Death in the Afternoon CYOA

>>28654224
>>27868852
>>27868823

You're roused from your sleep, a warm embrace an motherly voice calling your name.
Vision blurry, you groggily try and get a hold of your surroundings by closing your eyes and snuggling into the warmth.

"M-mom...?"

>Amber:"Oh gosh, hun, I'm not... Well, if you wanted..."

Your eyes snap open.
Now, you're painfully aware of where you are.
A sea of blue fluff clouds your vision as your pressed tighter into Amber's warmth.
She feels so nice...

>Amber:"I've always wanted to be a mother..."

She sighs happily, resting her chin on your head.
Gosh this is so embarrassing...
You didn't mean to call her "Mom" it was just the first thing on your mind!
Gah...

And how are you supposed to answer that?
What does... What does she mean by that?
Does she want foals or something??
You could always try to explain your faux pas, though that might be more embarrassing...

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>>28654235

>>27869988
>>27870071
>>27870253
>>27870296

"Oh, uhm... What do you mean by that?"
"Do you want to have children, or just have me call you m-mom...?"

You can't help but blush at the oddity of what you just said.
Calling her mom would be a little weird...
Noticing Amber's silence, you look up at her.
Her face is absolutely heated, crimson splashed across her cheeks.
She stutters a bit, trying to compose herself.

>Amber:"H-hun, I meant... I meant I wanted to have kids someday! I-it's not like..."
>"Why would I..."

She clams up, still blushing like she's been told something filthy.
Her gaze refuses to fall on you as you stare intently at her.
It's not like you said anything bad.
Hmm, maybe you should ask more about why she wants children.
That reaction to your suggestion was pretty odd, so you might want to pursue that.

>>28654241
Well, we're already snuggled up completely with her, so nuzzle into the crook of her neck and assure her that if she doesn't want to be called mom we'll do our best not to.

Should be amusing to see if she bites the bullet and admits her true wants.

>>28654241
You WANTED to? Do you not want to anymore?

>>28654241
Stroak the sides of her body in a calming way. Tell her that we can call her whatever she wants. Ask if she has something on her mind she wants to tell us?

FUCK YES IT'S BACK! I thought you we're gone forever!

>>28654309
>>28654300

Nuzzling into the crook of her neck, you feel her stiffen up before relaxing once more.
You decided to hang on to the thread of her wanting kids.
Honestly, you didn't take Amber for the type to want any, seeing as how she...

"You wanted kids? What about now?"

Her eyes drift to you, probably looking at you from her peripheral.
Composing herself, she speaks.

>Amber: "Well, maybe someday, but as things are going now, I don't think I'd be able to support one."
>"It's a nice thought though... Having little ponies running around here, depending on me..."
"A real family."

She sighs, gazing wistlfully into space.
You didn't think she was totally serious about that.
The sound of both of your stomachs growling ruins the moment.
She blushes and covers her face with a hoof.
Breakfast sounds great right now...
Maybe a shower first?

>>28654601
Give her another hug and snuggle and then to the showers. Together?

>>28654601
Let her take a shower first.

>>28654669
>>28654651
You decide to take a shower, though, you'll let her go first before you get breakfast going.
Clean and refreshed is the feeling you wanna have before you get to work on that.
You tuck the thoughts of Amber wanting kids away for later as you snuggle and give her a big hug.
As she leaves the room, you can't help but stare at her ample, panty-clad rear.
Gently, your loins stir from the sight, her scent wafting over to you as she leaves.

Ah jeeze...
You shake the image from your mind, trying to focus on other things.
Maybe you can distract yourself with something.
Why not see if Jazz is up? He could help you open up and get some fresh air flowing in the bar.
Maybe pick up your book, get some reading done, or catch your journal up on what's been going on.

>>28654800
Write in your journal. Some pretty big things have been going on in your life lately.

>>28654800
Write in our journal and then check in on Jazz. Opening up with a cute mare- er stallion would be nice.

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>>28654819
>>28654904

You decide to distract yourself with writing in your journal.
Taking a pencil and the leather-bound book, you head out to the bar area, clad in your hoofmade cloak..
Hmmm, no one's here.
You guess Jazz might still be asleep.
Oh well.
Placing your journal on the counter, you pick up where you left off.

You recount the past few days in the journal.
The time you've spend there has been wonderful.
It seems that it was almost like fate that you showed up here.
You smile to yourself as you jot down your conversations and things you've leanred about Amber, Jazz and the others here.
Even the night you conquered your fear of batponies!
Well, at least just Sunny...
The sex from the other day took quite a large passage.
Every feeling, every emotion, the scents the sounds...
You can't help but relive those blissful moments in your head.
Pressing your thighs together in embarrassment, you continue writing.

You try and calm yourself and the throbbing erection between your legs by writing about how you're going to be helping out with making the bar more profitable.
The poster you designed, your cooking and helping make a menu are a start, but as you write, you think about other things you can do to help out.
Is there anything more that you can do though?
You could always just ask Amber what other things could probably bring about more business or make things run a bit smoother.
Lifting your snout from the journal you notice you're not alone anymore. Jazz is next to you, peeking at your journal.
You almost jump out of your fur.

This is a massive invasion of privacy!
Oh jeeze, how long has he been there?
What did he see!?
Calm down! Think...
What are you going to do?

>>28655756
"J-jazz what are you doing?! peaking over someone's shoulder while they write in their journal!"

>>28655756
>pretty pony right next to us reading about us having sex
>table thump

>>28655756
blush deeper and ask how much did he read?

>>28655756
quickly close the book and ask if he needs anything. Try to be as calm as possible.

>>28655856
>>28655917
>>28656004
>>28656118

Quickly you close the book, your pencil dropping to the floor.
You try to maintain your composure, failing spectacularly.
Face heating up, you quickly think of something to say while trying to remain inconspicuous.
"J-Jazz! It's rude to peek over someone's shoulder while they're writing."
Silence...
He gives you a quizzical smirk, one eyebrow cocked.
Did... Did he see the stuff about Amber?
It was on the other side of the last page you wrote on...
"Uhhh, did you need something Jazz?"

>Jazz: "Hm?"

He looks as if he was lost in thought.

>"Oh, uh, no, nothing in particular, you were just so absorbed in your writing, I couldn't help but take a peek."
>"Sorry, eheh..."

Hmm, maybe he didn't see the stuff before?
You could ask him what he saw, or you could just drop it.
It's been a while, so the shower might be free too.
If you need a reason to abscond, there it is.

>>28656514
Inform him that it's our journal and we'd appreciate it if he didn't in the future. It's a private thing.

>>28656514

Excuse ourselves and go take a shower. Try to hide our erection as we leave.

>>28656658

You decide to flee.
Excusing yourself, you scamper off to the bathroom, trying to hide your erection from Jazz as you go.
You hope he didn't see anything compromising...
Not sure what he'd say if he knew about what you and Amber have been doing.
Or what would happen...
Conveniently for you, Amber's finished her shower, so you go ahead and bathe, taking care of a certain annoyance as well.

