Warrant CYOA

>Puffing up once more, you ensure that no hint of weakness or unsureness is shown in front of the bat
“Velvet, please. I will be fine”
>She scoffs, rolling her eyes
>”Alright. If you catch him, make sure to get a good hit in for me!”
“Not a problem. You just make sure you have a good time”
>”Oh trust me, I will~”
>Umbra yelps in surprise as she wraps and arm around him, quickly pulling him to the door
>Not even bothering to shut it he’s pulled into the hallway, giving you a nervous grin before she disappears with him, hooves clipping down the hallway before going silent
>Hopping off the couch as you smirk, you can only imagine the crazy adventures that bat’s going to be drug into
>You’re a large ball of talons and claws, you can handle them
>But he’s… well, a nerd
>Hopefully he’ll put those brains to use and make it out intact
>Gathering up your shotgun and a box of shells, your bags are thrown over your side, the room locked as you exit
>Heading outside the sun is beginning to wane, sky getting darker as ponies begin to start the night life
>Taking off, your journey in the sky is a short one, as by now you’ve memorized the route to Garnets
>Landing, you readjust your bags as you knock on the door, still fumbling with the straps as it opens up
>Garnet gives you a hello, tucking her derringer against her side as you respond
“Ready to set out?”
>”Yeah, I’m not so sore anymore, put a hot water bottle between my legs”
>You can’t help but snicker, trying to contain yourself
>In hindsight, it makes for a pretty good story
>”So, here’s what I think we should do. Me, being the manager that I am, will walk into the warehouse with you and ask to speak with the owner, or whoever’s in charge. I think it’s be more productive to sit down and talk with them then stalk the shadows hunting for our firebug”

>>29195789
True enough, as long as they're not working together somehow. Pays to be cautious. If we're doing this, keep your eyes peeled for anything suspicious while we're inside.

>>29195891
The warehouses were all owned by the same guy. I think all of this is an insurance fraud. I think we should wait outside for him since the owner might tip off the arsonist since we're snooping.

>>29195789
sounds good to me.

“True enough, as long as they aren’t working together somehow”
>”You think it’s insurance fraud?”
“I’m just saying, it pays to be cautious. If we're doing this, keep your eyes peeled for anything suspicious while we're inside”
>”It pays to have eagle eyes Guri, nothing gets by this girl!”
“Yeah, that rat learned it the hard way”
>Chuckling, she reaches back inside, snagging her bags before shutting the door
>”Come on, I’m not sure what the hours are on this place, but the sooner we get there, the better”
>Nodding in agreement, you two take to the skies, Garnet assuring you she memorized the location on the map
>The lights of the town are prominent as you glide above them, the sun now just barely peeking over the horizon
>But the dense illuminations of the city center are replaced with increasingly dim lights as you get to the outskirts
>Garnet points to the ground, signaling to land
>Following her lead you enter a spiraling descent, touching down on some rough cobblestone
>You appear to be in the industrial area of town, several mills surrounding the vicinity

“So, which one is it?”
>”Should be that one, right over there!”
>Following her gesture your eyes focus on a generic warehouse, some lights still illuminating the inside through the windows
>Garnet begins to casually approach it with you in tow, heading towards an obvious entrance onto the property, a small guard house with a risible wooden berm going across the road, STOP boldly painted upon it
>Watching a large cart manned by four stallion chat with the guard, it rises, the team pulling their load onto the grounds and up to the building before it lowers once more
>Making it up to the structure, you find a guard lazily sitting in a chair, folded up newspaper by his side
>”Um… hello?”
>The stallion finally looks up from his reading, sighing
>”Are you on the receiving list?”
>”Well, no, not exactly”
>He peers between the both of you, shrugging
>”Reason for visit, then?”

>>29196247
We would like to speak to the owner of this warehouse.

>You speak up, trying to sound as formal as possible
“We would like to speak to the owner of this warehouse”
>His eyebrow raises, chair finally turning to face you
>”Speak to the owner?”
“If it’s possible, yes”
>You watch his eyes look slightly past you, probably focusing on the shotgun slung across your back, eyes looking even more confused
>”And uh, why exactly do you need to speak with him? Are you officers?”

I thought Garnet was taking the lead?

>>29196911
No we are not officers.
we just need to ask him a few questions.

Do they even let griffins be officers?

>Come to think of it, you’ve never seen a griffon officer
>But now’s not the time to ponder the effects of institutional racism
“No, we’re not officers. Just need to ask him a few questions”
>The stallion develops an air of suspicion, giving another glance to your gun
>That is until Garnet steps forward
>”Excuse me sir, my name’s Garnet, manager at Riverside Processing Inc. Me and my employee hear got wind of an arsonist that has been attacking local business properties, and believe that we might be able to pinpoint the stallion responsible, given that we could speak to the owner of this complex”
>He sits there, switching his gaze between the two of you
>That is before he flips on a radio
>”Ok, I’ll call it in and see if they’re available. But here’s the deal, you have to leave your bags here, and absolutely NO weapons”
>Agreeing, he gets on the mic, talking to someone
>As you take off your bags in the meantime, Garnet gives your arm a tug, whispering
>”I can introduce us and why we’re here, but I’d be more comfortable with you actually interrogating with whoever we meet with, since you’re the actual bounty hunter here. I’m more of the beautiful, well spoken sidekick, you know?”

>>29197284
Sure thing,
hopefully he is cooperative.

>>29197284
You set him up, ill knock him down.

“Sure thing. You set him up, I’ll knock him down”
>”I’ll do my best, but it really depends on his mood”
“Hopefully he’s cooperative. That’d make all out lives a lot easier”
>”Alright, you lucked out”
>Snapping your attention back to the guard he places the radio down
>”The property owner is still here, and he’s agreed to meet with you briefly. So go ahead and drop all your gear here, and hand me your guns”
>Doing as he says you deposit your bags, handing off your shotgun which he tucks neatly behind his chair
>Garnet passes the stallion her derringer, the tiny gun placed in a drawer
>”Ok, you’re good to head on in”
>Flipping a switch, the wooden berm rises up, allowing you and Garnet access to the grounds
>Going through the gate, the berm slowly lowers behind you as you walk up the path to the warehouse, coming upon the main entrance
>As soon as you enter, an employee stands up from the reception desk, greeting you
>”Hello there, are you the manager from Riverside?”
>”Actually, that would be me. This is an assistant from my section”
>”Pleased to meet you”
>The mare gives Garnet a hoof shake, but doesn’t offer you such a gesture
>”Now, if you’ll follow me, I’ll get you to where you’re going”
>Thanking her, you two begin to trail the mare, who silently leads you through the warehouse
>Although you don’t actually pass through the main storage area, you catch glimpses of it through the windows of the hallway you go through
>Shelves extend high into the air, pegasi stocking them as other ponies pull carts around the massive area
>Crates and barrels of all shapes and sizes can be seen, as well as other containers
>”Now, Mr. Broker is a very busy stallion, so don’t be surprised if he’s curt. But go right through those doors, and you’ll find his office

>Garnet thanks her, the mare retuning the way you all came as you and your partner push open the large double doors
>Inside you find a large meeting table with multiple chairs surrounding it, as well as an impressive desk
>But what really catches your eye is the stern faced stallion at the desk
>With a blue coat and brown mane, the earth pony just silently sits there, looking almost annoyed
>Wanting to waste no time, you both rush up to the desk
>”Good evening sir, I-“
>”You the manger?”
>”Um, why yes I am! I’m here to discu-“
>”Yeah, they already told me”
>Garnet shuts her beak, looking a bit embarrassed
>”What about you?”
>He points a hoof right to you
>”He’s my-“
>”I think he can talk for himself”
>You can only silently watch Garnet get cut off yet again by the stallion
>”Now, why are you tagging along? I'm not really interested in speaking with some low level employee"

Pausing

beb

>>29197912
I'm just here to keep an eye out for the arsonist. He'll be burning another building soon, and it's possible it would be this one.

>>29198892

What is warrant about?

>>29199482

>>29200002
Griffon and smugicorn collecting warrants for cash

>>29198892

bep

>>29197912
I am assisting her in this current situation and was wondering if you have seen anything odd around here recently.

>>29201654

bek

“I am assisting her in this current situation and was wondering if you have seen anything odd around here recently”
>”If by odd you mean two strange griffons wanting to speak with me, then yes. Even odder is that I for some reason agreed to it”
>He keeps his flat look, dull green eyes unblinking
“Well, as you know then that arsonist is on the loose, and he seems to have taken a liking to burning yours, and another ponies, properties”
>”I’ve noticed”
“Then it’s obvious that he'll be burning another building soon, and it's possible it would be this one”
>He finally smirks, leaning up in the chair a bit
>”Well, I appreciate your concerns, but I can assure you that we’ve taken the proper security measures in light of the last… incident. No need to worry about this facility”

>>29203690
Well...we only wanted to give you a heads up, but if you got everything under control then I guess we have nothing to worry about. Thank you for your time.

That smirk is suspect as fuck. This stinks of an insurance fraud.

>>29203690
no offense but your guard at the entrance didn't exactly look like grade A guard material.
You don't seem too worried for someone who just had a few buildings burn down.

>You narrow your eyes, not liking the smirk he just gave
>But he remains deadpan waiting for a response
“Well...we only wanted to give you a heads up, but if you got everything under control then I guess we have nothing to worry about”
>”Like I said, our security has it handled”
“About the security, no offense but your guard at the entrance didn't exactly look like grade A guard material”
>”Good enough to stop some two bit arsonist”
>The dismissive tone in which he states that just seems to off to you, considering how much damage this guy has done
“You know, you don't seem too worried for someone who just had a few buildings burn down”
>His smirk instantly disappears, brow furrowing
>”Are you trying to say something, bird?”

