Vampony CYOA: Lucky #7

"Well, Crimson, I'm glad I could serve as a meatshield for you. Too bad you can't hit a damn thing."
>Her ears fold back and she mutters "You're not supposed to say that word..."
"Does your healing spell grow back my mane, by the way," You twirl your head to get the point across, with the single pigtail swishing in front of her face, "Otherwise you owe me a styling too."
>"Uh, I don't know, but you'll really let me try the healing spell!?"
>She prattles a bit about loving to try new magic. You're a bit weary about this though. None of the books said anything about it, but you're not sure if healing spells would work on "undead" such as you.
>It might even hurt...
>Do you let her heal you?

>>25569056
Assuming it's locational, let her try the hoof first, see if her healing spells are better than her flames.

>>25569097
"Is it locational?"
>"Who?"
"No, I mean can you just try it on my hoof first?"
>"Uh, maybe? I'll try! Just please, nopony at the guild will let me but it worked on my dog, I think. I- I mean it'll work, you shouldn't be so nervous."

>>25569375
Fine. Just the hoof to start. If you mess up, you're paying my medical bills too.

>>25569413
"Alright, go ahead, but you're paying for a real doctor if you screw up."
>"Please I promise I can- I mean, thanks! you won't regret it!"
>She touches her horn to your hoof, not as difficult as it sounds, due to her small stature.
>A glow envelops your whole body, emanating from Crimson. Seems like it's not quite as locational as you hoped.
>Disappointingly, you don't feel anything. No refreshing feeling.
>At least there's no burning either.
>After a few seconds Crimson notices too.
>"Well, do you feel better? You certainly don't look better, but that felt right..."
>It must be your Vampirism interfering. Odd since that aspirin worked...
>Wait
>You forgot about that. You haven't taken the aspirin since the first day here, and your side is fine.
>You natural heal faster, but healing magic just doesn't work on you.
"I, uh think it just didn't work, kid. You should practice more."
>Crimson snorts.
>"I'm not a kid."
>What does Mango do?

>>25569818
Escort her out of the forest and collect our bed. We should get a cut of the bounty for risking our neck for her.

>>25569818
"Look at it this way, kid: at least you have a reason your magic is so rough. Some ponies suck just as bad as you and have had twice as long to get good."

Drag her back home, collect the bed, and then make due haste to the castle. I want to make sure Spike didn't get caught by the same wolves Crimson did.

>>25569914
>>25570045
"Look, it could have gone a whole lot worse. At least you have inexperience as an excuse. I'm sure you'll get better."
>"Thanks, I think."
"So you want to go home, I assume?"
>"No way! I gotta take these taproots to the guild! Prove that they were wrong and I could handle it!. With, uh, your help of course."
>She gathers up the glowy green things and puts them in her saddle bags.
>"Hey, if you just don't mention that you helped me, you can have all the bits."
>You worry about Spike.
"I'll think about that. I had an, uh, friend passing through here earlier. Do wolves patrol this area often?"
>"Ha, I wish! I had to go pretty far off the path to find these. I had to tactically retreat here, you know."
"Great..."
>You follow Crimson as she makes her way back to town, picking up your bed along the way.
>It slows you down, to Crimson's annoyance, but you're back in Ponyville in not at all too long.
>As you near the Guild Hall she repeats her deal.
>"So, you just let me do the talking and you can have the money, ok?"

>>25570546
Fine.

>>25570546
Best to stay hidden or we'll just cause some unnecessary questions. We could also act like we're here for our own reasons so we don't interfere with her story.

>>25570546
Check the fangs.

We did try to hypnotize the wolves, which according to the google doc, kills our disguise magic.

>>25570546
She'd better keep the story realistic, or we will butt in. Not even because we give a shit about who gets the bits or about her safety, just because we might want to get into the guild too, and if they find out we bullshitted them, it'll hurt our chances of getting in.

>>25570555
>>25570601
>>25570617
"Fine by me. I'd rather not be the center of attention anyway."
>"Awesome. Thanks, uh..."
"I'm Mango."
>"Pfft, I forgot how hilarious that is. You're a bat named..."
>You give her a glare.
>She giggles, "Sorry, yeah, ok."
>As you enter the smell of alcohol and tobacco fill your nostrils.
>Maybe gunpowder too...
>Several ponies, a few griffons, and even a Diamond Dog sit at various tables. Some drinking, others telling tall tales or sharpening weapons.
>A stallion in a big hat with a gunbelt approaches you.
>"Well, howdy again Miss Crimson, but I told you that unless you have a bounty to collect, you can't join the guild for another year."
>"Ah, but I do have a bounty to collect, see?"
>She shows the three taproots.
>He looks at you, eyeing your burnt mane while you sheepishly grin.
>Hopefully Crimson won't dig a pit of lies you won't be able to escape...
>His eyes widen a bit, and he looks you over.
>"I see the bat took most of the beating for you. I take it you're turning in these as a team?"
>"Yup, you know we actually killed six, but between my raging inferno of fire spells and Mango here's hoof-to-hoof combat skills only these survived!"
>"I even reduced on to total ash!"
>She looks ready to keep with the half truths.
>Let her go, or butt in?
>Maybe just reel her back?

>>25571058
I'd say just tell them the truth of it. But that's just me.

>>25571058
Let's stick with the truth.

>>25571058
She's fine, probably. Seems like the guy can tell she's exaggerating anyways.

>>25571058
Would've been another one, but we didn't know what a taproot was and crushed the one she turned to ash.

>>25571154
>>25571168
>>25571184
>>25570617
Sorry. I assume that's recast if you have time. It's more a consideration when you want to hypnotize while hiding from someone who might notice.
"You must be misremembering, Crimson. It was only 4, but she did turn one to ash, and I might have accidentally crushed a Taproot."
>The stallion laughs.
>"A little exaggeration can be fun, bat. Besides, nopony really cares how you get these."
>"Anyway, that's 54 bits to each of you. Guild takes a 10% cut, of course, but we provide several services. If you'd like you can join up. Crimson you can join as a junior Member."
>The little unicorn seems giddy.
>"Yeah, sign me up!"

Pausing
As always any other QM is welcome to take it from here.

>>25571486
We were thinking of getting a license.

>>25571486
Yeah a licence is in order for guns ofcourse
Other than that maybe twilight can help us with healing and a hair styling too...
We took a whole lot of battering

>>25571486
Yeah, we'd be interested.

season finale

>>25572890

>>25577935

you're gonna have to hawk eye this thread because the board is turbo

>>25579486
Nice equality sign

>>25580673
same bro

>>25581947
Thank

>>25583518

I'll run when I've seen the finale.

I have a few other episodes to catch up on, so it might be a while.

>>25584869
The finale is all shit.
You're shit for running an autistic CYOA that got ruined by batfags right at the start.

>>25585888
You don't deserve those trips, Shiny.

jesus this board today

Moar?

>>25586719
I know right

Not gonna be able to run today.

Sorry, things came up.

>>25591754

>>25585888
I can't believe shiny gets trips

>>25593965
Bump

>>25594815

>>25596612
Hey dude

>>25595851

>>25597318

>>25597950

>>25598475

>>25599117

>>25599772

>>25572203
>>25571530
"You said you provide services? What about weapon licensing?"
>"Hmm, yes we provide free licensing for firearms. I thought a bat like you would rather be stealthy though?"
>You look at him a bit confused
"I'd rather not get this beat up, next time."
>"Sure, sure. Well like I said, we cover the cost of the licensing test. But if you want to pass it you'll need to take a class. We offer several weapons classes, and you get the one you take before the test free."
>"After that, of course, you'll have to pay a small fee for additional training, around 100 bits. It'll still be cheaper than a private lesson, I assure you."
>"We offer Firearms Safety, Marksmanship, and Hunting classes."
>"All include the basic info you'll need for the test, along with other benefits."
>"We also offer training in other weapons, but no other requires licensing, so those aren't free."

