Warrant CYOA

“At least you can't call me cliché”
>”Actually my last date took me out shooting”
“O-oh…”
>Why must Chad always be one step ahead of you?
>Your friend weakly punches you in the shoulder
>”Kidding Guri, I’m kidding. Your idea sounds interesting to say the least”
“Is that a good or bad thing?”
>”Well we’ll just have to wait and see huh? Although, I must admit I’ve never shot at a pony before”
“Usually it doesn't involve much of that. That's kind of a last resort, to be honest”
>”Really?”
“Yeah, I’ve never had to shoot at a bounty”
>You skillfully leave out the part about having only captured one bounty
“Besides, they’ll be too stunned by the Jewel of Justice to fight back!”
>She smirks at you
>”So what, do I gotta wear a signature piece or something too, Mr. Scarf?”

>>28920110
Of course, that's how these things work. Something for bad guys to point out and fear as we walk around.

>>28920110
Oh course. You need an amulet or something.

“Of course, that's how these things work! Something for bad guys to point out and fear as we walk around”
>”But what should I wear? You said Velvet already has her earrings”
“You need an amulet or something. Something that stands out”
>”Oh! I think I’ve got just the thing at home. But I never figured I’d ever wear it to scare ponies”
“It comes with the job”
>You two finally approach the line, Garnet tossing you an apron before beginning to tie her own around her sleek torso
>”Speaking of job, we better get started. But we can talk more during break”
“Of course!”
>Picking up her clipboard, she points to an open section near a conveyor belt, meat rolling down it
>”You just gotta carve those up, exactly how I showed you. If you need any help, just come find me!”
>With a wave she departs, you taking a few seconds to watch her tail swish around as she walks
>S-such a nice tail
>Pushing that thought out of your mind, you pick up a knife and step forward
>You’ve got a job to do. No longer a Badgie, you must impress your superiors with butchering ability the likes of which has never been seen before!
>Grabbing the first cut rolling on by you begin to fillet it, tossing the unwanted portions into the bin, just as Garnet showed you
>Only 499 more to fill your daily quota!
>Reaching for another, you repeat the process over and over, trying to cut more precisely with each time
>Going in for another however, you sense someone peering at you from the corner of your eye
>Turning your head, you find two griffons looking at you a space over, they themselves cutting meat
“Uh… hi?”
>”Why’d you nark on us yesterday?”
“Excuse me?”
>”It was your job to clean up the coffee as a Badgie, not go find a freaking manager”

>>28920380
What do you mean? Some odd griffons were making a workspace unsanitary intentionally. This is a food processing plant, that should be frowned upon. I was just doing what I need to to help the company!

Only keep half a mind on them, make sure we continue cutting meat well.

>>28920392
This. It's not let we knew we were supposed to be their bitch.

>>28920380
We did clean it up, but we also made sure that no further hazards would occur.

>>28920100
>New res CYOA
>Somehow I missed it
Shieeeet time to go readin.

>>28920540
nigga where have you been?

>>28920541
Only seldomly lurking the catalog and not participating in the discussion thread.

>>28920555
Set up a filter, should help you find 'em in the future.

“What do you mean? Some odd griffons were making a workspace unsanitary intentionally”
>”Yeah, but you’re SUPPOSED to clean it up”
“I did clean it up, but I also made sure that no further hazards would occur”
>”Hazards? What are you talking about?”
“This is a food processing plant, that should be frowned upon. I was just doing what I need to help the company!”
>”Dude come on, you ever been a trainee before? You’re just supposed to do those things”
“Well how was I supposed to know I was supposed to be their bitch?”
>They go silent for a second, you returning to your work, but keeping a wary eye on them
>They mutter to each other, beginning to chop up meat again as well
>”You know, there’s a lot of unwritten rules around here. It’s just how this place works”

>>28920613
Don't really give a shit. I'll do what I'm supposed to do and if someone wants me to do something else they'll have a hard time.

>>28920613
No problem with hazing or having some fun, just as long as it won't lead to unintentional problems. A spill is a tripping hazard that could injure (or worse) a co-worker. Poor cleanliness could contaminate the food we're preparing. If a higher-up saw that, heads would roll.

>>28920613
I'm here to do my job and get paid. Not to get messed around with.

>>28920613
Can't be important if no one bothered to write them down.

>>28920613
Its only how the place works because everyone else agrees. You're not changing anything by following along

“Can't be important if no one bothered to write them down. Besides, I'm here to do my job and get paid. Not to get messed around with”
>”Aw come on man, it’s just a little work place fun”
“No problem with hazing or having some fun, just as long as it won't lead to unintentional problems. A spill is a tripping hazard that could injure a co-worker”
>They go silent once more, looking questioningly at each other as their talons continue to slice meat
“Also, poor cleanliness could contaminate the food we're preparing. If a higher-up saw that, heads would roll”
>”You ever consider being a manger? Because you talk like one”
>”Yeah, it’s ok to lighten up a bit. It’s been like this since before we joined”
“Its only how the place works because everyone else agrees. You're not changing anything by following along”
>The two griffons look like they want to respond, but aren’t really sure how to, the conversation going cold
>Still being wary, you nonetheless carry out your task, a few minutes ticking on by
>”Hey”
>You make another cut, taking your time to respond
>”Hm?”
>”I think we all got off on the wrong paw. You want to come squat with us on break? We’ve got some booze. Nothing to get you falling over though”

>>28921257
Sounds fun.

>>28921257
Aren't we gonna eat with Garnet?

They could eat with us if they want.

>Man, it’s been a while since you’ve had a good, traditional squat
“Sounds fun actually”
>”Great. We usually just find a nice spot outside, a few other groups squat out there”
“Only thing is I already told Garnet I’d eat with her”
>Their feathers deflate, one of them shrugging
>”You sure she doesn’t want to join us as well? She looks like a decent squatter”
“Uh, not really sure. If not, you could always join us”
>”Eh, never really liked the cafeteria. I didn’t practice my technique for years just to use some chair”
>You make another cut with your knife, sending some meat down the line
>But an elbow in the side causes you to pause, one of the griffons cheekily nudging you
>”So… Garnet, huh?”

>>28921572
Yeah she really helped me out with getting this job, I kinda owe her.

>>28921572
Whatever lewd and unsavory things you've heard i promise they're only mostly wrong!

>>28921630
I-i thought I saw something on her tail I swear!

“Yeah she really helped me out with getting this job, I kinda owe her”
>”Well, we heard that you’ve already paid her back”
>His eyebrows move up and down a little
>… damn it
“Whatever lewd and unsavory things you've heard i promise they're only mostly wrong!”
>Both of them start to laugh, your plumage puffing up us you stammer
“I-I thought I saw something on her tail I swear!”
>They proceed to laugh even harder, your cheeks burning in embarrassment
>Why do you have to succumb to your instincts so easily?
>This is all yarn’s fault!
>”HEY!”
>A rather large griffon comes walking over, appearing quite cross
>”We aren’t paying you to laugh!”
>The two other griffons quickly turn around, nervously cutting up the meat again
>”Especially you. It’s your first day and you’re already slacking off with these trouble makers”

>>28921847
Isn't it lunch time, i thought it was lunch time? Lets go eat with garnet.

>>28921847
Oh, we were just asking them for advise on the best way to cut the meat and they told us and made a joke. Sorry about that sir.

Pausing

>>28921847
Sorry sir, wont happen again sir.

griffs are dum

cheep

beeb

>>28923357
ur dum

Velvet a nerd

>>28925999

“Sorry sir, won’t happen again sir”
>”Even you should know that slacking around isn’t acceptable”
“I’m sorry, I thought it was near lunch time”
>”Lunch aint for another hour. No excuse to be shooting the shit on duty”
>”Yeah sir, we didn’t mean to get him in trouble”
>”Should have thought of that before blowing off work. what were you even doing anyway?”
>He looks to you expectantly
“Well sir, actually I was just asking them for advice on the best way to cut the meat, and they told me and made a joke. Sorry about that sir”
>Guri you clever bird, you nailed it
>”What was the joke?”
“… W-what?”
>”What was the joke? I like jokes, so I want to know”
>Your eyes quickly snap to the other griffons, both of them looking on in confusion
“Uh, well…”
>”It must have been funny, right?”
>His eyes begin to narrow, gaze cutting into you

>>28927170
Well, it was masturbation-related, sir. The punchline involved beating the meat.

Doesn't really hold up as well retelling it, it was an in-the-moment thing.

