GeneQuest - CYOA (Create Your Own Abomination)

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>>29396754
Cuddle-session

>>29396754
Oral sex between friends.

>>29396754
sciencepone42
Hayfries3

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>You slowly rise from your shallow grave
>Mere mortals may refer to it by its heathen name
>The bed

>You smack your lips in a sleepy stupor and scan the darkened room
>Oddly enough, you never noticed it, but there are no windows…
>No matter, you blearily cpa your hooves once, and the lights turn on
>Sort of

>They start pale and dim, but slowly brighten as your eyes are acclimated to the light
>Neat!
>You take the moment to stretch in bed and yawn quietly

>You check the clock dimly blinking on the nightstand as you roll your shoulders
>It reads 9:25 am
>…Kinda early for you, actually
>Back at your old job, you were used to walking up late
>Mostly because many of your clients showed up after normal schooling hours
>For obvious reasons

>Oh well
>Must be because of your early turn in last night
>Still, your nap has left you energized and ready to tackle the day!

>You get up and walk towards the bathroom to get ready
>As you comb your mane, the mirror reads your daily itinerary, as it had before

==

-Check in with specimen
-Check in with A. Subsidy
-Check in with D. Oxi
-TBD

==

>Hm.
>Kind of a short list
>It doesn’t appear to be numbered either
>Guess you can just sorta do whatever you want in whatever order you want?
>You are a grown mare, after all

>You suppose you could check in with Blobby
>See if it’s awake, even though you gave it a powerful tranquilizer
>You can also talk to Subsidy, but it can’t be that important if it’s not at the top of the list
>And she sure as heck didn’t send you a message either
>As for Dee…
>She probably wants to use more needles on Blobby.
>Well, probably not, but she totally would if she could!

>You get ready to get dressed for the day, but something catches your ears
>…Sounds like somepony galloping outside of your room…
>You hear a muffled shout of, “Oy! Wotch it!”

>You run the comb through your mane once more as you mull over your clothing for today
>Same outfit of turtleneck, coat, and scrunchie?
>Or something new?

>>29396813
Go with the tried and true, same old same old.

>>29396813
Same clothes, check in on blobber first.

>>29396754
>to confirm you are Equestrian.
Wow racist. What if I'm a griffon huh?

>>29396813
As long as it's clean clothes.

>>29396813
It's still stylish. Today let's keep the style. We can always change into something else in the future.

>>29396813
Check the direction from which the rushing hath wenteth.

>>29396813
How's our widdow bebe today?

>>29396813
Just coat and scrunchie. We've got things to do, blobs to see, it isn't that cold here, right?

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>It might be best to check in on your blob foal
>Even if its asleep, it can't hurt to be mindful of it
>And if its awake, you might even get to play a bit!
>That'll be GREAT!

>You slide open your door and-
>"-TCH! WEW! This hall is some roight death trap, ye damn mad horses!"
>You slink back into your door and start to apologize profusely to the irked pegasus
"Oh! Sorry, so sorry! I didn't see you! Please don't be mad!"

>Goose sighs and rolls his eyes, using his wings to readjust the jar on his back
>"Ah, I- It's fine, really. I guess I was a little fired up from this TOSSER JOGGIN' IN TH' HALL"

>You hear Second Wind call out from across the complex
>"I heard that! I already said sorry!"
>Goose cranes his neck to the side, towards Wind and bellows
>"YA DAMN NEAR CRACKED OPEN A GALLON OF MANTICORE SPUNK, YA TROG"

>He groans again and resettles the heaving jar on his back and takes a breather by your door
>...
>...He's somewhat blocking it.
>Well, not physically
>But you really don't want to tip that jar of thick cloudy fluid

>>29397084
Excuse me, why do you have that jar?

>>29397084
That's a copious amount of dingaling juice you got there.

>>29397084
I'm sure the manticore wouldn't mind supplying more in case something happened to the jar. Continue on your way.

>>29397084
Take the opportunity to chat with him.

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"...That is a LOT of dingaling juice"
>"No kiddin..."
>...
>...

"Why do you have so much?"
>"...Because I loike to bathe in it."
>You chuckle sensibly, but his face remains stone cold.
>For about a second
>Soon afterwards, he too chuckles sensibly at his own joke

"Think you can move? I need to get to work, too."
>"...Mm? Oh, sorry bout that."
>He sidles out of the way, and you slip on out
>You choose to take this opportunity to small talk with him
>Even if he just wants to be on his way

>As you walk next to Goose, you can't help but be distracted by the heaping jar of baby batter on his back
>It seems almost vulgar to have such a thing out in the open
>"...Getting excited, Poly?" he asks playfully
>You feel your face grow a little hot as you insist
"H-Hey! Can you blame me?! I;ve never seen such a huge container of... that stuff. Ever!"
>"Well have you seen a manticore?"
"N-Not in pony, no."
>"Well, these loads are pretty normal fer them. A damn shame they're so ornery, they'd make roght good pets."