>>29203979
Well that "2 bit" arsonist has already nearly burned down your other warehouse.
What ever would you do If this one went up too?

I think we should get him worried now and trail him later when he leaves the warehouse to see if he meets with the arsonist.

>>29203979
I mean, I'll be more worried if my business could all fall apart at any moment.

“I mean, I'd be more worried if my business could all fall apart at any moment”
>”I already told you that we’ve taken the necessary steps to ensure that doesn’t happen”
“Well that "2 bit" arsonist has already nearly burned down your other warehouse. What ever would you do if this one went up too?”
>”That was on us. We should have taken things more seriously after all those other buildings got burnt. But now that we’ve wised up, there’s nothing to fear”
>Guess he’s going to keep sticking to his guns
>”Now, I’m a busy stallion, and would like to get home at some point. So if you’re done here, my aid is ready to escort you back out of here”
>Garnet looks over to you, giving a tiny shrug

>>29204371
Keep an eye out for anything suspicious on our way out.

Pausing

>>29204696

>>29204371
Sure, thanks for your time.

>>29195777

beb

>>29206803

“Sure, thanks for your time”
>He gives you a curt, halfhearted goodbye as you go through the doors to leave, the mare from earlier waiting
>”Well, that didn’t take long at all, did it? Did you find everything alright during your visit?”
“Yeah, everything was ok”
>She must have detected how unenthusiastic your response was, because Garnet jumps right in
>”It was great, thanks for showing us around!”
>As the mare responds in kind, your eyes are shifting this way and that, trying to detect anything out of place
>But the entire walk turns up nothing out of the ordinary, just a few less ponies on shift in the cargo area then when you came in
>Wishing the mare goodbye, you and Garnet walk out of the building, the guard lifting the gate once more as you exit the grounds
>Talons clicking on the cobblestone, you walk silently a few meters away before Garnet chimes in
>”I didn’t like his tone at all. It just seemed… off”

>>29209687
He was just covering his ass. I'm even more confident that he is involved in some way now. I'd like to stake out the place and see just what these "proper security measures" are.

>>29209687
Yeah, I think he knows more about what's going on here.

“Yeah, I think he knows more about what's going on here”
>”Well he was pretty quick to rush us out of there”
“He was just covering his ass. I'm even more confident that he is involved in some way now, just because of the way he treated us”
>”Maybe he just doesn’t like griffons?”
“That isn’t mutually exclusive, unfortunately”
>Eyeing up a rooftop across the street, you point to a perch
“I'd like to stake out the place and see just what these ‘proper security measures’ are”
>Nodding, she follows you around a corner out of sight of the guard, stealthily flying up on the roof soon after
>The roof lightly creeks as you touch down, a few startled pigeons taking flight
>If you weren’t on business, you’d be half tempted to take off after them
>Crawling up to the perch, the two of barely peak over it, being afforded with quite the view of the facility across the road
>Eventually, the lights on the inside begin to switch off one by one, more and more workers leaving while cargo carts become less frequent
>About an hour later, the final lights go out, save for a few near the loading docks
>One last stream of workers exit the building, several with security hats on
>Going out through the gate, a coupe quickly stop to say something to the guard in the booth before taking off
>Hugging the roof tightly as a couple pegasi go overhead, silence soon takes over, only the crickets chirping and the occasional cart clicking down the road
>After 20 minutes of no activity, the only pony in sight remains the lone guard, who you honestly can’t even tell if they’re awake or not in the guardhouse

>>29210243
Lets take a quick flight around the perimeter to see if there are any cameras, patrols, or anything.

>Gently nudging Garnet, you speak up
“I saw we take a quick flight around the perimeter. See how good this security is”
>With her approval, two sets of wings glide into the night, the lap around the warehouse taking no time at all, even as your sharp eyes scan for guards and other measures
>Banking into a turn, your paws make contact with the roof once more, Garnet touching down moments later
>”You see anything? Because I sure didn’t”
“Yeah, nothing. Not even a single other guard to walk around the fence”
>Looking back down at the entrance, the guard’s head is flopped back, definitely asleep
>”Well, so much for that ‘security’ he seemed so confident in”

>>29210586
Since he's asleep, lets go take a closer look and try to figure out where an arsonist would strike.

>>29210586
Yeah, bullshit. This guy wants the place gone. At this point we might as well just sit on the actual building's roof so we can spot the arsonist coming easier. When we grab this guy we should grill him ourselves before handing him over.

“Psh, you got that right. This dude totally wants the place gone”
>Looking one more time at the guard, he seems pretty knocked out
“Since he's asleep, you want to get a closer look at where the arsonist might strike?”
>”Sounds like a plan to me. Better than just looking at that shmuck”
>Descending once more, you both land in front of the gate, the stallion snoring as you do
>Talk about falling asleep at the switch
>Ignoring him, you and Garnet begin to walk the length of the fence that wraps around the warehouse grounds, the grass rustling as you do so
“How about you wrap around that way, and I’ll go this way, and we’ll both meet halfway around the perimeter? Just keep your eyes open for easy entrance points”
>”Will do, Guri”
>Walking in the opposite direction, she passes the guardhouse, continuing on
>Doing the same but the other way, your eyes focus on the ground
>Most of the fence looks like it’s securely in place, going well into the ground
>But as you continue on, you spot a rough patch up ahead, the ground looking uneven
>Approaching it, you note that it looks eroded away in this spot, probably the path that rainwater takes down to the creek behind the place
>Reaching down, you scrape some dirt away, exposing the fence
>If someone wanted to get inside, all they would really have to do is scrape out some dirt, and they could slip right under this thing
>As you stoop down to see how severe the erosion is, a beam of light hits you, nearly causing you to jump
>”What the heck are you doing?”
>Turning, you hold a talon up to your face, the beam of a flashlight shining upon you
“Uh, who are you?”
>You honestly can’t tell, being blinded and all
>”I’m one of the night guards, the hell do you think? I come walking around to check the back entrance, and lo and behold, there’s a griffon digging at the fence. So once again, what exactly do you think you're doing?”

>>29211124
I lost a bit and I can't find it. Sorry, I'll leave now!

>>29211124
Night guards? Strange, we didn't see any guards when we checked earlier.

>>29211124
You sure you're a night guard... Flame?

>>29211234
Lets not jump to conclusions and identify our intentions before we can see the guy.

>>29211278
Our intentions are blatantly clear at this point, but fine.

>>29211124
Which side of the fence is this guy on? I've never heard of any night guard what walks outside the property.

>You think about telling him how your searching for a lost bit, but that’s a stereotype you’d like laid to rest
“You know, we didn't see any guards when we checked earlier”
>”… We?”
>The rustling of grass causes you both to look over, a confused Garnet completing her lap around the fence
>”Uh, is this a bad time?”
>”No miss, you’re just in time to get off this property. Right after you tell me why you two are snooping around”
“Well, would you first explain what you’re doing on the outside of the fence? Because I’ve never heard of any night guard what walks outside the property… and would you please get that light out of my face?”
>He sighs, pointing the light lower, giving you the chance to rub your eyes
>Although you’re still seeing spots, you can now see his guard hat and belt around the waist
>”I guard this property as I see fit, and if that includes the outside perimeter, then so be it. And speaking of this property, you’re both trespassing. So get out of here and don’t come back, or I’m calling the police”
>He shoots you a curt look before giving a glance to Garnet

>>29211582
Right, I'm trespassing. Outside the property.

>>29211582
Now that we can see again, what does he look like? Also, is it really trespassing when we're outside the property?

>>29211582
Sure thing pal, you call the cops, tell them I'm loitering. I'm sure they'll be right here in no time.

>You stare him down, getting a good look
>Although you suspected he might be Flame trying to gain access, a pair of feathered wings at his gray sides crushes any suspicions
“Right, I'm trespassing. Outside the property”
>”You were reaching under our gate, so I’m going to assume that you were attempting to gain entry”
“… Why wouldn’t I just fly over the fence?”
“Ok smart guy, tell you what. I’m going to the guard house, and calling the cops. If you’re still here by the time the show up, then you can explain yourself to them. And I’m sure they’ll be taking the word of a paid security guard over the word of some snooping griffons”
>Without another word he turns his back and begins to walk off, heading along the fence towards the guardhouse at the entrance
>Your focus on him is broken with a tugging at your side
>”Come on Guri, let’s just go. It isn’t worth getting the police called on us”
>Your partner nervously watches him walk off, getting further away

>>29212059
Alright, I hear ya. Back to the roof and wait for our arsonist?

>>29212059
We should clear it up with the guy if he's legit. Don't want word of our snooping getting back to the guy in charge. Might even be able to get some information from him.

“Alright, I hear ya. Back to the roof and wait for our arsonist?”
>”Well if they’re working with our arsonist, I doubt he’s coming over tonight with all the ruckus we’ve caused”
“I see your point… In that case, we should clear it up with the guy if he's legit. Don't want word of our snooping getting back to the guy in charge”
>”That sounds like a plan. But we better hurry up before he makes the call”
>You two leap through the grass, bounding towards the guardhouse
>Rounding the corner of the fence, the remaining stretch is covered quickly, just in time to arrive as the guard consults his tired protégée
>Looking back, he gives a flat look as you approach
>”Didn’t I tell you to get lost?”
>”Are those the two?”
>”What do you think? If you spent less time sleeping on duty, things like this wouldn’t happen”
>Squeezing into the cramped room, he reaches for a phone, ready to spin the dial
>”What are you two still standing here for? Go loiter around a bird feeder”

>>29212432
Kay.