“It was… uh”
>”Well?”
“It… well, it was masturbation-related, sir”
>His face immediately adopts a look of disgust
“The punchline involved beating the meat. Doesn't really hold up as well retelling it, it was an in-the-moment thing… but I can tell it if you’d lik-“
>A talon is held up, cutting you off
>”That’s… that’s alright. Just get back to work”
>Shooting a look at your comrades they quickly spin around, cutting the meat once more
>The griffon begins to walk off, grumbling something about ‘nasty kids’”
>”What a jerk”
“Who was that?”
>”Gess. Always likes to grill anyone if he gets that chance”
>”Yeah, that’s for not throwing us under the bus dude. I honestly expected you to sell us out or something”

>>28927464
No reason to throw you under the bus over something like that.

“No reason to throw you under the bus over something like that”
>”Well, you know. We didn’t really get off to the right start. Kinds figured you’d try to pin something on us”
>”You probably prevented a murder. Wife says she’ll kill me if I lose this job”
>Chuckling, you return to slicing meat
“Nah, I’m not like that. If I screw up, I’m not gonna bring you guys into it… although you did technically start the exchange”
>”Heh, well I suppose so. But hey, let’s finish up before he comes back”
>The three of you return to business as usual, the clock ticking on with every piece of meat prepared
>A whistle blasts, you nearly dropping your knife in fright
>Around you griffons begins to remove their aprons, heading for the exit
>Your two comrades swiftly pull out a bottle of booze, giggling as they do
>”You wanna join us? I promise we’ve got a prime squatting location”
>Before you can respond, you feel talons squeeze your shoulder
>”There you are! Come on, it’s lunch time”
>Garnet’s smiling face greats you, her soft red eyes peering into yours
>That is until glancing to the bottle of vodka as your coworker attempts to hide it
>”… You three do know that drinking on the job is unacceptable, right?”

>>28927464
It simple, don't be a jerk to me and I won't get you in trouble.

>>28927816
We haven't been drinking on the job they were just bringing it out for break.
Sorry guys but I did already promise to have lunch with Garnet.

Pausing

Bunp

Squatting is immoral

>>28927816
Sorry guys, maybe tomorrow.

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Majestic as fuck

bep

>>28930527

>>28931230

dumb

“We haven’t been drinking on the job, they just brought it for the break”
>She gives you a questioning look, then shoots them the same one
>”It’s true, Mam’, we were just gonna use it during lunch”
>”Well… drink responsibly! We don’t need you coming in drunk after lunch”
>”Oh please, it’ll take a lot more than this the get us stumbling!”
>One pats you on the back, holding up the drink once more with an expecting face
>Shifting your gaze, Garnet waits patiently, a hint of curiosity on her face
“Sorry guys, maybe tomorrow. Already have lunch plans”
>They smirk, one piping up
>”Whipped already huh?”
>Your manager shoots him a look, the two of them hastily retreating
>”Come on, before the line gets too long”
>Agreeing, you both set off, hanging up your aprons
>The soft pitter patter of paws fills the hallway as you exit the meat department, all the other griffs heading for the same place
>”So, I see you’re making friends. Might not be the best ones, but at least you’re building relations”

>>28933317
I figured I'm better off getting along with those two knuckleheads. They seem mostly harmless anyways, now that I've talked to them. Besides, I'll be a positive influence on them for sure!

“I figured I'm better off getting along with those two knuckleheads. They seem mostly harmless anyways, now that I've talked to them”
>”Yeah, they’re just your typical bros I guess you could say. Wouldn’t hurt anything”
“That’s good to know… besides, I'll be a positive influence on them for sure!”
>”Let’s not get too ahead of ourselves here. You’re still bottom of the food chain around here!”
“Nuh uh. The meat we’re about to eat is”
>She appears to search for a retort, but just ends up shaking her head
>”You’re a lost cause Guri. I’m afraid not even I can help you”
“Oh please, the Meanager can square away anyone”
>”I told you I’m Jewel!”
>A playful slap hits you in the side as you both jump into line, eager for some lunch
>Minutes later, you take a seat, Garnet pulling out a chair across from you and following suit
>A plate of mystery meat and your soon to be partner in crime is just what you need to relax
>Taking a bite, you questioningly look at your meal, shrugging as you fail to determine what exactly it is
>”So, is there a plan for tonight? Kinda worried about my first bounty…”

>>28933597
Can we just assume we spell our plan out to her? I can't really be arsed to regurgitate it.

>>28933597
Nah, not tonight, we'll get you in on the next one. Don't want to change plans last second and all.

We should actually tell Velvet first.

“Is there a plan? Please, Guri ALWAYS has a plan”
>Puffing yourself up, you beam proudly
>Your friendly giggling to herself, you take another bite of lunch
>”Well then Mr., what is it?”
>Leaning in, you wave for her to do the same, looking around shiftily
>Don’t want possible spies tipping off your bounty
>Walking her through the plan, she seems to understand it, agreeing with everything major
“-nd then we collect that sweet cash and get paid!”
>”Sounds great! But uh, I still have a question”
“What’s that?”
>”I’m not gonna have to dress like a whore with Velvet, right…?”

Pausing

>>28933814
No.

>>28933814
I don't think the perp is going after griffons.

>>28933814
Try not to imagine Garnet wearing a tail wrap.

Fail horribly.

>>28933814
Of course not. He only goes after mares so you're gonna wait in ambush with me.

inb4 he goes after stallions for a night instead.

>>28933814
Only if you want to. But if you wanna keep from getting your feathers plucked i'f avoid mentioning anything about velvet's clothing while she's around. It's a little bit sensitive for her.

>>28933814
W-would you?

[sweating intensifies]

beb

Guri a turkey

>>28936855
Guri is gonna stuff Garnet's Turkey.

>>28936407

“Of course not. He only goes after mares so you're gonna wait in ambush with me”
>”Oh. Well alright then”
“Also word of advice, if you wanna keep from getting your feathers plucked I’d avoid mentioning anything about Velvet's clothing while she's around. It's a little bit sensitive for her”
>”Really? I mean, it might be a bit embarrassing, but it’s just clothing”
“So, y-you would possibly do it?”
>She nervously twiddles her talons, looking slightly away
>”I-I mean, if I needed to…”
>Your mind starts to wonder, specifically to her sleek tail
>Sleek tail wrapped in a lacey tail wrap that his
>Some knee high socks on her paws…
>A sharp sound brings you back to reality, Garnet snapping her claws in front of your face
“Huh, what?”
>”You ok there bud? I think you zoned out”

>>28938072
Oh yeah, just planning more. Lot of plans. So, where do you want to meet up tonight?

>>28938072
Oh sorry, i get really in the zone when thinking up battle plans.

>>28938072
Oh! Uhh...just planning out the ambush hehe.

>>28938072
mentally make a note to include a few claw-knitted "costumes" for future capers with her.

“Oh! Uhh...just planning out the ambush. Yup, just planning more. Lot of plans”
>You are met with an odd, questioning look from your friend
“I get really in the zone when thinking up battle plans”
>”Oh, well I suppose I’ll start having to get in the zone too for these things”
“Yes… the zone”
>As you push the conversation elsewhere you mentally make a note to include a few claw-knitted ‘costumes’ for future capers with her
“So, where do you want to meet up tonight?”
>”I mean, I could head to your guys’ apartment. Or we could meet up at mine. You’re the boss, it’s your choice really”

>>28938250
Sure, we could just meet in the lobby of our building.

>>28938250
You can come to my place, we can have the full brief there.

“You can come to my place, we can have the full brief there. There’s a nice lobby we can meet up in”
>”Sounds fine by me. My apartment needs to be cleaned anyway”
“So are you saying my manager isn’t as neat and orderly as she is at work”
>She shakes her head with a smile
>”Well, I just got a new custom couch to knead, but I kind of shredding the box instead of pitching it. There’s packing peanuts all over the place”
>You lean closer, your attention fully obtained
“C-custom couch?”
>”Yeah, I keep it with the other furniture I use for scratching. It says it was a warranty of up to 5,000 kneads!”

>>28938376
yes

>>28938462
Dayum. I guess this place must pay pretty well.

>>28938462
how much is such a beauty?

>>28938462
W-woah.

“W-woah”
>5,000 kneads? Impossible! Your last coch gave out at 207!
“Tell me, how much is such a beauty?”
>”About 200 bits”
>Your heart immediately plunges
>That’s like a month’s savings! Or convincing Velvet to spend an entire bounty on a couch
>And she doesn’t knead, so that’s out of the question
>If only you didn’t spend money on nip. You could have possibly been the owner of such a fine item
“Damn… I guess this place must pay pretty well”
>”Well, my manager position is nice, but I’ve had my eye on this for a while. Been saving up in the meantime”
“Still, 200 for a couch is ridiculous”
>”But it’s supposed to be the BEST in kneading technology”
>She smugly grins, look proud
“You might not know it now Guri, but you’ll soon find out that I’m a girl of quality”

>>28938625
Clearly. I might be worried, if I wasn't a top of the line bird.