"So why do you have so much of it?" you inquire innocently
>"Well, Dee needed some of those 'pure genetic samples,' n' the like, roight? So get this, she starts ta lecture me about zygotes and such! The nerve!"
"Maybe she was just trying to be clear?"
>"Clear nothin! I moight look like some bum out on th' range, but I'm a seasoned cryptozoologist! I've wirtten books, y'know!"
"Really?"
>"I- Er... Yeah, but they ain't been published yet. But they WILL!" he declares, jumping a little too qucik for the jar on his back

>You reach a hoof out to stabilize the precious and viscous package, and Goose nervously laughs
>"Er... Roght. Thanks, Poly."
"No problem!" you beam, glad that he is at least in a better mood now than he was earlier

>You arrive at Blobby's door, much to Goose's dismay, and you fish out your clearance card
>"Damn. Wos hopin to vent at ya a bit longer."
>You chuckle warmly as you swipe it, and Goose makes his way to Dee, waving farewell
>Inside is-


>Oh.

>>29397187
Blobby is trying out his new mouth. Look inside the tire?

>>29397187
Blobby? Sweet? Bud? Come on out.

>>29397187
Would you look at that? He peed the pad.

>>29397187
Note to self: check video
Footage later.

>>29397187
He must be teething.

>>29397187
Hold on, isn't spunk only HALF of a full creature's genetic material?

>>29397340
Each individual sperm contains 50%, but not every sperm is identical. Given good enough genetic analysis, you'd be able to take your pick of which sperm cell you'd want to fertilize the egg with to achieve the desired traits.

>>29397187
Investigate the tire.

>>29397187
Lets go with the less obvious answer:
close door and inspect dog food bowl.

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>You walk into the room, and your ears immdiately twitch in response to a quiet grumble
>You take each step slowly, and speak softly, calling for your babbu

"Blobby? Here boy, er, girl, er... Thing?"
>Hm
>You'll need to figure out if its a he or a she later
>In any case you continue to call

"Blobby? Where are you, baby?"

>You look around the room

>The first thing you see is the tire
>A large hole has been chewed into it
>And a considerable amount of rubber appears to be missing
>Could it have eaten the rubber?

>Hmm

>You close the door behind you
>Best to avoid any more containment breaches when possible

>Before you approach the tire, as it appears to be the most appropriate hiding place for the baby blob, you inspect the other parts of the room

>First, you check the water bowl, and t appears completely dry
>When you last checked it, the bowl was filled with at least a few cups of water
>Blobby must have drank all of it
>The fact theres not even a few drops left is concerning
>he might be very thirsty!

>You turn your attention to the pad where Blobby was last left, and it appears to have a large wet spot
>Awwww
>Baby wet his blankie!
>Guess you'll have to check in with either Subsidy or Losses to see who to talk to about cleaning Blobby's blanies.

>The doll appears to be gone as well...
>Wonder where it went?

>Finally, you decide to approach the tire
>You can fainly hear a quiet grumble, punctuated by a pronounced whimper
>You lean down and peer into the hole
>With a soft voice, you coo
"Hey Blobby!~ Are you hiding in here?~"

>You assess Blobby's situation
>It appears to be jammed into the recess fairly well

>It shrinks a little from your gaze and spits up a bit of rubber
>You see the stuffed pony in there too, simply lying loosely in the pseudo cave

>Judging from the state of the tire, it seems that Blobby must have woken up to teething
>The tranquilizer you gave it earlier must have helped the pain, but with it wearing off...
>Blobby grumbles again

>>29397470
We got anything for that? Maybe something tough to chew?
My mom used to give me a little whiskey.

>>29397494
That does help but not in the way you want it too.

>>29397470
Blobby can understand intent right?
>"Come on out sweety. I'm sorry that I tricked you, but I didn't want you to hurt. I'm sorry."
Gotta sound and look sincere

>>29397533

If all else fails, call to it in the tongue native to your people (and possibly its); "Weh"

>>29397494
IDK. Maybe a wet rag?

>>29397470
I'd he hungry? Dial up Dee and ask her if she has an idea on anything appropriate for Blobby to consure, because he chewed a hole in the tire. It's kind of cute, like a round about cave.

>>29397470
Use watch
>help: where can I get it who can get chew toys, blankets, and some water?

>>29397470
Get down on our belly and sing sweet words to him. He doesn't have to understand what you say, just knows that it's safe.