>Funnily you are actually starting to feel better from the fight.
>Your cuts aren't bleeding anymore and even the bruises look like they're receding.
>As long as you don't suffer a serious injury, you seem to recover pretty fast.
>Must be another of the few benefits of being a Vampony...

>>25602299
Ask when the classes and test would be and how long they are.

>>25602299
I think looking into whatever's need to carry a concealed weapon would be best. Hunting and the like would be helpful for getting money, but we've only got a few days before we head for Canterlot, so if it takes too long it won't be much use.

>>25602299
>I thought a bat like you would rather be stealthy though?"
That's why we use the Subsonic ammunition, silly.

"What would be best for carrying something small and hidden?"
>"Ah, so you do favor stealth? I figured. Well either the Safety course or Marksmanship would work, we have classes on Close Quarters Self Defense too, but not this week.
"When are this week's Classes? When is the test?"
>"Well, earlier today was Hunting. Tomorrow and the next day are classes for other disciplines. Neighponese Weaponry and Dragon Anatomy I think, maybe those are next week?"
>"Marksmanship is after that, and Safety the day after."
>"All of them start in our classroom downstairs, 10 AM sharp."
>Your face sours at that news
>"I know that might be early for one of your kind, but you won't be allowed in late. If you're worried about sleeping off the hangover we have beds here."

>>25603563
Well shit. Guess we'll have to get some tutoring elsewhere. Still, there's no harm in joining up.

>>25603563
We have a medical condition that causes us to be nocturnal so day classes would be impossible.

>>25603643
>>25603937
"I have a real, uh, medical thing. I can't make those times."
>"Typical Bat wanting special treatment. That's when they are. I can't change them, I'm just telling you."
>"I suppose you could see if the instructor would teach you at your convenience, but the guild doesn't cover that, you'll have to work that out yourself."
>"You know, the test will be during the day too. Lazy bats always show up late asking for more time or somesuch."

>>25604235
ch-check your privileged
Where would we find the instructor? If the princess could vouch for our 'condition' then we might be able to work something out.

>>25604235
Xeroderma pigmentosum is a real medical condition relating to sunlight that kills most before they're 20 years old. She wouldn't know about it, but we should insist we're telling the truth. Ask if a doctors note would help him believe us. We could convince Twilight to get us that so we can have an excuse for our nocturnal behaviors.

>>25604336
>Xeroderma pigmentosum
>a rare hereditary defect of the enzyme system that repairs DNA after damage from ultraviolet rays, resulting in extreme sensitivity to sunlight and a tendency to develop skin cancer.
> In extreme cases, all exposure to sunlight must be forbidden, no matter how small; as such, individuals with the disease are often colloquially referred to as children of the night.
God damn...

>>25604390
Sounds convenient.

>>25604390
>>25604421
The vampire myths had to come from somewhere.

Porphyria is another one and I think it was used on an an episode of House

>>25604300
>>25604336
>>25604390
>>25604421
>>25604432
>Crimson looks rather shocked.
>"Hey, that's not nice. She said she had a medical... thing."
>"I had a batpony in my classes, he wasn't lazy."
>You remember some kind of hereditary disease one of your customer's kids had, back when you ran the grocery store.
>Xeroporphyia or something.
>Little colt died after a few years, sadly, but at least you can exploit the same disease that killed him to cover for your Vampirism.
"It's a thing with my skin, you know. I could get cancer just from being in the sun too long."
>The older stallion just rolls his eyes.
>"You look fine to me. I bet that's something ponies get from breeding too much with bats."
>"I remember when this town was mostly other hard working Earth Ponies like me, until that damn princess brought all these new folks into town. The rest of the guild might like the increased membership, but I value quality over quantity."

>>25605403
Wow, this guy is racist.

>>25605403
Arm wrestle. Now.

>>25605403
Please tell me he's not the one in charge.

>>25605430
Ya think?

>>25605438
Go for it.

>>25604336
>>25604390
Don't google image that shit.
Fuckers look like fallout ghouls, poor bastards.

>>25605430
>>25605438
>>25605450
>>25605452
"You aren't the one in charge here are you?"
>"Eh, nopony is really 'in charge.' I'm a Master Class Member, responsible for book-keeping mostly. I help out with new recruits and teach the Earth Pony Hoof to Hoof combat classes."
"Good, because I'm tired of your bullshit. I challenge you to a hoof wrestle."
>The rest of the hall goes quiet.
>You hear a voice in the corner say incredulously.
>"Did she just?.."
>Crimson jumps
>"Yeah, teach this butthead a lesson"
>He just chuckles.
>"I'll accept, but you won't beat me. I may be older, but I'm not that old yet."
>What's the plan?

>>25605680
Use vampire strength boosts to win.

>>25605680
>>What's the plan?
...What do you mean "What's the plan"? We're gunna fuckin' do this right? no holds barred and all that.
Unless we're going to punch him in the face or something.

>>25605680
Break his fucking leg!

>>25605680
Try to beat him. We're pretty damn strong right?
If that fails we can give him a quick dose of the eye magic. Just enough to make him slacken off for an instant.

>>25605730
I dunno, that kind of makes ponies pass out.

>>25605742
I was hoping for something very mild.

>>25605784
I think he'd need a brain to be hypnotized.

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>>25605824

>>25605680
Overpower him, hopefully. We're fucking undead, we don't have to take shit from racists

>>25605698
>>25605701
>>25605713
>>25606790
"We're doing this here and now."
>You look for a table, and pull it over between the two of you.
>A circle of Adventurers pile around the spectacle.
>His worn face has a wide smile of confidence.
>"Whatever you say, little bat. Don't cry to me when your hoof hits the table."
>You put up your hoof, and he takes it in his.
>You square off and and begin pushing
>The voices in the crowd murmur with excitement.
>You can hear money exchanging hooves.
>He stands his ground well, but your undead strength isn't to be trifled with.
>As his hoof slowly inches lower his face scrunches with determination.
>He pushes you back to center
>But he's starting to sweat.
>"You got some power there, miss..."
>He resists the final push for what feels like forever but you finally force him down.
>The crowd goes silent before erupting in a ruckus.
>Seems most people here wanted to see this guy taken down a peg.
>Hooves and claws slap your back in congratulations.
>You hear Crimson singing your praises, tacking on some exaggeration about the timberwolf fight.

>>25607455
What was that about bats being lazy?

>>25607516
"But seriously, good match. Close call." put on our best shit-eating grin for him. We do want to stay on the "righteous newcomer" side of the line, let's not stray too far into "gloating braggart" territory.

but essentially: gg, no re

>>25607845
Yeah sounds about right

>>25607516
>>25607845
Damn captchas. Thought this posted.
"What was that about Batponies being lazy?"
>The stallion grumbles something.
"Good match though, close call."
>"Simply unnatural... Is that unicorn enchanting your legs or something?"
>He doesn't wait for a reply, slinking away from the crowd.
>The crowd simmers down after he leaves.
>You still have a mattress in a box sitting outside...

>>25608298
We could ask about getting an adventurer's license even though we can't take classes. At least then we'll be able to get stuff and keep it.

