Warrant CYOA

“That sounds nice, thank you very much”
>Eyeing Velvet, you watch her continue to pick up stray bits of cardboard, throwing them into the trash
>Following the zebras, you head right across the hall, the girls unlocking the door and inviting you inside
>They immediately head for a kettle, one pulling some ingredients out of a cabinet
>”Go ahead and grab yourself a seat, we’ll only be a minute”
>Thanking them once more, you head on into the main room, finding knitting supplies everywhere, several new articles of clothing casually tossed on the couch
>Picking them up gently, you drape the over the arm, creating space to sit
>Hanging out for a little bit, you just temp your temple, the dizziness still present
>”How you holding up in there?”
“Oh, just fine… feeling a little better I guess”
>”Trust us, you’ll feel a lot better after you have some of this”
>They trot on back into the room, Wonga hopping on the bed, Zara scooting a chair over before occupying it
>”Tea shouldn’t take too long to be ready”
>”You’ll love this stuff, it really helps after a wild weekend”
“Well I hope I wasn’t too wild tonight”
>”You were pretty feral out there. I still think some of your feathers are in the hallway from when we pulled you out of the window”

>>28700979
Well that' not gonna improve the image of griffons in this city that's for sure.

>>28700979
Oh no. What if they do a catnip test before we go to work at the factory?

>>28701044
Pretty sure they mentioned that on the application. Velvet may have just fucked us out of a job.

>>28701059
Reprimand velvet some more. or ask garnet if we can borrow her piss.

>>28701104
>borrow
"I'll have it back by tomorrow I swear!"

>>28701120
"i'll replace it with some fluids of my own, MY SEMEN."

“Well that' not gonna improve the image of griffons in this city that's for sure”
>”Oh please, everyone’s had their moments. Why you should have seen Wonga when she tried changeling ichor”
>”Z-zara!”
>”She won’t be doing that again, that’s for sure!”
>Zara burst out laughing, her sister’s face turning red as she covers it with her hooves
“But you don’t understand, I’m starting a new job tomorrow! What if they give me a drug test?”
>You refuse to be screwed out of a job over a little harmless catnip!
>There has to be away around it though
>Maybe… maybe you could ask Garnet to borrow her piss?
>”Oh please, you really think they’d test you?”
“What do you mean?”
>”I’ve seen plenty of griffons lighting up around here. Your boss is probably on it too”

>>28701258
Way to stereotype the griffon race! I'll have you know not every griffon is a Nipper. Just because most of the griffons i've met in this town are don't prove anything.

>>28701258
well to be safe we'll just drink plenty of water tonight, flush it out

>>28701258
Hopefully that's not an issue. On the plus side, we do have a back-up occupation in the form of...

THE BLACK SCARF

>>28701404
vigilante birb when?

“Way to stereotype the griffon race! I'll have you know not every griffon is a Nipper… just because most of the griffons I've met in this town are don't prove anything”
>”Hey it’s ok Guri, if the worst catnip causes you to do is shred a box, then I’m not worried about it”
>Why did she have to bring up your unspeakable act again…
“Well to be safe I'll just drink plenty of water tonight, flush it out you know?”
>Wonga slips around the corner, apparently having sneaked away after being embarrassed
>”Well here, drink some of this in the meantime”
>She hands you a steaming cup, a soothing scent filling your nostrils
>Taking a sip, you recoil a bit due to its temperature, but begin to feel a bit more mellow
>Gulping down a beak full, you can actually start to feel your headache subsiding
“Hey, this stuff aint half bad”
>”Anything to help a bird in need”
“Well hopefully I won’t be in need of a new job tomorrow. On the plus side though, I do have a back-up occupation in the form of... THE BLACK SCARF”
>The mares both glance at each other, Zara lifting a confused eyebrow
>”… You’re going to become a scarf?”

>>28701469
It's a bounty hunter codename. Me and Velvet, mostly me, have been catching hardened criminals.

“Actually it's a bounty hunter codename”
>They don’t appear any less confused
>”I don’t understand”
“Well, me and Velvet, mostly me, have been catching hardened criminals”
>”W-what?”
>Wonga looks a bit shocked at your explanation
>Zara gets some kind of sultry grin on her muzzle
>”So, you’re actually hunting outlaws for cash?”
“Sure am!”
>”Sound’s absolutely dangerous~…”
>”Yeah! A-aren’t you worried about getting hurt?”
>Before you can respond Zara cuts you off
>”And did you say Velvet was in on it too?”
“Yeah, why?”
>”Well you don’t strike me as a fighter, but you’re a big guy. But Velvet? She’s the last pony I would expect to get involved in this”

>>28701722
It was her idea in the first place

>>28701722
She did kinda steal my gun to go bounty hunting by herself in the first place. And she handled her first bounty just fine.

>>28701722
Velvet's a unicorn. You don't have to know how to fight to be useful when you're a unicorn. Plus a certain kind of ponies are a lot more open talking to another pony as opposed to a griffon. And we have to find them first.

>>28701722
she's tougher than she looks, besides, that' what the shotgun is for.

“Well, it was her idea in the first place”
>”Any reason why?”
“She wanted cash and pulled me into it, as usual”
>”Aren’t you worried something might happen to her?”
“She's a lot tougher than she looks. Besides, she kinda stole my gun to go hunting by herself in the first place. And she handled her first bounty just fine”
>”Huh. never figured a mare like her would be into such things”
“She’s a real go getter, but she’s also useful for things outside fighting. Certain kind of ponies are a lot more open talking to another pony as opposed to a griffon. Plus a mare walking around looking for bounties is a lot less attention drawing than a griffon with a shotgun”
>Wonga takes a sip of tea, chiming in
>”Well, this sounds pretty exciting Guri”
>”Yeah, you’re a real bad boy, aren’t you?”
>Zara’s hoof lightly brushes against your arm, giving it a quick rub before withdrawing

>>28702006
Stay cool Guri. We're not gonna 'y-you too' this.

Give them a confident smile. "I wouldn't say that. But I'd love to hear you say that.

>>28702006
Y-you too...

>>28702006
No ma'am, I'm just a Griffon with a strong sense of justice.

>Stay cool Guri, it’s just a mare feeling you up, no big deal
>Whatever you do, don’t say the words…
“Y-you t-…. I mean. I wouldn't say that… but I'd love to hear you say that”
>Zara shakes her head a little, slyly grinning
>”Well maybe you should start saying that. I hear a lot of girls like that sort of thing”
“Ma'am, I'm just a Griffon with a strong sense of justice”
>”And an eye for a little cash on the side too, right?”
>You can’t help but chuckle a bit
>Off to the side Wonga rolls her eyes, looking a bit embarrassed by her sister’s usual shenanigans
>Hopping off the bed, the blue eyed mare starts heading for the door
>”I’m gonna see if Velvet needs some help cleaning up”
>With that she shuts the door, the sound of yours across the hall opening up
>Zara looks back at the entrance, shrugging
>”Her loss. More bounty hunter for me it seems”

>>28702341
Grin wryly at her. More bounty hunter for her too considering Velvet's our partner. Then drink some more tea.

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>>28702565
nip is a hell of a drug

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>>28702565
Nip lowers impulse control

>>28702341
Wanna bet her and Velvet are gonna do it?

>>28702341
Right now my money's on you being the hunter.

>>28702341
Garnet is the only one who gets to hunt our booty.

>>28703033
This.

flirty zeeb

>>28702565
2 manly

>>28704145
2 dum

beb

rip in peace box

>>28705237

>>28705897

“Right now, my money's on you being the hunter”
>”Well, I’ve been known to hunt some… interests”
>Her eyes brighten a bit as she gives a grin that would seem right at home on Velvet’s snout
>Speaking of Velvet
“Your sister seemed to be in a bit of a hurry to go help Velvet”
>”Psh, that’s probably not the reason she slinked off”
“…Wanna bet her and Velvet are gonna do it?”
>”Wonga? Oh god no. She wouldn’t even know what to do”
>She flicks her eyes to the ceiling, shaking her head
>”My sister’s always been the modest one. Not as… curious as me”

>>28708224
Curiosity killed the the catbird, as some have said to me. Yeah, Manehatten kinda sucked for me...