>>29397470
Aww, what's wrong?
Try to coax Blob out with a hoof. Brace for biting.

>>29397579
Fucking hell. What am I doing up so late?

>>29397470
>Help: can the watch play music?
Play some gently wind or strong instruments, nothing too shrill. Or maybe a mare singing.

>>29397596
Well they did say they'd give us a replacement leg if anything happened.

>>29397470
Page Hibachi: hey do you have any food right now?

>>29397470
List of thing needed: several blankies, one of those pet beds spike had or typical pet beds, more water, another bowl for maybe solid food, those super absorbent training pads for pets

>>29397593
Does he still trust Polly after the soda incident? You bunch of ding dongs let Blobby get hurt. That wasn't good parenting at all! That was tempering him! Or, not really. Still.

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>You sweetly ask it again
"C'mon out, baby. I'm sorry about the needles, I didn't want to hurt you, I'm sorry. Please come out?"
>You pount and then smile and hold your hoof out
>It meekly squeaks in response, and tries to get closer to you, but a flash of pain causes it to twitch and recede into the tire

>Dang it!
>Close, but no dice.
>It's probably hiding in the tire because of the teething...
>Actually, you wonder if its hungry?
>It is a growing genetic terror.
>Maybe it just needs some morning oats?

>So...
>You'll need to get a few things
>Something tough, but pliable for blobby to chew
>Some new blankets to replace the messed ones
>And some food that-

>Wait

>What does Blobby even eat?

>You quickly page Dee and ask
"Dee, what does Blobby eat?"
>"What?" her incredulous tone crackles through your watch
>"How the heck should I know? I'm still parsing its saliva, let alone the-"

>You hang up and try calling somepony else
>How about Hibachi?
>You page him, and the line opens to the sound of a sizzling grill
>"H-Hello?"
"Morning, Hibachi! Do you know what Blobby eats?"
>"Morning Poly, I- what? What do you mean what does it eat? Is blobby that huge jelly dumpling?"
"Yes. He has ears and teeth now. Did you not hear?"
>"I... I just cook things. D-Did you want to cook Blobby?"
"What?! No! I-"

>A piece of rubber plops onto the floor, and you look back at the tire
>It appears Blobby is back to tearing it up
>Desperate grumbles and squeaks come from it as the tire is saveged by Blobby's teeny, sharp teeth.

"-Do you know what a small baby... Thing might eat?"
>"I... Baby food? Poly, I dunno. I make food for big ponies, not babies!"
>You sigh
"...Thanks Hibachi."
>"Sorry Poly..."

>In a last ditch, you page Losses whoi, luckily enough, manages to promise you a care package within the next few hours
>"Dont worry poly" she adds
>"The crate will come with a bed, some pads, a chew toy, and a new dish. I've got your back!"
*click*

>You think hard about what to feed it...

pausing

>>29397729
How about some milk? It's usually that or egg yolk which tend to be the first food source.

>>29397729
Well he needs something tough, like tyre rubber, but still providing nutrition.

Does Hibach have anything tough and hard to chew? Asparagus? Changeling jerky? Actually, better ask Losses for that one.

>>29397729
Applesauce? Pureed veggies? Yogurt? Milk?
Since it's already teething, we should probably give it some soft foods.

>>29397782

I heard once that frozen fruits are good for teething babies.

>>29397782
Yeah. Maybe some soft boiled veggies.

>>29397729
Oh? Maybe the little guy needed to get free?

>>29397729
Can we pick him up out of the tire now?

beb

>>29399649

>>29397729
This rowdy little guy needs a pig's ear. Get him a pig's ear.

>>29397729
Try picking Blobby up, if it doesn't shy away.

>>29399649

Obviously Blobby needs some good old fashioned horse semen.

>>29397729
>Are you hungry Blobby or do you need something to chew on? Don't worry. Momma will get you something to eat soon.

So what do you guys think about breast, or teat feeding Blobby?

>>29397729
Oh jeez. Dee mentioned splicing mimic DNA to give Blobby a mouth? Maybe she should've GA e him something less...effective.

beb

oh blobby

>>29404258
Oh shit. This thread has the taint of /b/ on it now. Everyone abandon ship.

>>29404258
fuck off fgt

>>29405301
Bump

>>29403718

>>29397729
A mixture of mimic kibbles, pony chow, and zeebra flakes, most importantly water.

Better yet, have the chef prepare a platter of small plates from each of the food groups and let Blobbers decide. Don't forget the water.

A painkiller might be nice too, but only if we're 100 percent sure it's safe for blobs. It's just so hard to see him suffer.

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>Maybe he could get a chew
>Something that little doggies get!
>You recall a neighbor of yours would get... Pig's ears...