“Clearly”
>Taking one last bite, you finish your lunch, pushing the plate off to the side
“I might be worried, if I wasn't a top of the line bird that is”
>Her eyebrow raises, snarky look on her beak
>”Is that a matter of fact?”
“Well, it was enough of a fact to get you to go out with me”
>She sharply laughs, rolling her eyes
>”I must say, your introductory mating dance was quite on point, definitely one of the best I’ve witnessed”
>Your ego begins to soar higher than you on catnip
>”BUT, I look for a lot more than that… but I’m sure you’ll figure that out soon enough”
>Garnet pushes her seat out, hopping off the chair
>”But now that lunch is over, I must return to being your overbearing manager”

>>28938808
I didn't realize we were married already.

Pausing

>>28939591

beb

tight
lacy
tail
wraps

>>28938808
And ill go back to being the lovely hardworking employee.

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The smug flows through her

“I didn't realize we were married already”
>If beaks should scrunch you’d imagine that hers would be experiencing it
>”Just… just get back to work”
>Standing up, you pick up your plate
“Very well. I’ll go back to being the lovely hardworking employee”
>”I heard you got chewed out by another manager earlier for slacking off. Might wanna strike the ‘hardworking’ part”
“I-It was a misunderstanding, those guys set me up!”
>”Whatever you say. But that daily quota better be filled”
“You can count on me, mam’!”
>Exiting the cafeteria, you both head back to work, going your separate ways
>Your two compatriots returned from break, looking a bit buzzed and randomly laughing
>Honestly, it seems like something you’d want to join in on
>The workday continues on without interruption, your skilled talons carving meat after meat
>Slicing into another, a whistle blasts, holding it’s note for a few seconds before subsiding
>Once more griffons abandon their stations, eagerly putting up their tools and aprons before heading for the door
>With a spring in your step you do the same, completing your first day at work
>Only 7,299 more until retirement!
>Heading outside, something bumps up into you, gaining your attention
>Your unicorn partner in crime beams proudly before you
>”Notice anything new?”
“Uh… no?”
>Her muzzle adopts an annoyed expression before her hooves furiously point to her now bare chest
>”See? No more stupid badge!”

>>28943335
I knew you could do it! So how'd it go today?

>>28943335
Told ya it wouldn't be that hard.
And you were whining like a babby about it, see how easy it was?

>>28943335
Nice going V. Just remember to go easy on the next badgy we get.

“I knew you could do it! Told ya it wouldn't be that hard”
>She puffs herself up, looking regal
>”Well, I don’t like to brag, but I passed the final oat test with flying colors”
“And you were whining like a baby about it, see how easy it was?”
>”Hey, you go through a seven hour lecture about the history of oats and get back to me about that”
>She whips out a notebook, flipping the note ridden pages from front to back
>”It’s like geometry class all over gain”
“Well, nice going V. Just remember to go easy on the next badgy we get”
>Her expression takes one of deviance
>”Psh, yeah right! I’m gonna haze the crap outta them. Might need to purchase a coffee machine for the occasion”

>>28943579
You are not being the pony Mr. Robneighson knows you can be.

>>28943579
Don't be mean, or I'll report you to your manager.

>>28943579
You know if you haze the next badgy the endless cycle of badgy harassing will continue. You have a chance to stop it now...

“You are not being the pony Mr. Robneighson knows you can be”
>She throws her head back, scoffing
>”Ha! Mr. Robneighson was a nerd. I’m too cool to listen”
“Velv, you know if you haze the next badgy the endless cycle of badgy harassing will continue. You have a chance to stop it now...”
>Her hooves come to a stop, the mare pausing as if in deep thought
>”You know, that really speaks to me Guri”
“Really? What’s it say?”
>”It says, now I’m gonna haze them twice as hard”
>Your hopeful expression instantly goes flat
“Ok how about this? Don't be mean, or I'll report you to your manager”
>”Aw, what? You’re being lame Guri, don’t be lame”
“The only thing that’s gonna be lame is your official warning from your supervisor”
>Huffing, her eyes roll
>”Fine, I’ll try to be nice to the next guy”
“Promise?”
>”Yeah, promise. I might even let them shake my hoof”
>You’re proud of her, you really are
>Continuing your walk home, Velvet starts to babble about oats
>You try to pay attention, but quickly zone out. If this is what she had to learn, you actually feel a bit sorry for her
>”-nd that’s how they can see the sweet taste of Cinnamon Oat Crunch. Neat right?”
“Huh? O-oh, yeah! Real neat”
>”So how was your day? Meet up with your platonic friend?”

>>28943836
She's coming with us to hunt our bounty tonight. Think of it as a date but with you as a third wheel and looking like a whore.

>>28943836
Yes, we had platonic lunch together. She's going to be our platonic backup tonight.

“Yes, we had platonic lunch together. She's going to be our platonic backup tonight”
>Her head tilts, confused
>”What?”
“She's coming with us to hunt our bounty tonight”
>”Seriously? Now we have to split the cash three ways!”
>Huffing, she displays her obvious displeasure
>Giving a quick pat on her head, you try to reassure the mare
“Hey, come on Velvet. Think of it as a date but with you as a third wheel”
>Her muzzle scrunches ever so tighter
“… And looking like a whore”
>You go to laugh, but a solid blow on the head resounds with a *clonk*
>”YOU STUPID FEATHERHEAD!”
>Her blows continue, you blocking them with your arms as she continues spewing insults
>Although she gets in a few good smacks, you manage to hold your ground, grinning slightly
>That is until you look up, noticing the growing crowd of spectators on the street, most with horrified or enraged looks

>>28944007
Do not worry folks this is perfectly safe, we've been rehearsing the choreography for this street show for months.
Please donate what you can to support us true artists.

>>28944007
Hurriedly run away to our apartment before something bad happens.

>>28944007
We're... uh... siblings.

>Velvet’s blows begin to subside, the mare becoming curious as to why you aren’t blocking anymore
>Everything goes silent, save for the mumbling of the crowd
>”Just what do you think you’re doing, son?”
>Velvet and you flash each other a concerned look
“We’re, uh… siblings”
>They all look less than impressed
>Time for plan B
“Do not worry folks this is perfectly safe, we've been rehearsing the choreography for this street show for months!”
>Velv gives you an odd look, but quickly gets into the act
>”That… that’s right! Please donate what you can to support us true artists!”
>You both stand there expectantly, waiting for the cash to be thrown at your paws
>”How about I donate my hoof in your face, featherhead?”
>The crowd erupts into chaos, ponies beginning to advance
>”Grab that pigeon! Pluck him like a holiday diner!”
“RUN!”
>You both turn tail and sprint, the hoofsteps of the crowd resonating behind you
>Ducking down an alleyway you and Velvet head down the backroads, staying low as pegasi have taken to the air
>Zig zagging around town, you both pause at a street corner, chests heaving for air
>”I-I think we lost them”
>Looking around cautiously, the ponies in the area seem to pay you no mind
“Yeah… Come on, the Inn’s right down the road”
>With another look around you two move out again, walking down the street with a hint of paranoia
>”You just HAD to set me off, didn’t you? How would you feel if YOU had to dress like the whore?”

>>28944212
I new putting her on the team would end in nothing, but pain. Split the meager earnings even further. Mix business and pleasure. Add the possibility we'll be to distracted by Garnet's tail to react. Doing all of this without discussing it with our PARTNER. The only way I can think of saving this situation is having it as a one time deal since Velvet will need to do this unarmed and it'd be nice to have a bit more muscle.

>>28944229
She is more bothered about us calling her a whore than bringing Velvet, It will be fine.

>>28944212
If it means taking down a bounty yes I would be fine having to dress up.

Come on you know I was just messing about, I'm sure you will get your chance at revenge soon.

>>28944272
>velvet
oops I meant Garnet.

>>28944212
Excuse me? I nearly just got lynched and you're worried about that?

>>28944212
It wouldn't be so bad if you'd just explain clearly why its such a bad thing for once!

“Excuse me? I nearly just got lynched and you're worried about that?”
>”They would have strung me up too, so don’t even try to change the subject”
“Well, if you want a real answer, then if it means taking down a bounty yes I would be fine having to dress up”
>”Even with a tail wrap?”
“Yes, even the tail wrap”
>You both walk into the inn, heading for the lobby
>”You’re just saying that! I’m still not a whorse!”
“Come on you know I was just messing about. And I'm sure you will get your chance at revenge soon”
>”You’re going to wake up with your fat beak smothered with a pillow, birdboy”
>Unlocking the room, you step inside, the unicorn darting on in before you shut it
>The sound of the mattress springs creaking hits your ears as you turn the corner, mare already flopped onto the bed
“You know Velvet, it wouldn't be so bad if you'd just explain clearly why it’s such a bad thing for once”
>”You’re kidding me, right?”
>You shake your head
>”Guri, I say it time and time again. I am a mare of high caliber. Such clothing sullies my image!”