>>28708224
And how curious are you, exactly?

>>28708224
Maybe I can help indulge that curiosity.

>>28708285
>>28708356
You sure we wanna do that? We kinda have a girlfriend already...

>>28708371
We haven't even had a date lad. Nothing wrong with 'trying' a zebra while we're not in anything serious.

>>28708224
Its always the quiet ones...

>>28708224
Resist urge to waggle eyebrows.

>>28708409
This will end badly...

>>28708473
Relax. She only agreed with us saying girlfriend because we were playing a trick on Velvet. That's what the wink was for.

>You know from experience that it’s always the quiet ones
>Look out, Velvet
“Curiosity killed the catbird, as some have said to me. Yeah, Manehatten kinda sucked for me”
>”I promise this curiosity won’t kill you”
>”Well, then maybe I could help you indulge it?”
>She smirks, leaning back in her chair a little
>You awkwardly wait for her response, siting in your seat a little under the gaze of those bright green eyes
>”Possibly…”
“How curious are you, exactly?
>She shifts her legs, folding one on top of the other, lightly jiggling a hoof in the air daintily
>”I don’t know… how curious are you?”

>>28708409
>>28708533

>ask someone out
>immediately go mess around with someone else Before you even have your first date.

yeah because that isn't sleezy at all...

>>28708551
Sorry anon, but I know a few people who have dated casually like that. Dating is about testing the waters to see if you want to make a commitment.

>>28708537
"I'm very curious"

Lean in towards her. Rest a claw on her wither.

>>28708537
Getting more curious by the second.

>>28708537
She is being very forward, I hope she didn't drug our tea.

>>28708597
I hope she did.

>>28708537
Very. In fact, l'm feeling like trying something new.

>>28708610
you realize we got shit to do in the morning right? Rather not get drugged twice in one night and end up waking in some zebra's sex dungeon.

>>28708537
Griffons are naturally curious.

Then sit in a more suggesstive position

“Griffons are naturally curious. In fact, I’m getting more curious by the second”
>You lean back on the couch, spreading your legs just a bit
>”Cats are naturally curious it seems. I like that”
“Oh trust me, I’m VERY curious”
>After uttering the word ‘curious’ for the tenth time in a minute, you lean forward, slowly placing a hand on her withers
>The mare doesn’t withdraw, but her smile grows even wider
>”How’s my coat feel?”
>You rub her just a bit, trying to decide yourself
“It’s pretty soft, I must admit”
>”Glad you think so… now let’s see how you fair~”
>You hardly have time to react before a plush hoof rustles your fur, lightly stroking your thigh
>Zara maintains her grin, eyes sharp and focused
>And wandering lower, along with her hoof
>It doesn’t take long before you feel her brush your inner thigh, slowly caressing back and forth
>Silently, her eyes snap back to yours, the zebra just chuckling a moment later
>"You seem like a cuddly kitty"

>>28708908
I can be very cuddly, when it's called for.

>>28708908
You too~

>>28708908
Grab her hoof, pull her closer, and run our talons down her back. Who doesn't love a nice deep scritching?

>>28708960
A-as long as we don't touch the ears it's perfectly legal.

>>28708908
Run a claw over her thigh, slowly.

“I can be very cuddly, when it's called for”
>She continues to lightly stroke you
“You know, you look pretty cuddly too~”
>”I’ve always been a cuddler. That’s why I have to sleep on the couch”
>Reaching out, you run a claw across her thigh ever so gently, nothing how plush it is
>It’s like it was MEANT to be kneaded
>Grasping her hoof, you pull her in without a word, the mare allowing you to do so
>Letting her get comfy, she leans her head onto your chest, sighing contently
>She looks like she could use a good, deep scritching
>A-as long as it’s not the ears, it’s legal
>Beginning to rub her back, you feel her gentle breaths, the fur tickling your claws
>She gives another sigh, warm breath washing over your chest
>”You know, Wonga’s gonna be out tomorrow tonight visiting a friend…”

>>28709298
Are you suggesting I come over for a 'private' knitting session?

>>28709298
Skritch right under her jawline. "And I'm sure a pretty mare like you already has plans too"

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>>28709298
>tomorrow tonight

>>28709362
Shit, I just read 'tomorrow night'. I wonder which one he meant.

>>28709298
Is it tomorrow or tonight? Res make up your mind please, we are busy anons.

>>28709362
>>28709375
>>28709381
tomorrow night

>>28709298
Would you like some company? I wouldn't want a friend feeling lonely.

>>28709298
And you have no plans?

Once she gets up we should look to see if she left an...imprint.

>>28709298
Aren't we gonna be bounty hunting tomorrow night?

>>28709298
Sorry, tomorrow night doesn't work for me.

>>28709298
Depends, I have a bounty to hunt tomorrow evening, but if I finish early I can visit on time.

>>28709298
Well, there's something I have to take care of in the evening tomorrow, but if everything goes to plan I'd love to come over.

>You move your talon under her chin, scritching it
"And I'm sure a pretty mare like you already has plans too"
>”Actually no. I was just going to knit a few things”
“Would you like some company? I wouldn't want a friend feeling lonely”
>Her ears perk up, like she was waiting for you to say that
>”I mean, if you’d like. Knitting is best done with friends”
“Are you suggesting I come over for a 'private' knitting session?”
>”Oh sure, I could teach you plenty of things…”
>Her hips grind up a little on you, your feathers puffing up in response
“Well, there's something I have to take care of in the evening tomorrow, but if everything goes to plan I'd love to come over”
>”What’s that?”
“I have a bounty to hunt. But if I finish early, we can meet up”
>”Hey, when you’re done, don’t forget to come over and collect your reward~”
>Zara hops off your lap, walking back to her chair
>But not before giving her hips a sultry shake, tail swishing out of the way for a brief moment
>Plopping her rear onto the chair, she somehow looks even smugger than Velvet right now

>>28709732
Cats should not be outsmugged. We must learn the secrets of these mares and become unsmuggable.

>>28709732
Mares overestimate how far flashing their bits will get them. It's not like it's uncommon to see them. We're all naked all the time.

>>28709732
Let's go back to our room and see if Velvet cleaned up the remains of the box. And maybe walk into some hot zebra on pony lesbo action...

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>>28710500

beb

>>28711880

stupid bird

>>28711880

>>28714865

>Griffons should not be outsmugged. You must learn the secrets of these mares and become unsmuggable
>Then Velvet will have no power over you
“Well, I’ll be sure to keep that in mind for tomorrow…. but until then, I should really go see if the box if cleaned up”
>”Griffons, always concerned with their boxes”
“Hey, you’ll never understand. You just won’t”
>She gives you a sultry goodbye with a wink as you make for the exit, closing the door before heading into your room
>Inside you find the two mares dumping bits of cardboard into the half shredded box
>Seems like that might be the last of it, the floor looks pretty clean
>Velvet peers at you with a cheery smile
>”All done! See Guri, I told you the box wasn’t a big deal”

>>28716996
give box traditional griffon burial by fire.

>>28716996
Rest in peace Box. He was comfy.

>Silently walking forward, you grab the box, cradling it in your arms before heading towards the door
>”You taking that to the trash?... Guri?”
>Heading out into the hallway you hear the skittering of Velvet’s hooves as she follows
>”Hey! Where are you going?”
>Without a response, you head downstairs, entering the lobby with a curious Velvet trailing behind
>Heading directly for the fireplace, you pause, quietly uttering the traditional phrases of the griffon burial by fire
>With a toss, the box enters the pyre, flames growing as the light intensifies
“Rest in peace Box. You were comfy”
>In solemn silence you watch it’s earthly body disappear in the furnace, it’s cardboard soul soon to be reunited with the ancestors of ages past
>”… A little over dramatic, don’t you think?”

>>28717224
It's either be annoyed for the incident or have a bit of silly fun Velvet.

>>28717224
don't insult my culture Velvet.