>>29212432
Rude.
Look, we're bounty hunters okay, and we've got reason to believe an arsonist might try to light this place up. That's why we were snooping.

Pausing

>>29212482
This and we were just looking for places he might be able to enter from, like that eroded area you found us at.

bep

beb

>>29214658

>>29215974

>Wow rude
>Taking a step forward, you attempt to explain yourself
“Look, we're bounty hunters okay, and we've got reason to believe an arsonist might try to light this place up”
>”So what, you normally dig around private property? Because I really doubt he was buried under the fence”
>Although he’s still acting like prick, his hoof at least pts the phone down temporarily
“We were just looking for places he might be able to enter from, like that eroded area you found us at. That’s why we were snooping”
>”Well they told us about the arsonist, and I can assure you that nothing gets past us. That is until you showed up and starting distracting us”
>You almost bring up the fact that his partner was sleeping, but manage to hold your tongue
>”Also, they said to scare off anyone who came around, so you better scram. How do we know YOU aren’t helping the arsonist?”

>>29218306
Wouldn't be anything in it for me for a start.

>>29218306
Show him the bounty information.

“Wouldn't be anything in it for me for a start”
>Reaching into your bag, the bounty is retrieved, soon held up in front of the guards
>Studying it, the pegasus nods, motioning for you to put it away
>”You should have better than to be digging around like that though… but I suppose you didn’t really hurt anything”
>Finally hanging up the phone, he sighs
>”I guess if you’re legit, then there really isn’t a problem with you two hunting your bounty here. So long as you stay OFF the property. Other than that, I suppose I can’t really keep you from doing your thing”

>>29218916
Mention to him that we suspect he might've been hired to burn down buildings and we suspect their boss might be involved. Do they know anything about the security measures he mentioned, since the security seems oddly light.

>>29218916
Just a heads up, I don't have proof but it's possible your boss has something to do with this. You know what insurance fraud is right? It means he pockets money while you're out of the job. There been anything going on lately that might suggest he's up to no good? Maybe the business isn't doing so well or something like that?

“Well thanks. But just a heads up, I don't have proof but it's possible your boss has something to do with this”
>”What, he hire you or something?”
“Uh, not exactly. You know what insurance fraud is?”
>“… You’re not really suggesting what I think you are, right?”
>”We think he’s pocketing the money, probably hired the guy to burn down all those other buildings”
>You nod at Garnet’s statement as the stallion looks conflicted
“There been anything going on lately that might suggest he's up to no good? Maybe the business isn't doing so well or something like that?”
>”I-I mean, there’s been some layoffs recently…”
>”Yeah, like a lot. We’re pretty much the only full time security guys left, except for one during the day"

>>29219416
Honestly guys, if I were you I might start looking for another job. We're not police, we can't really go after him even if he is behind this. Best we could do is get the arsonist to the police and then maybe he'd confess.

“Honestly guys, if I were you I might start looking for another job. We're not police, we can't really go after him even if he is behind this”
>”So what? Just wait for the place to burn down is what you’re saying”
>”Pfft, I already got a backup plan if this job falls through anyway. Some company called Patwrite is hiring security guards!”
>His partner shoots him a look, the stallion smirking
“… As I was saying, best we could do is get the arsonist to the police and then maybe he'd confess”
>”Well, uh, what’s your name?”
“Guri”
>”I’m Garnet, please to meet you”
>”Well, I’m Light Wing, and this is my partner, Medi”
>”Full name Mediocre, but if ponies ask, I just tell them I’m in the medical field”
>He chuckles at his own statement, Light Wing rolling his eyes
>”Anyway, I’ll be damned if I lose my job over some punk with a match. If you’re hanging around and ever see anything shifty going on, let us know. Because I’d much rather thrash some prick than stand in line at the unemployment office”

>>29219798
Will do Light. We'll leave you to it now. Uh, maybe keep quiet about us being here. Wouldn't want the firebug getting tipped off.

“Will do Light. We'll leave you to it now”
>You go to turn, but pause
“And uh, maybe keep quiet about us being here. Wouldn't want the firebug getting tipped off”
>”Usually we’re required to fill out a report on every disturbance. But I don’t recall running into anything out of the ordinary tonight, do you Medi?... Medi?”
>The stallion snaps out of it, obviously nodding off again
>”Wha’? Oh yeah, sure sure”
>Geez, unions must be this guy’s best friend
>”Guri, Garnet. Have a nice night”
>”You too Wings! Night Medi!”
>He gives her a friendly nod
“Come on, best not keep them from their job”
>Walking away from the guard house, you hear a deep yawn beside you, Garnet’s beak wide open
>”Geez, it’s got to be like what, 1, 2 AM?”
“Heck, I dunno. Velvet’s got our only pocket watch on her right now”
>”Well, I’d say that if the arsonist is coming, it definitely isn’t gonna be tonight after all that”
>She gives a quick stretch of the back, claws extending for a fraction of a second
>”I think I’m gonna go home. I need another pain pill anyway, my pelvis still feels kinda… worn out”

>>29220233
lets give a quick fly around the warehouse before we head back.

>>29220233
Hey uhh...mind if I crash at your place for the night? Velvet has this date today and I don't wanna cockblock her...

“Hey, that sounds reasonable to me. Want to fly one more lap around the warehouse before we go?”
>”Eh, I suppose it couldn’t hurt”
>Your wings extend, Garnet following your cue before taking off, keeping a fair distance off the ground to see the area, but low enough to see most details
>Another tedious lap around the perimeter turns up nothing however, you and Garnet landing back around where you started on the empty road
>”Eh, it was worth a shot. But it was nice hanging out anyway”
“Well, actually, mind if I crash at your place for the night? Velvet has this date today and I don't wanna cockblock her…”
>”Of course you can! We are business partners after all!”
>You grin, Garnet starting to lead you down the road, taking a quick breather after flying
>”So, Velvet huh?”
“Yeah, some bat stallion from work took her to a fruit bar tonight”
>Turning a corner, the streetlights barely illuminate the silent road, all traffic absent at this hour
>”You know, not to sound mean or anything, I know she’s your best friend. But Velvet doesn’t really take me as the kind to… date. It’s kinda weird to imagine her going on one”

>>29220548
True...but honestly? I think she's just jealous because I got a girlfriend and she's been on a dry spell for a while now. I guess she wants to prove that she's still got it. I talked with her date for a bit and he seemed like a nice guy, for what it's worth.

>>29220548
The guy didn't seem like velvet's type to me either, but you can never really know what someone will go for.

“True...but honestly? I think she's just jealous because I got a girlfriend and she's been on a dry spell for a while now”
>Chuckling, you kick a lose rock down the street
“I guess she wants to prove that she's still got it, you know?”
>”Oh? What makes you say that?”
“The guy didn't seem like velvet's type to me… but you can never really know what someone will go for I guess”
>”Yeah, that is true. Never thought I’d be dating one of my subordinates”
>You give her a playful shove, Garnet coming right back and bumping you with her side
“I talked with her date for a bit and he seemed like a nice guy, for what it's worth”
>”I’m sure they’ll have a great time. She’s an odd mare, but she looks like she knows how to have fun”
“Yeah… that worries me just a tiny bit from time to time”
>”Hey, you’re a good friend Guri. You two make a good team”
“I think you mean us THREE. Now come on, let’s get on home so we can fix your pelvis”
>”Psh, stop it you”
>Launching skywards, the trip to her place takes a whole lot shorter time than if you tried to walk there like savages
>Opening up the door, you catch yourself in a yawn, Garnet pushing on by as you lock it behind you
>”I’m gonna go get a pill, grab a drink too. You go ahead and make yourself comfy”

>Nodding, you flop onto the couch, exhausted
>Bounty hunting sure is hard work, even when you don’t even find your target
>Your eyes begin to close, sleep already beginning to take you
>That is until a voice brings you back
>”Geez, already passing out on the couch?”
>Garnet stands before you, wine glass in hand
>And a red, lacy nightgown, if you could even call it that
>It hugs her form tightly, just barely wrapping around her thighs, the material practically see through in places
>”You ok there bud? You’re staring”
“Huh? Oh, y-yeah, I’m fine”
>She turns, tail flicking to the side as she plops her rear into the seat beside you, couch shifting from her rump
>”This thing is pretty darn comfy. Just like to wear it to bed, you know?"

>>29221017
I-it looks really nice too.

Pausing

>>29221017
y-you too.

>>29195777

beb

>>29221017
It does look really comfy, what kind of fabric is it?
C-can I feel how soft it is?

>inb4 Guri knits himself one

>>29223465

>>29223465

“Y-you too”
>She gives you a confused look before taking a brink from the glass
“I-I mean, it looks really nice and!”
>Hell, you might even knit yourself one
>”Well thanks, I’ve had it for a while, kinda my go to night gown”
>Finishing her drink, the glass clinks as it’s placed upon the coffee table, Garnet leaning back into her seat
“It does look really comfy, what kind of fabric is it?”
>”I think most of it is satin, not sure exactly what the lace is made of though”
>Darn, this level of craftsmanship is beyond your novice levels
>Which is a shame, because it looks so damn kneadable
“Can I feel how soft it is?”
>She smirks, rolling onto her back, giving a good stretch before her legs end up across you, paws in your lap
>”Oh what the heck, go ahead. It’d be a crime to not share something so soft”

>>29227248
Give it a good knead, gotta feel how comfy this really is.

>>29227248
Watch the talons around it. Wouldn't want to tear it.