>>28944451
Velvet, please. I admire your aspirations to a degree but you just walked into a town way out west with nothing but what you can carry and with a GRIFFON tagging along with you. Hardly high-caliber. Give her a hug. Maybe after some hard work, one day you will be. But today? No. You're just a oat worker with a feathered best friend.

Pausing

>>28944451
Relax V. The kind of pony that would look down on you because of some cloths isn't worth your time.

beb

>>28944451
It only does so because you care about it so much! other ponies are too busy trying to take care of their own lives to worry about what you do with yours.

GAS THE GRIFFS

>>28946321

whore

>>28948845

“Relax V. The kind of pony that would look down on you because of some cloths isn't worth your time”
>”It’s not just that! ALL ponies must know of my classiness!”
“Velvet, please. I admire your aspirations to a degree but you just walked into a town way out west with nothing but what you can carry and with a GRIFFON tagging along with you”
>Her eyes narrow
>”What are you insinuating?”
“That’s… hardly high-caliber”
>”W-what?”
>You give the mare a soft hug
“Maybe after some hard work, one day you will be. But today? No. You're just a oat worker with a feathered best friend”
>”N-no! I’m a mare of class! I’m practically a PRINCESS damn it!”
>Her denial knows no bounds

>>28950742
When I see you grow wings, then I'll call you princess.

>>28950742
Do we need to take you back to that hospital? Remember what your therapist said, deep breath in, deep breath out.

“When I see you grow wings, then I'll call you princess”
>Her speech becomes incoherent, but you can liken it to autistic screeching
>”I’m more than an oat worker! They’ll see! One day I will form my cocoon and emerge a beautiful Velvetfly! Then they won’t be laughing, none of them will!”
>Hugging ever so slightly tighter, you try to calm the delusional horse
“Do we need to take you back to that hospital? Remember what your therapist said, deep breath in, deep breath out”
>It makes a moment, but she sucks in a lungful of air, waiting a couple seconds before releasing
>Repeating this motion two more time, she finally regains control
>”… Sorry. But the point still stands that I am no whore”
>Thinking for a sec, she adds in
>”And as such, we need to figure out how I’ll act whorey enough to pull off the look tonight”

>>28950986
Well, one of our neighbors might know a few tips.

>>28950986
Just gotta be asking for it, dude. Channel your inner cuddleslut

>>28950986
I'm sure you'll be able to tap into some latent part of you. but maybe some lessons in seductiveness from zara could help speed up the process?

“I'm sure you'll be able to tap into some latent part of you Then you will be able to channel your inner cuddleslut”
>”I don’t know… It just, isn’t me, you know?”
“Well, one of our neighbors might know a few tips”
>”Hm?”
>She sits up curiously
“Maybe some lessons in seductiveness from Zara could help speed up the process?”
>”Y-you mean like her teaching me how to be slutty?”
“Exactly! If anyone can do it, she can!”
>Her cheeks begin to turn pink
>”O-oh geez, I dunno… That’s such an embarrassing thing to ask for”
“Nonesense! Come on!”
>”EEP!”
>You scoop up the surprised mare, heading for the door with a skip in your step as she protests
>Placing her on the floor of the hallway you knock on your neighbor’s door, the clicking of hooves approaching before it swings open to reveal the green eyed temptress herself
>”Guri! Velvet! What a pleasant surprise”
“Hey they Zara”
>Velvet remains silent, looking at the color, her cheeks now obviously burning
>The zebra gives her a questioning look, then gazes back to you
>”Is there… something I can do for you?”

Pausing

>>28951167
My friend here would like some tips on how to get stallions to notice her..

>>28951167
My desperately lonely friend needs to know how to score a man.

>>28951167
Velvet needs to know how to seduce criminals.

beb

>>28951167
TEACH HER YOUR WAYS

Big bootied zeeb teaches flat assed unicorn mare the way of the dick

>>28953535
Trained in the ways of zeeb and birb.

>>28952788

>>28953535
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6DeD6VS7CLo

“My desperately lonely friend needs to know how to score a man”
>”N-no!”
“Okay, okay… she would like some tips on how to get stallions to notice her”
>Velvet groans, placing her hooves over her face
>”And what would the occasion be? Find someone who caught your eye?”
>”I… I just need to know how to seduce criminals, ok?”
>Zara raises an eyebrow
“It’s for a bounty we’re going after. Needs to get into the act of a typical bar mare”
>”I see… well not to worry Guri, under my wing your friend will have any stallion she desires wrapped around her hoof!”
>She reaches out, pulling Velvet against her side, the unicorn giving you a bewildered look while Zara just deviously grins

>>28955633
We might have just signed the next entry in Zara's notebook

>>28955633
Any chance we can listen in/watch?

>>28955633
You're in good hooves V! Trust me...I know.

>>28955705
Yeah, it'll probably help to have a guy there. We know what guys like after all.

>>28955633
Quick while Velvet is busy get in the bathroom and have a nice relaxing shower.

>>28955633
lets let them have some girl time with we get ready.

>That poor mare… you might have just signed the next entry in Zara's notebook
“Soooo… any chance I can watch?”
>Velvet’s jaw drops, face contorting into one of anger
>Zara doesn’t even look like she reacted in the slightest
“I mean, it might help to have a guy present. I know what guys like after all”
>”You PERVERT!”
>”Now now Velvet, he does have a point”
>Jackpot
>”But unfortunately, this is strictly mare’s business… but I promise you that you will not be disappointed with the results! Return in exactly one hour”
>She turns around, Velvet’s head cranking back, her eyes filled with reluctance
“You're in good hooves V! Trust me...I know”
>That doesn’t seem to reassure her as the door slams shut
>She’s a tough horse, she can take whatever Zara can throw at her
>… You hope
>But hey, now that she’s distracted the shower is all yours!
>Zipping back to your room you hop into the shower with glee, turning on the faucet
>Oh god, the feeling of actual warm water on your plumage is a welcome one
>As you get good and soaked you look to the shampoo rack, which is filled to the brim
>Huh, Velvet must of moved all her fancy soaps in
>Eyeing the bottles, you’re not exactly sure what you have on your hands. Some of the labels aren’t even in Equestrian
>But they sure do look nice

>>28955890
use the one that looks the most fancy.

>>28955890
Make sure to smell them, don't want to leave smelling like flowers after all.
>>28955902
That's kinda mean.

>>28955890
Mango.

>>28955890
Use the one that looks the most expensive.

>Picking up a bottle, you eye it carefully, unscrewing the cap
>Should probably smell these first, don’t want to leave smelling like a flower
>Giving it a whiff, you set it down, pondering
>Smells a bit fruity… but you still have others to sample, no need to decide just yet
>Going down the row, you test each one
>It’s all so close to call…
>Reaching down, you pick the most expensive looking one
>It’s a bit mean, but hey, she can buy plenty more when you capture the scritcher
>Ode de Mangue
>Looks promising enough
>Squirting some onto your hand you begin to lather up, liberally applying it
>You will be the prettiest smelling bird
>Letting it soak in you head back under the water, suds washing down your body before swirling away down the drain
>After a few more minutes you shut the water off, pulling back the curtain as a towel is selected
>Drying off, you make sure to get the tip of your tail, completing your daily cleansing ritual
>The towel is hung once more, you exiting the bathroom before heading back into the bedroom, looking out the window
>The sun is beginning to hang low in the sky, long shadows streaking across the street
>Peering to the clock, you’ve still got 20 minutes before Velvet should be done

>>28956212
Now we gotta worry about her trying to kill us.

>>28956212
knead the bed before she comes in and moans about it.

>>28956212
Make sure everything is ready for tonight.

>Until then, all you gotta worry about is her killing you for sampling your fancy soaps
>Hopefully Zara left her too exhausted to fight
>Hopping up on the bed you begin to knead, making sure that it’s at the proper mattress consistency to avoid Velvet flipping out
>All women love a properly kneaded bed, it’s one of the most overlooked facts in life
>298… 299… 300!
>There, a properly kneaded bed
>Jumping off, you start to clean up the apartment
>If Garnet comes inside, you want to make sure that this place makes a good first impression
>Picking up your yarn basket, you place it on the small coffee table, pulling out a single thread to droop from the basket
>There. Perfect
>Looking back to check the clock, you figure it’s about time to pick up your friend
>Heading into the hallway you knock on their door
>After a few seconds you lean forward, the door remaining shut
>There’s muffled voices from the inside, yet nobody seems to have noticed your knocks
>Jiggling the knob a little you find that it’s been left unlocked

>>28956523
We shouldn't spy on our friends. Still, just one quick peek can't hurt.

