Heart of Iron CYOA

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"I would like teal."
>"Alright just give me a sec to get sorted here."
>The stallion digs around the stock for a while before finding a teal to hook up.
>After a few minutes of applying some adhesives to keep your eyes and mesh in tact, he begins spraying.
>You decide to turn your eyes to pink so that it goes better with your new coat.
>You hear the sound of his sprayer moving around your body.
>He carefully runs over each segment and makes sure they have an even coating and don't run.
>After some time, he removes the protective gear on the both of you and takes a look at you to admire his work.
>You look down at yourself to glean at your shiny blue chassis.
>"Alright then. Look good?"

>>27835987
This is perfect. Thank you for your services.


..I hope Gear won't mind the new attire. I think we'd look pretty funny with a tophat though.

>>27835997
Looks great. Thank you.

>>27835997
Not sure what the pink eye's are about.
I liked the original theme of purple=normal, blue=calming, red=aggression.

>>27836256
Pink goes with cyan. That's why.

>>27836256
Because people agreed on pink eyes to better match the teal we were getting.

>>27836284
*teal

>>27836284
>>27836289
Meh, we're just stealing Dash's colors. Could have at least made the eyes different if we were changing them.

>>27835997
I'd rather steel-blue and purple eyes, but I think I'm out voted here.

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>>27836032
>>27836097
“This is perfect. Thank you for your services.”
>”No problem. Take care and try not to ruin it too quickly.”
>You shuffle out the back room and to the front door of the store.
>The pony that painted you stays back to clean up.
>Now you face the world with your fresh new coat on your chassis.
>Though now you don’t know what to do until they finish your communicator.

>>27836328
I don't mind the teal, but I think it's a shame we changed the eyes when they are such a big part of expressing ourself.

>>27836462
Look for loner poner and guava mare.

>>27836470
You can vote to change it you fag.

>>27836462
See if we can make more friends.

>>27836462
Continue increasingly desperate search for traveling companions.

>>27836493
I don't want to start an argument, I just thought there would be better reasons for the change and am a little disappointed.

>>27836485
But how?

>>27836565
We just have to BELIEVE!

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>>27836485
>>27836527
>>27836529
>Travelling companions.
>You can continue your search for the other two ponies in hopes that they will join you.
>But which one?
>You’ve had more interactions with Flipside, so she might be easier to convince.
>But you know a general location of Fruit Tree, so locating her would be better.
>Or maybe you can talk to someone else about it?

>>27836721
maybe there a farm we can check out if she there.

>>27836848
There was a farm outside town right? Maybe we can go there.

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>>27836848
>>27836917
>Fruit Tree seems like the better choice to find for now.
>The other ponies said that she lived on the east side of town.
>Though if she’s restocking then there must be a farm she gets them from.
>While it isn’t exactly east, there is a farm to the south of town.
>Even if it isn’t where she is, they might know about her.
>You set your destination southward and begin walking.
>It isn’t too far a distance from the rest of the houses to the farm, but it is still a good length before reaching the farmhouse and barn proper.
>Hundreds, thousands even, of trees line the hills around the farmland.
>And it looks like there’s someone there already.

>>27837310
New pony.

Engaging friendship protocols.

brb dinner and ant infestation

>>27837310
Greet the stranger about guava pone.

>>27837368
>Ant infestation
My goodness. What kind?

>>27837389
Hell if I know. They're brown.

>>27837402
Might be Sugar Ants or Carpenter Ants. If they are big, then they are Carpenter Ants.

>>27837402
If I were you, I'd get going on trying to erase those pheromone trails that the ants leave.

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>>27837315
>>27837389
>Time to make a new friend.
>You trod up along the hills and past the trees and fence to reach the pony.
>Upon getting closer you see that she has her hair tied and is wearing a hat.
>You pass through the small archway and approach her as she fetches some water from the well.
“Hello.”
>The mare looks up to meet your gaze.
>”Oh. Howdy there. Looks like Twilight got her metal doohickey to work after all.”
“Yes. Does a pony named Fruit Tree work here?”
>”Fruit Tree? Shucks, she has her own little garden on the east side of town near the bookstore.”
>The mare grunts as she begins manually raising the bucket up from the well.
>”Is there anything else ya wanted? I can’t sit here waitin for ya to do something because I’ve got stuff that needs to be done.”

night

>>27838353
No thank you. I will be on my way now. Thank you for the information.

>>27838353
Do you need any help?

>>27838533
This

>>27840834

Bamp

>>27841678

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>>27838371
>>27838533
>>27839505
“Do you need any help?”
>”Nope. We got plenty of hooves here to help out, but I do appreciate your offer.”
“I will be on my way now. Thank you for the information.”
>The mare doesn’t respond as she resumes her duties.
>Whatever those may be.
>You begin to walk back the way you came, now certain of your potential companion’s location.
>The sun sits high in the sky with only a few clouds.
>No sign of the mothpony.

>>27844117
Continue forward. Keep an eye out for loner poner while we meet guava mare.

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>>27844186
>You continue your trek down the path into town.
>You’re sure to keep watch for Flipside amongst the ponies that are outside.
>With almost the entirety of the town mapped out it is simple to find the landmark the farmer described.
>Sure enough, a house with a decent sized garden sits where she said.
>You see Fruit Tree going about her business and picking guavas off the branches.
>She carefully looks at them before taking them off and gently placing them in a basket.

>>27844842
We will greet her and ask how her day been going.

>>27844842
Compliment her trees.

>>27844842
I see the mark on your flank matches the fruit on your tree.

Are you the best at these fruits?

>>27844842
Observe her tending the trees.

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>>27844944
>>27844962
>>27844997
>>27845192
>You take a minute to observe her tending her trees.
>She moves around each branch to find if there are any fruit to pick.
>She takes her time to inspect each one before picking it or not.
>A few times she merely takes off a fruit and throws it into a smaller basket.
>Despite being a unicorn, the mare actually picks the fruit with her hooves and raises herself with a stool if needed.
“Hello there. How has your day been?”
>She pauses before looking at you and stepping down.
>”Oh hey. You’re that… thing from the other day. Well my day is going great.”
“Your trees are nice.”
>”Aw well thank you. I make sure to take care of them as best as I can.”
>She places a small covering over the basket before walking over to the fence to meet you.
“Your cutie mark matches the fruit on these trees. Are you the best at these fruits?”
>”Oh I wouldn’t say that, but that is very nice of you to think.”
>She gives a small giggle before resuming.
>”So what brings the fruit know-it-all to my little abode? Wanted to them fresh off the branch?”

>>27845557
Well, I was about to leave on an adventure, and was wondering if you would like to be my companion.

>>27845557
I went to your store to see how you're doing and saw that you were sold out guavas. I'm a robot and my name is Zero.

>>27845557
I require a companion for my journey. I am going to go on an adventure, would you like to come?