After a refreshing shower and teeth brushing, you head out to the kitchen to start on breakfast.
You're not sure what to make today...
Maybe you should ask Amber and Jazz what they'd like.
Could always just make whatever.
You didn't really have food on the mind whilst you were showering...

>>28657059
Ask what Amber and Jazz would like and then fix a portion for yourself. Put the journal in a place you know no one is going to spy on it.

>>28657286

Taking a detour to bury your journal in your bag, you head to the kitchen to find it empty.
Hmm, you wonder where Amber and Jazz are.
You hear some talking from the bar, so you use a step stool to peek into it from the kitchen.
Amber and Jazz are chatting, but you can't quite hear them.
Well, you don't really know what to make, so you call out to them.
"Amber, Jazz, I'm gonna make some breakfast! What would you like to eat?"

>Jazz:"Hmmm, how about soooommmeee..."

>Amber:"Oh! How about some some Cinnamon Rolls!"

Huh?

>Jazz:"What? Is that even breakfast?"

>Amber:"Sure! I used to make them all the time with Grandma~"
>"I hope it's not too much trouble Ginger~"

Hmm, you suppose it won't be too bad...
Making the dough is going to be a little annoying, but you'll live.
It is for Amber after all...
Grabbing the large cookbook, the ingredients listed and a few bowls, you get to work.

1/2

>>28657668

After quite a bit of work and baking, you manage to bake the sweet, fluffy "Breakfast" to perfection.
The scent of baked cinnamon and the warm glaze you crafted wafts throughout the bar, drawing Amber and Jazz into the kitchen.
You're in the middle of cleaning up when Jazz takes his place at the island.

>Jazz: "Oh wow, it smells delicious~"

"Eheh, you should taste them first. I've never made these before, so I hope they came out well..."
You serve Amber and Jazz a large roll and drizzle the glaze over top, before going back to cleaning up.
"Careful, they're still hot."
Sounds of chewing and pleased noises of approval come from the others, compliments floating to your ears.
A grin spreads across your face, the feeling of pride welling up inside.
You should probably feed yourself as well, you're starving.
Finishing up your cleaning, you take a seat next to Amber with your food and start chowing down on the confection as Amber and Jazz chat.

After you're all satisfied, the three of you part ways for now, having time before work.
You could always go continue your conversation with Amber.
Maybe see what Jazz is up to?
What do you want to do?

2/2

Gah, sorry for the lack of drawings tonight. I just didn't think there was much that was interesting to draw here. Anywho, I'm gonna sleep early tonight so I can sort of regulate my sleep schedule and stay up later tomorrow night. I'm glad to be back and I'll be continuing this tomorrow afternoon! Have a good night peeps!

>>28657724
I'll tell you the same thing I told Nips: If you find yourself with a string of posts with nothing interesting to draw, chances are nothing interesting is happening.

Let's peek in on Jazz to make sure he's preoccupied then go talk to Amber. She was obviously embarrassed earlier and we wouldn't want Jazz walking in on us talking about something that embarrassed her.

10

>>28658748
9

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>>28657909

Deciding to talk to Jazz, you set out to find him.
After a bit of searching, you find him lounging outside on the deck, basking in the almost noontime sun.
He looks so peaceful sitting there.
Well, since he seems to be at peace, you head back inside to look for Amber.
You're not totally sure what to talk about though.
Pressing her on the whole calling her Mom thing might not be a good choice, but it might be worth clearing up anyway.
Alternatively, you could continue the conversation of her wanting to be a mother.

Thinking about that, if you two were to be together, how would that work?
Would you even be able to have a child with her?
You feel like you're thinking a little too far ahead.
You need to actually get her to be invested in you for that to even become a question.
Only time will tell you guess.

>>28663224
Maybe we should just let it go. Let's instead go relax in the sun with Jazz.

Considering switching, what's Amber up to?

>>28663224

Let's go see if Amber needs help with anything. If not maybe hang out with Jazz?

>>28663224
Switch to Jazz.

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>>28663483
>>28663506
>>28663511

You peek into Amber's room to see if she's there.
Daylight filters into the room from between the light blocking curtains, highlighting her ample form, an unfamiliar tune floating from her side of the room.
Deciding not to press the subject of motherhood or her strange reaction to you calling her mom, you leave the humming mare be to relax before the bar opens.
Hmm, maybe you can hang out with Jazz for a bit after all.
Heading back outside, you take a seat across from him, clearing your throat gently to catch his attention.
An eye barely opens, a smile forming on his lips before speaking.

>Jazz: "Heya Ginger~ What's up?"

What did you want to talk about?
You could always ask about what happened last night with Paradise.
Maybe you could get a little more out of him about Gabe.
He was sure excited about him, and you've been wondering what the deal with that was.
You could also ask him more about himself as well.

>Jazz is currently awaiting a response from Ginger, glad that he now has someone to share the nice weather with. He wonders what the little guy wants.
>Are you sure you'd like to switch?

>>28664094
Stay as Ginger and ask him about Paradise.

I want to know

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>>28664137

His smile fades a little when you ask about his argument with Paradise last night.
Ah... maybe that wasn't the right thing to ask...
His expression changes to a soft one, a chuckle rumbling from him.
Or not.

>Jazz: "Heh, we were being kind of loud, huh?"

You nod quietly.

>"Well, keep this between you and me then. I doubt Amber was really listening, or else she would have teased me about it by now..."

"She does like to do that..."

>"Anyway, I sort of spilled my guts about Gabe while telling Paradise to grow a pair."
>"Heh, little know-it-all has some lady troubles."
>"A certain batpony has caught his eye, and he was afraid of ruining things with her."
>"He fears that her family might not approve, and that he wouldn't get to keep living with her."

He laughs a bit.

>"Knowing what I know, he has nothing to worry about. I kind of gave him a nudge in the right direction."

Well, the only batpony you know is Sunny... Could it be?
Wait, wait... He said something about Gabe too.
Maybe you should just have him continue the story...

>>28664956
Gabe is secretly a batpony. Tis the logical conclusion.

>>28664956
Ask curiously who the batpony is?

>>28664956
just him continue.

>>28664956
Ask about Gabe.

>>28665103
>>28665091

"Who... who's the batpony he likes?"

>Jazz: "I thought that'd be obvious, eheh. It's Sunny~"
>"If anyone asks, you didn't hear that from me."

You nod, your suspicion confirmed.
Honestly, you didn't think someone as grumpy as Paradise would go for the carefree and kind Sunny.
One of life's mysteries you guess...
Unless Jazz has more to say.
You give him a look, as if to wordlessly say you want him to continue.

>"More? Hmm, I suppose we have time. You really can't tell Amber about any of this though."

You nod once more, and let him continue recounting the events from last night.

>"Well, there isn't too much more from last night."
>"We kind of became closer, as weird as that sounds."
>"I was probably only able to coax that confession out of him because he was pretty inebriated."
>"Hope he got home alright..."
>"Anywho, I convinced him to talk to her about it, maybe even ask her out~"
>"It should all go smoothly."