>Reaching down eagerly, you have to pause for the quickest of moments, remembering just how sharp your talons can be
>Wouldn’t want to tear up her gown after all
>With a cautious touch, you rub your fingers up and down it, the silky smooth texture inviting you to continue
>Obliging, you find a decent spot, and begin to knead ever so gently
>Your claws squeeze with precision, feeling not only the soft fabric, but her lithe thighs underneath
>Garnet for her part just lays back with a grin, letting you have your fill
“You weren’t joking, this IS pretty comfy”
>”I know, right? Perfect for a delicate little flower like me”
“Well, I wouldn’t really call you delicate. You’re still a ball of claws and talons”
>”Eh, not like I’ve really used them before”
>She holds up a hand, idly peering at the sharp ends of the fingers in the dim moonlight
>”You know, I love my job. I really do. But I’ve always wanted to do something more… exciting at times. Never thought I’d be hunting criminals until you walked into my life, Guri”

>>29228072
Glad I can spice things up for you. I didn't really have see myself doing this a month ago either, being honest. Heh, guess we both owe Velvet for dragging me into it.

>>29228072
More like squawked into your life.

>>29228199
This

>>29228072
I'm sure we will have plenty of exciting times together.

“More like squawked into your life”
>You can’t help but develop a stupid little grin, one of Garnet’s paws playfully kicking you
“But glad I can spice things up for you. I didn't really see myself doing this a month ago either, being honest”
>Of all the things your roommate has drug you into, you can probably say that bounty hunting was one of the last things you’d expect
>Oh and that time she tried to get you to join the circus
“Heh, guess we both owe Velvet for dragging me into it”
>”She’s quite the mare, isn’t she?”
“You got that right. Got us kicked out of two towns… although I will admit that I was kinda responsible for the last one”
>”Well, I wanted excitement, but do go getting me kicked out of town too”
“No guarantees, Garnet. I'm sure we will have plenty of exciting times together”
>You feel the couch shift, your body being pushed down onto the couch
>Soon you feel the silky touch of her gown on your stomach, followed by the rhythmic vibration of purring
>”Oh I’m sure we will~”
>A quick kiss on your beak causes you to squirm slightly
>A drawn out yawn sounds in the otherwise silent room, Garnet’s head being rested in the crook of your shoulder
>”You don’t mind if I use you as a pillow tonight, do you? It's been a long day, don't know if I can make it to my bed"

>>29228568
Oh, no problem at all.

>>29228568
Nope. I like a cuddle.

>>29228568
Fine with me.
I pride myself in being a excellent pillow

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bep

>>29229456

bop

buh

>>29231508
bruh

bek

>>29228568
As long as I get to cuddle

bawk

Sleepy birbs

“Oh, no problem at all. I pride myself in being an excellent pillow”
>With your approval she begins to nestle down, chest fluff poking out of her gown top rubbing into you
>With a sigh she goes still, save for the gently kneading talons in your plumage
“Glad you think I’m comfy. You can continue these services for the low low price of only one cuddle”
>”You didn’t state that to begin with”
“It was in the terms and conditions, should have read better”
>You feel her hands slip around your sides, her tail beginning to flick back and forth
>”Pff, fine. But make it quick”
>Nodding, your claws slide up her thighs, giving a light squeeze before continuing on to wrap her in a gentle hug
>Her purring, as well as yours begins to intensify, tails intertwining
>Hips grinding down into you, she shifts into a more comfortable position, you keeping your belly flat against hers as she does
>Content with your positions, rhythmic kneading commences, each of you digging ever so gently into the other’s fur and feathers
>You’re not sure how long it’s kept up for, but at some point the room begins to darken, both of your movements growing slower
>Soon enough, the exhaustion of the day overtakes her, your girlfriend contently purring as her tail wraps around her body
>The nap claims you not long after
>…
>Eyes cracking open, the light pouring through the window signals a new day, the clock confirming that it’s nearly 10 AM
>You begin to sit up, but instantly become aware of the furry weight upon you, Garnet still using you as a body pillow
>Twittering as she breaths, you can see her eyelids begin to flutter ever so slightly, indicating that she’s caught half way between sleep and being awake
>”Buh… mor-morning already?”
>It takes a second but she eventually slowly lifts her head, looking around the room
>That is before planting a quick kiss on your neck
>”Good morning, my faithful pillow”

>>29234394
I am glad to be of service.

>>29234394
Sleep twitterer, huh?

>>29234394
Good morning, have a nice sleep?

“Good morning”
>Reaching up, you rub the feathers on her head
“Have a nice sleep?”
>She rises up a bit, stretching
>”Thanks to you, I’d say so”
“Well, I am glad to be of service then”
>Smiling, Garnet lazily rolls off you, the two of you sitting up on the couch as you try to get rid of the early morning haze
“So… sleep twitterer, huh?”
>”N-no!”
>She lobs a pillow at you, but months of living with Velvet result in an easy dodge
>”You were purring like a motor boat last night, so don’t even give me that”

>>29234939
Nothing wrong with a good purr, Tweets.

>>29234939
I always do that when I'm comfy...

>>29234939
Whats wrong with sleep twittering?

“Nothing wrong with a good purr, Tweets”
>”But do you have to do it so loud?”
“I always do that when I'm comfy...”
>She slips a hand around your waist, giving your back a good rub
>Almost immediately your back archs, the purring beginning
>”Guess I can’t really fault you, huh?”
“It’s griffon nature! Besides, what’s wrong with sleep twittering?”
>”Nothing, it’s just… embarrassing ok?”
“What? I’m sure everyone does it”
>”I guess you’re right”
>Garnet hops off of the couch, stretching her back once more up onto the tips of her toes, pink paw pads showing
>”Geez, been an eventful weekend, huh?”
>She walks over to a desk, pulling out some papers
>”I’ve got so much work to catch up on. You line workers have it easy, us manager folks have to do paperwork"

>>29235295
Well I'm kinda free today so...need any help with that?

>>29235295
Paperwork is the enemy of freedom.

>>29235295
What kind of paperwork?

“Paperwork is the enemy of freedom”
>”Yes, well back in the old country every griffon equally shared the fruit of their labor … and paperwork. But this isn’t Griffonia, so it’s up to me”
“What kind of paperwork is it anyway?”
>She pulls up a chair to the desk, looking miffed at the papers
>”Oh, just general stuff. Employee hours, product output. Pretty boring”
>Sauntering on up, you turn up the charm
“Well, I'm kinda free today so...need any help with that?”
>”No, that’s alright. Teaching you how to do it would be more trouble than it’s worth. Besides, if they found out I had one of my subordinates doing paperwork for me, they’d have my head”
>Neatly placing them into a pile, she leans back in the chair, smiling
>”Besides, I think I know a certain unicorn you might wanna check up on”

>>29235584
Suit yourself! Don't pretend I didn't offer though. Fine...I guess I'll go see if her date is still alive...

“Suit yourself! Don't pretend I didn't offer though”
>”Oh don’t worry, I’ll be sure to remember your generosity”
>Pulling out a pen, she shuffles a sheet off the top
“Fine...I guess I'll go see if her date is still alive”
>”Help that poor stallion Guri. You’re his only hope”
>Agreeing that time is possibly of the essence, you both bid your goodbyes and depart, Garnet returning to her work as you leave
>Getting home as fast as your wings will carry you, you jam the key in the lock, swinging open your room’s door before pausing
>Hm. It’s quiet
>Entirely too quiet
>Cautiously stepping inside, you peek around the corner, the room dimmed by shut curtains
>But a familiar unicorn’s head peeks out from under the blanket, snoring away
>On the floor is a couple of bottles of… something. Whatever it is, it has a fruit on the label
>In addition, an entire jar of skub rests in the half opened nightstand drawer

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bub

>>29236556

fuck skub

bak

>>29235832
She really needs to learn to clean up after herself.

>>29235832
Looks like a good night. Examine that scub. Gotta know what type she's using.

>>29235832
I'm still worried about her date. What did she do to him when she found out that he's a nerd? Let's pull back the curtains again and give her another griffon hangover cure.

>>29238208

>Sighing, you quietly walk to the bed, eyeing the mess on the floor
>She really needs to learn to clean up after herself
>Peering into the nightstand, you lift up the jar just enough to read the label
>Premium Sheen
>Damn, she really went all out of this date
>Walking over to the curtains, you decide that it’s time for another griffon hangover cure
>Ripping them open, sunlight instantly illuminates the room
>”Bluh…”
>The mare predictably begins to wriggle deeper into the blankets like a grub seeking shelter
“Oh no you don’t!”
>As she disappears from view, you’re forced to reach into the pile of blanket, digging around
>Even as she tries to retreat even deeper, you manage to catch a hoof, pulling
>With another solid tug, Velvet emerges like a new, beautiful butterfly from her cocoon
>A beautiful, hangover butterfly, with the worse case of bedhead you've ever seen
>”G-guri, come on man... just five more minutes”
”Hell no, it’s already almost 11!”
>”Oh come oooon. I had a late night”

>>29240820
Yeah, but I want to hear how bad you scarred that poor boy, so up you get.

>>29240820
Alright! Where did you bury the body? How did you torture him before that?

“Alright, enough games! Where did you bury the body?”
>”Where did I what?”
>You begin to shake her
“How did you torture him before that?!”
>”T-torture who?!”
“Don’t play dumb, want to hear how bad you scarred that poor boy”
>”Umbra?”
“Yes, Umbra, the only stallion you went with last night”
>”Oh. Well, um, the date was nice…”
>You lean forward, totally focused on what she’s saying
“Yes?”
>”And he was such a gentlecolt”
“Uh huh, get on with it!”
>”But he... he was kind of a... a NERD!”

>>29241109
...

And you didn't notice that in all those days you worked with him?

>>29241109
Well, yeah. I could tell that after talking with him for two minutes. Don't tell me you couldn't.