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>>27845636
>>27845699
>>27845951
“I am going to leave on an adventure, and was wondering if you would like to be my companion.”
>”You know, I would really love to do that. Really I would, but I just can’t leave with you…”
“Zero.”
>”Zero.”
>Her expression becomes a bit more nervous.
>”I mean I have work I need to do with my trees. I need to prune them, make sure they’re healthy, keep any unwanted animals from ruining them. I can’t just leave them here.”

>>27846101
What if you had someone else to tend to your trees while you were gone? I would really appreciate your company.

>>27846101
You seem to be sweating. Are you sure you are alright?

>>27846178
You know we has gear coming along with our adventure right?
Not having Fruit Tree with us won't hurt us.

>>27846101
>Enhance on sweat. Analyzing sweat.
"Why are you sweating? It's not that hot today."

>>27846101

bring the trees

>>27846232
True, but we're looking for multiple companions to suit multiple roles. Gear can fix and upgrade us, Fruit Tree can carry a supply of food, and Loner Poner could no longer be a loner.

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>>27846178
>>27846207
>>27846238
>>27846256
>She’s sweating.
“Why are you sweating? Are you sure you are alright?”
>”It’s just that what you asked for was a lot to think about and I just don’t really want to disappoint you.”
>She could use some more convincing before you give up on her.
“Bring the trees.”
>”W-what?”
>It appears your attempt at humor has lost her.
“What if you had someone else to tend to your trees while you were gone?”
>”W-well I mean I guess that could work. But I don’t know anypony who would be willing to do it, and I’m the only one that knows how to take care of them.”

>>27846489
There is the mare at the farm. We never got her name.

>>27846489
What if you were to find someone and teach them?

>>27846489

Just let her be, she clearly doesn't want to go out on an adventure with us. She only just learned what a guava is after all.

>>27846489
Alright then I'll let you be then.

>>27846791

>>27846101
>You know, I would really love to do that.

Now wether or not she's just saying that is kinda up in the air but Zero isn't one to take a hint.

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>>27846524
>>27846706
>>27846791
>>27846815
“What if you were to find someone and teach them? There was a mare at the farm outside of town.”
>”Applejack? I don’t know about her. She always seems like such a busy gal that I don’t know if I could trouble her with it.”
>Fruit takes her hooves off the fencing and rests them on the ground once more.
>”I just, I dunno. I need some time to think about this and see if Applejack would even do it.”
“Alright. I will let you be.”
>”Yeah. Come find me tomorrow and I’ll have an answer for you.”
>She turns around and uncovers her basket of guavas and goes back to picking.
>It’s a good thing you’re in no rush because of your communicator.

good night

>>27846975
Lets look for Flipside now.

beb

>>27850290

>>27851225

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>>27847049
>You figure the best course of action to take now is to look for Flipside.
>She’s the only other potential partner along your journey.
>Hopefully she’ll agree.
>You start walking away from Fruit’s house and go along the path.
>It’s a fairly large town to wander.
>Who knows if she’s even out?
>You spend a few hours simply travelling the busier sections of town trying to find her.
>Some ponies even ask if you’re lost.
>Not a single pony has matched her color or cutie mark so far.
>As you swivel your head once more, you spot two mares going around a corner.
>One of them hosting a very familiar cutie mark.

>>27852285
After them! Now we can meet her friend too.

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>>27852362
>Finally!
>All the searching you’ve done has paid off for the both of them.
>And you even get to meet Flipside’s friend!
>You quicken your pace and march around the corner to follow them.
“Excuse me.”
>That catches their attention and allows you to finally close the gap.
>Flipside turns around with her friend only turning to see where she might gaze.
>”Oh. It’s you.”
>”This is that metal pony that was buggin you right?”
>”Guess he’s come back to fill his quota. Where’s your friend with the saddlebags?”

>>27852890
Bugging you?
Oh I'm very sorry, I didn't mean to impose upon you in any way.

He's at home working on a transmitter addition for me. May I ask the name of your friend, Flipside?

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>>27852918
>Bugging her?
“I am very sorry. I did not mean to impose on you in any way.”
>”Right. Now, my question?”
“He is working on a transmitter for me. May I ask the name of your friend, Flipside?”
>The other mare speaks for herself.
>”It’s Willow.”
>A look at her flank reveals a depiction of a willow.
>Her hair practically matches the drooping branches of the tree as if they were one and the same.
>”Look, I know you want something or you wouldn’t have stopped us. So spill the beans or we’re going home.”

>>27853231
I am gathering companions for an upcoming adventure. Judging by your inflection and impatience with me, I don't suppose either of you two are interested?

>>27853231
May I ask a favor? Do you know of Fruit Tree? She could really use someone to watch her trees if she comes with me yo save my friend.

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>>27853264
>>27853643
“I am gathering companions for an adventure. Judging by your inflection and impatience with me, I suppose neither of you are interested?”
>”Nope. Goodbye now.”
>”Hey come on now Flip. This could be really fun, and we could see all over Equestria!”
>”It could be. But packing up and leaving isn’t something you can just do in a day. And I’d rather go alone or with you if we wanted to take a road trip as opposed to the Tin Stallion over there.”
>This isn’t getting anywhere.
”Well then may I ask a favor? Do you know a Fruit Tree? She could use someone to watch over her trees if she comes with me.”
>Flipside grunts while Willow just looks away.
>”Now you’re really starting to irritate me.”
>”Flip, please just calm down.”
>The mare turns her head and takes several breaths.
>Her face soon returns to the mellowness she and her friend usually show.
>Willow speaks up.
>”If we both decide to stay, then I could look after your friend’s trees. Does that sound alright?”

>>27853924
That does sound alright. Thank you.

>>27853924
Apologize for upsetting Flipside.

Even if she is a rude bitch.

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>>27853936
>>27854114
“That does sound alright. Thank you.”
>The two of them turn to be off back home when something gets the better of you.
“I am sorry for ever upsetting you, Flipside.”
>She merely looks back with that slightly somber look and sighs.
>”Yeah.”
>Now that the matter of Flipside and Fruit Tree are at least resolved for the time being, that leaves the communicator to be finished.
>And you in dire need of something to do until then.
>The sun is a little more than halfway through its descent.

>>27854207
The library is always an option.

>>27853924
I am sorry for upsetting you. Please understand that I am still learning. Gear Grind says I do not socialize well.

>>27854207
Meet new ponies around town. We could always use some new friends.

>>27854221
Sure let's go learn some stuff

>>27854323
Perhaps we could find a book about Meadowbrook's artifacts?

>>27854207
Back to the library and learn stuff and stuff. Man, I wish someone would have accepted our offer though. It's almost as if they tried to avoid us through excuses.

>>27854447
To be fair, dropping everything and going on an adventure with a robot you met yesterday is kind of asking a lot.