Hmm, you hope so too.
This also gives you abit of hope with Amber.
Maybe it can work out between you two!

You seem to have some time before you need to help prepare the bar for opening.
Asking Jazz about Gabe might be pointless as the mystery in question might be arriving soon.
Might get some juicy details though if you pursue those guts he spilled to Paradise though.
You can also just drop it and head inside, maybe write your findings in your journal or check up on Amber.

>>28665440
Ask about Gabe.

>>28665577

"So, uh, you told Paradise about Gabe?"

He's taken aback by this.
Composing himself quickly, he speaks.

>Jazz: "Y-yeah, though he kind of already knew... I'm kind of bad at hiding stuff like that."
>"Though, I suppose we're even, considering I know about his affection for Sunny, eheh."

"So, by spilling your guts, you mean all the stuff you told me n Amber?"

He nods shyly, heat rising to his cheeks.

"Darn, I thought I'd get to know something new about Gabe..."

>"Y-you already know some of the dirty details that I didn't tell Paradise..."
>"Stupid Amber and her nosey no good..."

He makes a flustered noise of discontent.

"Hmm, well I'm glad I'll be able to meet him tonight!"

He nods bashfully, the pink tint on his cheeks deepening.
Oh well, it seems you've gotten all the information you can from Jazz about Gabe, aside from metting him later.
You don't have much time left until you gotta help open up.
Might wanna make yourself a little more presentable.
Brush that mane and all that, or maybe you can think a little more on that Menu for the bar.
Maybe tonight you can make it your mission to ask around and see what ponies would enjoy eating here.

The day's been kind of wearing on me. Stuff kind of happened in the middle of the day to sour my mood, and I wanted to at least get a couple more posts out before I called it quits for tonight. I'm drained for tonight. ALSO, little thing. I almost forgot that Jazz totally spilled the beans to both Ginger and Amber! Gah, I can be such a scatterbrain. Anywho, gonna be starting a little earlier in the day tomorrow so I can make it to nighttime in the quest. I hope. Until then, have a good evening!

>>28666423
s'alright senpai

bemp

>>28666423
probably best to make ourself look more presentable before the customers start coming in. We can think of menu options while we shower/bathe

>>28671310

You excuse yourself and head inside, Jazz probably wanting to relax a bit more for his shift.
Noticing your hair being unkempt and messy from being outside and from baking in the morning, you decide to go to the dressing room and tidy up a bit.
Walking in, you notice it's empty.
You head to the large vanity, glossing over the things on it.
Spotting a nice brush, you take it to make yourself more presentable.

Gently, you run it through your hair and fur, straightening out your frizzled hair.
You almost want to take another shower.
Meh, you just take your sweet time and run the brush through, evening out your fur.
It's almost comforting, despite doing it for yourself.

The door swings open, the sound of hooves clicking on the hardwood floor.
In the mirror, you see Jazz and Amber walking to the other door in the room, chatting amongt each other.
They say hello to you with smiles and you wave to their reflections as they head inside.
Hmm, you wonder what's in there?
Maybe you could peek inside and see.
Or you could just find out later, and head out to start opening up the bar.

>>28672050
Oh hey didn't know this came back.

Ask Amber if we can expect tonight to be any busier. The last few days have made this place rather...empty, no?

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>>28672225

You decide to ask about it later, if you remember, and head out to the bar area.
Might as well help out with opening the bar while you're here.
Going about opening the shutters on the window, bringing natural light into the area was a bit tedious, but it's better than the dim light from the bar counter.
The tables seem a bit dusty, so you take it upon yourself to wipe them down, along with the counter and...
The large piano in the corner.
Hmmm, you wonder why this is here?
Might want to ask Amber about that later, along with her definite plans for Sunday.
You're gonna want to finish up that design and make it perfect for her.

Gently you lift the fall board and dust the keys.
Occasionally, you press a key or two on accident while you run the soft, white cloth along them.
You wonder if anyone around here knows how to play music.
What's the point of having this here if no one does?
Pleased with your cleaning of the main room of the bar, you take a seat and wait for Amber and Jazz to come out.

>Jazz:"Oh hey, did you clean up around here? Everything looks all glossy and clean, as opposed to dusty."

You nod, but not before Jazz earns a shot in the arm by Amber.

>"What, I was just complimenting Ginger on his cleaning, eheh..."

>Amber:"Mmmmhm."

Jazz sticks his tongue out at her and takes his place behind the counter, while Amber sets up the chairs.
There's not much to do on your end, since you cleaned the kitchen up this morning.
Maybe you chat with Jazz or help Amber with setting up the chairs.
You most likely have some time to kill before anyone shows up, if things go like yesterday...

Sorry for the lateness. Something came up. I'm back and in full swing

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>>28673143

Oh my god... Ignore the clipping error. I clearly don't know how to erase. Here's the fixed version.

>>28673143
Ask Amber if there's gonna be more ponies (as in a proper crowd) coming tonight.

>>28673143
Ask Amber about the piano and why it's there and if we could help set up. Then ask about how busy Thursday nights are so we can get a good feel of how well we should prepare.

>>28673379
>>28673494

You go to Amber, hoping to help her out with setting up chairs at the tables.
She appreciates the help, and you help her with placing them.

>Amber: "Hey, you're a lot stronger than you look~"

She grins at you, setting down another chair.

"Eheh, I had to do a lot of lifting back home thanks to the guardian training..."

She mumbles something barely above a whisper. You barely heard her say it.

>"Wonder what else you can lift..."

She bites her lip as she heads off to grab another chair.
Oh gosh... what did she mean by that?
Maybe you can help her more around here if you can do more than just chairs?
You'd love to be a bit more useful around here.
Quickly, the two of you finish your task and rest at the bar, after opening the front doors of the bar, to let some air in.
Amber quietly sips on a drink Jazz prepared.

>"Might wanna put more juice in it. Can't really taste anything but the alcohol."

Jazz nods and prepares another drink. You notice the stunning lack of customers as he works.
Looking at Amber, you ask her if there are gonna be more ponies tonight, since the last few were kind of slow.

>"Probably not, but that's what all this work is going to. Attracting more customers!"
>"Your poster, and the Menu you're working on, the drinks Jazz is preparing, it's all so we can have more ponies here~"

Hmmm, you should probably work more on the menu and maybe the poster, since you might have a bit of time to kill.
You could also just chat with Jazz and Amber until somepony shows up.
Eh, you could always do both, though your work on the poster and menu might go slower.

>>28673973
switch to Jazz, practice making some more drinks in the recipe book. Maybe make something special for Gabe that he might like when he comes in?

>>28674326
this

>>28674326
>>28675719

>Jazz is currently trying to make another new specialty drink for the bar. He's excited to see Gabe tonight.
>Are you sure you'd like to switch?