>>28956523
Sneak in and see what they are up!

>You could go inside, but you really shouldn’t spy on your friend…
>Well, one quick peak couldn’t hurt
>Turning the knob you silently poke your head inside
>”L-like this?”
>”Yup, exactly like that”
>Huh, wonder what they’re doin- OH GOD
>Both of them have their heads down, rears in the air
>The two mares’ tails suddenly flick to the side, giving you a face full of horse privates
>”Are you sure tha- GURI!”
>Velvet’s tail quickly presses against her crotch, the mare spinning around to face you
>”NAUGHTY BIRD!”
>With flames in her eyes you watch her horn glow, snatching a knitting needle from the yarn basket
>In a flash you’re out the door, slamming it shut in panic
>Half a second later something impacts the wood, a twanging noise beginning to reverberate like an arrow vibrating when it sticks into a wall

>>28956765
I-it's been an hour! I'm sorry!

>>28956765
Talk through the door.
Gee, I'm just here to tell you that it's almost time and you should get ready.

>>28956765
"I-I'ts been and hour...and I thought you were done! Sorry!"

Oh shit! Oh boy! We are sooooo fucking dead. I think it's best if we arm ourselves before we talk to Velvet again...just in case.

>>28956765
I-I didn't see anything I haven't seen before!

>>28956765
quick, find the nearest eye wash station! Poor woman's eyeballs are literally on fire! Medical emergency!

“I-it's been an hour! I'm sorry!”
>”YOU SHOULD HAVE KNOCKED!”
“And I thought you were done! Besides, it’s nothing I haven’t seen before!”
>”ARRRRRRRGH!”
>A bone shattering kick is delivered to the door, your body weight just barely preventing it from being flung open
>Oh boy. Oh god. You are so fucking dead
>Her eyes were on fire! If she weren’t trying to kill you, you’d rush her to the nearest eye wash station!
>”You’re a dead man, Guri! No, you’re more than dead! You’re gonna be double dead! You hear me, mister?!”
“I'm just here to tell you that it's almost time and you should get ready! I didn’t mean to walk in on that!”
>The mare goes strangely silent from the other side of the door
>Leaning in just a bit closer, you risk having the door smack your head should she kick it again to listen
>A tiny, annoyed huff can be heard
>”Fine, just… just give me a minute. I’ll be over in a minute”

>>28956998
Alright...let's let them finish up...whatever they were doing in there and go gear up ourselves.

>>28956998
Remind them to lock the door next time before leaving.

>>28956998
We should prepare our mind and body for retribution.

Pausing

bunp

bap

>>28959086

>>28959086

beb

I want to sneek a peek at Velvet's maregina

>>28961991
that's gross anon, she is practically our sister.

“Just remember to lock the door this time”
>She audibly sighs, the lock clicking
>Heading back into your room you take a seat on the couch, feathers all ruffled in stress
>There’s nothing you can do save wait for her retribution
>Maybe she’ll make it quick? Getting your neck snapped might not be so bad all things considered
>You smirk for no reason in particular
>Killed by some 90 pound unicorn mare… just what mom would have wanted
>Not paying attention to the time you eventually hear the door across the hallway open, some words being exchanged
>Not long after your doorknob turns, the door creaking open as your body tense, breath held
>Velvet turns the corner casually
>She doesn’t seem so pissed actually. Her eyes aren’t even on fire… maybe it’s gonna be ok?
>To be honest, she looks a bit apprehensive
>”Ok look, maybe I overreacted a bit in there. Just… pretend none of that happened, alright?”

>>28962280
Oh? What ever are you tanking about?

>>28962280
...Kay. You getting ready? We should be going soon.

>>28962280
Pretend that what never happened?

>>28962280
Sure, but in return you don't plot a revenge against me! So did you at least learn something while you were there?

“Oh? What ever are you talking about?”
>”That’s exactly what I want to hear”
“Well, in order for you to keep hearing it, you have to promise not to plot revenge against me”
>Crossing her front hooves, she looks off to the side, annoyed
“We have a deal?”
>”… yes?”
“What was that?”
>”Fine! I won’t try to get you back!”
>There’s no sweeter sound to your ears
“Now that that’s settled, we should be getting ready”
>She nods, walking over to the dresser before opening it up, rummaging through it
“So, did you at least learn something while you were there?”
>”Y-yeah”
“Well come on, fill me in!”
>”Zara… is quite the teacher. But what happened in that room stays in there”

>>28962689
Fair enough. Get your clothes on then, it's time we get to work. Garnet should be waiting for us in the lobby.

>>28962689
Y-you guys held hooves didn't you?

“Y-you guys held hooves didn't you?”
>Her teeth begin to grit
>”What. Happened. Stays. In. The. Room.”
“Ok, fair enough!”
>The mare gives you one final glare before turning back to the dresser
“Get your clothes on then, it's time we get to work. Garnet should be waiting for us in the lobby soon”
>”Fine, just turn around for a sec while I get this dumb tail wrap on”
>Obliging, you face the wall, the sounds of Velvet struggling to get it on behind you
>”A-alright, I think I’m ready”
>Slowly turning your head Velvet stands there, tail wrap and skirt neatly tucked against her body, showing off her curves
>A mild dose of makeup coats her face, gold earrings and a necklace as accessories
>”This is so wrong…”
>She looks into the mirror once more, frowning”
>”I guess I’m ready”
“Hey, you look fine, trust me. Now come on, we’ve got a tight schedule”
>Grabbing your shotgun and bag you both head out the door, trotting down the stairs
>Entering the lobby you see a familiar griffon sitting in a chair near the fireplace, lazily reading a newspaper

>>28963093
Hey there sweetheart~. Wanna catch some criminals together?

>>28963093
Garnet! You haven't been waiting too long have you?

>Slyly walking on up, she turns another page, unaware of your presence
“Hey there sweetheart~”
>She jumps in her seat a bit, obviously taken by surprise
>Lowering the paper her smiling beak greats you
>”Come on Guri, not in public”
“What? We performed a mating dance in the street like three days ago”
>”Oh… right”
“But on to the next topic, wanna catch some criminals together?”
>”I wouldn’t be sitting here if I didn’t!”
“Great! By the way, you haven't been waiting too long have you?”
>”Eh, I got here like ten minutes ago. The fire was pretty cozy so I just grabbed a seat”
>Extending a claw, she shakes Velvet’s hoof
>”And how are you doing Velvet?”
>”Psh… why doesn’t SHE have to dress like this?”
>Garnet chuckles, Velvet still looking back at her tail wrap in embarrassment

>>28963430
Velvet, how many times are we gonna have the same prompt are you gonna ask that?

>>28963430
She ain't a pony.

“Velvet how many times are you gonna ask that? She aint a pony”
>”So? Slap a miniskirt and a tail wrap on her, I’m sure the stallions will come running!”
>Garnet’s cheeks begin to tint at her comments
“You’re selling yourself short Velv. Now come on, time’s a ticking!”
>Garnet grabs her bag, Velvet holding open the door as all three of you depart
>Picking up the mare by the belly, you take to the air, Garnet lifting off right beside you into the night’s air
>Guided by the city lights, you eventually find your target, the building across the street from the bars
>Swooping in your wings flap to bring you and your cargo to a gentle stop, Garnet touching down right behind you
“So, this is it. Bounty hunter HQ”
>Velvet proceeds to drop her pack, tidying up her mane a bit
>”Oh cool, we can see both those bars from here”
“That’s why we picking it. We’ll just wait for the guy to walk in either one, then send ol’ Velvet in to seduce him”
>”Yeah, and when I come out with him you both better swoop in and get him. I ain’t looking to get my ears scritched here”
>Putting down your pack and gun as well, you begin to get comfy, Garnet following suit
>”So, any other bounty hunter tips I need to know before this kicks off? IT seems kinda simple but I still really don’t know all that much”

>>28963775
It's in our nature to hunt things, just trust your instincts.

>>28963775
I just kinda wing it.

Pausing

>>28963775
Uhh...try to look as intimidating as possible I guess.

>>28965192
There is such a thing as trying to hard, which would possibly lead to the opposite effect.

>>28966206
But what if she turns out be great at being an intimidating badass?

>>28966224
Dry run?

jail all nip users

is Guri more cat or birb?