>>27854479
>Not wanting to abandon your life to adventure with a robot
Who do you think you are? A human with a life? That's blasphemy and you know it.

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>>27854221
>>27854323
>>27854447
>The library.
>You have free access to hundreds of books of your choosing.
>Now is the time for efficiency.
>You trot off back to the castle and make your way through the winding halls.
>The library is left perfectly intact with all the information stored away just waiting to be read.
>Now the only question is what should be read.

>>27854598
Acquire data on memes.

>>27854598
I dunno. Study up on Meadowbrook?

>>27854598
Spells!

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>>27854629
>>27854729
>>27854790
>You first examine the book on memes.
>It isn’t really a detailed informational book so much as it is a collection of random images and phrases.
>Surely they mean something to someone.
>Next you search for anything on Meadowbrook.
>It takes a bit of scrounging, but you finally find a book on some of the more prominent wizards throughout history.
>Meadowbrook was an eastern unicorn born approximately 472 years ago.
>She was one of the most powerful unicorns of that era.
>Using her vast magical potential and knowledge, she was able to enchant and craft almost anything she could think.
>The most notable went on to be her seven artifacts.
>The book goes on about her magical prowess and her feats, but eventually turns to the artifacts in question.
>It talks about what they were, when they were made, and what they did.
>It also mentions their last known whereabouts across Equestria.
>Seeing that you’ve covered the entire section on Meadowbrook, you decide to move on to spells.
>But what kind?

>>27854911
I think a shield spell might be nice. Or we could practice teleportation.

>>27854911
Something we can use to defend ourselves and companions in the event of danger. Perhaps something involving useful spells for low level unicorns like us.

>>27854911
A shield or simple magical bolt.

>>27854911
Electrokinesis

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>>27854945
>>27854999
>>27855022
>Defensive and offensive spells should work.
>Just something simple like a bolt or a shield.
>You place the book back where you found it and begin rummaging through all the magic books.
>Eventually you find what you’re looking for and start flipping to basic defense and offense.
>Though you have the common sense to leave the castle so as not to damage anything in your attempts.
>Around the side of the large tree shaped structure you find a decent sized rock.
>Perfect for testing.
>You begin reading through how to cast a simple magical bolt at a target.
>A concentration of magical energy loosed forth from the horn.
>You read through the guide, the procedures, and any potential dangers.
>Satisfied that you have learned enough, you decide to test.
>Or at least try.
>Several times the only thing that comes from your horn is a few pitiful sparks.
>Eventually, however, you make progress and manage to fire a thin stream at the rock.
>Not even enough to singe it, but it’s progress.
>You give it a few more test shots, yet it only slightly increases in power.
>Saving that for another time, you move onto the shield.
>It turns out the creation of a magical barrier is harder than simply lobbing magic at something.
>You strain and struggle, or at least whatever your robotic equivalent is, but it just doesn’t work.
>You only manage to make a small, wavering disc in front of you before it collapses.
>Repeated attempts after the first “success” only result in failure.
>It seems you’re straining your magic a little too much.

>>27855324
Suppose we keep reading out of the same magic book, just in case we have a breakthrough sometime in the future.

>>27855324
Lets move onto theory so we don't overexert ourself.

>>27855414
We have a photographic memory.

>>27855485
Yes, that is exactly my point.

>>27855324
Suppose we check on the communicator?

>>27855586
Sounds like a decent plan.

>>27855555

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>>27855414
>>27855478
>>27855586
>You scan through the rest of the book for potential use in the future.
>It’s filled with all sorts of spells and strategies for combat.
>They all seem higher than you are currently able to cast.
>Fireballs, self-levitation, powerful shields.
>A lot of things that seem a bit worrying to have in public access.
>Pushing those thoughts aside you decide you should check on your communicator’s progress.
>You first stop at the library and file away the book you had used.
>A few minutes later you stand in front of the metal doors once more.
>You faintly hear the scientists on the other side.
>”I’m not getting anything. It should have worked this time.”

night friends

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>>27855619

>>27855674
Goodnight

Bumping , I hope thait was the right thing to do, I don't play this.

Page 10 bump

>>27858001

>>27855674
Knock and enter, I suppose?

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>>27859612
>You raise your hoof as high as it will go and give the door a few strikes.
>That’s polite, right?
>”Hold on. Just don’t break it.”
>The muffled sound of footsteps approaches the door as a voice calls out.
>”You’re free to open it. You should know that.”
>The door slide open to reveal one of the ponies you haven’t interacted with before.
>”Oh. Come to check on progress I suppose?”
>A few sharp beeps emanate from within the room.
>”What did I say? I’m not about to fix it again!”
>Inside you see Gear, Database, and another pony hard at work on a pair of devices.

>>27860633
Yes. I also want to offer our assistance wherever it may be applicable.

>>27860633
Ask her name.

>>27860633
I sounds as though you are having issues.
Can I help?

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>>27860774
>>27860862
>>27860869
“Yes I have. What is your name?”
>”It’s Spark Plug, sweetheart. You better not have overloaded it again!”
>”It was Gear.”
>”Hey! I’m already done with my end!”
>Spark Plug turns back and stomps toward the others.
>”It sounds as though you are having issues. Can I help?”
>You begin tentatively stepping forward to follow while careful of anything lying around.
>”We’re good, Zero. You’re free to wait here if you want.”
>The unknown pony chimes in.
>”Yeah, sure we are. That’s why we’ve been done for two hours like we thought, right?”
>”Both of you can it and find out what the problem was.”
>The four ponies get back to work fiddling with the devices at either end of a small clearing.
>They use their available tools to tune them while Database monitors everything from her computer.
>About an hour and a half passes before their first success.
>Their small cheers are quickly hushed as they do several more runs to make sure they work properly.
>Gear Grind speaks up to you.
>”Alright Zero. We got them working, so we should be ready to install. Go stand back on the platform when you’re ready.”

>>27861125
Do so.

>>27861125
Stand on the platform with style.

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>>27861135
>>27861176
>You take your cue and step over toward the raised platform once more.
>You do your best to stand with style, whatever that may mean.
>Gear Grind and the fourth pony trot over to you with one of the devices and several tools in tow.
>The stallion taps your rear and you disengage the access lock to your port.
>He swiftly hooks you up to the main machine while Gear stands to your front with the tools.
>”We’re gonna have to shut most of you down for this alright? We need to have everything in synch and keep something from shocking us.”
>”Hope you aren’t scared of the dark big guy.”
>To your right you see Database speaking.
>”Shut down in three, two, one.”
>…
>Everything has gone dark.
>None of your sensors work.
>You can barely process any thoughts.
>You don’t know how much time is even passing.
>All you can register is the thrum of power from your crystal that’s keeping you charged.
>Only a black void to embrace you.
>You start picking up data from the mainframe.
>At least you aren’t completely alone.
>Eventually a burst of information reaches you.