Fuck, I fell asleep. I'll continue this tomorrow when everyone's awake

>>28676494
+1 to switch

>>28673973
Perhaps in addition to putting posters up and decorating the interior of a bar outside of town, maybe someone could...go into Hollow Shades and start telling ponies about the bar? Distribute flyers? Have someone stand outside the door and shout "HEY WE'VE GOT A BAR HERE COME IN FOR DRINKS IF YOU'RE THIRSTY"

And even if everything's not really ready yet, just set a future date for a 'reopening'. Doesn't even have to be a date, just get the word out that something's happening.

bemp

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>>28676514
>>28676648

>You are now Jazz.

She told you to put more juice in it, so you do.
Putting the Apple Vodka, Ginger liquer, and adding a bit more cranberry and lime juice with the agave nectar in a cocktail shaker with ice.

"You know, we should probably do a little more that just posters..."

>Amber: "Hm?"

You stop shaking and pour the altered drink into a martini glass.

"I said, we should do more than just, posters and menus and stuff."
"Maybe get some word of mouth going..."
"Why not ask some of the customers to offhandedly mention it to friends and such."
"Get some word of mouth going, you know?"

She nods and takes a sip of the drink.

>"Oh wow, much better~"

"Thanks!"

>"Anyway, that might work. I'll see what I can do about that."

"Same here, though there's only like, four patrons here..."

>"Yeah... But hey, it's better than nothing~"

"Well, let's hope we can get more!"

Amber seems pleased with your suggestion... or maybe it's just the drink.
Taking a sip from the leftovers in the shaker, you notice it's tart with a small hint of sweetness, probably from the ginger liquer.
You're not sure what you should call it.
Maybe ask Amber for suggestions, since she also tasted the tart beverage."

>>28679417
Sure, let's let her name it. Speaking of tipsy Amber, did we ever find out what she's always scribbling about in that book of hers?

>>28679516

We did, a few threads ago. Finances and paperwork. Expenses n such.

>>28679417
Yeah see what kind of name ideas she has for it.

>>28679647

"Hmmm, what shoudl I name this? I can't think of anything."

She takes another sip.
A minute passes before she says anything.

>"Hmmm, I'm not sure... It's... Sour. And apple-ish with a lot of cranberry, and it looks like blood..."
>"How about... A Bloody Appletini?"

Hmm, that could work, you guess...
Maybe leave it at a working title before you really decide on it.

"Maybe. I'm not too sure. Maybe we can ask Gabe or whoever else shows up tonight."

>"Sounds like a plan~"

Hmm, no one's shown up yet...
You hope everyone's efforts comes through for the bar.
Might be more lively then, and you'd get to serve a bigger variety of drinks.
Heck, Amber might evn pay off her debt to Gabe!

~

Time feels like it's slowed down to a crawl.
Small talk with Amber can only take you so far, and no one's shown up, not even Sunny, who usually shows up early in the shift.
Even she went off to do her own thing.
You survey the bar washed in the dying afternoon light, you notice Ginger quietly scribbling in his book.
You wonder what he's doing there?
As a matter of fact, you wonder where Amber went.

>>28680087
Welp, while no ones around let's snoop. It was pretty cute when he got all blushy earlier.

>>28680139
True but he did seem pretty mad at us for looking last time.

>>28680087
let's not snoop, let's just talk to Ginger about his time here and how he's been doing, maybe about his journal?

>>28680139
>>28680387
How about we compromise. Pretend to snoop over his shoulder and then blow in his ear again to make him jump and notice us. We can reassure him that we didn't read anything when he gets all blushy again.

>>28680411
>>28680087

Fair enough. I like it.

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>>28680139
>>28680411
>>28680490

Hmm, probably shouldn't snoop, but you can always just ask him.
A sly smile crosses your features.
Why not pretend you're snooping?
Maybe he'll make a cute little noise with and another silly face~

Stealthily, you make your way around the bar, hoping he doesn't notice.
You creep up behind him, and lean in close to his ear.
Breathily, you whisper in his ear.

"What'cha up to Ginger?"

He makes a cuite little noise, dropping his penil and book on the floor after fumbling it.
You can't help but giggle at the sight of the spooked Ginger.
Scrambling for his things and setting them back on the counter, he turns to give you a grumpy deer face.
The huffly little deer scowling at you soon speaks.

>Ginger: "What was that for! You scared me..."
>"Even dropped my sketchbook... spine's all dented..."

Aw, jeeze, now you feel a little bad...
You could always apologize.
Maybe make him a little something to cheer him up.
He seems to have forgotten your question due to the mini heart attack.
How are you gonna make this up to him?

Why ya gotta spoop the deer? He's gonna die

>>28681239
Make him a Non-Alcoholic Shirley Temple to make up for spooking him and then ask again what he's up to

>>28681239
Wrap him in a hug and give him a long overdramatic sorry. Give him puppy dog eyes and ask how we can make it up to him. Do >>28681313 if he can't decide quickly as an appeasement.

>>28681239
Pick up the sketch book and give it back to him.

>>28681313
>>28681347
>>28681678

Awh...
Now you feel a little guilty about that...
You see he'd already put his things back on the bar counter.
He's still pouting at you when you lean in and give him a gentle hug.
His body becomes rigid as you aplogize.

"I'm sorry Ginger... I didn't mean to make ya drop all of your things."
"Didn't think something like that would spook you so well, eheheh..."

After about fifteen seconds, he relaxes, melting into your embrace, even giving you a little nuzzle.
Gosh, he's adorable...

>Ginger: "It's okay..."

"Here, let me make it up to you somehow. I'll do whatever you like for now, since it's empty."

He cocks his head at you.

>"Anything?"

You nod and he smiles.

>"Hmmm, I don't really want anything at the moment... Can you make it up to me later? Like, you owe me a favor or something~"

Hmmm, what do you say?
It's almost like giving the little guy a blank check for later.
But he's Ginger. There's no way a cutie like him can come up with something sinister, right?

>>28681938
That sounds like a big blank check to apologize for a little scare. Yes, but first he has to show us one of his drawings.

>>28681938
Give a chuckle and say sure. Now let's ask him what he was up to?

P 9 bump

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>>28681995
>>28682010

You can't help but chuckle.

"Oh, alright."

>Ginger:"Yay~"

He beams at you, pleased with your agreement.
Ah, but that's a big blank check you're giving out there.
Calm down... it's only Ginger, the sweet little angel that graces this bar and prepares it's delicious food.
You still want to see what he was up to.

"Soooo, Ginger, what were you up to, before I, uh, interrupted you?"

He glances back at his book and pencil before responding.

>"Oh, uh, I was working on a Menu for the bar."
>"I don't really know what kind of things I could cook, but I could at least start drawing one up."
>"Maybe we could put the snack and dishes I made on one side, and your specialty drinks on the other?"

"That's not a bad idea~"
"Hmmm, so you still don't know what to make around here?"
"Maybe I can help."

>"Really?"

Now, if you're gonna help him, you might want to come up with some sort of menu.
What would go better, a full menu, or something small, with an assortment of appetizers and maybe a few big items.
Since you can't really think of anything right now, you may want to just come up with a theme, or a type of food.
Maybe ask what Ginger would be most comfortable cooking to get an idea, or just throw suggestions out there.
You're sure something might stick.