“It's in our nature to hunt things, just trust your instincts”
>”Well it’s been a while since I’ve hunted anything other than some balls of yarn”
“Um...try to look as intimidating as possible I guess”
>”How’s this?”
>Her feathers puff up, cheeks bulging as she holds her breath
She looks more like ball of floof than an actual predator
“That’s… a start. But how about we go through a dry run?”
>”What do you mean?”
“Just pretend I’m the bounty we’re after. Annnd, go!”
>You start to walk towards Garnet casually
>”Hey, you! Stop!”
>Holding out a claw, she makes a sign for you to halt
>Of course, you continue on
>”I-I’m warning you! Freeze!”
>Coming within a few feet, you just smirk as you keep moving
>Man, she really need to work o-
>You flinch as talons rake across your face, Garnet hissing like a pissed off house cat
“God damn it!”
>Holding your cheek you jump backwards, face stinging from her strike
>Taking a second to let the shock pass you remove your hand, feeling relief that there’s no blood on it
>Garnet just looks on, appearing a bit guilty
>”W-well, you should have halted...”

>>28968462
You do that to our bounties and you'll pass with flying colors!

>>28968462
Good enough for me.

>>28968462
Assault and intimidation are two completely different things.

>>28968491
>>28968513
That wasn't being intimidating. That was being annoying and than unnecessarily aggressive. She failed.

>>28968529
But we stopped.

>>28968555
True.

>>28968555
>>28968563
Only because we chose to. Somebody else might not stop or even attack her.

>>28968582
And they'd have done that anyway? She's not pointing a gun or anything. Short of grappling them, most criminals aren't going to stop.

>>28968599
Your not understanding the point of intimidation. It's to take control of a situation WITHOUT RELYING ON VIOLENCE. She was a joke. It was an absolute failure.

>>28968626
So what was the right way?
As far as I'm concerned she shouldn't even be here, and this test was fucking stupid. There was no right answer short of diving on us or pulling a gun. The only reason for her to be here tonight is to watch how it's done and maybe be an extra set of talons if we really need it.

>>28968643
If you feel that way than why did you say she did well? As far as something she might actually be capable of is trying to be authoritative. She is a manager after all.

>>28968673
Because I don't care enough and want to get on with this. She shouldn't be facing down anyone dangerous tonight and definitely not alone regardless, so it can wait.

>Rubbing your cheek once more you smile to show her there’s no hard feelings
“Well, good enough for me”
>”Really?”
“I mean, you weren’t really intimidating as I was walking up, so we’ll have to work on that”
>”Oh…”
“But you carried through with your threats, so there’s that”
>”Well, if it wasn’t you, I would have used this”
>Reaching into her bag she produces a small two shot derringer before tucking the weapon back inside
>Even if it is that little pea shooter, it’ll look like a cannon to anyone she points it out no doubt, so that should be enough of an intimidator
>”Hey guys, look!”
>You crane your neck, Velvet barely peaking over the side of the roof as she peers down at the street
>Garnet and you quickly do the same, Velvet passing you the warrant from the police station
>”That’s him, isn’t it?”
>Holding it up, you look back and forth between the paper and the stallion trotting down the sidewalk
>Same mane
>Same fur
>Same dorky glasses
>That’s definitely your guy
>Watching the stallion like a hawk the three of you keep hidden, waiting for him to walk into a bar
>His head turns a couple times, obviously debating on whether going into the western bar or the strip place
>With a shrug he walks on into the more modern bar, some music faintly playing as the door opens up, the stallion disappearing into the dark building
>Holding for a few seconds a couple more ponies off the sidewalk eagerly walk in, everyone in the streets carrying on as they always did

>>28968778
Go for it, Velv.

>>28968778
It's your time to shine Velv. Go in first, I will come in a minute later to make it less suspicious. Remember, look sad! He goes for depressed looking mares!

“It's your time to shine Velv. Go for it”
>”A-alright… but you better have my back!”
“I’ll be right behind you. Just go in first, I’ll come in a minute later to make it less suspicious”
>”Got it”
>She puts on a face of determination, furrowing her brow
“Remember, look sad! He goes for depressed looking mares!”
>”It’ll be a stretch, but I think I can pull off the puppy eyes”
>Pointing to the bar she signals for you to deploy her, your claws grabbing a hold of you flutter down to the sidewalk
>A couple ponies give you an odd look as you land but keep moving as you let go of her
>”Remember, don’t leave me hanging in there with that scumbag”
“Relax, when have I ever let you down? Now hurry up before he finds someone else!”
>With a nod she casually crosses the road, pushing open the door before it slams shut behind her
>Taking to the air once more you return your perch, Garnet fiddling with her bag
“What’s that you got there?”
>”Well, you said bring a signature piece… so I brought this!”
>Your friend places a silver amulet over your head, the red jewel in the center of it coming to a rest against her chest
>Pulling out her gun once more, she adopts a look of readiness
>”So what’s the plan for me if you’re going inside?”

>>28969018
You keep overwatch. If they both come out and for whatever reason I don't tail them you'll have to be the one to get the jump on the guy.

>>28969018
They should come out together and it's up to you to watch them. I will exit and continue tailing them with you.

“You keep overwatch. They should come out together and it's up to you to watch them. I will exit and continue tailing them with you”
>”What happens if you don’t come out for whatever reason?”
“You’ll have to be the one to get the jump on the guy. Just remember what we talked about, and you’ll be fine”
>”Got it!”
>Placing the shotgun down on the roof you figure you’ll be able to retrieve it as Garnet keeps an eye on them when they exit
>Your friend settles back onto the perch, keeping a sharp eye as you once more take to the air, touching down across the street
>Taking a movement to smooth our your feathers, you cross the road, pushing open the bar door
>A small band plays music off to the side, some entertainers dancing on a platform where the strip poles are
>Your eyes begin to adjust to the dark setting, scanning around the room
>The place is pretty packed, most tables filled up with ponies enjoying a drink or watching the show
>But soon enough your gaze falls upon a mare occupying a small table by herself, drink in hoof as she sighs, looking down uninterested
>Well, looks like Velvet’s playing her part, but you can’t quite seem to find your target in this mess

>>28969239
Lets keep looking for our guy. Maybe we can ask at the bar if he's been seen. If he's ith a girl we need to get her alone for a moment so we can tell her what he's up to.

>>28969239
Keep looking around for the target. He couldn't have anywhere and must still be in the club. When we find him take a seat with a nice view of Velvet's position.

>Standing up on the tips of your paws you attempt to get a better view over the crowd
>He’s gotta be in here somewhere, otherwise Garnet would have got to him
>As a pony accidentally bumps into you and apologizes you figure that you’d best not keep standing around, it might look suspicious
>Making your way around the tables, you look around for your man, glancing back to Velvet every few seconds
>Working through another small crowd of ponies you find yourself looking over another section of seating
>With your stallion sitting back at a two pony table, drinking in hand
>Problem is, a mare occupies the table with him, a young looking pegasus sporting a half empty glass, and a tail wrap on her behind
>They idly chat, the mare meekly smiling at whatever he said

>>28969509
why don't we just follow them when they leave?

>>28969509
Change of plans. We wait for them to leave and quickly get Velvet and go after them.

>>28969509
Maybe we can steal her from him.

>Furrowing your brow, you begin to think of ways to steal her away from him
>Certainty mares can’t resist the allure of the barbs?
>As they continue talking, another idea pops into your head
>You can just simply wait for them to leave instead, and get Velvet on the way out
>It’ll be almost the same plan, just with some random ass mare instead of your friend
>Taking a seat at an unoccupied two seater table you bide your time, waiting until they decide to get up
>A few minutes go by, the two still chatting same as before
>Man, you never figured that bounty hunting could have low points like this
>Drumming your talons lightly against the table, you sigh, utterly bored
>That is until you feel someone’s presence in your personal space
>Slowly turning around, a pair of glowing yellow eyes peers at you from the other chair
“Uh, hello?”
>The bat mare leans closer, nose twitching as she sniffs the air
>A bead of sweat rolls down your face as the mare’s slit pupils gaze into you
>”… You smell like a mango”

>>28969816
"Uhh...I have a girlfriend, she just went to the bathroom. Yeah, sorry."

Ignore her and keep your eyes on the bounty.

>>28969816
Uhh, thanks?

Pausing

>>28969816
I say we go with it and speak to the batpone. It would be less suspicious if we had someone else at the table with us.

>>28970218
This.

>>28969816
Funny that, last one I had was months ago. Do you always smell random people?

>>28969816
I used mango shampoo. I'm surprised you can even smell it in here.