>>27861362
Enter response: Loud and clear.

>>27861362

Attempt to input a coherent sentence.

>>27861362
No, I am not.
That was a joke.

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>>27861376
>>27861379
>>27861493
>You find that you are able to respond even on such low system usage.
"Loud and clear."
>[Good]
>You think of a new response.
"I am not."
>[What?]
"I am not scared of the dark."
>The stark emptiness remains for an unknown time before a new message comes through, showing you you're position.

>>27861601
Affirmative.

>>27861601
Go ahead.

>>27861601
Confirm and comply.

>>27861601
Willco.

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>>27861629
>>27861660
>>27861667
>>27861871
“Understood.”
>No further messages come through, leaving you in the black void with your meager thoughts.
>Eventually, a flood of data and code flood into you as you are activated once more.
>Your eyes flicker back on and sound enters your receptors once more.
>Preliminary diagnostics are run and come up with everything in order.
>An all too familiar sense washes over you as you look around the room.
>Gear stands in front of you looking up hopefully.
>”So. How do you feel?”

taking a break for dinner

>>27862000
I am functioning at full capacity.
The darkness between consciousness is an intriguing place. Do ponies experience it?

>>27862000
Confirm system status.

Nice trips, btw.

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>>27862023
>>27862204
>You run a more thorough scan of all systems to make sure.
“I am functioning at full capacity.”
>Database speaks up.
>”Oh good. Those files called ‘I need these to function’ weren’t important after all.”
>”Har har. Well it’s good to hear anyway, Zero.”
“The darkness between consciousness is an interesting place. Do ponies experience it?”
>Gear’s face takes on a somewhat worried look.
>He quickly shakes his head and turns to a more neutral tone.
>”Well… not really. Really I guess the closest experience ponies get is when they sleep. Dreaming is when our mind no longer registers the outside world and thinks freely.”
>You see Spark turn towards you.
>”Looks like someone needs a visit from little Luna to keep that scary darkness away.”

>>27862539
I do not believe I have the capacity to dream.

Nor does it appear that I need sleep anyway. Am I correct in the assumption that I do not need sleep, or should I make a habit of regular shutdowns at night?

>>27862539
Are dream programs possible?

>>27862699
Maybe we could create a file ourselves that could run if we're in low power mode.

We could use it to create our own world to explore, similar to a pony dreaming.

>>27862539
I did not find the darkness to be scary, I found it to be quite comforting.

>>27862713
Oooh. You mean like we go into hibernate and run a simulation in our head or something? It sounds like a cool idea. It could help with practicing specific scenarios to deal with.

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>>27862568
>>27862699
>>27862713
>>27862715
>>27862741
“I did not find the darkness scary. I found it… comforting.”
>The ponies in the room look at you as though you said you planned a coup.
“I do not believe I have the capacity to dream, nor I does it appear I need to anyway. Am I correct in the assumption that I do not need sleep, or should I make a habit of regular shutdowns at night?”
>The others quickly go back to cleaning up and covering their duties.
>The stallion mouths a drawn out “okay.”
>”Uhhh…I mean I probably wouldn’t advise it. But if you think you could possible dream in that state then be my guest.”
“Would a dream program be possible?”
>”I don’t know. You’d have to talk to Data about it, and I don’t know that you would need it with all that processing in you.”

Alright I'll call it here. See you all tomorrow.

>>27863026
Thank them all for their efforts. We appreciate them giving us life and improving us even further, more than they know.

>>27863026
We can discuss such things when we have completed our prime directive and saved Choosie.

>>27862741
Perhaps not. I don't require sleep, so dreaming would be pointless.

It might have been fun, though.

beb

>>27865412

>>27866073

>>27866598

>>27863026
Ask if its possible to get an upgrade to facilitate hugging.

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>>27863162
>>27863274
>>27868870
>Perhaps you can discuss it at a later date.
>For now though you have something to say.
“I thank you all for your efforts and everything you have done. I appreciate you for giving me life and improving me further, even more than you all know.”
>”Aww well look at that. He likes us.”
>Spark puts a hoof to her chest and leans in toward Database.
>”They grow up so fast.”
>Gear speaks next.
>”Well that’s really nice to hear. I’m glad you can show such admiration.”
“Would it be possible to get an upgrade to facilitate hugging?”
>”Oh honey, no. We’d have to start from scratch and refabricate everything to provide better mobility. You want to show some affection then you’re stuck with necking and nuzzling.”

>>27869093
Will you permit me to perform these acts of affection on you?

>>27869093
Nuzzling: Activate

>>27869093
Initiate clunky hug.

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>>27869120
>>27869121
>>27869837
“Will you permit me to perform these acts of affection with you?”
>”No.”
>Spark comes over to Gear’s side and nudges him with her elbow a few times.
>”Aww come on now Gear. I think he likes you~.”
>”Sorry Zero, but it’s not gonna happen.”
>”You can nuzzle me any time though.”
>Now is your opportunity.
>You canter over to the two ponies and bend your neck down.
>Spark reciprocates and nuzzles her snout against yours for a few seconds with a smile on her face.
>Gear however, is not so open.
>”And you didn’t even buy me dinner first!”
>”Right, well then. If we’re done here, I’d like to go home and sleep. Zero you can either stay here or come to my place.”
>The stallion speaks up from his end of the room.
>”I thought the boss mare said you two weren’t allowed near each other.”
>”Well if she finds out then we can deal with it then. So where do you want to stay?”

>>27869905
With Gear. I'm curious to see what types of things he has tinkered with.

>>27869905
Gear's house. We can see what other ponies do on an evening.

>>27869950
>>27870031
These.

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>>27869950
>>27870031
>>27870075
“I wish to go with you.”
>”Alright then let me just go get my stuff and we’ll leave.”
>”So does that mean you finally got somepony to cuddle with?”
>Gear rolls his eyes as he begins gathering an assortment of tools and pieces in his saddlebags.
>A few minutes later and the two of you head off.
>Spark and the stallion are picking up as well while Database is still seated at the computer.
>The night invites you two as you leave the castle, now no longer sparkling in the light.
>You and Gear head through town with only the insects to accompany your hoofsteps.
>Eventuall you reach his house and he unlocks the door.
>Gear merely drops his saddlebags by the door and turns on a few lights.
>”It’s pretty late, so I’m just going to brush my teeth and hit the sack.”
>He trots off down the house before calling out.
>”Oh and I’d rather you not join me in my room!”
>This merely leaves you and his various trinkets and gizmos scattered about.
>One table is more covered than the others.
>Probably his main workbench.

>>27870473
May I ask what these devices are for?

>>27870473
May I inquire about the device with my picture on it?

>>27870473
"Host shutdown malfunction?" If I didn't know any better I would say Gear tried to remotely shut us down.