Passed out at my desk. What the shit is wrong with me. I'll continue in a few hours when more people are awake

>>28684197
Ask Ginger what he's comfortable with making and then suggest a theme from there. Also it might be good to start small and work up to a bigger menu so Ginger doesn't get overworked if we continually get more and more business

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>>28684218

"Yeah, I can help you out~"

>"Cool!"

"Hmm, so, before we really decide on anything, how about we see what you're best at making."
"So, any dishes come to mind?"

He's lost in thought for a moment, then, answers cheerfully.

>"The easiest things to make are salads, since they're just chopped veggies, sometimes fruits, and nuts with simple dressing."
>"I'd have to say frying things would be quick too."
>"But, I can make just about anything as long as I have a cookbook, which we do in the kitchen."

"Hmmm, I suppose we could switch up what's on the menu depending on the season."
"Add some variety for the ponies that stop by, y'know?"

>"That does sound like a good idea~"
>"We should probably run that by Amber, so she knows what to go into town and shop for."

The two of you discuss what foods might be good for the current season of Autmn.
Remenicing of home cooked meals filled with earthy vegetables and seasonings.
Slowly but surely, you both come up with a menu for now.
Appatizers that are simple and quick to bake or fry in some cases, and even some large dishes that remind ponies of the season.
Maybe you can run this by some of the customers today to see what they think.
You'll need to do the same with Amber.

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>>28686348

~

Time flies when you're having fun, and sharing stories of yummy food with Ginger sure passed the time.
It's already dark out and you barely noticed.
You notice Amber is back, she's sitting in her usual spot, relaxing.
Wonder when she got there...
You also notice the front door is still open.
Going over to shut it, you notice someone walking up the steps.
Your eyes can't really adjust to the darkness outside, so you can't really see who it might be.
A familiar voice falls on your ears, gruff and low.
Your heart skips a beat.

>Gabe: "Hey there Jazz, looking pretty as usual~ How's your week been?"

It's Gabe, clad in his usual attire.
He's here!
Ah, shit, he just asked you something. Respond!
Give him a hug.
Do something.
Dont' leave him hanging!
2/2

And it didn't go as Ditanon. Lovely

>>28686412
Give him a hug, compliment him back, and tell him how our week has been, maybe offer to let him taste the Bloody Appletini?

>>28686412
Hug him and say its been great, also bring him to meet Ginger.

>>28686412
Looking pretty for a handsome bird. Give him a hug and a kiss.

>>28686412
passionately hug him and talk about how great he looks. Tell him about our progress so far with the bar.

>>28686481
>>28686485
>>28686611
>>28686654

You just can't help yourself!
Saying nothing, you give him a big, amorous hug.
He chuckles, reveling in the hug, draping an arm around your back, gently stroking you.
You shiver in delight, gently nuzzling him and taking in his familiar scent.

>Gabe:"Missed me, huh?"

"I did."

He pats your head, and you take that as an indication to let go.
Chuckling sheepishly, you hold the door open for him and usher him inside.
He goes on to greet Amber and stops short of the only unfamiliar face to him, seeming to forget about his earlier question.
That's right... You said you'd introduce Gabe to Ginger.
You take a seat next to Ginger and get the nervous looking deer's attention.

"So, Ginger, this is Gabe~ Gabe, this is Ginger, our new resident and cook."

>"Oh, so no extra for me? I'm just Gabe?"

He snickers at you, and you can't help but blush a little.
"Fiiiiine. He comes here to drink, and stays over a lot."

>"Is that all~?"

He waggles his eyebrows at you.
You can feel your body temperature rise.
"Y-YES!"
Darting from your position, you put the bar counter between you and Gabe, trying to calm down.
Already flustering you...
Jeeze!

>"I kid, I kid... Oh, while you're there Jazz, some bourbon please."

He takes a seat next to Ginger, and smiles as you pour him his liquor.
You can see Amber snickering as she saunters on over to sit next to Ginger, the little guy between the large pony and griffon.
You're a little bit jealous, but you have a job to do, and being too close to Gabe means more flustering.
Catching up with Gabe seems like a good idea right now.
Maybe you can have Ginger join in on the conversation too, so he learns a little bit about your favorite Griffon.
Seems Amber wants a drink too, so you might wanna get her request out of the way before gabbing with Gabe n Ginger.

>>28687501
Get Amber her drink and then chat it up with Gabe and Ginger. Maybe see what their mutual interests are.

>>28687641
^ this

>>28687641
>>28687816

Amber waives you over and asks you for one of those Bloody Appletinis you were working on earlier.
It takes you a little bit to get the measurements just right, but you manage to complete and serve her the tart drink.
She smiles and shoos you off, offhandedly jeering at you wanting to get back to you're handsome Griffon.
You can't help but blush at that.
It's not like he's yours or anything...

You lean on the counter in front of him, smiling shyly.
Maybe they have some shared interests...
You don't know too much about Gabe other than he's really flirty, his magi-tech business is booming, and he finances the bar, for now.
Ginger's a deer, and has different values, he's a fantastic cook, and he's adorably shy...
Oh jeez, he's probably not going to be much of a conversationalist.
You're probably gonna need to help the little guy along.

Maybe you should give them something to talk about...
How about you run the menu by Gabe, and that might get Ginger talking.
You could always bring up how Ginger got about to getting here, though that might need Amber's input since she was here for it all.
Hmmm, what would make Ginger the most comfortable?

>>28688455
Mention that Ginger is such a good cook that we've been consulting him with the creation of the menu. He even was doing a sketch of how the menu should look.

>>28688455
Run the menu by Gabe, Ginger might not be very comfortable with talking about why he left. See if Gabe has any input for the menu too.

Ah Shit, I'll be back at this tomorrow. I'm passing out here... I was already falling asleep at my damn desk

>>28689077

You've been doing that an awful lot lately.

Are you sure you don't still have cancer?

>>28689182
Cancer killing drugs usually kills your body too, it takes a while for the body to really recover from full rounds of chemo. 'A while' being months to years.

On the other hand DitAnon could just be the type of person that works until they're falling asleep.

>>28689716

True, I just like to fantasize about the sweet release of death.

>>28689716
I do work until I pass out. I give myself some free time in the morning to do whatever, but while I quest, I'm usually working on a commission, or I'm just practicing art while I give ample time for you peeps to actually respond. I feel like I should wait around a little less so there's not an hour to an hour and a half between posts.

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>>28689716

Also, recovering from that huge surgery still. I'm easily fatigued and shit. It's the worst. it's why I kinda just pass out early. anyway, I'm working on the post now after being at the docs for fucking ever, so we'll be up n running soon

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>>28688499
>>28688504

Gabe sips on his bourbon, his eyes roaming between you and Ginger.
The silence between the three of you is a bit awkward.
You decide to start up some conversation.
"So, uh, Gabe, how've ya been?"

>Gabe:"Things are going well in Canterlot. Business is the same as usual, though, it's not as fun as being here~"
>"How about you Jazz?"

"Well, things have been pretty lively since Ginger showed up."

>"Is that so?"