>>28717224
So are laws for touching ears, but you don't hear me complaining.

“Don't insult my culture Velvet”
>”I’m just saying, it’s kinda over the top”
“So are laws for touching ears, but you don't hear me complaining”
>You walk on out of the lobby, desk worker still looking confused over what he just witnessed
>”So, you’re not mad about this, right?”
“It's either be annoyed for the incident or have a bit of silly fun Velvet”
>”Oh good. I didn’t know if you were angry still”
“You’re still going to be turned into a sushi roll”
>Her ears fold back swiftly
>”B-but”
>Not listening to her stammering, you enter your room once more, Wonga seeming to have left
>Yawning, you begin to make for the bed, Velvet jumping onto the mattress
>”Tomorrow is going to be so cool. We’ll be like undercover agents who use our jobs as an alibi. And we can drop subtle hints that we’re total badasses just never quite say what we actually do, so then all our coworkers will think we’re like secret service, or something freaking hardcore!”
>The mare continues to yammer without signs of ceasing

>>28717524
Yeah, yeah whatever. Do you want me to wrap you up or will you do it yourself?

>>28717524
Cuddle into her, no sushi roll tonight. Let her yammer herself to sleep.

>>28717524
Sushi roll her in wings, because we're nice like that.

“Yeah, yeah whatever. Do you want me to wrap you up or will you do it yourself?”
>”Guri are you even paying attention? This is how we become the coolest employees there, so pay attention and blah blah blah blah blah”
>Her words start to blend into a monotonous droning, you not paying the slightest bit of attention
>Rolling your eyes, you get up on the bed, mare still yammering away
>”Blah blah blah employees blah blah badass”
>Wrapping your wings around her, you sushi roll her with your feathers, Velvet electing to keep talking instead of resisting
>At some point you think she finally piped down, because you were able to close your eyes, getting comfy
>…
>”Guri wake up!”
“HUH? WHAT?!”
>”Should I wear these gold earrings for my first day at work? Or these turquois ones? I think these actually compliment my mane more”
>Rubbing your eyes, you look at the clock, reading 8:05 AM

>>28717829
You are literally gonna be working in a factory. Why would you wear earrings? This isn't the fanciest job you know...

>>28717829
You don't want to wear those at work. What if you dropped one in the oats?

>>28717829
Yawn and give her a morning hug.

>>28717829
Whose belly do you plan on rubbing?

>>28717829
We should probably tidy ourselves up as well.
Gotta look good for garnet... I-i mean for the first day on the job.

>Yawning, you give her a quick morning hug before rolling out of bed
>”Did you hear me? I need advice!”
“Whose belly do you plan on rubbing?”
>”I… what? I just want to look good for work”
“You don't want to wear those at work”
>”Really? Maybe I should go with topaz….”
“You are literally gonna be working in a factory. Why would you wear earrings? This isn't the fanciest job you know”
>”I always strive to look my best as a proper lady”
“I see. But what if you drop one into the oats?”
>You walk to the bathroom, peering into the mirror
>You suppose you should tidy up as well
>Gotta look good for Garnet, er y-you mean your first day on the job
>”Well if I can’t wear earrings, then why can YOU wear a scarf?”

>>28718228
We can't, loose clothing or jewellery around machinery is a risk. Guess we just gotta focus on good grooming.

>>28718228
Because it's my trademark. If we rename ourselves to Gold Earrings and the Black Scarf then go for it.

>>28718274
This.

“Because it's my trademark. If we rename ourselves to Gold Earrings and the Black Scarf then go for it”
>”Fine, then I’m Gold Earrings now”
“Doesn’t work like that, hon. You need the proper paper work”
>”This is such bull”
“I’m pulling your leg anyway Velvet, loose clothing or jewelry around machinery is a risk. No scarf for me”
>Picking up a comb, you tidy up your feathers, knowing that without your signature piece you’ll have to rely on meticulous grooming
>Gotta make good first impressions after all
>A few minutes later you step out of the bathroom, feathers combed, wings preened to perfection, and talons sharpened
>You are one fab bird, Guri
>”Geez, took you long enough. We need to hurry up”
“You can’t put a price on grooming”
>”Your female roommate took less time getting ready then you. What, you got a date or something with the boss?”

>>28718501
I'm sure a smart mare like you can figure it out.

Now then, to work we go.

>>28718501
Isn't it obvious? Garnet is gonna be there! I gotta look nice for her...

>>28718501
nope just with a co-worker.

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>>28718501
No, but I bet I could get totally one by the end of the day.

>>28719475

>>28719475

Garnet a QT.

>>28721599

>>28722511
all birbs are qt

>>28722995

>>28724243

>>28725150

“Nope, just with a co-worker”
>”You still trying to date that paid actor?”
“Be jealous all you want. But I bet I could get totally a date by the end of the day”
>”What’s that cost? 50 bits extra?”
“Laugh all you want. But we must be getting to work!”
>The mare is cut mid-sentence as you swiftly speed out the door, Velvet galloping after you
>You’re out on the street before she even enters the lobby
>”Why are we running?!”
“Gotta be early on the first day! Don’t you know anything about employment?”
>Somehow the unicorn manages to keep pace with you, the two of you sprinting the final stretch down the road
>Coming up on the factory, the two of you burst through the double doors of the entrance, starling a mare, the pony nearly dropping her clip board
>”W-woah! What’s going on?”
“We’re here for duty!”
>”Uh… Guri and Velvet?”
>”That’s us!”
>Your companion tries to strike a pose with authority
>”Well, you’re 20 minutes early. But hey, that’s the kind of attitude that’ll get you far here”
>"Will it result in bigger paychecks?"
>"Erm, well in time sure. But do you two have any questions before you begin?"

>>28725470
Nope!

>>28725470
How's the health coverage?

“Uh, how’s the health coverage”
>”What’s that?”
>… You may have made a mistake
>”Come on, let’s get you two all settled in!”
>The mare enthusiastically waves for you to follow, Velvet and you obliging
>Heading back further into the building you find it bustling with workers, the vast majority ponies
>But you notice that a steady stream of griffons going down a hallway, which is where you’re going if you had to guess
>”So, this is where the factory gets divided off into sections. You’ve got your oats, vegetables, fruits, and finally meat departments”
>She points a hoof at each entrance as she explains
>”So what sections are tomatoes in?”
>”Oh, we don’t actually process tomatoes anymore after last summer. The vegetable and fruit departments rioted over which got the responsibility over them. Ended with seven deaths, a real tragedy”
>She stares off into the distance, seeming to tune the world out
>You and Velvet give each other an uneasy glance
>”… Oh! Uh, sorry about that. Anyway, which one of you is Velvet?”
>“Uh… me?”
>”Perfect. Just head through those doors, good luck with your new oat based career!”
>Your friend turns to you with a wide smile
>”Want me to find you on your lunch break so you can show me off to all your new coworkers? I’m sure they’ll be anxious to see me after you tell them all the cool stories about me”

>>28726026
Of course, gotta show off my side-kick.

>>28726026
You mean like that trick you perform with the banana when you get really drunk?

“You mean like that trick you perform with the banana when you get really drunk?”
>Her pupils shrink to pinpricks
>”OK NO STORIES”
“What? Then how will I show my sidekick off?”
>”First of all, you’re the sidekick, second of all I should really be going!”
>Galloping at full speed she almost knocks another pony over, bursting through the doors
>”… Weird”
“She an odd pony. But anyway”
>”Oh right. Well, obviously you’re in the meat department. Just head on in, your mentor should be waiting”
>Thanking her with a hoofshake, you push open the doors, ready for your new life in meat management
>Before you, you are a witness to a mass protein production line, racks of everything imaginable rollings down conveyor belts
>Griffons wearing feather nets and aprons carve up the meat, other carrying it away tp who knows where, others inspecting
>The smell is already making your beak water…
>”Hey!”
>A familiar red eyed griffons walks on over, a clipboard in her claws
“H-hey Garnet! What’s up?”
>”Oh you know, just here to teach some fool all about the essentials of meat handling”
>She chuckles a bit, adjusting her headgear a moment later
>"By the way, I'm really glad you decided to take the job. You know, with me sticking my neck out there and all"

>>28726307
To be honest, I'm mostly here for you. Other very lucrative opportunities have been cropping up.