>>27870551
Surely it was from before when we had not patched up our relations. If it isn't, then a remote shutdown, while scary for us, seems to be a logical choice in the event we go rampant. Investigate the device further without alerting Gears. If it's justifiable, then we should leave it be.

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>>27870508
>>27870514
>>27870551
>Host shutdown malfunction?
>That doesn’t seem good.
>Is he trying to deactivate you remotely?
>You need to investigate further without alerting him that you might know about some scheme.
>Though it merely displays the same three words.
>Your legs aren’t bendy enough, so you pick up the nearby screwdriver and try tapping it with the handle.
>The screen changes and begins listing a new string of text.
>[Unknown system error during host shutdown at 21:34. No data corruption detected. All systems normal.]
>That’s it.
>You need to know what this is.
“May I ask what this device with my picture is for?”
>You hear what sounds like “hang on” if the speaker had their mouth full.”
>Gear appears shortly before you with a somewhat tired look on his face.
>”That huh? Well I had got to thinking when you asked for a communicator. And it lead to a device that would be able to remotely monitor your systems and make sure you were functioning properly.”

>>27870923
Odd that I returned an error. I feel perfectly fine, and my own diagnostic scan returned nothing out of the ordinary.

Well, goodnight, Gear.

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>>27870966
“Odd that I returned an error. I feel perfectly fine, and my own diagnostic scan returned nothing out of the ordinary.”
>”Mm. Then it might just be a glitch. I’ll worry about it tomorrow though.”
“Good night Gear.”
>Gear trots off and up the stairs to wherever his room is located while turning off the lights along the way.
>Now it is only you and the faint glow of the box in front of you.
>And nothing to do once more.

and here's where I say good night as well

>>27871383
Inspect for a way to hook the device directly to us. If we can directly interface with it rather than poke at it with screwdrivers, we'll be able to better inspect its data and investigate the error.

>>27871383
We should leave the device alone for now. Gear might get mad if we touched his stuff without permission.

In the meantime, we could try dreaming.

>>27871383
Attempt dream. In this case, a simulation in our mind.

>>27871574
>>27871590
Would Zero dream of electric sheep?

>>27871596
Assuming we can even get into anything resembling a dream state, there's only one way to find out.

Should we go into that shutdown mode?

boop

beb

>>27874534

>>27875320

>>27875998

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>>27871434
>>27871574
>>27871590
>>27871596
>The device does not appear to have any method to hook up to you properly.
>It still seems incomplete with the various pieces jutting out of it.
>You decide to leave it alone for now.
>Clearing out a small area, you lower yourself to your haunches and close your eyes.
>Tonight shall be the first time you attempt to dream.
>But how should it happen?
>Should you shut down?
>Let things come naturally?
>Run a simulation?
>With all this fretting you won’t be able to dream regardless.

>>27877104
First, set a wakeup time. 7 AM should do it.

Then power down all external sensors. Audio and visual. Finally, attempt to run a simulation. One with no laws of physics except the ones we decide, and where we can be the creator of our own world.

>>27877145
I... honestly couldn't have said it any better.

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>>27877145
>>27877333
>First things first is to set a time to “wake up.”
>You set a system alert to 7 AM tomorrow.
>With that out of the way you begin to clear for total concentration.
>You power off all external sensors so that you may not be roused from your state.
>Now only your alarm will keep you tied to the world.
>With nothing from without to hold you, you turn to within.
>You merely concentrate on the vast spaces and power within your circuitry to create your own world.
>A world unconstrained by any laws unless you see fit.
>A world where hopefully you may understand how to dream.
>But for now there is nothing.

>>27877553
Let's start simple.

Create a field. Just a simple flat field stretching into the distance as far as the eye can see.
Create each individual blade of grass.
Make a breeze, causing them to gently sway back and forth.
Next, make the sun right overhead and a blue sky with a few white clouds.
Finally, a single tree. A strong oak for us to lay underneath.

Now place ourselves into the world. Not as a robot, but at a pony, lying under the tree to protect ourselves from the sunlight.
Feel the breeze brush against our coat, the coolness of the shade, the soft touch of the grass underneath our belly. Hear the gentle sound of the breeze as it rushes across the countryside. Maybe take a nibble of the grass, imagine how it would taste.
Feel the beat of our heart, keep a steady rhythm as we breathe the humid summer air in and out.

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>>27877689
>For now it is best to start simple.
>Something familiar, even.
>You start by creating light.
>Beneath your hooves you create a plain of grass as far as you can see.
>Each blade individual and unique.
>Next comes something to fill the endless plain.
>A single, strong, tall oak tree.
>You cast your eyes to the sky and find it empty, with the light of nothing illuminating the scape.
>You form the sun, the heart of warmth and light, Celestia’s domain.
>Next come a few clouds to break up the endless blue.
>A gentle breeze begins and starts to carry them along and form waves along the grass.
>You imagine yourself in the world under the shade of the tree.
>When you look down, instead of the cold, lifeless metal that shapes your body, you find hooves of flesh and blood.
>There is no longer a machine constrained by set objectives or purposes.
>Only a pony that is free.
>You walk towards the trunk of the oak so that you may rest.
>Your movement remains jerky, your body unstable from the unfamiliar sensation.
>As you lay down you turn your mind to the sensations a pony may feel.
>The gentle breeze and the soft grass.
>The humid air, yet the coolness of it as you rest underneath the shade.
>While you can adapt and breathe in the air, the feeling of touch still eludes you.
>You can’t feel the grass tickle your belly, as you have never known the sense of touch.
>The air may be cool, but you can’t perceive it.
>It may be your own creation, but you are still limited.

>>27878121
Oh, we forgot to turn our own movement off.
Turn our motors off in the real world, and just concentrate on moving with our mind.

Give ourselves a mane, horn, and tail, then create AIs from what we know of them. Create Gear, Twilight, Choosie, and a dozen smaller AI programs based off of any ponies we have met, and allow them to roam free of our control. Allow them to influence the world as we can. Don't allow them to change our tree though.

They'll be incomplete, basically tulpa programs, but let's get some autonomous worldgen here.

>>27878121
Lets do night instead of day.

>>27878175
It might be a bit early to try and create others right now.

>>27878121
Let's create a small home for ourself.

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>>27878175
>>27878335
>>27878340
>You quickly turn your mind to your physical body and lock all your motors.
>For now you are no longer controlling a physical body.
>The body you have here is only doing what you’re “mind” wants.
>So you need to concentrate on moving without the feeling of movement.
>Examining yourself you find that you have no mane or horn.
>You imagine having a smooth, clean cut mane and matching tail upon your form.
>They along with your horn sprout flawlessly from your body.
>It’s time to get more ambitious with your control of the world.
>In an instant the sun disappears and gives way to the darkness of night.
>You switch back to the daytime again upon the ease of switching.
>Next you decide to imagine yourself a small house.
>A place to finally call your own.
>When you open your eyes again you find a home next to your tree.
>A small, simple thing matching the style of buildings that have surrounded you since your activation.

