what I was forgetting the name of.
The thing about these guns though, is that they seem primitive and impractical as hell. And the best used as a surprise. Unless we find a magical means of making the use more practical,(or even possibly alchemical means) they don't feel like a strongly practical option.
Like for example an alchemy concoction to automatically form a new bullet in the chamber or something.
>>26866837
>>26866917
>>26866947
>>26866961
>>26866991
>>26867068
>>26867095
>>26867145
(Last for the night.)
Emerald thinks about how cool it would be to have both spells and guns. He could always get two. That's double the shots! Emerald asks if there is any way to fire magic out of the gun.
"What, like magic bullets? Bullets made of magic? Why don't you just use magic then?" Joyride says, turning from her card game again, "Though... Hmm, I suppose you could enchant bullets, though that'd be a little pricey."
Emerald says he could use his push spells if things get to close, and then just gun them down. That way he doesn't get too tired from casting spells, and he still has a way to fight back!
"Hey, if you think you can make it work more power to you. Sounds silly to me though." Joyride says, giving Emerald a quick noogie and then turning back to her game, "Now leave me alone. I have some money to win."
What does Emerald do?
>>26867235
Gnite fic.
Idk, I think maybe we could make this gun thing work with some, well, idea building. But for now, I guess let's leave our crass mistress to her game.
I think we should do a combination of talking to the captain.>>26866991
And go see Bo.
>>26867235
>Reusing that title image of old
You see, Ficcy? It was meant to be all along.
"Hey, if you think you can make it work more power to you
I want to try some gunslinging, but I'm not the only nigger calling the shotshueITT. Hopefully ya'll niggas will think about giving it a try when we can get ourself a gun.
For now, let's thank the Cap for leaving the sailors some meds, since he probably didn't have to. Then see if Ruby wants to play, or study or something. Let's let Bo bond with Silver without the nosy little squirt (us) sticking our nose in, for now.
>>26867574
Yeah I don't wanna let go of the gun idea yet either, just have to figure out how to iron out some of the wrinkles that come with using it.
Guns are stupid in a world of magic. Git gud at magic, faggots.
>>26867750
I don't see a reason not to use both in tangent with each other if the opportunity presents itself.
>>26867635
>>26867750
>>26867779
Guns are one shot in this world. We probably won't get a chance to fire after the first shot so we use our magic attacks then. Something to consider though is using guns might stunt our magical growth since the gun is basically a crutch instead of using offensive magic.
>>26868114
Yeah, I wasn't suggesting we don't make our magic our highest priority, cause it certainly should be. But it doesn't hurt to have other options too, like a gun or a knife or something.
Not to mention we can and still wanna git gud with our alchemy skills too. Which obviously would have very good synergy with our magic. Seeing as how it seems there is almost a potion for any problem.
Any utilizing of a gun or knife should take back seat priority.
boompa
>>26867235
Let's go off and check on Bo and give him a hug.
pre season 6 bump!
Bumping for a frump named joy.
no page 10
>>26867333
>>26867574
(Gonna hang out with some friends now, and then I'll be with my family for most of Easter. I'll try to post a few updates though just so the thread doesn't completely die hopefully.)
Emerald goes over to the Captain, and when he sees a lull in the conversation he says hello, and comments how he thought it was nice of him to go and give some of the sailors supplies.
"Well, it was in my best interest to do so."
Emerald gives him a questioning look, and the Captain continues,
"The thing about being a pirate is that you gain a reputation pretty quickly for the way you work. If you are cutthroat and leave no survivors than ships are going to go at you full force because they think there life is on the line. On the other hand if you treat your opponents nicely they might just give up since they know you'll show them mercy."
Emerald nods at this. He never really thought about it that way before.
Emerald than gives the Captain a wave and says he is going to go talk to Bo.
Emerald walks over to where Bo and Quicksilver are sitting, and sees them talking animatedly. Well Bo is, Quicksilver is watching him quite intently.
What does Emerald do?
>>26880555
Fuck quicksilver to showsubmision
>>26880555
Though stealing itself is fairly, bad, at least you don't go full force with how bad it could be. I guess if you had to punch someone in the face to steal their stuff, the least you can do is not cut their throat open while they recover from being punched.
There is a disturbingly practical use of leaving no survivors, but i'm glad he's not like that.
The whole stealing things,(I mean any other time too) doesn't sit too well with me, but if you have to do some crime, it's not nearly as bad as it could be I suppose.
Anyways, part of me just wants to go talk to em, but another part of me wants to leave em alone and go see about entertaining ourselves, by either talking to Ruby, or wandering around the ship.
Let's sidle up to Bo and quietly ask if they mind if we sit there too.
>>26880608
Their submission or ours?
>>26880695Everyone's
>>26880721But if everyone is submissive, who's gonna do the fucking?
>>26880743
Joy of course
>>26880752
But Joy is busy winning money.
>>26880555
Wow, quicksilver is butt pirate trying to move in on our zebra booty!
Get into the conversation.
Ask Bo if he'll let us sit on his lap.
I want to literally see that faggy stallion turn into a pillar of salt.
>>26880811
I was actually starting to think it looked like flirting, but I personally don't want to be a jealous bitch.