>>28726307

If you can't trust anyone, who will trust you?

So, what's first?

>>28726307
Thanks for helping me out I really appreciate it.

>>28726307
Wait...you're my mentor? Wow, this is gonna be the best job I ever had.

>>28726307
[polite squawk]

>>28726307
inb4 our boss sexually harasses us

>>28726307
I shall repay your trust by showing you how well I can handle your I-i mean THE meat.

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>>28726443
If that happens we know what god to turn to for help.

“Wait...you're my mentor? Wow, this is gonna be the best job I ever had”
>”They wanted someone personable to teach new employees. So here I am!”
>You politely squawk, but quickly shut your beak, eyes darting around to see if anyone noticed
>”Heh, don’t worry, squawking is quite legal here”
“Awesome! I really appreciate you helping me out. Like a lot”
>”Just trying to help a new friend in town, you know? A new friend with some slick dance moves…”
>You don’t like to brag, but your mating dances are known to bring all the girls to the yard
“Well, to be honest, I'm mostly here for you. Other very lucrative opportunities have been cropping up”
>She lets out a tiny laugh, shaking her head with amusement
>”Oh I see. You’re the kind of guy that instantly sees their entire future flash before their eyes as soon as they meet a girl, which includes raising at least three chicks and living in the suburbs with them”

>>28726629
Why are you saying it like it's a bad thing? That does sound like the dream life to me...

>>28726629
I'm more of a 'full claw' kind of guy. Assuming that's okay with you

>>28726629
I've never thought far enough ahead for something like that.

>>28726629
Well there's that, and it's kind of rude leave a friend hanging after they put their neck out for you.

>>28726629
I dunno where the future will go, All I know is that you were the first friendly Griffon I have seen in a long long time and that I wanted to hang out with you.

>>28726629
You severely overestimate my attention span.

“You severely overestimate my attention span. I've never thought far enough ahead for something like that”
>”You sure about that?”
“Well, That does sound like the dream life to me... but all I know is that you were the first friendly Griffon I have seen in a long time and that I wanted to hang out with you”
>”Cute. Well I know how we can hang out”
“Really? Whatcha’ got in mind?”
>She trusts her claws forward, something being pinned to your chest fluff
>Looking down, a red badge adorns your chest, some writing on it
>’Hello, I am: Guri! Employee in training’
>”See that badge? That’s for all trainees. It doesn’t come off until I am fully satisfied in your ability to perform all required duties. Until then, you're just a Badgy”

>>28726923
wew, okay mistress what do you request of your willing subject?

>>28726923
Oh c'mon! I'm gonna look like a dork if I wear this! ...Ok, ok, I'm gonna look even dorkier...

Pausing

>>28726923
How long does it usually take to satisfy you?

>>28727100
...Errr WORK! WITH WORK! How long does it usually take to satisfy you with work!?

>>28726923
We'll work as hard as we need to to properly satisfy you.

bep

dum badge

>>28728830

>>28729666

birb in training

>>28732104
Birb in birb

>You peer back down to the red button on your chest, slightly frowning
>This is hazing! There’s nothing wrong with being a badgy!
>Although the thought of Velvet going insane over having to wear one brings you some joy
“Oh c'mon! I'm gonna look like a dork if I wear this… ok even more of a dork”
>”Like I said. It doesn’t come off until I am satisfied”
“I’ll work as hard as I need to to properly satisfy you!”
>”Now that’s what I want to hear”
“How long does it usually take to satisfy you?”
>”It aint easy Guri. It’s gonna be hard work, and you’re gonna be exhausted by the end of it”
>You try to stop yourself from laughing, but can’t help but lightly snicker
>Garnet looks like she takes a moment to process this before her face goes flat
>”I can already see we have a troublemaker on our claws. Fraternization is a strict violation of the rules I'll have you know”

>>28732631
I promise to be on my best behavior... at work.

>>28732631
Oh, sorry... Well let's get on with it then. What are my orders?

>>28732631
come on it was a little funny you gotta admit.

>You give her a sly grin, trying to play it off like the cool bird you are
“Come on it was a little funny you gotta admit”
>She looks to the floor, attempting to hide the grin forming on her beak
>”O-okay, it was a little funny… but this is serious business! And as your temporary supervisor, I must ensure that all regulations are followed!”
>She puffs herself up a bit, taking pride in that statement
“Sorry. I promise to be on my best behavior... at work”
>”What you do on your own time is none of my business, buddo. Now come on, we have much to learn!”
>She gives your arm a tug, leading you down a catwalk
>”So here’s where all the meat is shipping in, beginning the process. We get everything from pork, to beef, and even venison!”
“Uh, aren’t deer sentient?”
>”From this point forward no more questions”
>You zip your beak and continue at a brisk pace behind her
>”So, before we get into hands on work, I like to start with a bit of a warning. This job consists entirely of handling delicious protein. It’s going to be hard, but under no circumstance may you sample any of the fine meats before you. you think you can handle the pressure?”

>>28732936
Yeah sure. I'm more of a yarn guy myself.

>>28732936
It should be fine. I just hope we get a good lunch.

>>28732936
Depends. Is there meat available during lunch?

“It should be fine. I'm more of a yarn guy myself”
>”Oh man, isn’t yarn the best? I could bat it around all d- sorry, getting a little sidetracked”
>Good to know that you and your boss have similar interests
“So uh, is there meat available during lunch?”
>”I mean, you have to pay for it. But we do have a small cafeteria”
>You hope Velvet doesn’t find out about this, or your whole salary might go to her purchasing Sweet-Os
>Damn bland pony food
>”Well, now that I have your promise not to sample the products, let’s continue on shall we?”
>You two move further down the line, Garnet explaining all of the major stations
>It doesn’t seem too hard honestly. Just cut and prepare the meat for packaging, and don’t eat any on the way
>”-nd that’s how the last guy lost the end of his tail. Any questions?”
“Uh, I don’t think so?”
>”Alright, well wait here a second. I have to grab something”
>Your mentor walks off, leaving you standing alone as everything bustles around you
>You watch the other griffons at this station take the meat and put it in boxes
>”Hey, Badgy”
>You turn around, a couple of griffons standing before you
>”Yeah you. How’s the training going?”
“Alright I guess. This badge is kind of dorky though”
>”You bet it is, I remember when I had to wear that thing”
>”You think Garent’s doing a good job training you?”
“Oh yeah! She’s great!”
>”Well here, it’s time for your janitorial training”
>One of them casually pours a cup of coffee on the concrete floor, the hot liquid splashing into a puddle
>”Go on and find a mop Badgy. I trust that you can handle this”
>The two of them walk away laughing, crumpling the paper cup and tossing it onto the floor before you

>>28733186
Wait till Garnet comes back then point out the spill and ask her about it. A griffon walked by, stumbled, spilt it, cursed and walked off. Isn't that unsanitary in a food processing plant?

>>28733186
Keep your mouth shut and wait for Garnet to come back.

>>28733186
Remember their faces. They're on the list.

>>28733186
I hope all the other griffs aren't like that.

>You look back to the mess, then to the griffons walking away
>You are not amused by what you just witnessed
>Burning their faces into your memory, you vow not to forget this exchange
>They’re on the list now
>Still standing there, you hear the pitter patter of paws approaching, Garnet humming a tune as she returns
>”Ah, just where I left yo-… you spill that?”
“Actually, some guy walked on over and spilt it, then walked off cursing”
>Her face instantly turns to one of annoyance
“Isn’t that unsanitary in a food processing plant?”
>”Yes. Yes it certainly is. You see who did it?”
>You look off into the distance, the two griffons back on the work line
>They both glare at you, slowly shaking their heads ‘no’

>>28733380
If they wanted no trouble they shouldn't have caused it. Maybe it won't work out well for us, but we don't need this job so bad we have to take their shit.