>>25608298
I guess we have night classes set for now this guy is pretty sure he can't be beaten but he lost
maybe after that arranges we can get our bed to castle

>>25608352
We'd need to get a private tutor and have enough to pay for the classes. Please pay attention anon.

Crap, look at the time.

Good night everyone.

>>25608425
But didn't we just beat the guy in a fight shouldn't we have night lessons
we just have to pay 100 bits for some additional training
why a private tutor?

>>25608464
Beating the guy in a fight was to knock him down a few pegs. There was no prize for victory except for proving our superiority. It's still only day classes.

>>25608499
So guess we'll have to be paying for day classes if we want to use guns?
which are apparently very vital to us in combat

>>25609091
Night classes fucking phone

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>>25611832
Page 9

>>25609101
haha

>>25608438
nite

>>25611832

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m

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p

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>>25622250

>>25622814
Bump

>>25623329

Nobody bumping this thing

>>25623329

>>25623329

>>25628489

>>25630428

>>25631777
Nice trips anon

>>25633827

>>25634335

>>25635223

Keeping it alive for QM bump

>>25636698

>>25637268

>three days bumperino

>>25637754

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>>25640927

Ded quest archived: http://anonpone.pineapplecomputing.com/vampony/

>Quackula
>Anomango
>UnderworldAnon
>VampireAnon
>Frankenanon

Did I miss any QMs?

>>25642403
Well most of listed ones dropped quest
I believe bwh also ran for a small bit

>>25642403
I think that's all of them.

>>25642563
bwh was UnderworldAnon. Unless he actually used another name somewhere.

>>25642563
BWH was Underworld I think

>>25642570
I must have made a mistake then
Didn't really pay attention to qm's that much as there was a lot
Anomango seems to be only one running

>>25608352
>>25608346
>As the losing stallion slinks into a back room, you call out after him.
“Hey, what about my classes!”
>You’re answered only by the shutting of a door whose placard reads “Authorized Guild Members Only”.
>While you read it with annoyance, a foreleg throws itself over the back of your neck, its owner reassuring you, “Don’t sweat it. Bat like you will pass the test no problem!”
>You turn, nearly grazing the muzzle of the gray-coated stallion flashing a bright grin at you from beneath a deliberate mess of blonde mane.
>He slides his leg off you after a friendly squeeze, extending his other hoof to shake. ”Wild Spark, Journeyman Class Adventurer.” He says quickly. “You?”
“Mango.” You respond, reflexively taking his hoof that grips yours eagerly.
>”Sweet name.” Spark comments. “Anyway, Cookie back there didn’t think much of you, but I had my eye on you the second you walked through that door.” he finishes proudly.
>Your sensitive ears catch an “of course” from an onlooker before Crimson huffs, “Well I had my eye on her before she walked through the door.”
>The earth pony doesn’t seem to notice these comments, continuing on. “Anyone who’s cut out to be an adventurer doesn’t need classes. If you can fight and read a handbook, you should be fine. But I’d love to help you study if you want to be sure.”
>”I saw her first. I can help her study.” Crimson says, pushing herself between you and Spark.
>He smiles down at the young mare. “Come on, Crim. Finder’s keepers doesn’t apply to living things.”
>”She’s a good party member. And I can help her study better than a blockhead like you.” She shoots back.
>”And tell me, kid. Which one of us has actually passed the test?” He retorts smugly.
>Crimson ‘hmph’s defensively. “That was a fluke. And besides, we should let Mango decide. Mango, what do you want to do?” Crimson asks expectantly.

>>25643229
There's enough Mango to go around, unless you were planning on putting me in a cage like a gerbil. Why don't I spend a little time with both of you. I'm sure you both have different things to teach.

>>25643229
Is there a problem between them? Is it possible to practice with both? Crimson might be able to take the test with us then.

>>25643297
I agree with this

>>25643290
>>25643297
>>25643553

“Why don’t we just study together? There’s enough Mango to go around here.”
>The two are momentarily caught off guard, exchanging glances as they process your exotic concept of logic.
“What, do you two have a problem with each other or something?”
>”Eh.” Crimson responds nonchalantly. “Not really, but I’m a mare with high standards. I won’t party up with just anypony.”
>”Well I’m more than just anypony.” Spark corrects her. “But what the hay, I can share the Mango for now.”
“Sounds good. The sooner I get this license the better.”
>”Mark my words, Mango. You’ll make a great adventurer. Oh, and you can call me Sparky if you like.”
>Crimson gives him an incredulous look before making a suggestion “We should get you your membership first.”
“I can just do that now?”
>”Oh yeah, that part’s pretty much already done for you.” Wild Spark explains. “You qualified just by bringing in those taproots. Cookie didn’t do a good job of explaining it, but you just need someone of Master Class or above to swear you in, and you’re an official adventurer.”
“It’s about time something was easy for me… but will uh, Cookie really swear me in?”
>”He might not appreciate bats the way I do, but fear not! There’s another master class here tonight.” The stallion’s green eyes dart to the side of the room where a pair of unicorns are chatting on a bench from across a long fluffy body pillow.

>>25643767

>”Hey, Georgie!” Wild Spark calls out.
>The long fluffy body pillow shifts and puffs outs its feathers, revealing its true nature as a long fluffy body.
>Its mismatched limbs stretch out, and its blackbird-like head leans forward, the stout griffon’s beady eyes blinking away the sleep.
>Crimson’s face lights up as she watches the griffon stir and grumble out, “Was having good dream just now. Is there problem?”
>The stallion motions to you with his head. “This is Mango, she wants to join the guild. She brought in some taproots to Tough Cookie, but he’s in the can. Can you swear her in?”
>Georgie’s beak stretches itself out. He fixes his eyes on you for three long seconds, then flumps off the bench onto his talons, takes a few steps, and parks himself in front of a wooden table.
>He taps it with his claw. “Sit across.”
>You follow his instructions, sitting opposite the griffon who comes up a full head height above you.
>Crimson can barely contain her excitement as she watches you two stare at each other silently.
>”Mango.” Georgie says, as if testing the word out on his tongue. “Why you want become adventurer?”

>>25643773
Well I need a licence but I also enjoy adventuring brings quite joy to me

>>25643773
Uh, glory and profit, right?

>>25643773
I think they'd appreciate honesty. Just tell them that the bounties seem like good money and that learning to defend yourself seems like a good idea.

Honesty doesn't cross into stupidity though. Don't reveal our vampirism.

Bunp

>>25644912

>>25643773
I like working my own hours. Money's good too.

>>25644912

>>25643773
We're unable to work during daytime due to a medical condition and knowing our luck and situation we'd probably have to fight monsters anyway. Might as well earn some money while we're at it and the possibility of combat training is a huge plus.

>>25646088

>>25647211

>>25647857

>>25643793
>>25644079
>>25644270
>>25645700
>>25646715
“It’s a good paying job, and I can choose my own hours. Plus the combat training could really help me out a lot.”
>”You want become adventurer for money?” The griffon asks, his hawkish eyes studying you carefully.
“That’s a big part of it, yes.”
>He nods once. “Same as I. Can be good money if you’re strong.”
>”Oh she is.” Wild Spark backs you up. “You should have seen her hoof wrestling Cookie.”
>”Don’t interrupt.” Georgie warns him. He shuts his mouth tightly and gives you a wide berth before Georgie continues.
>”Money good enough reason. But can be not too reliable sometimes. You don’t want to join Royal Guards instead?”
“That’s not really an option for me. It’s… a medical condition. Besides, this way I can make my own decision about what I want to fight.”
>The griffon gives a large slow nod. “Perhaps adventurer is right for you then. Come to counter.”
>He rises from the table and galumphs to the rear of the counter, pulling out some papers and and an inkwell to write.
>”Full name.”
“Mango.”
>”Special talent.”
“Mangos.”
>His eyes leer at you suspiciously. ”Mangos?”
“Mangos.”
>”Mangos…” he repeats softly, stretching out a roll of parchment.