>>28970218
But if we do that we might lose track of the bounty.

beb

>>28970218
Bounties before booties

“Uh, thanks?”
>Turning back around you observe the bounty once more
>”What’s the matter hon? The cat half of you got your tounge?”
>Sighing, you look back to her, the mare still leaning forward like she expects something
“You know, the last mango I had was months ago”
>”My smell might be good, but it’s not THAT good dear”
“Ok, I also showered with mango shampoo”
>She smirks, gently easing back into her seat
“You always go around smelling people?”
>You throw another glance to your still sitting target
>”Well, not usually, but I picked up that scent across the bar. Didn’t intend on finding a griffon though”
>You start to think of ways to shoo off the bat, considering her a distraction
>But then again, it might seem less suspicious to have a pony at your table
>”So… why bat mares?”
“Excuse me?”
>”I mean, nobody goes to a club smelling like a fruit unless they've got their eye on some bats”

>>28974356
Wait, do this mean Velvet likes bats?

>>28974356
Guess there's a first time for everything. I just like the smell.

>>28974356
They're just so... alluring.

>>28974356
"If what you said is true then my best friend likes bats...that's interesting..."

Keep looking over to the target, stay focused.

>>28974356
It was a mix up, I used my friends shampoo.

>You know, since you did use Velvet’s shampoo, does that mean she likes bats?
"If what you said is true then my best friend likes bats...that's interesting"
>”What do you mean?”
“It was a mix up, I used my friends shampoo”
>”Oh come on now, no need to deny”
>Her hoof gently brushes against your arm before withdrawing
“I’m serious. There’s a first time for everything. I just like the smell, alright?”
>”Heh. You must have known we just like the smell too, right?”
>This mare doesn’t know when to give up
“Alright, you got me. Bats are just so... alluring”
>This brings a smile to her face, little fangs poking out
>Looking back once again you find that your target and his victim are still chatting
>”Something got your attention?”
>You give your attention back to her
“Hm?”
>”Something important over there? Seems to have peeked your curiosity”

>>28974640
It's business. That guy over there? He's a serial ear scritcher.

>>28974640
I'm a bounty hunter and that guy over there is a criminal...

>>28974640
I'm trailing a scumbag that targets lonely mares.
Just waiting on him to make his move.

>>28974690
>>28974693
Don't point him out to her, might make a scene.

“It's business”
>Her eyebrow rises in curiosity
>”What kind of business?”
“I'm a bounty hunter. And one of my targets is over there”
>She looks a little ways past you, eyes scanning around various ponies
>”You’re… actually serious?”
“Yes. I'm trailing a scumbag that targets lonely mares. Just waiting on him to make his move right now”
>She sinks back into her seat, looking like she’s unsure of what to say
>”Geez, I’m sorry mister, I had no idea… I’m probably messing up your plans, aren’t I?”

>>28974904
Actually I would probably look less suspicious if I talked to someone. Thank for that.

>>28974904
Not at all.

>>28974904
Not really, you're helping me blend in.

“Not at all”
>”You sure? I don’t want to mess up anything for you”
“Actually I would probably look less suspicious if I talked to someone. Thanks for that”
>”Well, anything to help out someone getting criminals off the street”
>Turning your chair enough to see both the mare and your target out of the corners of your eyes, you wait
>You and the bat continue to make small talk, all the while your stallion seems to be chatting with the mare himself
>”-nd that’s when I realized that dating a guy with a wall full of batanas wasn’t gonna work out”
“He actually thought he was a baturai?”
>”Those foreign radio programs can do that to you”
>You begin to laugh, but quickly straighten up, eyes sharpening
>The stallion pulls his chair out, smiling to the mare before pointing to the bar
>Making his way through the crowd, he heads straight for the bartender, leaving the mare alone at the table

>>28975239
Keep your eyes on him, what's he planning...?

>>28975239
Seems like we have an opening. Ask our bat friend if she wouldn't mind watching him for a second while we warn the mare off.

>>28975278
Be careful not to make a scene. Also, we don't want him to go after her instead.

Honestly, as long as he isn't drugging her, I don't see a reason to interfere.

>>28975278
Or we could go ahead and let Velvet know he's targeted another mare already.

>>28975335
>>28975355
I'd rather she was gone myself.
When we jump him outside she could cause problems. At the very least she's a body he can hide behind.

>>28975384
I guess cock blocking him is for the best. Just as long as we don't tip him off.

>>28975384
I don't think we should take the risk of going over to her.

>>28975239

>>28975278
Agreed.

>Looks like you have an opening
>Although it may be risky, you’d rather warn the mare away. She could botch the plan, or at the very least be a body he hides behind
>Leaning back, you point a talon
>”Hey, you see that unicorn”
>”Yeah, is that the guy?”
“Mhm. Do me a favor and keep your eyes on him. I’ll be back”
>Your new friend agrees, you quickly hopping out of the chair and scampering over to the lone mare
>She idly twirls a hoof in her red mane as you approach, seemingly unaware until you’re right in front of her
>”O-oh, hello there. Can I help you?”
>She doesn't seem drunk or anything yet, just a bit surprised that you showed up

>>28975620
I just want to help you out here. That guy who's flirting you up is a wanted pony. He's a serial ear scritcher. Just saying, you might want to be careful.

>>28975627
That's a good way to convince her to attack the guy. We either need to convince her to walk away without making a fuss or get her to focus her attention on somebody else, even if it's pretend, so he'll look elsewhere.

“I just want to help you out here. That guy who's flirting you up is a wanted pony”
>”I’m sorry, what?”
“He's a serial ear scratcher”
>Her demeanor switches from confused to alarmed, purple eyes darting to the bar nervously
>”H-how do you know?”
“I’m a bounty hunter. But I’m trying to keep you out of trouble. You should probably find a way to walk away without cussing a fuss”
>”I’m not spending another minute with that freak!”
“Please, for both our sakes, just do it calmly”
>She takes a deep breath, holding it for a second before exhaling
>”Ok, I’m… I’m gonna tell him something came up, and I have to leave. You’re gonna get him afterwards, right?”

>>28975835
Absolutely, don't worry about that at all.

Pausing

>>28975835
Oh yeah, he's going down tonight.

>>28975835
On it as we speak. But please, do make sure he doesn't get tipped off.

And if he manages to see me and asks, just pretend I mistook you for somepony who owes me money or something

10

bop

bip

“Don't worry about that at all, I’m on it as we speak”
>She still looks warry
“Trust me. He’s going down tonight”
>”A-alright… but he should be back soon, so you might want to hurry”
“You’re right. But please, do make sure he doesn't get tipped off”
>”I won’t give anything away, promise”
“Thank you”
>Beginning to turn, another thought pops into your mind
“Oh, and if he manages to see me and asks, just pretend I mistook you for somepony who owes me money or something”
>”Don’t worry, I’ll think of something”
>With that you quickly head back to your table, the bat mare still occupying the other seat
>”You warn her?”
“Yeah, you keep an eye on him?”
>”Sure did. He didn’t glance back at the table, so I think you’re good”
>Settling back into your chair, you watch, the stallion returning soon after
>Handing the mare a drink you watch his demeanor turn to one of curiosity as she begins to explain something
>He looks like he tries to convince her to stay, but she gets up, making for the exit
>Your sharp eyes barely catch him muttering a curse, downing the drink he bought her right afterwards
>It takes a moment, but he stands up, wandering back into the crowd
>Losing sight of your target, you can nonetheless tell that he’s heading off in the direction of Velvet
>A chair creaks as your new acquaintance leans towards you yet again
>"Now what? He's probably just going off to mind another mare"

>>28980314
Hopefully he'll go for the bait.

>>28980314
I'm hoping he goes after my mare...err...I mean partner...I mean bounty hunter so we can lure him out.

>>28980314
I'm counting on it. My partner's waiting for him. Thanks for the help, by the way.

“I’m counting on it. Hopefully he'll go for the bait”
>”The bait?”
“My mar- err, I mean partner...I mean bounty hunter!”
>She gives you a smug look, eyebrow raising once more
“S-she’s gonna lure him out”
>”Well, I hope your fellow ‘bounty hunter’ can get the job done”
“I’m sure she can”
>Standing up, you push your chair in
“Thanks for the help, by the way”
>”Dear, it was my pleasure. Hope you wrangle in that stallion”
“And I hope you wrangle in a stallion tonight as well”
>You wink, getting a sharp laugh out of her
>”You know, I never caught your name”
“The name’s scarf”
>The loose end of your garment is flipped over your shoulder
“Blackscarf”
>With that you depart, making your way into the crowd
>God damn Guri, you nailed that
>You should be actor one day
>Parting the sea of ponies you make a beeline right to Velvet’s table
>Hopefully she hasn’t tried to whack him with a baseball bat or anything-
>…
>The table sits empty, Velvet’s chair pushed in neatly
>Glancing around, you can’t spot her or the stallion

>>28980675
They met and left in the space of a minute? Whatever, even if they are still in here we can't risk it. We should head outside and look for them quickly. Worse comes to worse we were wrong and we can wait out there with Garnet for him to come out.

>>28980675
She probably got tired of waiting and he saw her leave. Now he's stalking her.