>>29241109
And here I thought you were giving the nerd a chance.

>>29241109
Yup. So you gonna see him again?

“… And you didn't notice that in all those days you worked with him?”
>”Well…”
“I could tell that after talking with him for two minutes! Don't tell me you couldn't”
>”I just thought that maybe that’s how bat ponies were! It’s not like I’ve really met one before! And then I realized he was just a grade A dork”
>You slowly shake your head in disapproval
“And here I thought you were giving the nerd a chance”
>”I did give him a chance! Do you know how many shots of fruit juice we downed?”
“So… you gonna see him again?”
>She starts to stammer over her words
>”Well, m-maybe not ALL nerds are so bad…”
>Despite her efforts she can’t hide an embarrassed grin from you, turning away slightly in a failed attempt

>>29241415
I'm glad you two got along.

>>29241415
Wow, you really do like him huh? Color me impressed.

>>29241415
Well...to be honest, I would rather see you get hooked up with a dork rather than a Chad...so you have my blessing. He did seem like a really nice guy when I talked to him yesterday.

“Wow, you really do like him huh? Color me impressed”
>”Hey, I never said I liked him! I just said I’d go out with him again!”
“Uh huh, whatever you say, Velv. But I'm glad you two got along”
>”I’ll tell you what, he sure knew a whole lot about fruit”
“Fruit Science is still a BS degree”
>”Actually yes, he did get a bachelor of science in it. And I’d say it’s already paid off for him”
“… By getting him a job in an oat factory?”
>”No, because it got him a date with ME”
>She strikes a sultry pose, eyelids fluttering”
“…Yeah. But it sounds like you had a great time”
>”Never thought I’d actually consider hanging out with a nerd to be fun until last night”
>”Well, I would rather see you get hooked up with a dork rather than a Chad, so you have my blessing. He did seem like a really nice guy when I talked to him yesterday”
>”Like I said, total gentlecolt”
>Yawning, she stretches her hooves, giving her eyes a quick rub
>”So how’d your night go? Make us some cash hopefully?”

>>29241757
Nah, our little firestarter was a no show. Did learn some things about the owner of the place though. I think he's in on it.

“Nah, our little fire starter was a no show”
>”Figures. If I was there, he’d already be in jail cell by now”
>Rolling your eyes, you continue on
“But we did learn some things about the owner of the place though. I think he's in on it”
>”What do you mean?”
“I think he might be using this guy to burn down his properties, then collect insurance money”
>Velvet goes silent, beginning to rub her chin with a hoof
>”That… does complicate things. You got any proof of that, because that’s a pretty serious accusation there, bud”

>>29242069
Nope. But when we talked to him he seemed real indifferent about an arsonist burning the place down. Told us that he'd stepped up security so there was nothing to worry about. Thing is we talked to the night guards after, and he's actually been laying off security left and right.

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>>29243339

bej

kill all nerds

beb

bak

bep

bap

“Well, nope. But when we talked to him he seemed real indifferent about an arsonist burning the place down”
>”Like how indifferent?”
“Like basically shrugged his shoulders. And on top of that, he told us that he'd stepped up security so there was nothing to worry about. But the thing is we talked to the night guards after, and he's actually been laying off security left and right”
>”Hmm…”
>She goes silent, pondering something
>”So, you got a plan for any of this? Because if this guy’s hiring an arsonist, that’s might make things more complicated than just a lone douche going around torching stuff”

>>29248536
We can catch the guy and get him to talk I guess. Even if he doesn't, we still get the bounty.

“We can catch the guy and get him to talk I guess”
>”Well, I can be pretty persuasive”
>She grins deviously, punching one hoof into the other
“Uh huh… well, in the event that not even you can get him to talk, we’ll just turn him in, same as the others. We’ll still get the bounty of course”
>”Hey, that sounds fine to me. Anything to get us some cash”
>Hopping out of the bed, the mare proceeds towards the bathroom
>”So you got any plans today? I was thinking about walking around town later or something”

>>29248864
Nope. Garnet is stuck doing paperwork for the day so I guess I'm stuck with you. You wanna visit any place in particular?

>>29248864
Nah. Town sounds good.

“Nah. Town sounds good. Garnet is stuck doing paperwork for the day so I guess I'm stuck with you”
>”Stuck? More like have the privilege of escorting me around town”
“Alright, missy. You wanna be ‘escorted’ any place in particular?”
>”Weeeell… there was ONE place”
>You’re already not liking that look on her face
“… What is it?”
>She smiles as though you weren’t really going to ask the question, her hoof whipping out a piece of paper
“The heck’s this?”
>”A broacher for the museum!”
>Your eyebrow raises
“The museum? What are you trying to pull on me Velvet? You aren’t getting involved in a jewel heist are you?”
>”No no, check it out!”
>She flips a page, an explosion covering the title
>”The hall of weapons, in town for this month only! It has everything for clubs to canons. And look!”
>She flips yet another page
>"The actual guillotine that beheaded Robesponerre. You can get a photo with your head in it for two bits!"

>>29249191
I didn't realize that she was interested in such macabre things.

>>29249191
...Cool!

>>29249191
Alright, I'm in! This might actually be interesting.

“...Cool!”
>For once she actually chose a cool activity for the two of you
>”So you’ll go with me?”
“Yeah, I'm in! This might actually be interesting”
>She gives a tiny jump of joy, taking the broacher back
>”This is gonna be so cool. Better than that hall of peace exhibit it’s replacing”
“You know Velvet, I had no idea you were into such macabre things”
>”Macabre? Oh please Guri. Guns are cool, so by extension this exhibit is cool. And be extended extension, us going to it makes us cool”
"I... think that makes sense"
>"Good. And also I need something to take my mind off the inevitable oat sorting I'm gonna have to do tomorrow"

>>29249499
Oh it's not that bad, just think of all the time you will get to spend with your favorite nerdy coworker.

>>29249499
Meh, food on the table and all that. Today's for deadly weapons.

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>>29248130

beb

>>29251076

bop

pew pew

bop

“Oh it's not that bad, just think of all the time you will get to spend with your favorite nerdy coworker”
>”Well… I guess that does make it a little better”
“And besides, food on the table and all that. But forget work, today is for deadly weapons!”
>”Well what are we waiting for? Let’s go!”
>You both excitedly bolt out of the room, soaring up into the air as soon as the sidewalk is reached
>The museum wasn’t hard to find, as it was a rather large building. Not as big as some from larger cities you’ve been to, but still impressive
>A decent but fast moving line lies before you, Velvet nearly vibrating with excitement as you get closer to the ticket booth
>Eventually you make it to the front, Velvet slamming bits on the desk before the employee can even utter a greeting
>”Two for the hall of weapons, please!”
“Alrighty, here’s your tickets. Go right on inside, and the exhibit is to the left”
>Pushing on through, you follow the stallions directions, rounding the corner with a large exhibit sign over it
>”Woah…”
>A large hall stretches out before you, a throng of ponies moving about
>Even from here you can see spears, guns, and even an armored car about the room

>”Guri, look!”
>Velvet zooms off towards a display
”Cool, state of the art rifles”
>As you state that her hoof reaches forward, lightly poking one
>”Touch”
>”Don’t touch”
>You both watch the security guard pass, him shooting a look at Velvet
>Shaking your head at the mare, you continue on, approaching a huge spear
“Wow, the harpoon from Changeling the movie!”
>”Touch”
>”DON’T TOUCH”
>In embarrassment you frantically nod, moving on towards a crowd of ponies gathered around a podium
>You’re relived to find a guest speaker, and not something for Velvet to poke at
“Look Velvet, Dr. Pone-of-War. The guy who got hit by Big Bertha… and lived!”
>As the speaker explains that his injuries only now hurt if you touch them, you see a familiar hoof begin to rise, aiming towards a scar on his face
>”Touch”
>Thankfully a security guard cuts her off
>”Do I have to follow you all day?”
>”Sorry…”
>With a huff he walks off, leaving you two alone
“Velvet are you crazy, you’re gonna get us kicked out of here!”
>”Guri, just look around you”
>She stands up on her hind legs, slowly gesturing around the exhibit
>”This stuff is real live history… especially that guy! And history is meant to be experienced closely and personally”

>>29254310
Oh yeah? And we're gonna be history too if you don't quit poking everything that seems remotely interesting.

>>29254310
you can experience him close and personal in private. For now, lets just enjoy being close enough to touch, without actually touching.

“Oh yeah? And we're gonna be history too if you don't quit poking everything that seems remotely interesting”
>”But Guri, close and personal!”
“You can experience him close and personal in private”
>You point to the speaker, Velvet scrunching
“For now, let’s just enjoy being close enough to touch, without actually touching”
>”… Alright, fine. I’ll keep my hooves to myself”
“Honest?”
>”Yeah, I’m done touching things”
>Smirking, you head off with your now less curious friend, finally able to explore the exhibits
>Starting from the stone age, you work your way up to the iron age, the medieval, colonial, and so on and so forth
>Rocks and clubs are replaced with swords and spears, which themselves are replaced with culasses and flintlocks
>Finally, you find yourself in the modern area, Velvet reading off plaques as you go
>”Huh… check it out Guri. It says here that in the war of the future, trenches will be 30% deeper. Neat!”
“My dad said they were already deep enough, but whatever”
>Sidestepping, a lone revolver is displayed in a case
>”8mm revolver personally owned by captain Steel Hoof. 31 years ago at the battle of Sandy Creek, captain hoof spotted approaching griffon forces heading for his battalion’s position, hands in the air. The griffons, badly mauled from weeks of fighting attempted to surrender, but captain Hoof was too courageous to accept such an offer. Rallying his men, they bravely slaughtered the enemy forces”
>Your eyebrow rises as she reads it off
>”Man this exhibit kicks ass. Isn’t history neat Guri?”
“Uh, yeah… sometimes”
>”Aw come on, I’m sure nobody you knew was involved. But I’d suggest avoiding those old vets over there”
>You roll your eyes as she points to a veteran charity stand
>”This is like the 5th plaque I’ve read where griffons get their tails kicked. I thought you guys were supposed to be good at fighting?”
>She gives you a playful punch on the shoulder

>>29254641
It's not funny, Velvet. It's like that for a reason. He "bravely" slaughtered surrendering griffons? I'm sorry, but killing unarmed soldiers isn't that brave in my opinion. I'm guessing the museum is run by ponies just by reading all the plaques around here.