>”Read and sign.” Georgie tells you, sliding a sheet of parchment across as he casually plucks a quill from his breast and places it in the inkwell for you.
>You can’t help feeling a bit paranoid, so you study the contract as closely as you can first.
>It’s almost disturbingly brief.
>The part you’re actually signing simply reads, “Do you, swear to keep the spirit of adventure in your heart, to always give your greatest effort in all endeavors, to accept that the Adventurer’s Guild is not liable for injuries sustained during the course of adventuring, and to abide by the laws of the land during the course of your adventures?” with the back pages containing some more in depth text about liability concerns.
>After some careful reading with ‘Sparky’ explaining anything you don’t immediately understand, you can’t spot anything particularly egregious.
>It all seems pretty standard. Twilight probably wouldn’t have suggested it if it were actually a scam, but with you it never hurts to be careful.
>Seems like all you have to do is sign, and you’ll become an official member.
>But do you have any questions for Georgie first?

>>25650079
>>25650118
>>25650079
>>”Full name.”
>“Mango.”
>>”Special talent.”
>“Mangos.”
lel

Nah, go ahead. This way we can get our gun license, hopefully before we leave

>>25650118
How does someone move up the ranks in the guild?

>>25650303
“So how do you move up in the ranks?”
>”Once you earn enough money from guildwork, you can get promotion. Ranks go Novice, Journeyman, Expert, Master, Grandmaster.” He explains, counting out five talons for emphasis.
>”When you reach quota, you get member two ranks above to evaluate you for promotion. Make sure you can handle it.”
“What do you get for being higher rank?”
>”More responsibility.” Georgie informs you dismissively. “Ranks not too important. You get good stuff like beds and free class just from joining. Is mostly to show your experience with guild. You don’t have to worry much for now. Any more questions, or ready to sign?"

>>25650671
Any responsibilities?

>>25650671
Yeah, we're ready to sign.

>>25650716
>>25650730
Both of these. We're going to sign, but we just don't want to be surprised by unknown responsibilities.

>>25650671
Slap our big M on it.

>>25650835
>>25650758
>>25650730
>>25650716
“So will I have any other responsibilities as an adventurer?”
>”Your responsibility is to yourself.”
>Georgie leans forward, looking you straight in the eyes. “You make sure you have reason to come back alive.”
>The intensity of his gaze makes you feel like you’re the one liable to get hypnotize here.
“I’ll keep that in mind...”
>”Also read handbook.”
“I will.”
>He sits back. You sign your name at the bottom of the sheet, and Georgie takes his quill back and puts it to a small card, jotting down some information before stamping it and handing it to you.
>”Congratulations, you are licensed adventurer now. Here is interim ID, you get proper one in 3 to 7 days. I’m going back to sleep.”
“Thank you, Georgie.”
>He takes a thin book reading “Adventurer’s Guild Handbook” from below the counter and slaps it on the counter before trudging off to his spot on the bench.
“I thought this place has beds.”
>”They do.” Spark confirms, “But he’s a big guy. Anyway, I’m free right now, so how about we go somewhere less crowded to study for your firearms license?”
>”I think she still needs to drop off that mattress first.” Crimson reminds you. “You’re not gonna leave it outside of the guild hall all night, are you?”
>”Hey, there’s an idea!” Spark says quickly. “Let’s do it back at your pad, Mango! I’ll even carry the mattress for you.”
>What should Mango say?

>>25651078
Sure, you could come back with me if you'd like, but I think I can handle my own mattress.

>>25651078
My pad is in the Everfree. If you're okay with that then sure.

>>25651078
I'm not sure about this.
These adventurer types will be the first to contact any Vampire hunters. Even if they don't mean to it might be best to not let them know where we live.

>>25651078
We should handle it ourselves, request Spark to take Crim for some medical treatment.

>>25651261
Let's go with this.

>>25651261
How are we going to practice then?

>>25651302
We can come back.

>>25651321
To where?

>>25651340
Seriously? After we finish setting up our bed we can fly back to the guild hall and practice then.

>>25651360
He just said we should go somewhere quieter.

>>25651369
We can meet back here, at the guild hall, and then go to where they planned.

Please tell me your just pulling my leg.

>>25651399
But they planned to go to our house.

>>25651411
A plan that can be easily changed.

>>25651411
No, they actually didn't. They only suggested our place after the bed was mentioned.

>>25651425
So you want to go all the way back through the Everfree to drop off a box, and then come all the way back to go somewhere quiet, and then go home again later? Why aren't we just taking the damn thing to wherever this quiet place is and then taking it home later?

>>25651447
I think he's actually arguing taking them to our place.

>>25651466
I'm assuming he posted >>25651261

>>25651476
Nope.

>>25651503
But you do agree with it?

>>25651516
These are mine:
>>25651261
>>25651321
>>25651360
>>25651399
>>25651440
>>25651466

>>25651548
Right, so what do you think of >>25651447
Crimson suggested we take it back because she likely thinks we live in town. Why don't we just say we live out of the way, keep the box with us and save ourselves a trip?
A mean what are they going to do, demand we take them home?

>>25651622
If we spend all night practicing then we'd have to SLOWLY carry our bed to the castle. I'd rather have any delays be handled during the middle of the night instead of before dawn.

>>25651679
But that's three trips through the Everfree. Even if we're flying for two of them they're still going to use more time than if we just stop practicing early to get home in time.

>>25651711
And how long that trip would be? Do we know that absolutely nothing would happen that could cause us to take longer? Doing the slow trip now will allow for 2 reliable, safe, quick trips later.

>>25651760
You're also assuming they're going to stay up with us all night.

>>25651770
Do we know whether or not they will?

>>25651799
We could ask. If they're not then we'd be heading home well before dawn anyway.

>>25651832
Either way they aren't coming to our place.

>>25651867
Okay?

>>25651229
>>25651261
>>25651278


“My place? That’s… really out of the way, actually. I’d have to go there and… how much time do you two have anyway?”
>Spark frowns. “It is pretty late… uh, but I’d stay up if you really needed my help.”
>”I guess I could stay out for a few hours before I have to head home.” Crimson Sash decides.
“In that case, why don’t I just bring the mattress with us? We can head somewhere quiet, study, then I’ll take my mattress back once you two are done.”
>Crimson raises her eyebrows. “Seriously?”
>”Sure you don’t want me to carry it?” Spark asks. “Not that I doubt your awesome batpony strength, just thought I’d offer.”
“I’m sure, but thanks anyway.”
>”If you say so.” the stallion shrugs. “Be right back, I’ll go grab that handbook from my locker.”
>Wild Spark slips into a side room, letting you catch a glimpse of his flank emblazoned with a lightning bolt and ring as he goes.
>”He made journeyman, so I guess he knows what he’s doing.” Crimson admits once he’s out of earshot.
“I’d rather take lessons from him than that cookie guy.”
>”Just because he’s a little rough around the edges doesn’t mean he doesn’t know his stuff.”
“That’s a bit of an understatement…”
>As you wait for the earth pony in the other room, you survey the guild members lounging around.
>Most of them seem keen on their own matters, trading stories and talking tactics, but a blue-feathered griffoness with a white face at a card table catches your notice.