>You shudder, immediately reminded of poor, poor thyme
>May she rest in piece
>...And not with a side of potatoes

>You calm yourself before you get worked up, and you bolster your resolve
>You don't want to leave Blobby all by himself in the tire, so you figure you can carry him to Hibachi and ask for the ear

>Actually, that's a REALLY good idea!
>Once you get a chew, you can talk to Hibachi about getting a bunch of different foods to test Blobby's tastes!

>But first, you need to get Blobby out of the tire safe and sound
>And maybe talk to Methlyne to get a better, less drowsy tranquilizer before you get food
>Just in case Blobby's teething gets too severe

>You crawl over to the tire and peer in again
>...Yep he's stuck in there pretty good
>You tentatively reach into the chewed up tire, bracing for a bite
>But luckily it never comes
>Blobby isntead tries to pull towards your hoof, but his body remains lodged firmly in the tire

>You wedge your hooves around his body as best as you can, your body and his causing a slight buldge in the tire's exterior
>Blobby groans uncomfortably, but doesnt protest much further
>With a little bit of effort, you manage to hook onto his body
>You also note how much firmer and more opaque his body has become
>In fact, you're not sure if you can see his organelles anymore

>Either way, you start to pull, the strain causing the creature to squeak quietly

>You pull and pull, trying to not hurt Blobby until-

*POP!*

>Your grip around Blobby loosens as you tumble onto your back clumsily
>You let out a small 'oof' as your glasses and your hair tumbles over your face, and you hear a dull smack on the floor a few feet from you
"Oh no! I'm sorry Blobby, are you okay?"

>You clear the hair out of your eyes and -
>...
>Woah

"B-Blobby?"
>His tiny forelimbs mirror your own little hoof kicks.
>He cocks his head curiously

>>29408967
...is Second's sweat still mutating him?
...does this make him Blobby's dad?

>>29408967
Baby got legs!

>>29408988
We've been over this anon. yes

>>29408967
Hey, seems like we might be able to get it to talk and walk before a week is out.

>>29408967

Blobbo's got hoofsies now.
I-Is it too soon to hold them? Should we prioritize teaching him how to boop a snoot?

>>29408967
Our bound Blobby baby has legs! We Should inform Second. He could teach him how to walk properly. See if you can get Blobby to waddle to you.

>>29408967
Did he get another injection without our knowing?

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>He's got hooves!
>Baby got hoovsies!

>That means a lot of great things!
>He can BOOP!
>Truly his power will know no bounds!

>You get up quickly and giddily hop up and down, gleefully flying off into fanciful daydreams about Blobby mastering the hoof hold and the quadruple boop
>But his errant squeaks drive you from your happy place quickly

>He makes a chewing motion with his mouth and looks around the room in distress
>Thinking quickly, you decide to scoop him up and get ready for your transfer to the Mess Hall

>As much as you'd like to test his teeny hooves, you'll probably want to get Second Wind to help you with that
>For now, you have a teething baby blobby that needs attention!

>Actually, for that matter...
>Why did he grow hooves?
>Could it be that Second Wind's sweat is still making him evolve?
>Or did he perhaps get an injection without you knowing...
>You recall that Dee opens the lab and begins working a full hour and a half before you got up
>It's totally possible...

>Either way, you swipe your card at the exit
>And the door beeps once
>You fumble with the card a bit, and readjust Blobby on your back
>And swipe it again

>This time the door beeps twice and it lets you through

>You trot at a brisk pace towards the Mess Hall and check the time
>Looks to be a little past 10:30
>At this point, you're not sure which would make you more excited - if everyone got to see his brand new leggies, or if you could show each one personally
>They would be SO excited!

>You round the corner into the mess hall, and scan the room quickly
>Seems like Hibachi is the only one around

>"Hello!" he calls out from behind his countertop, scooping the remains of various vegetables and fruits into the garbage
>"Awfully late for breakfast, aren't you? Unless you wanted brunch, in which case I- AAAUUGH"

>Hibachi drops his spatula and cutting board and cowers behind the corner
>"POLY! WHY IS THAT THING OUT OF CONTAINMENT?!"

>>29409212
Oh, he's perfectly safe, and he's got new legs! AND he's teething!

>>29409212
he needs food you butt

>>29409212
There's no food in containment.

>>29409212
If Dee did work on Blobby, we can check the cameras later.

>>29409212
Don't worry. I am perfectly aware of his adorableness and am in no way is it affecting me on a personal level.

>>29409212

Well he's currently eating apart the furniture in his room, and what kind of responsible adult would we be if we left him alone waiting for food? He's just a baby! He wouldn't know if food was ever coming again! Can you imagine if we just checked in on him and then left him with no food? He might hate us, or it might psychologically damage him in unpredictable ways, and that's just unacceptable.