You nod.

"He's been helping out since Amber took him in."
"We found out he's an excellent cook~"
"He's even working on a menu for the bar!"

>"Oho~ Things seem to be shaping up around here~"
He turns to Ginger.
>So, little guy, you like cooking?"

Ginger shyly nods.

>"So, what do you like to cook?"

Ginger mumbles something, tap tapping his hooves together.

>"Speak up son, there's no need to be shy around me."

It took some time, but after some coaxing from Gabe and yourself, you got the little deer talking animatedly about his craft.
The dishes he enjoys cooking, the meals he's prepared for you and Amber, and even how he came to love it when he was growing up.
He even went into the idea of a seasonal menu, with different foods for the seasons, something to enhance the experience of being here.
Amber and Gabe thought it was a great idea.

It's really nice to see Ginger opening up like this.
He's pretty shy, so to see him come out of his shell like this with Gabe is great.
Though, that just might be Gabe's personality and charm...
They're staring at you now... Did they just ask you something?
Shit, you weren't paying attention.
Maybe you can ask what they just said?
You could also just wing it...

Oh, should I be using a trip or some shit? I didn't really think I'd need one

>>28694474
Maybe Gabe can recommend some griffon cuisine? It'd give us some more variety and make us more attractive to any other griffons visiting.

Get a trip if you want. People pretending to be QMs is rare, all you really see every now and again is Amm testing something with the archive.

>>28694474
Apologize saying you spaced out for a second and ask if they could repeat the question

>>28694474
That was probably Amm. Don't worry about it.

Tell them maybe and ask what Ginger he thinks about (whatever it is)

>>28694518
>>28694533
>>28694542

"Hmm, uh, what do you think, Ginger?"

Gabe chuckles at your response, gazing into your eyes as he responds.

>Gabe: "I figured you weren't listening. You were too busy staring at me, no?"

Your cheeks become flush at his accusation.
He wasn't wrong, but you weren't gonna let him know that.
"N-no! I was just thinking that Ginger's being surprisingly talkative with you, jeeze."

>"That blush says otherwise~"

Ginger giggles, and Gabe laughs at your expense.
You raise your hooves in defeat.
"F-fine, you caught me... Can you repeat what you said?"

>"Sure, if you can get me some more bourbon for this empty glass."

You do, and Ginger pipes up.

>Ginger:"He was asking what you thought about adding a meat dish or two to the menu, y'know, for griffons."
>"I'm all for it~ Meat's a lot of fun to cook!"

>Gabe:"I'm sure it'd bring in a more varied crowd, don't you think?

Gabe's not wrong, but meat?
You shudder at the thought.
It's not like you have to cook it, or watch it being cut up, but still...
How can Ginger handle cooking the stuff?
And where did he learn?

>>28694916
Ehhh, sure. I bet it would make the place more appealing to griffons and such.

>>28694916
Ask Ginger about where, how, and why, he learned to cook meat. Also compliment Gabe on the suggestion and praise Ginger on his wider range of cooking ability

>>28694916
As long as we don't have to handle it.

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>>28694937
>>28694938
>>28695733


"I suppose we could. I'm not the one that's going to be cooking or serving it..."
"And you're right, it might bring a more diverse crowd. It'd definitely be good for business~"
"Though, where did you learn to cook meat? I thought deer didn't eat that stuff."

Ginger gives a sheepish smile.

>Ginger: "We don't, but I did travel a lot, and I met a lot of helpful ponies and some griffons."
>"An older griffon took me in when I was in Los Pegasus. He didn't really eat much in terms of fruits and veggies."
>"He taught me how to prepare meat like he did for his kids when they were around."
>"I've never tried the stuff, but he said my cooking was excellent, after a few tries, eheh..."

His ears flatten a bit.

>"I kind of miss him. He was so kind to me, and I'm sure he was sad when I moved on to the next city..."
>"Eheh, Gabe kind of reminds me of him. His voice, the way he talks..."

He sighs a bit.
Awh...
You're not totally sure what to do here.
Maybe comfort him?
Some kind words might help.

Oh my god, i need to stop dozing, holy shit.

>>28695747
hug Ginger and motion for gabe to hug him too, comfort him and tell him we could make some time to go to visit the griffon one day; i'm sure amber would allow it since it's for Ginger

>>28695747
sounds like he was the father you wish you had...

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>>28695837
>>28695972

Sounds like that other griffon was the father he wished he had...
You can't really relate, since your parents were never around enough for you to build any sort of bond with them.
It sucks to think that a stranger supports his dreams more than his own father.
You walk around the bar to Ginger, and drape an arm around him, pressing your cheek against his.
Gabe pats his head gently and gives him a smile.

"Y'know, maybe one of these days, we can take a trip and go visit this griffon."
"How's that sound?"

>Ginger:"R-really? We can go visit Mr. Gregory?"

He sounds a bit excited to hear that.
You'll have to figure out when you'd have time to do so...
"Sure, as long as Amber approves of us taking more than just a day off."
"It's a few days to Los Pegasus by train."

>"Oh, alright~ I'll ask her in a bit."

>Amber:"I'm right here, ya know..."

>Everyone:"Oh."

>Amber:"Don't sound so disappointed, you jerks. I was just being quiet because I was enjoying my boys having some lively conversation."
>"I'll allow a trip to Los Pegasus further down the line. We need to get this bar afloat first."

>Gabe:"Mind if I tag along? Been a while since I've been to that city, and it sounds like a good time."
>"You wouldn't mind that, would you Ginger?"

>Ginger:"No, not really. I think it'd be nice"

>Gabe:"Then it's settled. We go to Los Pegasus in... maybe a month or two?"

>Amber:"Depends on how we're doing over here, but that sounds like a reasonable time to go."
>"Won't be so hot in that damned desert."

You can't help but smile.
Ginger will get to see someone that means a lot to him.
You still worry about his parents though, or his brothers.
They seem like the type to worry about the little guy.
You'll have to ask him about that later...
Maybe you should ask Gabe to give Ginger some ideas on what to make, or even some recipes, if he knows any.
You look at the clock. It's getting pretty late too... You don't think anyone else is going to show up tonight...

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Another huge fuckup with the image, I'm gonna sleep before I start drawing them in the wrong colors or stop spell checking myself. Be back tomorrow with a, hopefully, more productive session. Have a good night folks.

>>28696613
Start to clean up and close up the bar, ask gabe and amber if they want any other drinks before then, and then suggest gabe talk to ginger about cooking recipes involving meat

>>28696613
Give it a little more time before closing up though it wouldn't hurt if we do start cleaning a little. Ask Gabe to suggest a few menu ideas.

>>28693421

p9 bump

>>28696672
>>28696685

You let Amber, Ginger and Gabe talk among themselves as you leave to go clean up a little.
There isn't all that much to do since it was just you, Ginger, Amber and Gabe.
It's good to have Gabe back though~
Heh, maybe you'll muster up the courage to take the next step with him!
You get lost in thoughts of Gabe, the world disappearing around you before your tummy rumbling brings you back to reality.
You're starving and it's late.