>>25652667

>She keeps shooting you glances out of the corner of her eye, as if she can’t help herself.
>After a few quick looks, she becomes aware of your notice, locking eyes for a moment then looking down apprehensively.
>The side door swings open, and Wild Spark marches into your view. “Found it!”
>”Finally.” Crimson says, relieved.
>”So how ‘bout we head down and get some coffee? You can look through this over there.”
>”I don’t drink coffee.” The young mare frowns. “We should just go to the library if we’re going to study. Princess Twilight has them keep the castle library open 24/7.”
>”Well I know I’d appreciate a boost. And the coffee shop’s closer. Come on, Mango, what do you say?”

>>25652675
Not much for coffee myself, and I can't really spare the bits.

>>25652675
Ask who the griffon is. Coffee would probably just be hot bitter water to us, let Spark get some if it's on the way to the library.

>>25652675
Ask about the griffon. Is the coffee shop in the same direction as the castle? We could grab some on the way there.

>>25652745
Mango likes beer, so she likes bitter water.

>>25652788
Does she like beer, or does she like getting drunk?

>>25652797
She can't get drunk anymore, but when she used to get drunk she grew to like beer.

At least this was true back when BWH was running...

>>25652788
>>25652815
Don't people drink beer just to get drunk? The alcohol we bought was malt liqueur

>>25652878
Malt Liquor is beer, just really really cheap beer you get in big ass bottles.

>>25652895
Oh, I obviously know nothing about alcohol.

>>25652937
Obviously. Beer is also kinda difficult to get drunk on. It's very low in alcohol content, typically.

>>25652761
>>25652745
>>25652692
“Why don’t we just pick up some coffee on the way? Library sounds better for studying.”
>”Really?” Spark frowns. “Ah… I guess we could do that.
>Crimson smiles proudly at your choice.
“By the way, who’s that Griffon playing cards?” You ask quietly. “The one that looks like a bluejay?”
>”U- oh, who?” Spark stammers, your question catching him off guard. “Gail? Why? What’d she say?”
“Nothing, she was just looking at me.”
>”Oh. Well Gail is… she’s… a fellow journeyman guildmate. Pretty good with her claws. We used to party together, but these days we don’t really get along.” he explains in hushed tones.
“Why’s that?”
>”It’s… you know, a lot of stuff happened, I don’t really want to get into it right now. But she’s a good adventurer. Ready to go?”
>"We'd better hurry. It's getting late." The little unicorn points out.

>>25653377
Yeah, let's get moving.

>>25653377
Sure, lets head out.

>>25653377
Aye lets move

>>25654124

>>25654124

>>25654977
Bump
I wonder where did anomango go

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>>25654716

>>25655902

>>25655902
Bump

>>25655902

>>25658039

>>25655902
SAVE THREAD

>>25653400
>>25653420
>>25653828
>>25655283
Still here, just had shit to do.

>You follow Crimson to the coffee shop.
>Spark follows you, saying he's content to bring up the rear.
>As you walk into the little shop Crimson immediately orders the most sugar filled item on the menu, some kind of iced mocha thing with a giant pile of whipped cream on top.
>Spark gets a similar drink, to your amusement.
>Crimson slurps out of her straw before asking, "You gonna order or should we just head for the Library now?"

>>25659305
Well, we did just get paid.
Get a hot chocolate with plenty of cream.

>>25659328
I want sprinkles!

>>25659328
"If you guys are splurging, I guess I can afford to get something."
>The mare at the counter just gives you a bored look while you figure out what you want.
"Uh, just hot chocolate with whipped cream."
>"Ok, just a second."
"Wait, can I get sprinkles?"
>"Yeah, sure."
>You think you see the clerk roll her eyes at the lot of you.
>Eh, who needs those kind of ponies, spoilsports.
>With your treats acquired you make you way toward the big castle at the edge of town.
>Spark tries to make some conversation.
"So, uh did you come from one of those forest villages? I bet that's why're you're so strong, right? In tune with the night and all that."

>>25660591
Nah, grew up in a regular town, I've just always been like this. I mean I guess my parents might have been from some village. I never actually asked them where they were from.

>>25660591
Nope, I used to want to be a pro body builder when I was young, so I did 100 push ups, and 100 squats, for 3 years straight with a strict diet and a running routine .

But after a finding about about drug use the sport I gave that up.

Now I just do pilates.

>>25660635
This

>>25660635
>>25660820
>>25660855
>Crimson hums as your group trots through the night toward Twilight's.
"No, I'm from a normal town. I'm strong because I trained for, uh sports."
"You know, diet and exercise and stuff."
>"Oh, I guess that makes more sense."
"I mean, I think my family used to live in a village."
>"Oh, I bet they had stories..."
"Not really. They were mostly busy with trying to stay afloat working. I don't think the villages are particularly interesting."
>"Oh. Alright then."

>When you reach the castle, you decide to let the others take the lead.
>Crimson knocks, a good bit louder that you expected from her stature.
>A hulking purple form again answers.
>"Yes? It's a bit late for Library visitors."
>Spike then notices you and your Mattress.
>"Oh, hey Mango. I dropped your stuff off just where you asked."
>"You need help with that too?"

>>25661633
No thank you, we're just doing a little studying.

>>25661633
Thanks for that Spike, and no thank you, I'll take it back later.

>>25661633
No, but thank you spikey we can handle it from here.
Unless you know where the books on adventuring are.

>>25661654
>>25661756
>>25661930
"Thanks, but I'm good, Spike."
>Spark greets the dragon as well.
>"You're looking good tonight, Spike. How goes the Princess Assistant gig?"
>Spike rolls his eyes.
>"Good enough, Sparky."
>"So, Spike, seeing any dragonesses lately?"
>You didn't think blushes should show through scales, but you stand corrected.
>"Uh, no, I mean there was this one from- uh..."
>"You know that's kind of a personal question..."
>Crimson punches Spark in the shoulder, wiping the shit eating grin from his face.
>"Ow, hey, I was just teasing..."
>"C'mon, we got studying to do."
"Right let's get back to business, does the library keep any firearm safety manuals or training books?"
>Spike clears his throat. "I'm sure we do. Check the section for martial arts or technical writings. I'd guess it be in one or the other."
>He guides you to the portion of the Castle devoted to the Library.
>Guns seem to be a somewhat recent topic of study, and you don't find much.
>There's a training treatise written for Guardsponies.
>A "Guide to Gun Safety"
>There are a few more books with wider scopes.
>An Equestrian Martial Arts book has a section devoted to guns too.

>>25662527
>An Equestrian Martial Arts book has a section devoted to guns too.
Really? Is that about disarming moves? Or is there some kind of gun-fu to learn?

>>25662527
Both of these books sound fantastic can we check them out of the library?

beb

>>25663197

>>25662583
>>25662609
sorry for the delay
>As you look through the books Spark asks questions about your life as a batpony.
>It gets a bit grating after a while. You have to explain that you don't sleep upside down, you can't echolocate, but your night vision is better than most ponies and you can hear a bit better.
>"Do you have Fangs? I heard that the batponies in Luna's Guard have fangs..."
>The question sends you into a minor panic for a second. You almost forgot that you're not a normal pony anymore.
"N-no... No Batponies don't have fangs. Some bats would be pretty offended by that."
>"I'm sorry, I just wanted to know. If you had fangs I'd like them."
"Well, I don't. I mean, we don't."