And I'm pretty sure at this stage he is reasonably safe to be handling. Besides, we can't keep him locked up in one room for all his life! He needs to see the sights! Experience new vistas! N-Not outside the facility or anything of course, but just far enough to encourage mental development.

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"Hibachi, its okay!" you plead, placing Blobby carefully on the counter in front of him
>His horn stops glowing for a bit, and you hear a knife clatter onto the floor
>...
"...Really, Hibachi?"
>"I- I panicked!"

>You pat Lbobby for being a quiet little horror, and your scowl at Hibachi for a bit
>He nervously laughs, and his eyes lock back onto Blobby

>After a tense minute, Hibachi visibly calms down.
>"S-So why is he here? You called about food earlier, but... Isn't this a bit much? I thought there were rules!"

>You really just want to tell him YOU ARE THE LAW
>But there's a time and place for that
>You instead opt to calmly explain
"He was eating a TIRE Hibachi! He needs to feed his widdly wumbly tumbly!"

>"...Poly are you okay?"
"I may or may not be letting Blobby's adorableness affect me. But I am serious - In my line of work, foals who get left alone are severely damaged psychologically. It's even worse if they don;t get food, too!"

>"Alright, alright... So what did you want to feed him?"
"Well, he's teething so... I guess something firm?"
>"Does... Does it eat meat? I see fangs, but..."

>Hm.
>That's a good question.
"I guess grab a bit of everything? Just make sure its chewy."

>Several minues pass, and Hibachi emerges from the kitchen with a large platter
>You see several items on it

>A stalk of celery
>A frozen mango slice
>A tofu block, firm
>A piece of jerky
>And...

"Is.. Is that changeling steak?"
>"I... I had some left over."

>You gulp hard and lower Blobby onto the table
>He squishes quietly around and looks at the plate
>And back at you

>"I don't think he knows what to do, Poly"
"Just let him be! he needs to choose for himself! We need to know what he likes!"

>You and Hibachi watch carefully as he squishes over to the plate, still looking back at you every so often

>It hovers over the plate and looks at you in confusion

>It...
>Does it think its unsafe?
>Or is it waiting for you to do something?
>What would happen if we just let it be?

>>29409547

This is no time for waiting around. Your poor baby's teeth are in pain, and you need to lead by example! E-Even if it means putting things in your mouth that are less than desirable. All you have to do is show him how to chow down on these things. You have to be brave Poly! Do it for science! Do it for Blobby!

>>29409547
Perhaps, it should see us eat something?

>>29409547
Take a bite from the celery as an example?

>>29409547
How about we offer him the foods ourselves?
start with the celery, take a bite then give him the rest

Once he knows they're edible I assume the rest will take care of itself.

>>29409547

We're gonna have to show Blobby how it is done.

>>29409620
>>29409626
Let's start with the celery, maybe move on to the tofu and fruit if Blobby still isn't getting it. Surely he'll understand by then what to do. If not, I doubt Poly will be willing to try the changeling or jerky. But who knows, she might gain a taste for it and gain something in common with Losses.

>>29409547
Take a bit of some of the food then offer it to him.

>>29409547
Once Polly gets a taste of changeling flesh, there's no stopping her.

>>29409547
Is it wise to give it changeling protein?

>>29409800

What's the worst that could happen?

>>29409547
Having been traumatized as a child by The Blob, let's just play it safe here and encourage vegetables first. If that nauseates poor Blobby then move on to the more hazardous foods.

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>>29409876

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>You decide to walk over and lock eyes with Blobby
>If he wants to eat, you suppoose you'll teach him how

>You exaggerate your motions, and grab a piece of celery gingerly
>You slowly place it into your mouth and bite down, snapping a chunk off into your mouth
>You chew slowly and enunciate a long and satisfied 'mmmmm!'

>Blobby cocks his head slightly and slides over to the celery stalk taht remains
>He too gingerly accepts it into his mouth and begins to chew
>At first, his look is blank
>But he quickly realizes that the food he is eating is quite good!
>He tears into the rest of it noisily, and quickly destroys what was left of the celery

>he looks at you expectantly, his little slime tail wagging happily
>Better still, he makes a little squeak

>You do the same thing with each piece of food, taking a small bite and letting Blobby have the rest
>Each piece of food invigorates him, and he squeaks louder and louder!