>>29254641
It's easy to slaughter anybody when they are defenseless, badly injured, and in the process of trying to surrender. Even a dragon.

>>29254641
We are. There are no plaques about the time griffons kicked flank here though. I guess that's why there aren't many plaques.

>>29254641
You think a pony museum would have plaques about the times they lost?

“We are. There are no plaques about the time griffons kicked flank here though. I guess that's why there aren't many plaques”
>”This one says otherwise”
“It's like that for a reason, Velvet. He ‘bravely’ slaughtered surrendering griffons? I'm sorry, but killing unarmed soldiers isn't that brave in my opinion. It's easy to slaughter anybody when they are defenseless, badly injured, and in the process of trying to surrender. Even a dragon”
>You glare at the plaque once more, some other ponies now reading it
“I'm guessing the museum is run by ponies just by reading all the plaques around here”
>”Come on, there’s nothing wrong with a little historical revision”
“It isn’t funny Velvet”
>”Alright sorry, just reading what the display says man”
>Reaching up, she gives you a pat on the back
>”Turn that frown upside down Guri. What if I got you something cool from the gift shop?”

>>29254868
I'd have to see what it is first...

>>29254868
Revision of history isn't good if it glorifies terrible acts. What if future generations believe it's perfectly fine to harm the defenseless because their hero got a statue for it.

>>29254868
As long as it's cool

>>29254868
How cool?

“How cool?”
>”Cool”
“Velvet saying ‘cool’ in a different ton- oh whatever. I'd have to see what it is first...”
>”Is it really a gift if you know what it is first?”
“Alright fine, as long as it's cool”
>”It will be, promise!”
>She yanks you, heading towards the exhibit exit
>Looking back on last time, you see some foals around the plaque that Velvet just read
“I’ll accept your gift, but revision of history isn't good if it glorifies terrible acts. What if future generations believe it's perfectly fine to harm the defenseless because their hero got a statue for it?”
>”Well hopefully when someone inevitably makes a statue of me, it’ll be for wholesome reasons. Now stay here, I’ll be right back”
>She leaves you outside the gift shop, happily trotting inside
>Well, at least most of the stuff inside does look pretty cool
>… Except for that Gott Strafe Griffonia poster
>Ten minutes later Velvet walks out, wearing a shirt that says ‘I Love C4 H8 Cl2 S’ on her chest
>In her hoof she carries a small baggie, reaching inside
>”Alright, close your eyes”
>Without questioning, you do so
>A second later, something is place on top of your head
>”Alright… open them!”
>Reaching up you slowly remove the object, holding it up
>In your claws is a baseball cap, a biplane perched on a spring at the very top which slightly wiggles if you move the hat
>”Check it out, the propeller spins if you walk fast enough! Might give you a little extra lift while flying, eh?”

>>29255216
Seriously.

>>29255216
>I Love C4 H8 Cl2 S
>I love mustard gas

Velvet. Velvet no

Pausing

>>29255216
I don't know what is more insulting, this hat or the fact you thought I would like it.

>>29255216
Think your cute little coltfriend would've liked this more.

beb

>>29255216
I'm sorry Velvet, but...this hat is too cool for me. Maybe it will suit you better.

>>29258396

>>29256869

bap

“… Seriously?”
>”Yup! All for you!”
>This is probably the lamest gift you’ve ever received
“I don't know what is more insulting, this hat or the fact you thought I would like it”
>Her ears droop
>”Y-you don’t like it?”
“I mean… I'm sorry Velvet, but uh, this hat is too cool for me. Maybe it will suit you better. Or even your little coltfriend”
>”Well geez, I figured the guy that spends hours chasing balls of yarn would like dumb something like this”
>She takes it from you, huffing
>”I should have went with the hat that said ‘Operator’, shouldn’t I have?”

>>29260785
That sounds like a better hat.

>>29260785
Yeah, that's my kind of dumb.

>>29260785
Would have preferred something that was actually about the museum this gift store is for if I'm honest.

>>29260785
Yeah, that seems like something more my speed. But c'mon, put it on! I bet it looks amazing on you.

“Yeah, that's my kind of dumb. Definitely the better hat”
>”But Guri, this hat is so CUTE!”
“Would have preferred something that was actually about the museum this gift store is for if I'm honest”
>”But it is! Look, it’s a biplane from the war”
>She holds it up to your face, your head leaning back
“Well c'mon, put it on! I bet it looks amazing on you”
>Not waiting for a response you quickly take it, placing it upon her head
“See? Looks great”
>”Well… if I cut a hole in it for my horn, I guess it’d fit fine”
>Velvet reaches up, giving the plane a small flick to have it vibrate on the spring
“I appreciate the thought though, but it’s just not my style”
>”Your style is lame”
“Maybe. But at least it’s mine”
>Walking into the shop, you look for a more suitable piece of headgear
>Ten minutes later you both exit the museum, a plane on Velvet’s head, ‘Operator’ on yours
>Yeah it’s douchey, but you can tell ponies that you’re a bounty hunter!
>”Well, that was pretty cool, huh?”
“Some of it, yeah”
>”Well I thought it was amazing”
>Looking up, she gives the plane another flick
>”Anyway, I’m headed to the store, so I’ll meet you back at home”
“The store? For what?”
>”Nothing! I just gotta grab something”
“… You’re buying more skub aren’t you?”
>”N-no! I just… I’ll meet you back home ok!?”

>>29261091
Nah, I'm free for the day anyways. I will go with you.

>>29261091
Yeah sure. I don't really want to go skub shopping with you anyway.

“Nah, I'm free for the day anyways. I will go with you”
>You take a step forward, but are halted by a hoof
>”Oh no you don’t! Skub shopping is a private affair. I must do it alone”
“You unicorns are freaking weird sometimes”
>”Save it, I don’t bring up how weird it is when you lay in the sun twice daily”
“Hey! That ensures ideal fur results!”
>”Yeah whatever. Now if you’ll excuse me, I’ve got shopping to do!”
>With her snout held in the air with contempt she begins to trot away down the sidewalk into the distance
“Fine! I didn't really want to go skub shopping with you anyway!”
>She doesn’t even seem to hear you, soon disappearing around a corner a couple streets down
>Well, looks like you got a couple hours to yourself then
>Been a while since you’ve had some time alone

>>29261447
Haha time for knitting

>Got the whole day to yourself
>You could go have some quality time at the bar!
>Or go mountain climbing!
>Maybe look for buried treasure
>… Or go knitting
>Excitedly leaping away, you bound towards home like a mad cat, ponies giving you odd looks as you rocket by
>The door soon swings open, your empty inn room awaiting
>Getting a nice seat on the couch, you pull over the basket of yarn the twins gave you, multiple colorful yarn balls awaiting
>The time of your masterpiece is at hand
>Picking out a particularly soft one, the needles are raised, ready to craft your artistic vision
>…
>Metallic clinking fills the room as the needles work away furiously, clothing taking shape
>Garnet thinks her night gown is cool? Just wait until she sees yours!”
>Just gotta figure out how that weird see through part worked
>Continuing on, you hear the doorknob turn, Velvet predictably walking in
>Hoofs clipping on the floor boards, your partner enters the room, bags at her sides
“What’s up Velv?”
>She moves right on by, not even acknowledging you
>As her saddlebags drop, she hops up into a chair silently
“Find your skub?”
>Making another needle pass while you wait, you quickly realize that you’re not getting a response
>Finally looking up curiously, your talons cease knitting
>It’s only now that you recognize the look of confusion on her face as she stares at the floor, almost as if she doesn’t even realize you’re here
>Whatever she’s trying to convey, it sure as hell aint normal

>>29261743
Hey, Velv, what happened?

>>29261743
Uhh...wanna...talk about it?

>>29261743
W-who broke Velv?

>Slowly putting the fabric down, you scoot forward on the couch
>She remains silent, only blinking and lightly breathing as she sits
>Who the hell broke Velvet?
“Hey, Velv, what happened?”
>You get no response, the mare’s expression unchanged
Uhh… wanna, talk about it?”
>She just blinks again
>Ok, this is getting nowhere fast
>Just as you start to get up and wave a hand in front of her face, she finally leans forward, digging around in her bag
>Removing her hoof, she holds out a piece of paper to you, still looking at the floor
>Confused, you reach forward, gently grabbing it from her
“What’s this?”
>”… Read it.”
>Staring at the mare for a brief moment, you turn your attention to the paper, flipping it around
>Instantly you recognize it as a typical warrant from the police station, your eyes scanning down the description
>Wanted for tax evasion and failure to pay state fines
>Last seen in Baltimare 8 weeks ago at the time of printing
>Reward: 75 bits each
>Finally you come to the picture of the bounties, eyes squinting
>Two black and white striped mares stare back at you, smiling
>Huh, they almost look like-
>…
>Under the photo is a caption, clear as day
>Zara (Left) Wonga (Right)

>>29262076
They seemed like nice zebras, maybe we should warn them?