>You excuse yourself from Spark and ask Spike about checking the books out.
>"Of course. You have a Library card, right?"
"Uh, no."
>"Ah, well I'll have to make one for you."
>You give him the pertinent information and he leaves to go make that.
>While you wait you see Spark with a bored look.
>"Hey, Mango. I'mma head home, ok. It was really nice to meet you. If you ever need somepony, don't hesitate to ask me."
>He leaves with a yawn.

>Crimson is bouncing around the Library picking up and reading various books for less that 10 seconds before getting bored, setting it down and grabbing another.
>You probably have some time to read or talk to Crim before Spike gets back.

>>25663775
Lets get to know Crim a bit more.

>>25663775
Ask Crim if he found anything interesting?

Or we could leave and read the books at home I'd rather not get stuck in the geek horse's house for the morning she might cut us open for science.

>>25663775
We should talk to Crimson. Ask her what she's planning on doing for her next job.

>>25664687
We should go home and set up mattress

>>25663815
>>25664687
>>25664757
"Hey, Crimson, you found anything interesting?"
>"I guess. I was thinking about your gun test and I wanted to take it too, because why not, you know."
>She's clearly somewhat affected by the coffee, her words flying out of her mouth.
>"So I was looking at what spells unicorns use for telekinesis. The book said that most TK spells are too weak for the recoil."
>"So, I was looking for better TK spells. I didn't find any."
>"I did find this cute spell that makes fireworks different shapes though!"
"Too bad... Well what are you planning next? Gonna try to get more bounties or something?"
>"I dunno. I guess I was gonna ask the other Unicorns if they could teach me more spells."
>"That's my thing you know," she points to her flank. "I haven't found a spell I can't do, at least most of the time."
"Like that fire spell?"
>"I mean it's a lot easier to cast when you aren't being clawed at by big wooden wolves."
>"Anyway, I'll get some new spell and figure out how to use it, I guess."

>>25664948
Why not ask Spike about help with spells.

>>25664948
You could ask spike or twilight for spell help

>>25664965
>>25664999
"We're in Princess Twilight's library, why not ask her, or Spike?"
>"Oh, I've gotten spells from Twilight before. She does monthly seminars on 'The Responsible use of Magic'.
>She says that in a haughty accent and waves a hoof dismissively.
>"Anyway, I'm something of a special case. I can learn most spells without much trouble, but I just can't put the power into them that most Unicorns can get for their special spells."
>"So most of the time her lectures don't help me much."
>"And she's usually busy, I'm sure. She's got far more important things to do other than teach me a new spell. My mom was very clear that I shouldn't disturb Princesses after..."
>Spike then opens the door, handing you a library card.
>"Sorry for interrupting, but I got it done."
>The card says that you may check out as many books as you like, but that you have one week to either renew or return them before the Golden Oaks Library will issue fines.

>>25665276
Tell Spike about Crim's magic problems. If she gets in another situation like that with such unreliable magic she could die.

>>25665304
Yeah this and a dead unicorn is a useless unicorn to us.

>>25665276
How does horn work? How make hornhead good pls?

Bamp

>>25665276
>I'm so special that you should pay attention to me, Twilight Sparkle!

>>25667616

I'm not sure if this was already asked but how do the vamper levels from the character sheet work? Are we getting exp. from our fights or do we need to keep getting victims/pony blood sources to feed from.

We seem to be getting more powers gradually like the gas form thing but are they just going to be weak forever if we never get good blood to feed from.

>>25668525
>pony blood
Nope. That'll just feed the autists in this place.

>>25668576
Well pony blood doesn't have side effects but it doesn't give special stats at all
So it's not really strengheting we just have to fight and learn from fights that's about it.

>>25669916
>We muyst be autistic

>>25668525

I think you have the old GDoc. That one has many half-formed ideas that are either not used or have been greatly modified.

>>25670012
Woops wrong thread.

>>25669390

>>25670618

>>25665304
>>25665744
"Hey, Spike, what do you know about Unicorn magic? Crimson here has some trouble being reliable with her spells."
>Crimson scrunches her muzzle
>"H-hey! I don't have any problems! That was just stress."
>Spike strokes his chin.
>"I don't really know. It's been so long since Twi's had any real trouble with her magic that I don't really remember. I know she studied, and still studies, a lot."
>"Do you ever ask Twilight about your problem, Crimson? I'm sure she'd be happy to talk after those lectures."
>The little Unicorn continues to scrunch.
>"I said I don't have a problem. I'm good at Magic, ok? I tried what the Princess teaches and it doesn't work for me. I just need to learn more spells."
"If you get in another situation like the timberwolves you might get really hurt, or even killed, without more reliable spells."
>She hangs her head, ears drooping.
>"Look, I've tried. It's just something I deal with, ok. If I have more spells it means I can cover for when something goes wrong, and it always does..."

>>25671984
What if those spells are just as unstable? What if the problem has a simple solution that could be found just by asking for a little bit of help?

>>25671984
Maybe you've just been trying the wrong things.
Maybe too many spells is part of the problem.

>>25672091
>>25672260
"Why don't you focus more, maybe too many spells is the issue."
>"That is not the issue! That's what I was meant to do. I got my Cutie mark when I learned 10 spells in one day."
"Ok, well I still think you should look to solve this."
>"What about your day light, thing, huh? Why don't you just look for a cure for that?"
>She sighs.
>"You just deal with that, and let me deal with this, ok."

>>25672327
Hey sorry, I'm just trying to help.
I just feel like you're missing something here.

>>25672327
Our daylight thing isn't curable, it's terminal. Your problem with spells might be fixable. It could also be fatal if your spell fizzles out at the wrong moment, either to yourself or those that are relying on you.

>>25672327
I was worried about you wanted to help, sorry. I didn't mean to push the subject.

Maybe, I should just go home now. We take our books and leave.
Best to give her some time to cool down.

>>25672358
>>25672541
"Hey, I was just trying to help."
>"I know, I just..."
>"I'm sorry for bringing up your condition, I just thought I was dealing with it."
"I didn't mean to push a sore subject either. My condition isn't curable, as far as I know. I'd hope some one who could get help would, you know?"
>"Yeah..."
"Anyway, I think I got what I need. I'm gonna head home."
>"Oh, ok. See you around?"
"Sure, Crimson."
>The two of you leave, and not too soon.
>Your watch reads 4:28 AM.
>It's been a late night, and Crimson mentions something about her mom killing her before running off.
>You take your mattress back to the castle, finally.
>The trip is uneventful, and your cuts from the earlier fight are mostly healed, but every sound seems like a timber wolf in the Everfree.
>As you drag the box into the castle you feel exhausted.
>And somewhat hungry. You did eat earlier but you also expended a lot of energy.
>Of course for now your supplies are very limited.
>And the blood you have isn't very appetizing.

Do you eat before bed?

>>25672760
May as well, it's better than waking up blood starved. Maybe mixing some of the blood with the hot chocolate we have left will make it taste better or at least help us hold it down.

>>25672760
Better than waking up hungry.

>>25672825
>>25672847
>You decide to go ahead and eat, picking a cow blood bag.
>It goes down rough. You wish you still had some hot chocolate to send it down with, but you finished that in the Library.
>You do still have half a forty, but it's probably no good by now.
>You also have an unopened box of normal chocolates, and those meat sticks, which you still have a sick fascination with.
>You need something to keep this foul blood down though.

>>25673116
Go with the meatsticks.

>>25673116
Meat should do.