>>27878758
Let's go inside and make our house.

Hang pictures on the wall, furniture, a bed.

>>27878758
Create weather and water. Maybe make this a shore.

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>>27878778
>>27878823
>You stretch your imagination farther and create a lake by the house.
>The breeze whips up small waves that roll along the surface.
>You attempt to stand up so that you may walk towards your new home.
>You shakily rise on to all fours and lean to your tree for support.
>It’s hard enough imagining the flexibility of a regular pony, but moving in a new way all together is off-putting.
>Slowly you take the first steps, then the next, and keep walking to the door.
>It becomes surprisingly easy after a few feet.
>Opening the door you find the house barren of anything.
>So you whip up some furniture and other ends one might put in their home.
>One of them being the painting that Choosie had made.
>This whole scene seems so peaceful.

>>27879285
How about some pictures of our friends.

>>27879319
Also a bookcase with all of the books we've memorized so far.

>>27879285
Generate horn. Do super magic.

>>27879456
Don't destroy what we've made.

I know it was simple and would be easy to remake afterwards, but go outside first.

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>>27879319
>>27879336
>You imagine the friends you’ve made over the past few days.
>They deserve a spot for your affection in your home.
>You go around creating pictures of those closest to you and putting them up on the wall.
>Part of a room is still fairly bare save a couch.
>A bookshelf now stands in that emptiness with the meager collection of books you’ve read so far.
>So far your own little world is shaping up to be just fine.
>”A quaint setting, young one. I hope my intrusion does not ruin it for you.”

>>27879709
Princess Luna, I presume?

night

>>27879709
There seems to be an error in the simulation. Investigate.

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>>27879716
Sweet dreams

>>27879715
We have no data to base this assumption on.

>>27879752

False.
>>27862539

Become startled and fall on our ass.

Bumpo

>>27880709

>>27882332

>>27883375

>>27884161

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>>27879715
>>27879733
>Wait a second.
>You didn’t program another pony into the simulation.
>Turning to the voice you find a tall, deep blue pony.
>She reminds you of Twilight, but with a shimmering mane of stars that wavers from nothing.
“Llluuuunna?”
>Seems there is another thing that will take getting used to in this world.
>The mare smiles at your shaky attempt at speech.
>”Indeed. When I was informed about you, I had wanted to see if you were able of dreaming as ponies do.”
>She walks up and inspects one of the framed pictures with your friends.
>”It seems you are at least able to enter a state similar enough that I may tread with you. If you wish to be alone and build your world then I understand.”

>>27885035
A chance to make a new friend!

>>27885035
I'm honestly surprised she can enter a robot on shutdown trying to replicate a dream through simulation.

Register that you are in front of one of the royal sisters and attempt to bow. Welcome her to our dream.

>>27885035
No, by all means, stay.

>>27885035
If you can enter the dreams of any pony, can you also enter the dreams of my friend Choosie? Discord assured me that she would remember "nothing of that world except for dreams", which means that if you can reach her, she will remember it.

Tell her that she is my friend, and that I am looking for her. Tell her that I will never stop looking for her until I find her no matter what. And please give her this for me.

(hug Luna)

>>27885191
Hugging ponies is always a good idea

>>27885191
>>27885266
I agree.

>>27885191
Do a very sloppy hug. Since we don't have to perfect motor skills yet.

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>>27885070
>>27885084
>>27885130
>>27885191
>>27885266
>>27885313
>>27885355
“N-no. Sstay.”
>”Very well. I may monitor ponies’ dreams, but I do not wish to impose.”
>Another chance to make a friend.
>And with one of the princesses no less!
>You suddenly remember this is a princess you’re talking to.
>Quickly you lower your front end in what should be a bow.
>”A noble gesture. You do not have to bow to me or my sister, especially within your own dream.”
>Raising yourself up you think of something to say.
“If you can enter a pony’s dreams, then can you enter the dreams of my friend Choosie? Discord said that she would remember nothing but dreams since she was asleep when she disappeared.”
>You bring yourself closer to Luna.
>It seems so foreign to be the smaller one now.
“She is my friend, and I am trying to save her. I will not stop until I get her back. Please just give this to me.”
>You make your way over and attempt to hug her.
>Wrapping your legs around someone is how you hug, right?
>You think she reciprocates when she begins to speak.
>Twilight informed us of what had happened with Discord. Unfortunately she is not in this realm, so she is beyond my reach. But rest assured the her dreams were peaceful that night.”

Early dinner break

>>27885997
That makes me happy to hear.

But if I may ask, what are the dreams of normal ponies like?

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>>27885997
What of me? In here I can finally view myself as a normal pony, yet I cannot touch or smell or anything. Even in a world with no boundaries I am still limited and unable to feel what other ponies can.

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>>27886244
>>27886398
“That makes me happy to hear. If I may ask, what are the dreams of normal ponies like?”
>”Dreams are the deepest part of our subconscious. They may show a pony’s deepest desires, or their greatest fear. Ponies may dream of a happy day with a loved one, or imagine themselves as a great hero.”
“What of me? In here I can finally view myself as a normal pony, yet I cannot touch or smell or anything. Even in a world with no boundaries I am still limited and unable to feel what other ponies can.”
>She sighs.
>”You can not feel because you do not know what it is like, and even dreams are restricted by the dreamer. But…”
>Luna maintains that warm, kind smile as she moves her body next to yours.
>She lifts a single wing over your form and embraces you, pulling you closer.
>”I do have a special touch when it comes to dreams.”
>That’s when you feel it.
>You feel her.
>Her soft feathers closed around you.
>Her gentle, rhythmic breathing.
>Her heartbeat.
>It is an indescribable moment as information you have never known floods into you.
>She looks down at you as if she was caring for a child.
>”You may be made of metal, but I sense that you have the true heart of a pony.”

>>27887250
Take all the information in. Save it all, cherish it.

Then turn to Luna, give an elated, gracious smile, and thank her from the bottom of our heart.

>>27887250
Thank you Luna, thank you.

>>27887250
Touch random things. Feel the texture of them all.

Sorry but I'm cutting it here

>>27887761
Goodnight.

>>27887250
Thank her for her kind words and actions. Perhaps she can be of help to us in our "dreams" along our journey.

beb

[single robo tear]

>>27890569

>>27891527

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>>27887289
>>27887578
>>27887742
>>27889300
>It’s just so much to take in.
>You begin saving this moment away for the future.
>In these moments you truly feel like a pony, and you want to cherish it and never let go.
>You find yourself trying to snuggle closer into her embrace to feel even more.
“Thank you. Thank you so much. For all your kind words and actions. Thank you for everything.”
>You say these sincerest words from the bottom of your imagined heart and turn to give her the biggest smile you can.
>And she looks back with that same nurturing smile.
>”You are quite welcome, my little pony.”
>As amazing as her embrace is, it isn’t enough.
>You need to feel more of the world.
>You start scampering around your home to feel everything you can.
>The soft plushness of the couch, the hard flooring beneath your feet, Luna’s tickling mane, and everything in between.
>Is this what happiness is?