>This is good!
>Once he can squeak on command, we can maybe teach him some words and-

>Your hoof lands on the final piece of food
>The steak

>At first, you think about just tossing it to the side, but...
>Blobby's sharp teeth betray a more... carnivorous capability
>Maybe we can get Dee to make him a vegetarian
>But for now, those incisors mean he can and should be eating meat

>Well...
>What is life but an adventure
>And what is an adventure if you do not take risks

>You gingerly raise the braised meat to your mouth, its smell assaulting you
>It may smell good, but it is not!
>It was a changeling!
>It had a family!

>You take a teeny bite, groaning in anticipation
>You chew it, the fibrous tissue melting in your mouth and the flavors corresponding beautifully

>Hm.
>Could have been worse, you guess.

>You thrust those thoughts to the side, and look at Blobby.
>The food has truly empowered him, and he excitedly hops around on the table, eager to play and eat more

>>29409929
Polly you fucking monster. How could you eat that? you need more.

>>29409929
Oh wow. He must have been really hungry this morning. Let's message every other scientist of what we are doing.

>>29409967
He hasn't consumed anything edible since yesterday's soda.

>>29409929
Give out a small weh at the betrayal you just committed.

I think it's safe to say blobby's an omnivore, that means a balanced diet of meat, veggies, fruits, and grains. Ask Hibachi if he could prepare a little of that. It should be enough to feed him, I hope.

>>29409876
-Insert every horror movie where the creature could be anyone-

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>You decide to do the unthinkable
>...
>...
>...

>Several minutes have passes

>Bloby waddles on the table, purring with satisfaction
>Plates are stacked haphazardly on each other, dripping with various sauces and seasonings
>The only thing to match the newborn's hunger
>...Was your own

>You sniffle quietly as you place another piece into your mouth
>It... Is so good...
>You feel awful
>You feel like crying to the world for thyme's pain
>You also feel like placing another bite into your mouth

>You sniff again, keeping your tears to yourself, and your nose as clean as you can
>Sauce dribbles down your cheek

>Amid your mental self flagellation, you miss the familiar voice of Subsidy calling to Hibachi

>And you almost miss her having a seat across from you and blobby

>"So, I've glad we have all this high tech security and containment facilities, only for you to take the little tyke for a walk like he's a fresh puppy."
>You swallow the Thyme steak hard and immediately start panicking
>Were you not supposed to do that?
>You thought you had complete control of the creature's growth!
>Part of that could be argued that taking him out of his dreary room would be okay, right?

>You clear your throat, ready to profusely apologize, but Subisdy instead turns her attention to blobby, pawing at her salad
>She chuckles warmly and pushes the salad away, much to its disappointment
>"Sorry kiddo, this is my brunch.~"

>She eats a heaping fork full of lettuce and looks back at you
>Her hoof drops the fork and runs a gentle pass over his head in a petting motion
>"Anyway, I guess this is alright. If we did have to use the security this early into the test, I guess I'd be questioning your methods, huh Counselor?"

"I-I uh... yeah. He's just a little baby right now, he won't hurt a fly!"
>"Good to hear. By the way, I know I already told you about the talking, but I wanted to ask you if you wanted to meet with someone I know. It's okay to refuse, especially if you have other work."

>>29410195
But what about the talk with Dee?

>>29410195
The only other thing on our schedule today, besides talking with you, is talking with Dee.

>>29410195
Sure, let's meet them.

>>29410195
...Losses must be shitting herself watching us eat steak

>>29410195
My schedule is pretty open today, I should have time to talk.

>>29410195
Utterly despicable. She can't even stop eating.

>>29410195
Let's talk to Dee first. Subsidy stil has a salad to finish, after all.

>>29410195
May I ask when I would be expected to talk with this pony?

>>29410195
We need to really find sometime for Polly to talk with more of the other staff members and scientists. Re-introduce them to Blobby. Then maybe go over the footage of some parts of the facility. After, this talk. And make note of everything Blobby has consumed so far and a sample of himself, somehow.

>>29409800
>>29409876
He shouldn't change from eating changeling meat. I imagine there may be a difference in him digesting and him absorbing things.

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"Well, I have an open schedule today... Actually, one of the items on my list is to talk with you, too."
>"...Really? Huh. Guess the facility picked that up from my meeting yesterday. That's a little disturbing..."
"Something wrong?"
>"Oh don;t worry about it. All that matters is that you apparently were already scheduled to come with me! Ready to go?"

>You're about to say yes, but something crosses your mind
>Dee wanted to talk to you
>And you wanted to talk to Dee
>Especially since she might have injected him with something else to cause him to grow his legs...

"Actually Annie, I think I'll go speak with Dee first."
>"Oh, really?" she asks, a little disappointed
>She then grabs her fork and spears a cherry tomato gleefully
>"Guess I'll get to enjoy my lunch then! Whenever you're ready, feel free to contact me alright?"