By the way, this is the current Google Doc. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CmvuNPhx2qKfOgB8Yze97VohAdWfaPMi3ZgQVNWr4eM/edit?usp=sharing

>>25673127
>>25673156
>You rip open a meatstick and cram it in your mouth.
>The greasy savory flavor overwhelms the ick of the cow blood well enough.
>Though it again forces you to face the fact that you're not normal.
>Not that ponies can't or don't sometimes eat meat, but you're not supposed to enjoy it.
>Examining the packaging leads to no revelations. The product is inscrutably vague on what exact kinds of flesh it's made from.
>You feel somewhat refreshed, if still tired from the long night.

What does Mango do?

>>25673256
Time to find a nice place to turn in.

>>25673256
Lets set up our bedding and then use it.

>>25673256
Make our bed and then get some sleep.

>>25673256
Let's turn in for the night errr morning.
Read some parts of the books that we got to help us go to sleep.

>>25673267
>>25673290
>>25673292
>>25673295
>You really rue lugging that mattress up the spiral stairs
>But you do it anyway. No one should dare call you a lazy bat now!
>As you finally get it on to the beat up bead frame in the tower it splinters under the weight.
>You clear out the broken wood bits, but you're not going to let that get in the way.
>You set up your Curtains in front of the big window and lie down to sleep.

>Of course getting you main mode of defense back weighs upon your mind.
>Maybe you should read a bit before bed.
>Luckily you're not a normal pony, because it would have been far too dark to read for most.
>What book do you want to read?
>Gun Safety Guide
>Martial Arts Book
>Guardspony Rifle Training.

>>25673425
Gun Safety Guide

>>25673425
Safety first.

>>25673425
I want to pick Martial arts but were too sleepy to practice anything tonight. So let's do gun safety.

>>25673425
Safety.

>>25673467
>>25673469
>>25673480
>>25673566
>You can already see light poking under your curtains, but the thick velvet keeps the room pleasantly dark.
>The safety book is a fairly dry tract about firearm use and misuse.
>Some of the ideas seem stupidly obvious; of course you aren't going to look down the barrel of a gun.
>Overall the lessons are best explained as four rules.
>Treat all guns as if they are loaded
>Never point a gun at something you are unwilling to destroy.
>Keep your claws, magic or hooves off the trigger until your sights are on target and you have made the decision to shoot.
>Be sure of your target and what is beyond it.
>You fall asleep with the book over your head.
=======

>You awake feeling rather good.
>The straw mattress was a bit itchy, and proper sheets might have been a bit more comfortable, but still far better than sleeping on the stone floor.
>The orange glow of a sunset pokes under the curtains.
>What does Mango do?

>>25673872
We could read for a while. Or maybe head into town and see if Crimson or Spark want to do some hunting.

>>25673872
Read a bit of martial arts until the sun has completely set.

>>25673872
Practice some Martial arts!

We could also see Twilight when the sun finally goes down and find out when she wants us to go on that mission of hers so we're ready when we need to leave.

>>25673948
>>25673966
>>25673921
>You decide to read some more of the books
>This time the martial arts book catches your attention
>The book has a practical tone, and emphasizes the proper defensive use of firearms, along with other weapons, against an assailant.
>It mentions various drills to run for practical accuracy, and rules to follow. This might make training a bit easier.
>The 20ft rule, that an attacker with a melee weapon within 20 ft will be able to close this distance before a hoofgun can be unholstered is among them.
>It's unfortunately brief, since only one section deals with firearms.

>You look up from your book to see that the glow under your curtains is gone.
>What do you do?

>>25674368
Check in at the guild.

>>25674368
Go see twilight. We should ask her about a doctor's note.

>>25674368
Let's talk to twilight I want to know when we need to be ready to leave for this trip and if we'll get any provisions for the trip. If we're on our own we're going to need to do a lot of hunting for spending money.

beb

>>25674410
>>25674500
>You recall that two nights ago she said you'd leave in four days.
>Or was it that the meeting was in four days?
>Hmm, well it can't hurt to discuss.

>You head back to the Castle.
>It's only a bit past 7:00 PM, so this time a Castle staffer greets you and leads you back to Twilight's personal rooms.
>"Ah, hello Mango, it's nice to see you again. Did you need something?"

>Anything specific to ask, beyond time tables?

>>25675111
I got a friend whose having some trouble with magic. She learns spell easily, but has trouble casting them sometimes. She's a little touchy about it, so she won't ask for help. You have any ideas on what would cause that?

>>25675111
Can we get a doctors note to explain why we can't go out in daylight?

>>25675111
"Mostly I wanted to know about timing for the mission."
>"Right. The meeting is midnight in two nights. So not tomorrow night but the next."
>"I have you a train ticket that leaves tomorrow night at 9:00 PM. That should give you some time to get set in Canterlot."
>"Which does lead to some things I wanted to discuss with you."
>"I had planned to put you in my old apartment, but upon further thought that might be uncomfortably close to the palace. Are you okay with that?"
>>25675151
"I did have some other things. I met a friend in the Adventurer's Guild. She has some trouble with spells fizzing out. I'm not sure what the technical term is, but you know what I mean."
"She's a little touchy about it, so she won't ask for help. You have any ideas on what would cause that?"
>"Well, a lot of things actually. Magic is not exactly easy to do. Spells that aren't part of her special talent, more advanced spells that need more raw power to control properly, the caster's inexperience can all affect the results. I'm guessing she's too intimidated to come to me directly?"
"She's not exactly very experienced. But the thing is she told me her talent is learning spells."
>"Hm, I can see how having a magic related Cutie Mark, but having issues with magic would be frustrating. Honestly I'm not entirely sure how to help without forcing it on her."
>The purple princess's ears droop a bit
>"We both know how that ends up."
>>25675255
"I've been covering for my Vampirism by saying I have a genetic skin disorder. Anyway I could make that more official? Maye a forged diagnosis?"
>"Why? Has anypony questioned your cover? I don't like the idea of lying to medical professionals, but I can see the wisdom of getting something more official for you. I have a few doctors who I might be able to trust with your secret, of course you'd need to okay that."

>>25675380
Does anyone visit your old apartment?
And as for the doctor, if you're sure they can be trusted, then I'd prefer to do so. Have some official documentation on this would likely come in handy later.

>>25675380
Don't worry about stuff between our eternal lives are going to be way too long and boring to be worth keeping grudges over we should try being friends.

As for the housing and doctors I think I would like to keep it as covert ops as possible and with as few people knowing about this as it can get. If something happens I don't want a lot of good ponies losing their jobs or worse over me. Also it's not technically lying, I have a skin disorder ...It just happens to set me on fire. Besides I don't want to be on the wrong end of a dissection study.

And perhaps living so close to the castle might be considered suspicious to the people i'm trying to spy on so it's probably not the best place to live.

Speaking of living arrangements how am I going to be kept fed because non-pony blood at this moment seems to make me sick. Do you think I get maybe get some kind of donation from a blood bank?

>>25675581
>Don't worry about stuff between us our eternal lives are going to be way too long and boring to be worth keeping grudges over we should try being friends.

Oops, my grammar was trash. I should probably sleep.

>>25675687
Happens.

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>>25675581
That's like three run on sentences too...
>>25675421
"If you think the doctor is to be trusted, then I defer to you. As for the apartment, I guess it depends. Do ponies still commonly visit?"
>"I sometimes use it when I'm in Canterlot, so it has staff that maintain it. I'd go with you to ward suspicion if I could, but I'm needed here right now. And if I did officially tell Celestia that I had a visitor coming she'd make a point to meet them. And that simply won't work, not yet."
"It might be better to get someplace else then."
>"Right, I might just give you bits and let you book a room yourself then."
"What about blood? I'm running quite low on my supply. Do you think we could visit a blood bank, or Hospital?"
>"Yes, infact we should probably do that as soon as possible. We can go to the hospital now, You can talk to a doctor about your cover, while I negotiate some way to get blood bags for you."