>>28733380
Oh, no? As in no, I shouldn't keep silent?

>>28733380
pfft like we are scared of some puffed up feather heads.

>>28733380
It's those two over there who are glaring at me.

>>28733380
Shrug towards them and then describe the one that spilled it. Then point out their glaring at us. Ask her about how hostile the work environment normally is. It's not really painting a picture of a professional environment if if we've already made enemies by just being here.

>No? As in no, you shouldn't keep silent?
>Alright
>You shrug your shoulders at them, facing Garnet
>You aren’t afraid of some puffed up featherheads
“Uh, those two over there did it. The ones glaring at me”
>You point to them, the two looking a bit annoyed and disappointed
>Garnet just sighs
>”Those two? Great”
“Are they troublemakers?”
>”Sometimes. They just like to push people’s buttons, you know?”
>Looking back at them they seem to have returned to work
“Is the work environment here always that hostile? I mean, I just got here”
>”No, it’s because you’re wearing that badge, people always like the give the new guys a rough time. I went through it, heck even those two went through it”
>You knew this badge would make you look like a dork
>”But it’s all harmless, nothing to worry about. Just don’t let it get to you, because as soon as you satisfy me, you won’t ever have to wear that thing again”

>>28733708
You better stop saying stuff about me satisfying you, you must have another more non-sexual word for that...

>>28733708
We should get something to clean up that mess before somebody slips and hurts themselves.

>>28733708
What kind of things do we need to learn to fully... satisfy you?

>You can’t help but smile once more
“You better stop saying stuff about me satisfying you. Surely you must have another more non-sexual word for that...”
>”Uh, alright. Until you… satiate me!”
“That doesn’t seem much better”
>”Hey, I’m the boss here. And I say it’s good enough. Now if you want to satiate me, we better get this mess cleaned up before someone slips on it”
>Moving to a supply closet, she has you withdraw a mop, turning to the scene of the spill
>Cleaning it up, she supervises quiet closely
>”Hm… I’ll give you an 8 on the cleanup, but a 6 on the technique. Your mopping motion was too wide”
“Well I hope this job doesn’t consist entirely of mopping”
>”It doesn’t. Come on, put that thing away and we’ll continue”
>Returning the cleaning implement, you soon find yourself staring at a salmon, the fish’s glassy eye glaring up at you
>Several knives are placed to your side
>”Alright, this is to test your initial knowledge. Go ahead and show me how you would carve up a fish”
>She leans forward watching intently, clipboard in hand
“I… I’ve never filleted a fish before”
>”It’s ok. Just do what you think is right”
>You take in a deep breath, shaky hand hovering over the knives
>The fish continues to stare into your eyes, as if challenging you
>As a bead of sweat rolls down your face, you can feel Garnet's intent gaze watching over your actions

>>28734077
Imagine that its that's fucko griffon hitting on Garnet and GUT THE FUCKER

>>28734077
Uh take a knife and gut the fish I guess?

>>28734077
We've seen others do this before surely?
Just cut along the belly to remove the guts, chop off the head, and run the knife along the spine to remove the fillet

>>28734142
We don't want to shred it.

>>28734142
This may not be a good idea to do.

We want to slice, not stab.

>>28734077
We're a griffon. Separate what we would want to eat from what we wouldn't want to eat.

>Come on Guri, how hard could it be?
>Finally picking up the knife, you begin to concentrate, sizing up the task
>You’ve seen others do this before. You think they just…
>You gently slide the knife into its belly, beginning to slice upwards
>Ok so far so good. Now you just have to separate what you want to eat from what you don’t want to eat
>Your cutting motion continues, mood improving now that you think you got the hang of it
>Shooting the dead fish a sly look, you find that it still peers to you with those cold eyes
>Like it’s challenging you, kinda like… that griffon did trying to woo Garnet
>That snide fuck, thinking he could just butt in and walk all over you. Yeah, isn’t laughing anymore
>Stupid fish trying to get you worked up, trying to get inside your mind
>But you won’t fall for it, you won-
>”So far your technique is v-“
“REEEEEEE!”
>You begin to slash at the fish, the only think flashing through your mind is that Chad trying to steal Garnet
>God damn douche! You saw her first! You called her first!
>Your tirade clouds all other thoughts, but you slashing motion continues
>Finally, you jab the fish one last time, right in its stupid freaking face
>Chest heaving, you feel yourself beginning to calm down, judgement returning
>”Uh…”
>You glance to Garnet
>The has several fish scales splattered on her face around her wide, surprised eyes
>It’s only now that you realized you absolutely eviscerated the fish
>But somehow two decent looking fillets lie to the side of the destroyed body
>”That was… an interesting technique. A little messy though, but you made some fillets”
"Did, did I pass?"
>"Yeah. Just next time try not to coat the boss with fish bits"

Pausing

>>28734269
Well that worked out. Might be better for our blood pressure if we do it a little more calmly next time though.

>>28735269
that was our workout for the day

>>28734269
yeah sorry, kinda got caught in the moment.

stupid fish

beb

>>28737316

>>28737839

>>28737316

“Yeah sorry, kinda got caught in the moment”
>You see here begin to scribble down something on the board
>”Alright, we’ll just make a note on here not to assign you to the fish section”
“I think that might be good for my blood pressure”
>Writing one more thing down, she waves for you to follow
>”Come on! We’ve got plenty more to cover!”
>Without hesitating, you take her side, ready for whatever is tasked to you
>A few hours later, and you find yourself staring at a diagram of all the meat cuts off of a cow, notebook and pencil in hand
>Who knew being a butcher would take so much education?
>The shuffling of paws behind you grabs your attention, noticing a few griffons go by
>Soon it seems like the whole work space is leaving
>”Hey! How goes the studying?”
“Well, I think I got down where the ribs come from… but where is everyone going?”
>Garnet points to a clock
>”It’s noon, we got an hour off for lunch”
>Oh thank god. Being surrounded by so much meat has left you yearning for food

>>28739448
Great, let's get going.

I've always wondered, where does it all come from? Don't they...y'know...talk?

>>28739448
Well then, I didn't actually imagine our first dinner date to be in a place like this but I suppose it will do...

>>28739471
yeah real great thing to bring up as we are about to eat....

>>28739448
So what do you do here when you aren't guiding idiots around?

>>28739471
Some things are probably better left unknown.

“Well then, I didn't actually imagine our first dinner date to be in a place like this but I suppose it will do”
>”This is strictly a friendly coworker lunch, nothing more”
>She puffs herself up in a matter of factly manner
“If that’s what you want to call it, then so beat it”
>You put down your notebook, following her alongside all the other griffons leaving for lunch
“So uh, about the meat”
>”What about it?”
“I've always wondered, where does it all come from? Don't they, y'know...talk?”
>”Some things are better left unknown Guri”
“O-okay”
>Stopping as all your coworkers fall into a line, you can see the double doors ahead, ‘Cafeteria’ painted over it
>Looks like it might be a wait
>Garnet idly flicks her tail back and forth in a board manner
“So what do you do here when you aren't guiding idiots around?”
>”Uh, well I help on the line sometimes, cutting up the meat when they really need help. But I also work in low level management. Someday, I might even get my own desk!”

>>28739908
Judging by the way you handled me I think you deserve it. Oh, I also never got to thank you for telling Velvet that you're my girlfriend. Watching the smugicorn squirm like that makes my day.

>>28739908
How long have you worked here?

>>28739908
Bat at her tail a little bit subconsciously.

>>28739908

So how is the food normally?
Is there anything I should avoid?