>You nod and bid her farewell, grabbing Blobby and getting ready to make the trek back to the lab

>After a short walk, you slide open the lab doors, and you hear the sound of an engine or something whirring to a slow
>You weave through the aisles of nondescript scientific equipment and resist the urge to press all the little buttons.
>The whole ordeal makes you think about when you might get a chance to really sit down and talk with everypony...

>You round a corner and see Dee, or at least you think its Dee.
>She appears to be wearing a long coat, dark goggles, and a very thick latex apron
>And next to her is a ton of tubes
>As well as the very large vat of manticore spooge

"Glad to see Goose made his delivery safe and sound." you quip, balancing Blobby on your head
>Dee jerks up, and removes her goggles
>She turns to you, looking a fair bit tired

"Long day?"
>"More like night. I see you got my ping, Counselor."
"Yup! What did you need?"

>Dee observes Blobby for a bit before tentatively continuing
>"I... Wanted to see if you could talk about some samples I've prepared."

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>She presents you a piece of paper with lines of text crossed out and simple checklists written hastily in the margin
>You can see she has simplified the process for you
>"I know you're not a geneticist like myself, nor a chemical engineer like Blue, so I can imagine you'd want to get the results of our work as opposed to the jargon. Nothing more frustrating than having to be a dictionary all the time, am I right?"

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>Looks like you have a choice between all these samples
>Some of these look troubling

>"I wouldn't sweat the side mutations too much. This time around I kept the samples pure, so we should be getting at the most two unwanted mutations, and thats if the creature is traumatized in any way."
"You figured out how it mutates?"
>"Well, yes and no. I have some basic samples like this, but if we need more targeted mutations and fewer anomalies..."

"...What?"

>She eyes the machinery around the room
>"We're going to need more equipment. Maybe you can ask Subsidy for some when you get the chance?"

"Well, aside from that, what makes you think injecting more things into him won't traumatize him further?"
>"I learned my lesson. These needles are much finer than the ones I had you use at first. Just tell me which sample you'd like to recieve, and I'll prepare it for you."

>"Just keep in mind what you want to hit it with and when. I noticed that it likes to mutate when it gets a fresh sample and some minor stress or trauma."

>Geeze, this mare is all business all the time.
>You read the paper over once more, to really get a grip of what all this will entail...

pausing here

I'll be selecting the choice with the best vote to rationale ratio.

>>29410480
>Manticore
Seems too risky. We don't really need powerful vocal cords, and while the benefits are potentially nice, having him become aggressive and poisonous is unacceptable.
>Mimic
Not sure why we'd want him to have small vocal cords really, unless we're wanting him to develop towards stealth. There's nothing dangerous in the possible mutations. Carnivore just means changing his diet, but I'd rather not hobble his limbs right as he gets them.
>Minotaur
Average vocal cords are fine I guess, and strong limbs would be nice. The other stuff is okay too but ew no hooves biped.

Overall I'm leaning towards mimic, but the gambler in me would go for manticore.

>>29410480
>>29410518

Although I agree with mimic, I'd have to say that Minotaur would have to be the best bet. The dangerous side effects don't seem as extreme as the Manticore or as concerning health deficiencies as the mimic.
So, I vote Minotaur.

>>29410518
>I'd rather not hobble his limbs right as he gets them.
None of the mutations are explicitly going to hobble the Blobbu yet.

>>29410544
I meant it's one of the possible mutations. We obviously don't get to pick those without getting a bunch of stuff for Dee first. Taking the risk seems cruel.

>>29410480
What I want to know is, why any of these three samples? Why not a crystal pony, or a hydra, or a breezie?

>>29410562
Or why not an alicorn?

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>>29410480

PUT IT ALL ON MINOTAUR

>>29410566
Or a dragon?

>>29410480
If we only had a choice of one, I'd say they all have their benefits in equal. Minotaur seems the most balanced of the three. Average voice, so we don't have to strain to hear him. Strong dextrous limbs are the obvious benefit.

>at the most two unwanted mutations, and that's if the creature is traumatized in any way
So there's a chance of horns and bipedalism not even happening. Though I'd take those over the manticore's aggression.

Speaking of, the best parts are intelligence and loyalty, which would be like more like raising a foal like Poly is used to. Poison can go either way, really. It's just a poison gland, and without a stinger or anything connected to it blobby won't be poisoning anyone soon.

Mimic's advantages are obviously the calmness and shapeshifting. Weak limbs aren't that much different from what's there now, and carnivorous is the only real drawback from this. Mimic is the 'safest' option IMO.

We don't have to mutate blobby now though, Dee says it herself that we have the say of what and when. Could be all three right now, could be nothing until new equipment comes in from Annie.
Our funding comes in from sponsors who want specific things put into blobby though, so I'd at least wait until then before making plans for further mutation. Find out of Dee can get the equipment she needs to fine tune the mutations first.