>>27893615
Absolutely.

>>27893615
Princess, I remember hearing that Celestia was worried about me, that Twilight's project is dangerous. Do you have the same opinion?

>>27893615
Yes. This must be what happiness is.

>>27893615
Can you do other senses? Can you let me smell things too? I want the total pony experience.

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>>27893642
>>27893716
>>27893724
>Yes it has to be.
>This feeling from within that’s driving you forward.
>Emotions may not come naturally but you are sure when you experience them.
>You speak out to Luna while continuing to take in all the textures of what surrounds you.
“Can you do other sense? Can you let me smell or taste?”
>”When the night falls and all dreams are well, I may visit you to help you feel more like a pony.”
>Suddenly you remember something.
“Princess, I remember hearing that Celestia was worried about me, that Twilight's project is dangerous. Do you have the same opinion?”
>She sighs before coming to your side.
>”On your own you are neither good nor evil. However, there is worry that your young, suggestable mind may lead you down a bad path.”
>Her face falls as she says these words.
>”Many have treaded down the same path for whatever reason. We are just concerned that you don’t wind up like them.”

>>27894048
She has a point. We're still pretty new to this world; we could easily be succeptable to corruption unknowingly. We're going to need guidance of some sort.

>>27894048
I shall do my best to not succumb to any negative influences that may pose myself as a risk to Equestria or its denizens.

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>>27894094
>>27894251
>She has a point.
>You haven’t even been active for a week, and you may fall to corruption easily.
“I shall do my best to not succumb to any negative influences that may pose myself as a risk to Equestria or its denizens. Though I will need guidance.”
>”Very well. I’m sure those you travel with will do well to help you. I myself can help you over any hurdles or doubts you may have, though it is still not a guarantee when I may visit you.”
>Luna walks to the front door of the house and opens it.
>”As much as I wish to stay with you, I must take my leave. I must lower the moon for my sister soon.”
>She closes the door behind her leaving you alone in the warmth of your imaginary home.

>>27894562
Put a picture of Luna up as well.

>>27894562
Nothing much to do tonight.

Savor the sensations before our alarm goes off, then save everything and backup the file so we can return here.

Then reengage all our sensors and our motors so we can move.

>>27894562
Run to the door and bid her farewell, assuming she didn't disappear the moment the door closed.

spoopy

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>>27894572
>>27894791
>>27894939
>You quickly get up and dash for the door so that you may bid her farewell.
>Unfortunately she had already vanished when you opened up.
>Still, you decide that she had been friendly enough, so you decide to hang a picture of her up with your friends.
>You go outside into the endless plain so that you can experience more.
>The gentle breeze blows by and tickles your ears.
>The sun provides its warmth on your coat.
>You walk over to your tree and rest under the shade of its branches.
>You feel the soft grass brush against your belly as you sit there and savor everything.
>Gentle breaths fill you as you feel at peace.
>You unlock all your motors for when you must get up.
>It’s almost time.

>>27895175
Imagine one last thing:
Make an attempt to put Choosie in the simulation.

>>27895175
Wake up earlier than Gear. Then pretend to be Gear's alarm clock.

>>27895175
>Luna's picture now on the wall
Aww.

Now this >>27895205

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>>27895201
>>27895205
>>27895278
>You need to try one last thing.
>Your friend.
>You try to make your dear friend Choosie.
>But your systems alert you that it’s 7 AM and you need to wake up.
>Once again you boot up all systems and run diagnostics.
>Everything returns fine as your eyes flicker to life and you see once more.
>And you have a plan that you fully intend on seeing.
>You move up the stairs as quietly as you can and try to locate Gear’s room.
>He even left the door open to make it easier.
>Silly pony.
>Fortunately he’s still asleep as you slowly inch forward.
>While you aren’t sure what it may sound like, you force out a harsh, electrical tone through your vocalizer in hopes to mimic his alarm.
>The results are quick.
>It takes him a few moments to catch his breath and right himself and his blankets before speaking.
>”What in Celestia’s name was that for? I felt like I had a heart attack!”

>>27895460
I felt it would be a good idea to serve as your alarm clock this morning.

>>27895460
I want to inform you that I am capable of dreaming and I meet Luna in my dreamscape.

>>27895460
I was your personal alarm clock. Good morning Gear.

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>>27895477
>>27895565
>>27895614
“I was acting as your alarm clock. Good morning Gear.”
>”Nngh. Good is subjective in this case.”
>He presses a button on his clock and throws his sheets back on his bed.
>They are only roughly placed neatly before he walks past you out the door.
>You follow him down the steps and into his kitchen.
>Also filled with devices.
“I want to inform you that I am capable of dreaming and that I met Luna in my dreamscape.”
>He stop while getting a bowl and looks back to you.
>”What?”

>>27895797
Yes.

>>27895797
I constructed a simulation while I was shut down to simulate dreaming that real ponies do. I met Princess Luna in my dreams last night.

>>27895797
Luna met me in a simulation that I spent time in over the night.

You look exhausted Gear. Would you like me to cook you breakfast?

>>27895797
I am capable of dreaming.

I shut off my sensors, locked my motors, and entered a dream-like state. I saw myself as a pony, created a field, a tree, and a house that I furnished and filled with pictures of all my friends.
But something was missing until Luna showed up, and gave me the things a pony feels. I could feel the grass beneath my hooves, the plush bed, the cool summer breeze in my fur.

Oh, if every day is like that for you ponies, I can understand why you love life so much. I may have only been alive for three days now, but I've never been happier.

>>27895797
Repeat ourself.

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>>27895861
>>27895880
>>27895889
>>27895891
>>27895939
“I said I am capable of dreaming.”
>”No I got that it’s just… You know you really keep worrying me that you’re bugged or something.”
>He yawns and continues to grab his breakfast.
>”I guess I can humor you though. What happened?”
“I had shut down for the night and ran a simulation hoping to dream like ponies. I made a field with a tree and house for myself, and imagined myself as a pony.”
>Byy now Gear is idly chewing on his cereal.
>He looks up to you a few times, so at least he’s paying some attention.
“As nice as my dreamscape was, I had noticed that there was something missing. That is when Luna showed up in my dream. She comforted me and… she let me feel. I could feel the grass beneath my hooves and the summer breeze on my fur.”
>At this point he stops eating and just looks at you.
“I could finally feel like a normal pony. If every day is like that then I can understand why you ponies love life so much. I have only been alive for three days, but I have never felt happier.”
>He continues to stare at you, mouthing words that never come.
“You look exhausted Gear. Are you alright?”
>”Uhh y-yeah. I’m just not a morning pony and I think I should tell the others about this without you.”

good night

>>27896229
My apologies Gear, but does it not make sense that I should be present? I was the one who experienced the dream.