“Judging by the way you handled me I think you deserve it”
>”Why thank you! I pride myself on work excellence”
“How long you been working here anyway?”
>”Oh, maybe four months? They said I was a good fit for the job because they needed someone personable”
“Well I’d say there’s no one more suited. By the way, I also never got to thank you for telling Velvet that you're my girlfriend. Watching the smugicorn squirm like that makes my day”
>”It’s no problem, really. Seems like you needed a little help with your friend”
“You don’t know the half of it, she’s ruthless. But if you catch her off balance there’s no better feeling in the world”
>”Glad I could pitch in, she did look pretty surprised”
>She gives you a soft smile, red eyes gently staring into yours

>But moment out of the corner of your eye catches your attention
>Her tail still casually flicks around, seeming like it has a mind of its own
>It’s motion is kinda hypotonic in a way, almost like… a strand of yarn
>Flicking your eyes back upwards, you try to push that thought out of your mind
“S-so, how is the food normally? Anything I should avoid?”
>”Oh, it’s alright I suppose. The fish is pretty good, but pork can be a bit dry at times, not to mention potentially haram
“Uh huh”
>”In fact, I-“
>Her soft spoken voice reaches your ears, but does not register
>Your senses are focused on something else entirely
>The tail swishes once more, furry tip touching the floor before swishing back the other way
>Alright Guri, play it cool
>Just play it cool
>Don’t think of it like an extra thick yarn thread
>…
>You don’t even recognize your claw reaching out before it’s too late, talons aimed straight for the fuzzy tail
>In a swift motion you bat it, the tail flicking upwards in surprise
>This only causes you to smack it back the other way in glee
>It’s only then you notice the silence
>Finally coming to, you’re confronted with a dozen set of eyes all staring at you in everything from confusion to amusement
>A couple griffons snicker, unable to contain themselves
>Garnet just stands there, frozen, her eyes wide and cheeks slightly tinted red

>>28740350
T-there was a fly on it. It's gone now.

>>28740425
This. And then give it an extra squeeze before letting go.

>>28740350
We fucked up

>>28740350
Time to become a full time bounty hunter or kill ourselves.
there's no recovering from this

>As the snickering becomes more prominent, you come to a conclusive evaluation of the situation
>You fucked up
>Whelp, either time to become a full time bounty hunter or kill yourself. There's no recovering from this
>Yet you try anyway
“T-there was a fly on it”
>You can hear a few more griffons laughing
“It’s gone now!”
>Garnet seems to have finally snapped out of her trance, cheeks becoming even more flushed
>”O-oh… thank you Guri”
“Y-you too”
>Pulling back your hand, you can’t help but give the soft tail one last squeeze
>God you’re pathetic
>You both silently stand there, the crowd getting a few more chuckles and squawks in before finally settling down
>Eventually the line starts to move forward, but your mind is a thousand miles away, focused more on your unrecoverable social position
>Why must tails be so tantalizing?
>Eventually you and Garnet grab your trays of food, you a baked fish, her some beef
>Wandering through the packed cafeteria, you two eventually sit down at a small two person table near the back
>Finally, she speaks up
>”So, uh…”
>She scratches her neck awkwardly
>”Thanks for taking care of that fly. It might have… looked silly if you didn’t scare it off”

>>28740701
There...was no fly. I fucked up, I'm sorry! Please don't hate me!

Pausing

beb

>>28741622

beta as fuck

>>28740701
im sorry Garnet your tail was just so mesmerizing swinging back and forth like that I couldn't stop myself. Its like when I see a nice ball of yarn, I can't help myself .
I am a slave to my instincts.

tail 2 tempting

>>28743769

bup

>You think about doubling down, but even you know that the hole is getting even deeper
“There...was no fly”
>She remains silent, still looking quite embarrassed
“I’m sorry Garnet, your tail was just so mesmerizing swinging back and forth like that. I couldn't stop myself! It’ s like when I see a nice ball of yarn, I just can't help myself!”
>your feathers begin to ruffle up in stress
“I am a slave to my instincts, please don't hate me!”
>Garnet nods her head a little, smiling as softly as she can
>”It’s alright Guri”
“R-really?”
>”Yeah, I understand. Sometimes I have to hold myself back when I see something that looks like yarn too. Got a whole basket of the stuff back at home, but I have to prevent it from affecting me at work”
>You feel a wave of relieve rush over you
>"Besides, what's a griffon that doesn't enjoy a bit of yarn?"

>>28746163
Someone I pity.

>>28746163
You have a whole basket too!? I just got mine recently!

“Someone I pity”
>Garnet finally picks up a fork, taking a bite out of her meal
“So, You have a whole basket too? I just got mine recently!”
>”Oh yeah, I was fortunate enough to receive it as a house warming gift from some neighbors. They know just what a girl wants it seems”
“My neighbors gave me mine too!”
>Maybe this town aint so bad after all
>Garnet opens her beak to respond, but in that split second, you feel a disturbance
>Oh please. Not now
>”GURI!”
>A velvet colored blur gallops up to the table, mare interrupting your lunch
“Uh, hey Velvet”
>”Look at this stupid thing”
>She points to her chest, a similar red badge on her tuft
>”Does this make me look like a nerd? Be honest”

>>28746402
It makes us both look like nerds. I just need to properly satisfy Garnet here and I will get rid of it in no time.

“Velvet, It makes us both look like nerds”
>She looks back down at the badge in utter disgust
“But I just need to properly satisfy Garnet here and I will get rid of it in no time”
>”Garnet, can you get rid of mine too?”
>”Uh, sorry. That’s up to whoever’s mentoring you”
>”Damn”
>The mare pulls up another chair, dropping a plate of oats onto the table
>Garnet scoots off to the side a bit to accommodate your new guest
>”So how’s your training going?”
“I mean, I guess it’s alright. Just learning all there is to know about meat. Thankfully I have a pretty good mentor”
>”Ugh, I wish I could say the same. My mentor made me learn the entire history of oat!”
>Angrily taking a drink from her cup, she peers at it for a moment
>”And what’s the deal with everyone here spilling things? I’ve had to mop up like three cups of coffee!”

>>28746674
...there is no janitorial training here whatsoever, is there?

>>28746674
Right!? That's incredibly unsanitary and is quickly becoming an old joke. If only there was someone here that can maybe put harsher punishment on deliberately spilling coffee on the floor...I wonder who could do that...really...

“Right!? That's incredibly unsanitary and is quickly becoming an old joke!”
>”Yeah! Why do I have to clean it? Is there even any janitorial services here?”
“If only there was someone here that can maybe put harsher punishment on deliberately spilling coffee on the floor”
>You glance over to Garnet with an expecting face
>She looks up at the ceiling, obviously aware of your gaze
“I wonder who could do that...really”
>Finally she looks at you
>Your eyebrows begin to move up and down, trying to get the hint across
>”Alright, alright. I get it”
>Success! The rights of Badgys shall no longer be trodden upon
>”I’ll see what I can do about it, ok?”
“You’re the best Garnet”
>She rolls her eyes, speaking up in a sarcastic tone
>”Anything else I can do to accommodate our new employees?”

>>28746948
You have done enough and I really appreciate it...though that date I asked for earlier wouldn't hurt later on...

“You’ve done enough and I really appreciate it… though that date I asked for earlier wouldn't hurt later on...”
>She chuckles, nodding her head
>”We’ll definitely work something out. I just have to check my schedule and we can get something together”
>Velvet rolls her eyes
>”How am I supposed to complain about this badge if you two are just acting like love birds?”
“It’s simple Velvet. Satisfy your mentor and the badge will be removed”
>As you finish up your fish, you notice the cafeteria’s occupants beginning to get up
>”Garnet pats her beak with a napkin before crumpling it up
>”Speaking of removing badges, it’s time to get back to work so we can get yours off”
>”I guess I better be getting back as well. I still have about 500 years of oat history to review”
>Saying goodbye to Velvet, you all depart, the unicorn turning one way, you and Garnet the other
>Heading back into the meat section, your mentor wastes no time, immediately getting right back to teaching
>So absorbed in the lessons you are, you don’t even notice time flying on by
>”-nd if I were to remove this piece, what type of cut would I have?”
“Uhhh… tenderloin?”
>”Correct!”
>She lifts of the clipboard, writing down something
>”Well Guri, it seems as though you’ve become well-adjusted to the tasks required by this company”
“Does that mean…?”
>”Yes”
>Her talons reach out, tugging at your chest
>Looking down, the badge has been removed
>”You have officially satisfied your mentor”

>>28747314
I'm honored to have a mentor as great as you.