Monogamy is kinda boring if you ask me. Besides, it's not like we are dating Bo as it is, no one likes an annoyingly possessive cunt.
Though I do like the idea of being flirty and sitting on his lap. It might be a bit risque though, seeing as how if people knew he boned us that might not turn out well for either of us. More so him.
>>26880872
>I personally don't want to be a jealous bitch
I didn't want to be a bitch I just wanted to mess with the new guy for shits and giggles.
Also, I wasn't going for outright flirting just teasing Bo in front of this guy with our butt. The other guy might not even think we know what were doing to him, which will make it even funnier.
Then we'll find out in typical coltquest fashion that he fucks colts too and Emmy will mount the twink stallion.
>>26881052
And like I said, while it'd be fun to sit on his lap and tease him a bit, that might not be a smart idea.
Anyone who looks over might very well wonder why we are sitting on his lap. And cause some suspicion.
Silver looks rather smitten already from that dopey look on his face.Maybe he joined us on the ship cause he was hoping for some zebra dick too.
I do wonder how old Silver is though, they look like they are maybe a older teenager at the most.
>>26881137
>Anyone who looks over might very well wonder why we are sitting on his lap
Don't kids sit on the laps of adults all the time? Unless were being super obvious I don't think people would notice.
The only thing we'd have to worry about is his bone going out of control and hanging all over the place. But I'd think we'd stop before that.Besides I'll be super fun!
>>26881137
>>26880555
I would prefer to wait and observe for a little bit, anything we learn could be good leverage.
Also we didn't get much interaction with Silver yet so I would prefer we not drive them away from the table with our antics just yet.
>>26881321
I think there is quite a few things you could factor in too, like for example does anyone else know that he's indulged into a desire to fuck a foal? Was it just Sunshine that indulged his naughtier side when it compelled him? Hell, maybe she was even the one that got him into the idea of it in the first place.
Does his father know at all about his sexual preferences at all? How much would he lose his shit if he ever found out?
I guess you do have a point there about kids sitting on laps, though at the very least they'll see that as a sign of affection. And as long as they don't get suspicious past that, then I guess it shouldn't really be a problem.
If anyone would know exactly what is going on it'd be Joy, she knows how much of a entertainingly lecherous cum bucket we can be.
>>26881331
Well as long as we are subtle about it, he should be none the wiser. Though I still worry about how conspicuously affectionate that could appear; it also sounds comfortingly intimate.
I am curious about what you mean when you say learn something that could be used as leverage.
>>26881619
I didn't have anything particular in mind, just curious what his 'lifestyle' is as I assume it is not solely being a homosexual as forcing them into the navy seems counterproductive.
>>26881776
So like hobbies, and what he was doing before he got forcibly enlisted?
>>26881776
Well, looking back at the stuff with guils and his grandmother I wouldn't be surprised if it was about being gay.
I think earth pony or country ponies might have a problem with it or something.
>>26880555
>trips
Nice
>not sure if feeling jealous or not
Quicksilver's smitten with our zebra. Understandably so I guess, but maybe we oughta trot up and see how they're getting along.I kinda like the idea of a jealous Emerald
>>26882024I don't, especially since we haven't exactly been "faithful" ourselves. We'd just look like a hypocritical semen rag.
I mean there's nothing wrong with feeling a bit jealous and or worried. I think that's fairly normal, but I don't think we should let it paint our actions at all, nor think much of it. Unless we get evidence that they intend to grab him and not let go.
>>26882143
I just don't want that guy to get all the attention. That's the kind of jealously I was thinking about.
>>26882143
>we haven't exactly been "faithful" ourselves
We're always on the move, monogamy wouldn't work for us anyway.
>>26882341
He's just new, and they seem nice enough. I doubt they're gonna be a problem.
>>26882468
Monogamy doesn't work for me either, so that suits me just fine. I imagine we'll settle down after a while. Though if Joy does eventually end up trusting us enough, we might get to be her traveling companion for quite a while.
Maybe that's one reason she seems to be having trouble trusting us too much, cause Sunshine broke her heart more than she lets on by saying no to her. When she offered to let her know her secrets to a long life.
Joy may be a sporadically selfish and crass lady, but it's sad to think about how much she must miss her companions. And possibly one of the reasons she has such a wanderlust, it helps keep her lonely thoughts at bay by keeping on the move.
>>26882143
Nothing wrong with a little hypocrisy, nobody's perfect. I don't really care too much either way though
>>26883594
Most people don't strive to hypocritical though.
I know that having some problems with a character makes them "better", but there is plenty of time to figure out some other ways to make him "more relatable".
I guess from a narrative perspective it might be more interesting though.
bumpa
>>26880811
>>26880872
>>26881052
>>26881137
>>26881321
>>26881619
>>26882341
lets not it's a bad idea and could backfire horribly so that we could what tease the new guy? Make Bo's life a living hell when his crewmates become suspicious? It's too risky a move imo and for stupid reasons.
>>26884458
As long as we aren't stupidly conspicuous about it, it should be fine. We don't even have to tease him, we could just sit in his lap with the intentions of sitting his lap. As long as we don't wiggle around like a worm he shouldn't pop too hard of a boner.