>>25676085
Sounds good to me lets go

>>25676085
Sounds like a plan.

Pausing here.

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>"I'm glad you're eager. Now don't move, or this might hurt."
>You don't have time to register what she said before trying to ask exactly what will hurt.
>You're answered immediately by what feels like an explosion between your ears.
>You spill onto the floor, slightly singed.
>Twilight stands above you, offering a hoof, silhouetted in sterile white light.
>"Oh, uh guess I could have warned you better. Spike's gotten used to it I suppose."
>You're in what looks to be a hospital lobby, complete with a few annoyed but not surprised staff and patients
>One of the nurses approaches.
>"She doesn't look like an emergency case, Princess. I thought you said the teleport line was for emergencies only?"
>Twilight pauses for a moment.
>"Well, it's not a medical emergency, but this is very important to government business. I'd like to see Doctor Shine."
>The nurse looks from you to Twilight a few times.
>"Really? Alright, you're the Princess. I'll see if she's busy."
>She leads you two to a small room, typical of hospitals or clinics.
>Twilight turns to you when the nurse leaves.
>"Alright, so I'll explain the situation and the Doctor can give you some prescriptions and other things somepony with that disease would need"
>"Then I'm gonna go talk to the Administration about your blood. How much do you think you'll need? Do you need to keep it cold or something? I'm not sure how long you'll need to stay in Canterlot..."

>>25683884
Keeping it cold would be preferable, but it hasn't been a big issue so far.
As for how much, I think we've been using about two a night?

>>25684009
We've usually been fine with one. Last night was probably special because of how much we worked.

>>25684027
We've been doing 2 a night for most nights.

>>25684111
We should really consider going on a diet, because when we were travelling, we only did one a night and we were fine.

>>25684027
I think it's been two for nights we weren't just flying.

>>25684129
Starvation diet? We eat more to keep from getting hungry and having our instincts take over.

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>>25684111
Sorry, school shit just came up. I'm back.
"Usually one or two a night... depending on what I do exactly."
>"One or two bags? Hmm, I'll get you 15. You shouldn't need to be there more than a week, I hope."
"As for storage, it hasn't been an issue yet, at least as far as I know."
"But I suppose keeping them cold wouldn't hurt."
>"If it's not too big a deal just try to book a place with a fridge. That should keep it for a few months I think. I'll get storage instructions from the hospital though."

>A mint green pegasus mare with greying black hair eventually walks into the little hospital room.
>"Hello, Princess. I must say I'm a bit surprised to see you here, especially with a stranger in tow."
>Twilight apologizes for the imposition and then explains what's going on.
>The Doctor subtly but surely keeps her distance from your side of the room.
>"So, a Vampire, but friendly? And you want a cover story from me."
>The older mare sighs.
>"I've been out of the Guard a long time, your highness. You can't order me to do this..."
>"But I can't betray your trust either, dammit. Alright, I'll do it, but I want something in return. I want Biopsies from Mango and full X-Ray and Magical scans."
>"Otherwise, I'll just pretend you came and got what you needed. No orange undead, no ma'am, but if you expect me to actively lie... Well then I need something for my effort."
>She gives a mock salute.
>Twilight frowns
>"I can't order Mango around any more than you, Dr. Shine. She might be undead, but she's still a pony."
>You're getting a bit miffed at ponies talking for and around you.
>What do you say?

>>25684952
It's not a bad idea to learn more about ourself.

>>25684952
Doesn't sound like a bad deal.

>>25684952
As long as she shares her findings with us.

>>25684952
So a Biopsies means she want a tissue sample right, so let's just ask how much she needs and the rest is easy.

Just ask if she can give any findings to us first because of patient doctor confidentiality.

>>25684952
Maybe the research will help find a cure eventually, if we're incredibly lucky.

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"Would you share the findings with me? I really don't know much about all this myself."
>"It will take some time to do proper studies, culture the right amount of cells, assuming that even works. I'll publish it publicly, and you can read it then. Every medical journal will want it, I bet, so I can let you know when it gets published."
"Well what about patient doctor confidentiality? Don't I have a right to know first."
>"Your name or identifying information won't be given out, you'll simply be referred to as the "pony subject" Unless you come out publicly as a Vampire it would be pretty hard to link this back to you. But if I find some way to help your condition, I will inform you."
>"My guess though, is that strong magic will be involved. I doubt I'll be able to counter act that with just chemicals, and most unicorns cannot manipulate things that small. But we'll know when I get the data."
"Alright, what kind of biopsy will you take"
>"As many as you let me, really. But I'd like to get Skin, skeletal muscle, and stomach biopsies at the very least. Heart, Brain and other organs if you let me."

>>25685507
Is it safe?

>>25685507
Uh, some of those sound pretty intense.

>>25685507
We'll probably be okay, especially since we have healing factor.

Long as you keep a steady supply of blood flowing, sounds fine to me.

>>25685507
She want a piece from us right. Not like a whole organ or bone? I'm pretty sure we still use some of those and our regeneration isn't regrow a limb powerful.


I'm starting to slowly not trust and be creeped out by the doctor.

>>25685751
They would never take a whole organ, just tissue samples, scrapings, that stuff.

>>25685751
>the whole organ
No, that's not a biopsy. She want's small samples from each.

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>>25685763
I'm still rather creeped out by the doc but I understand better now. Thank anons.

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"Uh, Brain? That sounds intense..."
>"Yes, it is. We'd have a unicorn precisely drill a very small hole in your skull and then guide a needle into the surface brain tissue. We'd take a small sample and then patch the hole."
>"The riskiest part is that you'd need to bu under full anesthesia. I have no idea how your body will react to that, so we'd be doing several tests of that long before the brain biopsy."
>"Rarely, the sample we take is some critical bit of the brain. That can cause typical brain injury symptoms, like seizures. I'm not going to whitewash it."
>You're pretty thoroughly creeped out by this doctor.
>She notices, and sighs.
>"Which is why I suggested we start with Skin or muscle. Those don't require any anesthesia. The rest do, to differing degrees. I'd also like a bone marrow aspiration, but that requires local anesthetics, so again, we'd need to test those."

>>25686098
Why don't we start with the smaller stuff first?

>>25686098
We needed three times the dosage on aspirin for it to have any effect and alcohol does nothing.

>>25686098
Lets go with the easier ones and put a maybe on the rest.

>>25686098
Anesthesia is a depressant like alcohol right I have a feeling anesthesia probably wouldn't work on us.

Or maybe alcohol doesn't work because we lack blood flow because our heart doesn't beat or at least it doesn't beat effectively.
or at least I think that's how it would work in other vampire stuff.

>>25686341
Well our organism likely consumes blood as food but I doubt were like traditional vampire
I'm rly opposed to all test and publicity getting to know about ourselves is good but for for others I don't think so

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"Let's start with that then... Maybe we can move up from there..."
>"Good, good. The skin and muscle biopsy are minimally invasive. We could do those both now. Normally I do give some local anesthetic to numb the biopsy site, but you can handle a little sting, can't you?"
>"Now about your 'cover' for this. What did you have in mind? Porphyria? Xeroderma? Both?"

>>25686916
Hell if I know. What can I get away with?

>>25686916
Xeroderma seems like a fairly mild condition.
I'd say Porphyria would be best, but it seems like Pophyria could lead to Xeroderma, so maybe both?

>>25686916
Anything that'll cover our vampirism well