>>28747314
Awesome! So on what station do I start working? Extra points if it's close to yours...*wink*

“Awesome! I'm honored to have a mentor as great as you”
>”Oh please, I’m just doing my job”
“Well you’re doing your job extremely well”
>She looks away for a moment, you catching the sight of her cheeks blushing just a tiny bit
“So on what station do I start working? Extra points if it's close to yours...”
>You give her a wink, causing her to lightly push you
>”Oh cut it out you. And we’ll figure out your station tomorrow, it’s almost closing time”
>You look around, the workers up and down the entire line starting to pack up, heading for the exit
“Guess I really did lose track of time”
>”That’s ok, because you were able to have your badge removed. Heck, it took me two days to rid of mine”
>She picks up the clipboard once more, packing up some supplies
>”Come on, no need to stay at work any longer than we have to”
>Following here, you soon mix into the line of griffons going out the door, entering the large room where all the sections separate off
>Here griffons mix with ponies, everyone just trying to get home, babbling about their day as they move
>”So what are you up to tonight? Got any plans?”

>>28747867
Gonna plan out a bounty Velvet and I have, but first, dinner.

>>28747867
I have a bounty to hunt and a knitting session after that.

“Oh you know, not too much. Gonna plan out a bounty Velvet and I have”
>”That sounds cool!”
“Yeah! Then I have a knitting session after that! Gotta grab dinner at some point too”
>”You really do like knitting, don’t you?”
“Sure do! And one day, I’ll be a world class knitter. Just you wait”
>Garnet laughs at your comment, the two of you still moving along through the crowd”
>”So what are you going after?”
“Huh?”
>”Like what are you hunting? Turkey? Deer?”
“Oh, just some pony”
>”… What?”
“Yeah, I’m collecting a bounty on some pony”
>”Oh god, you’re like, actually a bounty hunter?”
“For a whole 24 hours!”
>”That actually… sounds really interesting. But really dangerous too”

>>28748160
It's too lucrative to just give up on and the risk is worth it. Even if we hunt down the lowest bounties we still make a tidy profit. Don't suppose you wanna join us?

Pausing

>>28748160
The guy we are going for right now isn't very dangerous, just a ear scritcher right now.
Can you believe how sensitive ponies are about their ears? Its crazy.

>>28748189
Yes! Get Garnet to join us.
If she is hesitant on going out and catching them with us she could still help us with finding them and other general info.

>>28748189
>>28748580
She wouldn't be able to join us tonight though. This guy is expecting two, not three.

>>28748217

>>28748935
she doesn't have to come in with us.

>>28750285
No I just meant if she wants in we should take her on the next job.

super hot bounty hunter gf

>>28750299
She could hang around the exit and grab him if he decides to run.

>>28750990
The more newbies on this the more things to go wrong though. This guy might not be high on the scale but he's been smart enough to sniff out traps before they happen. Remember that griffons will stand out more than ponies.

“The guy we are going for right now isn't very dangerous, just a serial ear scritcher right now. Can you believe how sensitive ponies are about their ears? It’s crazy”
>”Yeah, ponies can be real babies sometimes”
“You got that right. But hey, catching them is pretty lucrative. Even if we hunt down the lowest bounties we still make a tidy profit”
>”Well geez, good luck out there. Didn’t know you were so hardcore taking down ear scritchers”
“Well we’re actually going after a counterfeit tool maker tonight, and the ear scratcher afterwards. Try to increase our profits, you know?”
“I hear you. It kinda beats working in this place I bet”
“You know… we could always use some help. Don't suppose you wanna join us?”
>”Me? A bounty hunter? Oh gosh, I dunno. I’ve never really been a fighter”

>>28753244
Neither am I. Velvet and I just started a day ago and it seems simple enough. So I guess it's a learning experience for us both. However if you join I'm gonna have to change our name. What do you want your codename to be...?

>>28753244
I'd like to point out that the more bounty hunters we have on our team, the more thinly we'd have to spread the bounties. So we'd need to take on more dangerous bounties for it to continue being profitable.

>>28753244
she's got time to think about it. We'd need to ask Velvet anyway.

>>28753244
You don't have to fight you could just help us find them.

We need someone with brains on our team.
Guri and Velvet aren't exactly the sharpest tools in the shed.

>>28753420
rude

>>28753426
look into your heart. You know it to be true.

>>28753420
Guri is a sharp bird and anyone who says otherwise is jealous.

>>28753437
The only thing sharp about Guri is his fashion sense.

“Neither am I. Velvet and I just started a day ago and it seems simple enough”
>”Well yeah, but you’re a big guy. And I’m not”
“You don't have to fight, you could just help us find them and plan things. Me and Velvet admit ably aren’t the sharpest tools in the shed”
>”Oh stop it, I’m sure you’re plenty smart”
“I was smacking around your tail like a piece of yarn”
>”Anybody could have fallen to those temptations”
“I suppose. But anyway what do you think?”
>She stops walking for a minute, you and her now on the outside of the factory
>”Well… I could think about it”
“Cool! Oh by the way, if you join you’re going to have to change your name”
>”What? Why?”
“You need a codename! Like me, I’m Blackscarf!”
>You puff out your chest pride fully
>”Oh, well I could be Garn… et?”
“Erm, maybe something else”
>”Tell you what, when I get home tonight I’ll think it over real hard, and talk to you tomorrow about it. Ok?”

>>28753461
Sure thing.
Nice prompt nerd.

>>28753560
QUICK the prompt is now giving her her code name before she leaves.
Fire off what name you'd think would fit!

Scales.
because fish scales and SHE WEIGHS THE SCALES OF JUSTICE FOR THE COMMON CRIMINAL SCUM.

>>28753582
She can be Dice, like dicing meat.

>>28753589
Or THE BUTCHER

>>28753582
Or you could play off her name and call her Jewel or something.

>>28753582
Moneypenny

>>28753582
Call her THE MEANAGER

Because she lets out her mean-ness when she's hunting. And she's a manager.

>>28753672
Or Badgey the Birb

Man we suck at making up name.

>>28753672
The extermentor
She isn't satisfied until you are brought to justisce.

>>28753582
Red Glove

Gotta keep it clothing based.

>You happily nod your head
>”Got it . But before you go, we need to make you a super cool nickname!”
>Rolling her eyes, she can’t help but smile
>”Very well. Let’s hear what you got”
“Hmm…”
>You examine her from head to toe, trying to rack your brain for something clever
“How about, THE MENAGER?”
>”… Are you saying I’m mean?”
“N-no! Like, you’re a manager, and you can be mean to the bad guys!”
>”Uh, I don’t know about that one”
“That’s ok! I got plenty more”
>Come on Guri, think!
“What about ‘the Extermentor’? You aren’t satisfied until your target is brought to justice!”
>”Meh”
“Or you could be ‘Scales’ because of the fish scales I accidentally coated you with. Or Dice! Or Jew-“
>A single talon is placed on the tip of your beak, shushing you
>”I’ll go home and think everything over… and maybe come up with a codename. Promise”
>She winks to you
“O-okay”
>”Until then, I’ll see you tomorrow!”
>Taking to the air, you give her a goodbye as she flaps away, a feather gently falling to the ground as she does
>… You still like The Meanager
>”Yo!”
>Snapping out of your trance, Velvet seems to have found you outside the building
>”What’s up?”
“Oh nothing”
>”Well come on, stop fantasizing about your boss and let’s get home. I’m ready to crash after such a boring day”

>>28753786
Hope you mean nap girl, because we got a con pony to snag later.

>>28753786
Your day should get more interesting if everything goes correctly.

>>28753786
Grab that feather and cherish it forever.