Might wanna get something in ya before bed.
You have no doubts about Ginger feels the same, since you both skipped lunch.
Looking around, you notice Gabe still at the bar, but Ginger and Amber are locking up the door and closing the shutters on the windows.
You join in and help with placing placing the chairs on the tables.
Gabe's eyes are on you the whole time.
You don't think he knows that he's been staring at you.
Seems like you have something to get him back with later~

Now that that is all done, Ginger announces that he'll be making dinner.
Making a note to ask Gabe to give the little guy some suggestions on Griffon cuisine, you notice you have some time before Ginger's finished preparing a meal.
You should find a way to pass the time.
Maybe Ginger could use some help in the kitchen?
You could always talk or flirt with Gabe, though you might not have the confidence to do the latter, especially with Amber close by.
No doubt she'd tease you about it... or him, hehehe~

>>28700294
Talk to Gabe. Ask if he's planning on staying here for the night.

>>28700294
>>28700350
Flirting directly would catch Amber's eye and embarrass us. But since he's already looking anyway we can lean into the kitchen while swaying our flank at him and ask Ginger what he's making. Then turn around quickly and see if he fluffs up any from getting 'caught'. Then ask him if he's staying over.

>>28700457
>>28700294

This but with a few carefully timed flicks of our tail as well.

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>>28700350
>>28700457
>>28700921

There's no way you can flirt with Gabe in front of Amber...
You can tease him a little though~
Just hope Amber doesn't catch on...
You saunter on over to your regular station.
Feeling his eyes on you once more, you move with a little more sway in your hips.
He's ogling your shapely rump, so you make a point to lean up on the counter attached to the window that connects the bar with the kitchen.
"Heya Ginger~"

>Ginger:"Oh! Heya Jazz~ I'm almost done here."

"Oooh~ What'cha making?"

You can't help but turn your head a bit.
Seeing Gabe in your peripheral, his feathers are a bit floofy, a tinge of crimson spreads across his cheeks.
Heh, so he was staring~
Tactfully, you flick your tail a bit, flashing the outline of your package in the tight fitting khakis.

>"Oh, It's just something simple. Almost done making some dumplings stuffed with spinach and ricotta cheese."
>"Just making the sauce~ It's something I liked to eat when I was a bit younger."

You chance a better look as Ginger gabs about his meal and the prep for it.
Oh, Gabe's really heated now.
He's openly gawking at you, his beak agape..
Shit... There's no way Amber's not catching on to what your doing.
Time to bail.

"Mmm, sounds really tasty~ Hope you're making enough for all of us!"
Ginger nods and smiles at you.
You get down from the counter and take a seat on your side of the bar, in front of Gabe.
Sure enough, Amber is barely containing her laughter, her face planted in her arms, her body shuddering.
Well shit...
You're in this far, you could always double down or tone it down.
Heck, you could always flee to the kitchen, and save yourself some embarrassment.
You doubt she'd say anything incriminating in front of Ginger.

So many different scenes I wanted to try. I settled on this. Sorry I took so damn long. it took a bit to make it look right.

>>28701515
We're already in this hard, time to double down. Loosen our tie and let our hair down with a shake now that the bar is closed. Then ask Gabe if he's had too much, he's almost as red as our hair!

If he insists he hasn't then obviously we need to move around the bar and check his forehead for a fever, holding on to his arm and pressing our chest against it at the same time.

>>28701515
Tone it down just a little. Ask Gabe nonchalantly if he plans on staying in one of the rooms for the night.

>>28701515
>>28701559
This she already knows so there's very little to lose unless we scare him off. Go ahead and double down. Though be ready to tone it down if it goes too far.

>>28701641
It's pretty much just a tease and an arm-hug, it's not like it's a big move either. It's not like he's grabbing Gabe's claw and pressing it on his dick.

>>28701515
Double down, fluster gabe as much as possible, hopefully amber will tease gabe moreso than us

>>28701820
>>28701559
>>28701641

Screw it, she's already giggling like a school filly over there...
Might as well go further~
You give the flustered griffon a smoldering look, loosening your tie and unbuttoning the top two of your shirt.
Brushing your mane out of the way, you see that his face has gotten redder.
Amber snorts, still trying to hold her laughter in.
"So, are you gonna be staying over tonight~"

Gabe is nothing but stammers and floof.
He seems to have lost his tongue.
All he can really do is nod.
Good~ That means you'll get to see him more tomorrow.
Heh, it's funny, he can dish out the flirty bird stuff, but when I do it to him, he just becomes a mess.


Ginger calls from the kitchen.

>Ginger:"Dinner's ready~ Hurry so it doesn't get cold!"

Amber, teary eyed, and red faced, heads to the kitchen without a word.
Looks like she laughed so hard she cried.
You're probably never gonna hear the end of it...
Oh well, Gabe's reaction was totally worth it.
You take another look at him. He seems to be stunned.
Gonna have to get him to the kitchen somehow...
You can just take his claw, or maybe snap him out of his daze somehow.

>>28702289
Tug on his claw. In his stunned state he'll just follow along like a good little birdy. Lead him around the bar, give him a kiss on the cheek and a giggle and into the kitchen

>>28702300
^ this

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>>28702300
>>28702549

Welp, time to take matters into your own hooves. You cradle his claw in your hoof and give it a little tug.
His eyes shift between his claw and your eyes.
He seems to be really flustered.
Oh jeeze, you hope you didn't break him...
You get him out of his seat, making a note of cleaning up that empty glass on the counter before bed.
Leading him by the claw like he's a kid, you bring him to the kitchen doors.
However, before you head inside, you give him a little kiss on his cheek before giggling and heading into the kitchen.

You can't believe how bold you're being tonight!
Taking a seat next to Ginger at the island, you see Amber on the other side, and and empty seat beside you.
Looks like the blushy bird is gonna be sitting with you~
A minute or two pass before the previously flustered and bashful griffon comes through the kitchen door with newfound bravado and vigor.
It seems you've lit a fire under his furred rump.
He's sure to get back at you for it later...
Oh jeeze, what have you done...

The four of you spend time eating Ginger's delicious cooking anf making small talk.
Occasionally, Amber makes subtle jabs at you and Gabe for the little display out there, the connotations behind her words flying over Ginger's head.
You can't really blame her, and it's your own fault for giving her ammo in the first place.
Not like you could really help yourself...

Dinner finished and tummies full, you offer to do the dishes since Ginger cooked.
Sure, he protests to you doing all the work, but you don't mind.
The little guy gets all huffy and leaves with Amber and Gabe to do their nigtly rituals before bed.
You should probably do the same. Brush your teeth, get out of those clothes, shower... all that jazz.
Might wanna check on Gabe to see what all that bravado is about.
Honestly, just seems like he's back to normal.

Ok, fuck me, I'm gonna pass the hell out. See ya tomorrow peeps. G'night~

>>28703080
Saunter up to Gabe, brush up against him see if this little act of his falls apart

>>28703080
Let's check on Gabe see how he's doing.