>>29262076
We have the ability to choose which bounties we go after. Lets go have a chat.

>>29262076
Pfft, as if I'm turning them in for 75 bits.

Pausing

>>29262112
Each

>>29262161
Your point?

>>29262166
None. Just clarifying.

>>29262076
Well we're not gonna turn them in if that's what you're worried about. We should warn them.

>>29262076
Can't we buy their bounties so they're not wanted anymore?

bek

beb

>>29264186

>zebras
>wanted by the police

not really surprised desu.

bup

bop

>Lowering the paper, Velvet peers to you with utterly confused eyes
“Well we're not gonna turn them in if that's what you're worried about”
>”W-we’re not?”
“For 75 bits each? Pfff, no”
>”What about you talking about justice and all that?”
“They seemed like really nice zebras. We should at least have a chat, warn them about this warrant”
>You start to walk to the door, Velvet trailing off
>”I don’t know, like, what would we even say? ‘Hey, just found out you’re wanted by the police and all since we’re bounty hunters. Have a nice day’?”

>>29267323
I'd like to hear their side of the story.

>>29267323
Pretty much, yeah. I doubt that they are hardcore criminals if they are only wanted for tax evasion.

“Pretty much, yeah. I doubt that they are hardcore criminals if they are only wanted for tax evasion”
>”Yeah? And Al Capone was only wanted for tax evasion too!”
“Calm down, I doubt our neighbors are running a crime syndicate”
>”Keep thinking that until we’re in a pair of concrete horseshoes”
>Motioning for her to come, you make for the door
“I'd like to hear their side of the story Velvet, now come on”
>Hopping out of her seat she cautiously follows into the hallway
>Giving each other a quick look, you knock on the door across from your room
>Sure enough the knob is soon turned, door swinging open to reveal Wonga
>”Oh hi Velvet, what’s up?”
>”N-not much…”
>The mare turns to you, smiling
>”Guri! Just the cat we’ve been looking for. Me and Zara were just about to start up some knitting here if you’re interested”

>>29267674
"There's something we gotta talk about, first."

Pull the warrant out.

"What can you tell me about this?"

>>29267674
Sure, don't mind if we do. Listen though, I'm not planning on doing anything that will hurt you or Zara, but there is something I would like to talk to you both about together.

“Sure, don't mind if we do. But there's something we gotta talk about, first”
>”Oh?”
“Listen though, I'm not planning on doing anything that will hurt you or Zara. I just want to talk to you two together”
>Her smile slowly disappears, replaced with a mix of alarm and nervousness
>Reaching down, you pull the warrant out, flipping it so it faces the mare
“What can you tell me about this?”
>You watch her scan the paper for a quick second, large blue eyes growing even bigger
>As she stands there, she begins to grow faint, even her black stripes looking pale
>It looks like she’s about to fall over
>”Guri”
>You lean in a bit, as she barely spoke above a whisper
>”Please, don’t do this…”

>>29267958
Calm down, I already said that I won't do anything. I just want you to explain why you have this warrant on you.

>>29267958
Don't worry. I'm not going to arrest you. I'd like to think our friendship is worth more than 150 bits.

>>29267958
We aren't arresting you and we have no intention to. We just want to here what this is about.

>>29267958
I didn't come here to do anything harmful. Both of you are some nicest neighbors we have ever met. We came here because we wanted to hear your side of the story, and we want to help in anyway we can.

“Calm down, I already said that I won't do anything. We aren't arresting you and we have no intention to”
>She eeks out a nod, still looking like she’s about to pass out
“Both of you are some nicest neighbors we have ever met. We came here because we wanted to hear your side of the story, and we want to help in any way we can”
>That seems to snap her out of it, the mare getting somewhat of a grip
>”Come inside, please”
>Slowly she turns back inside, you and Velvet following her before shutting and locking the door
>Wonga immediately trots to the couch Zara is perched on, working away on a ball of yarn
>Speaking just soft enough to not be heard to her sister, you watch Zara drop the yarn, freezing
>”Guri, Velvet. Pull up a seat”
>Doing as they say, you and your roommate grab a couple chairs
>The twins occupy the couch, hooves fidgeting as they no doubt consider their words wisely
>But eventually Zara is the first to speak up
>”Look, we, we didn’t hurt anyone”
“I know you didn’t. But please, tell me what this is all about”
>Sighing, she nods
>”About a year ago me and Wonga tried to start up a textile company in Manehatten. Rented out an old store, got the materials, hired a couple workers. Everything”
>”But then the economy fell out, and we couldn’t even begin to turn a profit. We couldn’t even sell the equipment for anything near what we paid for it. Bills just kept piling up, and we had no way to pay anything off”
>Wonga pauses, choking back some tears as her sister picks up again
>”One night we just decided to pack up and run for it. Th-they were going to throw us into jail if we couldn’t pay. We moved all the way out here thinking no one would ever bother us about the whole thing ever again. Guess we were wrong though…”

>>29268204
How much did you owe in the end?

>>29268204
Well there's a warrant out for you here. What if you get hunted down by another bounty hunter? They won't be as nice as us. What are you gonna do?

“How much did you owe in the end?”
>”About 2,000. We could still pay it off and hope a judge somewhere is merciful. We figured if we laid low enough, we could just work steadily and save up. But so far we only got like 200 between us”
“Well… there's a warrant out for you here. What if you get hunted down by another bounty hunter? They won't be as nice as us”
>”We know. If someone else finds us, that’s pretty much the end of line for us”
“What are you gonna do?”
>”Well…”
>They look to each other, neither having a particularly reassuring expression
>”If they have a warrant for us all the way out here, it’s not like we have anywhere else to run. Every other town is gonna have the same damn poster hanging at the police station”
>”I guess… I guess we just stay here and keep working. Hope that we somehow raise enough money to pay off the debt before someone finds us”

>>29268526
Uhh...alright...maybe we can help you save up faster. We are pretty much working two jobs already. I mean you will owe us, but at least you won't have the cops going after you.

>>29268526
That is gonna be risky. if we could find this out no doubt others will too.
You might want to change how you look.

>>29268526
2000? Doesn't seem to be worth a cross-country manhunt. Who do they owe?

“2000? Doesn't seem to be worth a cross-country manhunt”
>”Well, we owe it all to a pretty big bank back on the eastcoast. The economy has even them hurting pretty badly, and they’re probably just sending out reports for anyone who owes them anything. Even if the vast majority of their debtors aren’t caught, it’s not like it costs them anything to send reports to the police”
“Ok, well, maybe we can help you save up faster. We are pretty much working two jobs already. I mean you will owe us, but at least you won't have the cops going after you”
>”That’s still gonna take some time. What if we get picked up in the mean time?”
“You’re right. If we could find this out no doubt others will too”
>You look between the two mares, both almost identical save for eye color
“You might want to change how you look”
>”I mean, that’s a good idea and all, but I don’t see how we could. Not like there’s a ton of zebras in town to blend in with”

>>29268795
Colored contacts? Also, even though it likely wont work, hiding their stripes might be an option.

Pausing

>>29269025
good night

criminal zeebs

dindu nuffin

WE

beep

>>29268795
You could always try not being zebras. With some dye and a little tweaking you'd be just another pair of ponies.

LOCK EM UP!

>>29273843
anon pls

“Maybe use colored contacts?”
>”… Really doesn’t help with the whole being a zebra thing”
“Well why not just hide your stripes?”
>Zara looks down at her belly, frowning at her bold stripes
“Yeah, I think that could work. With some dye and a little tweaking you'd be just another pair of ponies”
>The twins share a glance, obviously a bit apprehensive
>”Well… although a zebra is only worth her stripes, I suppose we could give it a try”
>”Yeah, I could break out the dye. We might be able to pass for a couple of ponies”
>Since the first time during your visit they have the faintest of smiles
>”We’ll try it. Anything that’ll keep us from getting caught”
>”Thanks for your help Guri… sorry for dragging you into this, we don’t want you and Velvet getting in trouble too”

>>29274459
Don't worry about us. We can handle a little trouble no problem.

>>29274459
No trouble will come our way, if they ask then we can just say that we didn't know about your crimes. I'm more worried about you two.

“Don't worry about us. We can handle a little trouble no problem”
>Velvets nods, still silently sitting off to your side
>”Are you sure? They probably won’t like it if they found out a couple of bounty hunters were helping criminals”
“No trouble will come our way, if they ask then we can just say that we didn't know about your crimes. I'm more worried about you two”
>”Don’t worry, our strips will soon be a thing of the past! We will be zebras no more”
>Two pairs of hooves wrap around your waste as the mares lunge forward, their faces nuzzling into your plumage as the hug you
>”We can’t tell you how thankful we are to be your friends, Guri. We’ll find a way to repay you”

>>29274807
Y-yeah don't worry about it h-haha.

>>29274807
N-no problem, I do what feels right!

“Y-yeah don't worry about it h-haha”
>”No really. You’re the best”
“N-no problem, I do what feels right!”
>Velvet just shakes her head, looking like she’s about to facehoof
>It takes a second, but they eventually let go, negating the need to pry them off
>Both their faces are flushed, Zara giggling as they take a seat
>”Well, we appreciate your warning. But now, we gotta rev up that dye”
>”Been nice knowing these stripes, we’ve been through a lot together…”
>They sigh, whimsically staring at their fur
>”But anyway, we’ve got a busy night ahead of us”
“Oh, right. Well if you need anything, please let us know. We’re here for you”
>With another appreciative goodbye they walk you to the door, shutting it before it’s firmly locked once more
>Heading back into your room, Velvet flops upon the bed
>”Just when you think you know a mare… next I’m gonna find out that you’re wanted for identity theft or something. And don’t think for a moment I’ll let you off the hook, buddy boy”

>>29275371
Identity theft? Who's identity would I want to take?