>>27896229

The illustration is most important, be sure he brings a copy with him to show the others.

Bumpity

pg10

>>27896229
If you must. I would prefer to be there so I may answer any questions posed.

>>27898300

>>27900253

>>27900989

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Alright I'm not feeling for it right now, and also a heads up.
I will be unable to run at some point next week for an unknown time. I will have more information and relay it when I can.

Hopefully this will suffice as recompense.

>>27901913

>>27903222

>>27904501

holy shit. page 10 in only 40 minutes

>>27905299

spammers are out in force

>>27835987
it mustn't die

page 10 in only 30 minutes. this is a dark night.

again, 30 minutes and you almost fell off the board

Glimglam shall be hated far and wide once this nightmare is over

page 2 but im bumpin no less

beb

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>thing is actually the last week of july
On the bright side, more time for fun until then.

>>27908125

>>27909473

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>>27896305
>>27898847

“Should I not be there? I was the one who experienced the dream and would like to answer any questions that are posed.”
>Gear promptly beats his head against the table and starts to mutter something about doing it again.
>”Guh. You’re right. I get it, you’re right. But I just want to talk to them in private about this.”
>He drags the bowl closer to him and lifts his head up a bit.
>”I have some stuff I still need doing, so feel free to head over there if you want.”

>>27910888
Very well, Gear. I'll meet you there.

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>>27910935
“Very well, Gear. I will meet you there.”
>You carefully step around his various machines and trinkets and step out the door.
>The sun is well on its way of climbing the sky.
>Only a few clouds dot the sky, as if to mimic the amount of ponies out.
>You trot along the path to the castle with nothing and no one stopping you.
>Upon reaching the lab you find Database and Spark Plug already inside.
>Data still at her post on the computer with the tired expression on her face.
>”Hey Zero.”
>You greet them back and surprisingly nothing more is said.
>Gear comes rushing in a few minutes later holding the small device you had seen last night.
>”Why Gear, you’ve never been this eager to come see us before.”
>”Not now. We seriously need to talk. Go ahead and tell them about your little ‘dream’ then Zero.”

>>27911092
I shut down my body and began an internal simulation. My simulation proved close enough to a dream that Princess Luna could visit me there. She taught me what it felt like to be a normal pony. It was nice.

>>27911092
I created things. Places, objects, a whole body for myself. Creating things is fun. I wish I could make things like that in the real world.

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>>27911144
>>27911161
“I shut down my body and ran an internal simulation. I could create places, objects, even a body for myself.”
>Both mares now look over at you, though Database occasionally glances back at the monitor.
“My simulation proved close enough to a dream that Princess Luna was able to visit me. In it she showed me what it felt like to be a normal pony. It was nice.”
>”Ahh the wonders of imagination.”
>”I don’t think it was solely his imagination. Look at this.”
>He hoofs over the small device in a way like he was trying to hide it from you.
>You were however able to catch glimpses at the screen and some of what it held.
>[Host shutdown malfunction. Warning: unknown breech in system core.]
>The mares hold it for a few minutes, tapping it every so often.
>Data yawns before speaking.
>”Not to doubt your technical prowess, but this little pet project of yours wasn’t exactly working right the last time we saw it.”
>”Wh- You’re the programmer here! Can’t you at least poke around his mind for this?”
>”I’m sure I could. But I don’t know about poking around while he’s still active.”
>Gear swipes the device away making sure you still don’t see the screen.

>>27911554
What is the issue? Is there something wrong with me?

>>27911554
Ask what is wrong with the device. If they want, we can access the audio from our interaction. I wonder if our communication upgrade can handle video.

>>27911554
Gear is right. It would be impossible to imagine the sense of touch as I had never experienced it before, but Princess Luna gave it to me.
As I told Gear, I have never been happier.

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>>27911625
>>27911643
“What is the issue? Is there something wrong with me? What about the device?”
>”Can’t say. It could be Gear’s failed understanding of how to hook this up.”
>”It issued the same error yesterday when we shut him down!”
>Database snaps to Gear with an angered expression.
>”BUT. Without digging around in that head of yours then I don’t truly know.”
“I can access my memories of it. I could transfer it to you.”
>”Suuure why not. Go ahead and send us this apparent simulation and we’ll see.”
>Turning inward you feel for the link between your communicator and the main system.
>You find it and begin sending all the data and recordings of last night to the computer.
>Data turns around to her monitor ready to receive.
>”Uh oh. Well that’s not good.”
>”You didn’t get dirt in your circuits did you?”
“No. I can play back the audio to you.”
>Data tries to fix what’s happening with the computer while Spark listens to your conversations with Luna.
>”Well it certainly sounds like her, and since you haven’t met before then there’s really only one explanation. Gear you really need to calm your teats when something isn’t going precisely your way.”
>Gear becomes increasingly frustrated and starts fiddling with the incomplete device.
>”And what if there is something wrong? What if he just collapses on us or something because you turned away at the warnings?”

>>27911867
Aww, he's worried about Zero. He is kind of like a parent to us almost.

Either way, be touched by Gear's sincere concern for our well being.

>>27911867
And what if your persistence on there being something wrong causes you to break something in the process of trying to fix something that isn't actually broken? Does the saying "first do no harm" not apply to engineering, Gear?

>>27911867
Warnings?

>>27912012
Yeah you know the whole "errors and corrupt data" thing

>>27911867
Gear, to my knowledge I am the first of my kind ever made.
I was not made to be stored away safely where I can't be broken.
I am happy that you are concerned for my health, but I am not malfunctioning.
I am just being me.

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>>27911931
>>27911979
“And what if your persistence on there being something wrong causes you to actually break something in the process? Does the saying ‘first, do no harm’ not apply to engineering, Gear?”
>”But you j- I just I-I NNNGG.”
>Gear proceeds to the nearest wall and starts beating his head against it.
>He mumbles under his breath.
>”Stupid stupid stupid. Everything’s just wrong.”
>”Gear Grind that is enough! We’re more professional than that.”
>The pony stops and slumps down to his haunches, head still agains the wall.
“Gear I really am touched at your sincere concern for me. It means a lot that you are worried.”
>He merely sits there heaving breaths.
>”Look I hate to break the moment, but if it will help assuage any fears then I can take a look into you and see what the deal is.”

>>27912438
Very well. Shall I hop onto the podium?

>>27912438
>>27912658
Right.

I'm cutting it early

>>27912834

>>27913764

>>27914429

>>27915237

>>27915870

numbers

>>27917277