>>28703080
>>28703122
I'd say a full on nuzzle.

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>>28703122
>>28703128
>>28703174

You head out to do your usual nightly business.
Shower, teeth, etc.
You decide not to tie all of your mane into a lose ponytail tonight, leaving a little bit to fall to the side if your face.
Satisfied, you look around the bar for Gabe, to check up on him.
He seems nowhere to be found.
Hmm, wonder where he went?
Oh well, you can always go look for him in a bit.

You doubt he's going to sleep after all that teasing~
Well, you're all nice and clean, so what do you do with yourself?
Maybe relax on your bed?
There's still those stray glasses out at the bar area...
Now that you think of it, you could always just ask Amber if she's seen Gabe.
That might welcome some teasing though...

sorry for the lateness today, I fell asleep while writing this. Guess I'm really not at 100%

>>28707429
Clean up the bar area, then splay out on our bed. If we wait a few minutes Gabe is sure to end up in his room, we can check in on him then.

>>28707429
Clean those glasses and see if Gabe is in one of the bedrooms.

>>28707478
>>28707674

"Bluh, I should probably take care of those glasses..."
You head into the bar area once more, taking the time to wipe down the counter after washoing and drying the glassware left there.
After, you decide to go searching for Gabe again.
You check the empty rooms one by one, only to find them empty.
"Hmmm..."
You do another sweep of the bar, only to find that he isn't there.
Bluh...
Oh well, maybe he'll come to you~

You make your way back to your room.
Upon opening the door, you find Gabe casually lying in your bead, his arms behind his head.

>Gabe:"Heya Jazz~"

He has a smirk on his face.
You wonder what that's all about?
Wait, why is he in your room in the first place?

>>28707896
Close the door. If he's laying on our bed then he becomes out bed. That's how these things work. Do a running jump, land with all four legs around him hitting the bed taking the hit, then land softly on him with a 'umph' and snuggle in.

Once he's stuck and can't escape ask him why he isn't in his normal bed.

>>28707896
Ask gabe what he's doing here before approaching the bed, maybe give him a hug or just snuggle up with him

>>28707896
Grin and shut the door behind you. Ask what's up?

Get onto the bed.

>>28707896
"What are doing on the bed Gabe?" grin and shut the door.

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>>28708083
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>>28708083

You quietly step inside your room and shut the door behind you.
Smirking at him, you move before he can react.
You zip to the bed, and hop in Gabe's direction.
He sqwaks at your sudden appearance over him.
Stretching your legs out, you land, hooves in the spaces around him, the griffon unscathed.
Unceremoniously, you plop yourself on his form, Gabe making a noise of slight discomfort.

>Gabe:"Wh-what are you-"

You snuggle into his floof, nuzzling his cheek and reveling in his manly scent.

"What are ya doin' here on my bed, hmm?"

He gives you a confused look.

>"What? This... this is my room!"

Oh... you almost forgot you've been sleeping in his room since he was last here!
Oh gosh, this is so embarrassing!
Maybe you should just tell him you forgot...
That might open the door to some further questioning, like, how could you forget when your room is the next one over.
You'd have to admit to sleeping here since you last saw him.
Though, why not just tell him?
Not like you're totally embarrassed...
Make your intentions known dammit!

>>28708839
Look up at him, snuggle deeper into his floof, and ask him if he wants us to leave with puppy dog eyes turned to max. The past is the past, live for the future and avoid embarrassing questions.

>>28708839
>>28708902
^ for the snuggles but tell him that you've been sleeping here and that you honestly forgot he might think it's sweet maybe

>>28708839
Tell him that we thought this was our room. Ours must be the next one over. "Oh well, we're here now~." Laugh it off and give him another affectionate snuggle.

>>28708839
Not anymore it isn't!

>>28708839
"It's our room now Gabe." giggle and boop him.

>>28708902
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You steel yourself.
"Eheh... well, not anymore~"
You boop his beak before entrenching yourself deeper into the sea of grey floof.
A shudder courses through him.
Heh, seems like Gabe is enjoying himself.
"And, even if it was... Do you want me to leave?"
Your words are a bit muffled by his chest.

>Gabe:"No..."

His arms wrap around you, the leather of the tan jacket, tugging at your coat a little.
Claws run through your mane, pulling it out of it's loose pony tail.
You could stay like this forever...
Deciding to be a little honest, you make a small confession.
"You know, I've been sleeping here since I last saw you..."

>"Heh, is that so?"

You nod.
"It smelled like you... and I couldn't help myself."
He floofs up a little, seemingly embarrassed by your admission.
However, he doesn't stop running his claws through your mane, so it must be alright.
Do you care to admit a little more to him?
You do think about him a lot...
You could even say you've become smitten with him.
It's not like everyone doesn't know...
Maybe it's time to take whatever this is... a little further.

>>28709670
Sit on his lap. But keep talking about normal romantic stuff

>>28709690
We're currently laying on top of him, sitting in his lap would be even less intimate at this point.

>>28709670
Close our eyes and lean up to kiss him. That'll communicate our feelings well enough.

>>28709670
Tell him that we've been thinking of him a lot and have missed him greatly.

>>28709670
let's see if we can slip that leather jacket off of him...

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>>28709729
>>28709902

You might as well get a little more off your chest.
"I've been thinking about you a lot, and how much I missed you."

>"It hasn't been all that long though..."

You smile, shifting a bit on him.
"I know... But it can still be a little lonely without you here."
"Especially at night..."
He can't help but grin at that.

>"Heh, so I'm just a glorified body pillow?"

"N-no! You're-"

>"Warm?"

You make a little noise of defeat.
It seems he's just going to play with you...
You want to tell him that you wanna take things a little further with him.
Emotionally, and maybe physically...
Something comes to mind.
This'll get the point across...

You lean in and press your lips to his beak.
Never kissing anyone before, much less a griffon, you find his beak to be a lot softer than you initally thought...
Honestly, you thought it'd be really akward.
He doesn't really get into the kiss, so you break away ans study him.

Floof.
He's stunned silent, a deep blush on those grey cheeks.
You can even feel his tail thrashing around behind you.
So much for all that bravado...
He's definitely flustered, but, did he get the message?
Maybe you should have just told him directly...
Well, now what are you gonna do?
Did you break him?

I'm sleepy and can hardly write anything decent... We'll continue this tomorrow! Have a good night folks~

>>28710437
Yes. Because all this dancing around is useless.

>>28710437
Tell Gabe he's more special than that.

Slip the jacket off of him.

>>28710437
"You're not just a body pillow you're the best body pillow because I can kiss on you and love on you. And you can kiss on me and love me back maybe?" Then hour head returns once more to it's home buried in his feathers.

10

bump in the night

>>28710437
Hope we didn't go too far or break him...

Just snuggle up next to him and talk about how see him more that just a cute warm body pillow. He's special to us and we hope we are special to him.

Fuck, I'd hate to kill the thread here, but my roommate managed to get me sick. I'll start a new thread when I'm all better. I'm sorry my roommate inadvertently cock blocked you guys for a while. I should be better by next weekend