>>29275371
Yeah well you better have been behaving too V, because I'd hand you in for a ball of yarn.

“Identity theft? Who's identity would I want to take?”
>”Heck I dunno, maybe mine. And then when you rob a bank you drop my ID on the floor and I take the fall!”
“Ponies are going to mistake a griffon for a mare half his size?”
>”Hence why you drop the ID, duh!”
>The bedframe creaks as she sits up, adopting a less playful look
>”But serious though, what are we going to do if someone comes to apprehend our neighbors? Do we… do we like, fight them? Because I am not watching my friends get carried off. I don't care if they're wanted”

>>29275739
Its not illegal to fight bounty hunters right? so we can fight them off.
If an actual police officer comes though?
Not much we can do there.

>>29275739
I'm pretty sure letting our neighbors get dragged out of there homes is reason enough to give someone a lamping.

“Well, it’s not illegal to fight off bounty hunters, at least I think so. So we can fight them off. If an actual police officer comes though? Not much we can do there”
>Her ears fold backwards, face drooping
“Hey, come on Velv. Cheer up, the police hear are already stretched thin. I doubt they’ll come looking for a couple of mares who didn’t pay taxes across the country”
>”Yeah, I guess you’re right. Still, I really hope they’re gonna be ok”
“They’ll be fine. We’ll see to it, I promise”
>”You better be right about this, birdy”
>Rolling onto the mattress once more, her magic lights up, pulling the curtains before pulling out a book
>”Now if you’ll excuse me, I’ve got an afternoon to laze away”
>Smirking, you head to the couch, picking up your half-finished clothing, knitting needles retrieved
>Time to make Garnet jealous…
>A couple hours later your project nears completion, determination growing with each passing second
>And you must say, it really is your best piece of artwork to date
>Wrapping another thread, you’re rudely interrupted by a knock at the door, Velvet lazily motioning for you to answer it
>Good for nothing horse
>Jumping up, you head over and unlock it to greet your visitor
>”Guri!”
>A mare with solid black fur and a white mane and tail greets you, her green eyes shimmering
>Next to her stands a mare with a pure white coat, tail and mane as black as a shadow
>”Well, what do you think?”

>>29276210
Who are you guys? I don't think we've met.

>>29276210
Uhh...I'm sorry, do I know you? I don't think we've met.

>>29276210
Wow, you guys did a job! You thought up some pony names to go with?

“Uhh...I'm sorry, do I know you?”
>They develop big, stupid grins at your dumb antics
“Seriously, I don't think we've met”
>”Good thing you’re better at knitting than acting. But for real, are we passable?”
“I’m impressed, you guys did a job!”
>”Well thank you. It wasn’t easy doing full body dyes, but we managed. Figured we’d go with opposite color schemes so you’d at least have some way of telling us apart”
Well it’s very convincing, you honestly look exactly like ponies. Speaking of which, you thought up some pony names to go with?”
>”Hm”
>Their eyes lock questioningly
>”Didn’t think that far ahead…”
>”Might be something to ask your roommate. We actually wanted to talk with Velvet, see if she can gives us tips on how to be ponies”

>>29276590
Oh sure, she still here. I didn't realize zebras and ponies were that different though.

Pausing

>>29276590
Oh wait, did they remember that ponies have cutiemarks?

beb

pap

incognito zeebs

Why is it racist for ponies to put on stripes? Zebras are dumb hypocrites.

>>29279387
anon you just can't put on stripes ok?

>>29279387
>stripefacing

z

>>29279387
because Zebra lives matter.

“Oh sure, she’s still here. I didn't realize zebras and ponies were that different though”
>”Well, we don’t want to take any risks. Our entire lives kinda ride on getting this right, you know?”
“Of course. Come on in, I’m sure she’d be glad to help”
>They walk on in, passing you by as you shut the door
>That’s when you realize their blank flanks
“Seem to have forgotten that ponies have buttmarks, huh?”
>”We’re still trying to figure that one out. At first we thought about saying that we’re biologists, and our cutie marks were actual sized molecules. But then we realized just how dumb that sounded”
>”Yeah, it’d take someone pretty stupid to believe that. So we’ve still gotta make a decision about what we should dye on our butts”
>Wonga trots on by, headed for Velvet
>Zara however quickly hooks a hoof around your waste, rubbing up closely before leaning in
>”You know, you could help examine my butt back at my place. Check it out up close so I can pick the best mark…”

>>29281249
I-I don't know if my girlfriend would be okay with that.

>>29281358
We've already slept with her once.

>>29281486
That was before we were technically dating. Stuff changes.

>>29281486
I guess, but I don't know how serious Garnet thinks we are.

“I-I don't know if my girlfriend would be okay with that”
>”Girlfriend? You didn’t tell me about that”
“Kinda just started dating a few days ago, actually”
>”Huh. Well, if things end up not working out…”
>She bumps you with her large rump as she walks on by, actually causing you to lose a bit of balance
>”Don’t be afraid to come on over”
“I-I’ll keep that in mind”
>The mare joins her sister on the couch, Velvet breaking out an easel as she yaps away
>Looks like they’re all gonna be preoccupied for a while

>>29281721
Back to knitting.

>>29281721
Listen in. Learn the secrets of the mares.

>Grabbing your knitting supplies once more, you vow to finish your masterpiece
>Sitting down, the process begins once more, needles clinking
>But not matter how hard you concentrate, you can’t quit block out Velvet’s yapping
>… Maybe it wouldn’t hurt to listen in a little? Learn the secrets of the mares?
>”nd that’s why ponies should have an aversion to nerds. I’ll give you a sec to finish writing that down, then we’ll move onto the differences between all the pony races”
>Needles continuing to work away, you essentially become a fly on the wall, taking in the conversation
>Soon you’ve learned that tailwraps are only ok after the second date, how the love triangle blends with the plot of Tethered Tails, and that using yellow hoof paint is a sure sign of a slut
>This is starting to sound more like Velvet’s personal rants than actual pony knowledge
>However, you finally complete for knitting project, holding it up with the grin of satisfaction
>Just wait until Garnet sees this bad boy
>”And this concludes intro to pony 101. Thank you for being a captive audience”
>Looking past the clothing, you see Zara and Wonga hop off the couch, thanking Velvet
>”Come on Zar- whoops. I mean, Darning”
>”After you, Armscye”
>They happily trot towards the exit
“All done with your training?”
>”Yup! Picked a couple sewing terms for names, and now we gotta craft some butt marks”
>”See you later Guri”
>The mares gently open and shut the door, heading back to their room
>”Well that didn’t take too long, it’s only 8PM. Although if I decided to include the skub lesson, we would have been here until sunrise”
“So are they ready to pass as ponies?”
>”Oh I’d say they are. They were taught by the most poniest pony to ever pony after all!”

>>29282157
Yup, you sure are a pony. What do you think of my latest work? I think I've outdone myself.

“Yup, you sure are a pony”
>”Why thank you, I think very highly of my position”
>As she beams, you hold up the clothing you’ve been painstakingly working on all day
“What do you think of my latest work? I think I've outdone myself”
>”Geez, I remember when you were struggling to make a scarf last week”
“Well those days are behind us! Go on, touch it! It’s as soft as a lamb”
>”Probably because they sheared some unlucky lamb to give you the wool”
>Holding out a hoof, she gives it a rub
>”I will admit, it is pretty darn soft. But Guri, don’t you think it looks a little… exposed?”
“Hm?”
>”I mean, it kinda looks like you molded it after lingerie to be honest”

>>29282475
I might have.
But it was COMFY lingerie.

>>29282475
We were aiming for comfy nightwear. Who cares if it's a bit revealing.

>>29282475
It's comfy and that's what matters.

“I might have. But it was COMFY lingerie”
>”Guri please”
“What? I was aiming for comfy nightwear. Who cares if it's a bit revealing?”
>”Guri, it literally has an opening where the crotch is”
>You flip it around, starting at the groin area
>Maybe you followed the source material a little too closely
“…It's comfy and that's what matters”
>”That’s nice and all, but you are NOT wearing that thing to bed. It’s weird enough that we already share the same mattress, but I aint waking up to you wearing lingerie every morning!”

>>29282694
Hey, either I can wear it or you can wear it, but I don't want to let this masterpiece go to waste.
Besides, it's not weird. We're best buds.

“Hey, either I can wear it or you can wear it, but I don't want to let this masterpiece go to waste”
>”I aint gonna fit in that thing! And you don’t have to waste it, just wear it with your little girlfriend when you go over there”
“I would if I could, but she’s stuck doing paperwork all night”
>Lowering the nightwear, you give it another look over, grinning at your accomplishment
“Besides, it's not weird. We're best buds”
>”Be that as it may, I don’t recall the last time I saw a large male griffon wearing lingerie”
“I’m a trend setter, Velvet. Deal with it”
>She huffs, slightly annoyed
>”Fine. I guess you can wear it… better not be blabbing about it around work though”
“I’ve already become ‘that guy’ at work after swatting Garnet’s tail. I’m not trying to make myself a total social outcast”
>”There’s no stopping it Guri. It’s your lot in life”
>The mare looks up to the clock, sighing as it ticks on closer to 9
>”Can’t believe we’ve already blown through the weekend. I don’t wanna sort oats”
>Rolling towards the nightstand, she grabs her revolver from the open drawer, popping open the cylinder
>”Hopefully the boredom of work will be offset by the sweet cash we’re gonna get tomorrow when we catch this A-hole”