>They really left in one minute?
>Or maybe she just got tired of waiting and left?
>Unfortunately, that sounds like a Velvetish thing to do
>Either way, he might be with her, or stalking her
>Heading towards the exit you push through another group of horses, opening the door
>The summer air cools your feathers, a welcome change from the sticky atmosphere of the bar
>With a leap your wings spread, body climbing through the air before dropping in back on the roof, Garnet, watching you descend
>Scampering up to her and taking a seat, she greets you with an uneasy smile
>”What’s up?”
“Did Velvet walk outside?”
>”Nope, I’ve been watching the entrance the whole time… has something gone wrong?”

>>28980920
Nah, I just lost sight of them. Not sure if I should head back in or stay here now.

“Nah, it’s alright. I just lost sight of them”
>”That kinda sounds like a problem to me”
“Velvet can handle herself. as long as they’re still in there, it’ll be fine… but I’m not sure if I should go back inside”
>”Well, you could stay out here with me. It’s not like we won’t see them leave from here”
>She does have a point
>”Besides, it’s getting lonely up here…”
>A talon is gently rubbing across your chin
“You know what, that actually does sound like a good idea”
>She grins, reaching over and grabbing your shotgun
>Taking it, you tuck it off to your side, Garnet picking her derringer back up
>Barely peeking over the side the two of you patiently wait, tails flicking randomly
>Like cats stalking a mouse, you’re both having entirely too much fun with this
>The streets below seemed to have thinned out a little from when you first arrived, but a decent number of ponies walk in and out of the various bars and shops, their windows illuminated in the dark summer night
>Every time the club door opens you both lean forward a bit with anticipation, tails flicking with excitement
>But so far, no Velvet
>Knowing her, she’s milking him for as many drinks as she can before she arrests him
>Just as you mentally chuckle at the thought the door swings open once more, two familiar unicorns exiting
>You catch Velvet’s gaze as she flicks her eyes towards the roof for a split second before looking away
>The stallion laughs about something, and the two of them turn down the sidewalk, beginning to trot away

>>28981158
Stalk them for a bit before we strike. He was reported to actually do it in alleyways, right? That would be a good place to trap him. I'm annoyed that we missed out on a chance to see Velvet seducing him.

>>28981190
This.

>>28981158
Nice work Velvet. Now we just follow from on high until he tries to take things into an alley. We'll have him surrounded in his own trap before he knows what's happening.

>Damn. You kinda wanted to see Velvet seduce this guy
>But Zara must have taught her well if she got to this point
>”Now?”
“No. Let them get a little ways. Apparently he likes to do his thing in alleys, so we can box him in there”
>She nods, grip tightening on her weapon
>Silently you reach over and snag your gun as well
“Alright, follow me”
>Wings spreading, you silently glide off the roof, Garnet right behind you
>Getting some altitude the two of you track them, making sure to stay high enough to not be detected
>The stallion and Velvet walk about a block before the stallion stops, sure enough pointing to an alleyway
>Velvet feigns innocence you assume, looking apprehensive, but soon follows him inside
>Pointing downwards, you and Garnet spiral to the ground, waiting for them to get a decent distance into the alley before touching down
>Both of you touch down near the entrance, blocking the only escape
>Without cue you rack the lever on your shotgun, Garnet cocking the hammer on her pistol
>You watch as the stallion freeze, his back still facing you
“Alright, that’s far enough”
>He looks back, drunk but obviously understanding that whatever this is, it isn’t good for him
>Velvet takes a step back from him, giving her trademark smirk as his knees begin to shake

Pausing

>>28981361
He's not caught yet. Push in closer so we can make sure he doesn't try to take Velvet hostage.

>>28981361
Lets not count him out yet. Desperate people do desperate things, and he might have a trick or two with that horn of his. Ask his name first. I doubt he's clear headed enough to lie while he's surprised and shacking with fear, and if we do lose him we at least have that to go on. Then we tell him he's got a big price on his head, and if he tries anything we'll happily cart him to the station in pieces.

beb

borf

>>28982578

>>28983732

>>28983864

kuk

>>28982578

>>28985139

>You take a step forward, Garnet hesitating for a moment before doing the same
“What’s your name?”
>He remains silent, still shaking like a leaf
“You know you’ve got quite the price on your head, right?”
>…
>Alright, this is getting nowhere fast
>Moving forward once more Velvet adopts a cross look, leaning in
>”Hey are you deaf or something? He sai-“
>Her sentence is cut short, your world becoming white as a burst of light erupts from the unicorn’s horn
>Nearly dropping your gun in shock you stumble a bit, rubbing your eyes furiously
>Garnet squeaks with surprise next to you, and you can only assume she’s been blinded as well by the intense light
>The spell finally passes, your vision returning after a mere couple seconds, although your vision is still a bit fuzzy from the rubbing
>But you can see well enough to notice Velvet staring at you wide eyed, standing on her hind legs
>The stallion has an arm wrapped around her chest, the other in the air pointing at her head
>”Alright birds, you come any closer and she gets scritched. You understand?”
>His hoof hovers ever closer to her ears, Velvet gasping
>”OH GOD! Guri do something!”
>”Shut up! You two, drop your guns and walk out of the alley. Now!”

>>28986358
What type of ammo do we have in our gun?

>>28986358
You scritch her and I won't shoot you, I'll scritch you, and I'm the one with the claws. Think real carefully about that.

>>28986358
GET GARNET TO SHOOT THE HOOF

>>28986445
No, that's stupid. She told us herself she never uses that gun.

>>28986423
This

>>28986358
I would'nt piss off that mare if I were you.

>>28986423
Seconded.
inb4 he wants it

>You consider taking a shot, but you’re gun is loaded up with buckshot
>Garnet trying to aim for his hoof or something is out of the question too, considering she’s never really used her gun before
>The stallion continues to stare both of you down, hoof hovering back behind Velvet’s ear
>The mare gives you pleading eyes but remains silent, keeping surprisingly calm
“I wouldn’t piss off that mare if I were you”
>”She makes a move, and her ear gets it. You hear me?”
>Velvet doesn’t respond, keeping her gaze on you
“You scritch her and I won't shoot you… I'll scritch you, and I'm the one with the claws”
>You hold up your talons, making sure he gets a good look at the claws
“Think real carefully about that”
>”Look buddy, just back out of the alley and stay out of my way, and I’ll let go of your friend. You keep standing there though, and I don’t think any of us are going to enjoy this”
>His hoof just barely grazes the tip of his hostage’s ear, Velvet whimpering before forcing herself to stay quiet
>”I’m not going to ask again. Both of you move, or else”

>>28986695
Screech like the bird we are and kick the bastard in the face. Then dive in and boop his snoot.

Clearly he forgets that scritching is a pony only thing. "I'm a Griffon bud, do you think that threat means anything to me?"

>>28986695
Alright then, here's what we do. We say we'll do what he wants, go to put our gun down, then fire it into the air. He flinches and we rush him.

>>28986743
>>28986748
Those are quite a gamble. She can easily be scritched before we can close the distance. He could even do it by accident while flinching.

>>28986773
If we leave, she'll be scritched just the same. We have nothing to lose by making a move.

>>28986773
He'll have a second to realize what's happening. We touched her damn ears for longer than that. Besides, if a guy rushes you, would you stand there like a dumbass fondling a girl, or would you run your ass off?

>>28986793
>>28986805
Just pointing it out, not saying no.

>>28986773
The problem will not be if we can get him before she's scritched, it will be if we can get her over it. Like the other anon says scritching is a forgone conclusion.

>You begin to lower your gun, Garnet giving you a glance before doing the same
>The stallion smirks, lowering his hoof away from her ear just a bit
>Narrowing your eyes, your muscles tense
>A tremendous crack and flash fills the alleyway as you jerk the barrel into the air, pulling the trigger
>The shot causes your target to flinch, opening your opportunity
>Screeching like the bird you are you throw yourself forward, paw extended out
>His hoof frantically raises again, just barely making contact with her ear
>But then you make contact with his face, your paw crushing into him
>Crashing against the ground from pure momentum you just barely watch your target hit the concrete as well, bouncing from the impact
>But his hoof reaches out, you holding your breath for the expected blow
>But all that comes is a rubbing sensation on the side of your head
>Opening your eyes you find him looking on in confusion as he scritches your head again
>Getting to your paws yoor body looms over him, the stallion still looking on in awe
"I'm a Griffon bud, do you think that threat means anything to me?"
>He isn’t even given a chance to respond as your talon flies forward, his hooves to slow to block it
>A snoot shattering boop is delivered, his head flying back
>With a bruised snout he looks up to you once more, Garnet appearing at your side
>”What are we gonna do with em’?”