“Hope you mean nap”
>”I just need some rest. My brain is all oat’ed out… plus I still have this stupid badge”
“Psh, Badgy”
>”SHUT UP”
>She charges you, hooves ready to strike
>But you just casually put a hand on her head, holding her just out of reach as she swings around fruitlessly
>After a few seconds, she finally realizes that she’s getting nowhere fast
“You done?”
>”I do not deserve this badge! Do you know how much mind numbing stuff I’ve had to memorize?”
“Well, your day should get more interesting if everything goes correctly, because we got a con pony to snag later”
>Her frustrated mood does a total 180, her muzzle wickedly grinning
>”Heck yeah we do! Come on!”
>She starts to trot off towards the road, you following
>But not before stooping down, gently picking up the fallen cream colored feather
>… You will cherish it always”
>Walking away with your prize, you soon travel side by side with Velvet, her hooves clipping on the sidewalk
>”What’s with the feather”
“Oh, u-um, Garnet dropped it”
>”Psh, weirdo”
>She’s just jealous that she doesn’t have one
>”And uh… what’s this I hear about you feeling up your boss at work?”

>>28754067
SHE HAD A FLY ON HER TAIL THAT IS ALL!

>>28754067
I-It wasn't like that.

>>28754067
>The whole factory knows already

God I hope Garnet doesn't get in trouble.

“I-It wasn't like that”
>”Sounded pretty much like that to me”
“SHE HAD A FLY ON HER TAIL THAT IS ALL!”
>You quickly place a hand over your break, realizing how loud you yelled that
“How do you even know about that?”
>”Some dude told me a griffon at lunch started smacking around some girl’s tail. Then he started describing him, and what do you know? Can’t say I’m not too surprised though”
“Oh god…”
>If she knows, that the whole damn factory probably already does
>You’ll never be able to live this down!
>You just hope Garnet doesn’t get in trouble or anything over this
>”I must say, it took some balls just to smack some girl’s tail around in public, let alone your mentor's you absolute animal”

>>28754428
Well you should hear the crazy rumor they're spreading about you!
[Insert crazy, made up rumor to send her flying off the handle]

Pausing

>>28754428
...are you sure wearing socks and tail bows is too smutty for you? Because you've got the attitude

beb

>>28755719

>>28754600
We should really get Velvet to wear the tail wrap without kitting her anything after all the shit she has given us lately.

>>28755719

>>28758735
Sassy horse and the fab birbs.

>>28758735
That's a cute chickadee

>>28758735
They look like they are in a hipster band.

“...Are you sure wearing socks and tail bows is too smutty for you?”
>”Huh?”
“Because you sound like you've got the attitude to me”
>”Please. Although many would wish to see me like that, I am above such things. I was merely stating the rumor I heard”
“Well, you should hear the crazy rumor they're spreading about you!”
>”The what?”
“How you skub your horn every night”
>”W-who’s saying that? It isn’t true! TELL ME!”
>The mare seems to become increasingly unhinged at your comment, muzzle about to crack under the pressure of her scrunch

>>28760175
Describe the two guys that spilled the coffee we had to clean up.

>>28760175
Wow, didn't know skub was a big deal.

>>28760209
Oh man that's cruel.
I love it.

>>28760209
I'm not sure they deserve such a gate, but it's too late for them to avoid it.

>>28760175
We should go back to those bars and see if there were any more details about how the scritcher's targets looked. We wouldn't want Velvet's disguise to be incomplete after all.

>>28760215
Skub is good. I don't know why that would ever be an insult to a uni.

>>28760175
I guess she's one of those anti-skubbers.

“You really want to know?”
>”Yes!”
“Alright… well it was a couple of these griffons at my station. One was kinda short, had some gold tipped feathers. Other one had green markings around his eyes and brown fur. They were just kinda saying that you were a total skub lover”
>”I ALWAYS USE SKUB RESPONABLY”
>She makes some odd primal screeches of annoyance as she begins to flip out
>”I’ll crush them! You hear me! CRUSH THEM!”
>Man, maybe this was just a bit too cruel
>… Then again, those dicks did spill coffee
>The rest of the walk home consists of Velvet fuming, no doubt plotting revenge in her head
>It’s a little scary to watch honestly. But hey, it’s just a bit of harmless fun on her behalf
>Unlocking your room, the two of you head on in, Velvet immediately heading for the bed, flopping onto it
“Tired?”
>”Well I was until you told me about those jackasses. They guy we’re getting tonight better hope that I’m in a better mood when we run into him”

>>28760520
Just think about that juicy payoff. As long as you keep your cool for the meeting it's all ours.

>>28760520
So I was gonna tell you...Garnet might be joining our little bounty hunter team. Just letting you know...

>>28760590
We're supposed to ask anon. She's our partner, not our employee.

>>28760590
Not this. Do not hit this mare with any more curve balls until she has calmed down, also Garnet hasn't actually decided yet.

>>28760520
Get ready for the meeting.

“Just think about that juicy payoff. As long as you keep your cool for the meeting it's all ours”
>”I AM cool!”
>As she seems to try to reassure herself, you consider telling her about Garent maybe joining the team
>But after that skub curveball, you figure that you should wait until she calms down some
>”So what’s the deal with tonight?”
“Go out and get the guy, just like we talked about”
>”Well yeah, but are we like, showing up and kicking his ass? Or what?”

>>28760879
If a gun pointed at his face doesn't persuade him then we break some bones.

>>28760879
Lets start by pretending to be actual customers.

>>28760879
Nah, we meet up, talk about his stuff and make it look like we're interested in making the deal. He's probably not gonna drag all that crap their with him, but we should take some cash just in case so we look serious. Then we leave and follow him until we can get the drop on him.

“Let’s start by pretending to be actual customers”
>”Alrighty, then what?”
“Talk about his stuff and make it look like we're interested in making the deal. He's probably not gonna drag all that crap there with him, but we should take some cash just in case so we look serious”
>”We’re supposed to be getting money, not giving it away!”
“Relax Velvet, he’s not getting the money. We follow him after the deal and then arrest him”
>”Ah, I got you. He lets his guard down and then WHAM! We hit him!”
>She punches one hoof into another, making a dull smacking noise
“Uh, well if everything doesn’t go as planned, maybe”
>”Really?”
“Sure. If a gun pointed at his face doesn't persuade him then we break some bones”
>”Can I point the gun at him?”
“Velvet, it’s my shotgun. You have a perfectly good baseball bat”
>”It’s not the same…”
“Chin up. If we pull this off, we could stop at that pawnshop and see if that stallion can hook you up with something”
>Her face brightens over the thought of owning a gun
>An all Amareican mare, she is
>She casually looks over to the ticking clock on the wall
>”So, we got a couple hours until we gotta go. Got anything planned? I might just lie down after all"

>>28761087
We could go visit the zeeb for that 'private' knitting session if it isn't too early.

>>28761087
Lets go down to the bars the scritcher attacked and ask around a bit more.

>>28761130
this, we need more Intel.

>You ponder going over for that private ‘knitting’ session, but it’s only 6 PM
>You doubt that Wonga is out yet
“I think I might go out back to the bars”
>”Guri please, we have to be sober for this”
“I mean to ask around for more evidence on the ear scratcher!”
>”Oh… well have fun. And do me a favor and turn out the light on the way out, ok?”
>Fulfilling her request, you flick the light switch, the mare cuddling up under the covers
>Lazy horse
>Setting out alone, you spread your wings as soon as you get outside, soaring off to the last known location of your bounty
>Finding it not long after, it appears to be your standard tavern, nothing fancy like stripper poles like the one you visited the other day
>It’s still a bit early, but ponies are gradually filing in as they get off work
>Walking up to the bar, the bartender takes notice
>”Looking to order anything?”
“Actually, I came to ask a few questions if that’s ok. About a certain ear scratcher”
>The stallion rolls his eyes
>”Oh great, this again… what are you looking to know”

>>28761314
Explain something to me if you will. Why is ear scratching such a big deal? Griffons don't put such a weight on that, so I've never head of anything like that before now.

Also, its only mares who got their ears scratched, yes?

>>28761314
Can we get a description of the victim? What happened leading up to the "attack"?

Pausing

>>28761410
W-what happens if we scritch a stallion?

>>28761796
What if a stallion scratches us? Can we scratch him back? Is this some sort of pony mating ritual?

beb

>>28761796
>>28761924
Anons please. Our harem is already set to be big enough, we don't need to start adding the gay to it.