>>29410581

Not yet, we don't have any injectors (or things like those) for a dragon yet

>>29410480
Why not all three?

>>29410868

I'd imagine it'd be too far unstable and risky to use all, but then again....

*SCIENCE*

>>29410480
Manticore.

The aggression aggression and poison gland aren't a problem thanks to its loyal devotion. As long as it's devoted to us, then all of its supposed draw backs become positives.

Mimic doesn't bring enough to the table, and making it a carnivore could make things awkward if we ever grow it any bigger.

Minotaur is no hooves so fuck that shit.

>>29410892
you know that the loyalty is far from guaranteed, right? Although I agree that we should go for Manticore

It's hit or miss here guys, let's see what sticks (I guess)

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>>29410480
Here's how I see it:
Manticore, aggressive, poisonous, 4 legs but still no hooves. In short, blecch.

Mimic more or less makes it a changeling, and we already have those, so it sounds anticlimactic even though shape-shifting is cool.

Minotaur, while bipedal, sounds pretty good for the voice, strength and dex.

I vote Minotaur. It'll be a cool striped one!

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>>29410976
>lets make a stripey butch
I'd rather go griffon. They have flight, fingers and they can go quadruped or biped. They're way better.

>>29410480
Let go Manticore.

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>>29411033
I acknowledge your dubs but must bring to the table a bullet point- There are no griffin syringes.

>>29411116
It's a good thing this is a cyoa where we can change the situation though action and not a video game where we can only go with the options the developers put in at release.

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>>29411148
So, you're suggesting that OP put in a Griffin syringe option? What if he does that NEXT mutation time? For now we've got 3 choices, and I think the best option is Minotaur. Besides it won't turn Blobby INTO one, he'll just take on some of the cool features of one. Like horns! Horns are awesome.

>>29411239
I don't like minotaurs. They're the only mythological race in mlp that retains their human traits, and I want Blobby to be at least similar to the vast majority of the races in the setting, which are quadrupeds.

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>>29411261
He might very well be a quadruped, just with cloven hooves. Minos are half bull! I just want to avoid aggression and venom while still giving him a good voice and STR.

>>29410480
So no one is questioning why we are choosing from one of these three samples? If this for more funding?

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>>29411274
How many minotaur images do you even have?

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>>29411285
I could probably go for quite a ways before even having to dip into my fap folder for more!

>>29410480
I vote for manticore.

Vocal chords allow for mewling and purring and little babby cub roars.
When it comes to side effects, I think the positives greatly outweigh the negatives, especially compared to the other choices.
Intelligence and loyalty are amazing things to have. A poison gland is negligible, though aggression is iffy. With some work, I think we can deal with it.
Mimic really only offers calmness as a pro. While being a carnivore seems like only a diet change, it does change others' perception of it. No one's gonna be comfortable around a meat eater. Minor shapeshifting is meh, and the weak limbs is stunting its growth.
Other than no hooves anthro, mino is alright. But it's really just alright. It's pros aren't nearly as strong as manticore's.

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>>29411355
Again respecting the dubs, minos are hardly "no hooves", unlike manticores.

>>29411416
Still better than fingers and bipedal.

>>29411355
This anon knows what's up. Mantiroar!

>>29411355
Agreed.

Minny Minotaur

>>29410480
Minotaur seems logical at the moment.

Should we ask about touch contamination?

>>29410480
Maybe him an alicorn blorb.

>>29410731
Seriously does no one else want to hold off on mutation except for this guy

>>29411713
I would rather, but the last post made it into a vote.

>>29411355
>Intelligence and loyalty are amazing things to have.
Agreed. That alone is enough to give it my vote.

>>29411713
Kind of? But why are we doing this again?

>>29411835
To buy time to get Dee better equipment so she can have more control over what side effects get included

>>29411883

>Injecting blobbo with things to buy time so we inject better things.
Or we could... Hold off on injecting him for now? If possible, we should find out what our sponsors want for the little guy before changing anything. Can you imagine if they wanted a big strong workhorse form for blobbo, and then we didn't realize that and gave him Mimic DNA, weakening his limbs? Or if the opposite was true and we made him too big and stronk. It would be a critical error on our part to not at least check first.

>>29411922
That's exactly the point. I'm replying to the anon who asked the reason for holding off on mutation

>>29410480
Does she know that it potentially got some genetic material from when it tried to eat our hoof? Wouldn't want an unknown variable to throw off her work. As for what we use, I don't care, I'd rather wait on it so Blobby can have a chance to get used to the changes he's already undergone.

>>29410480
Where's the pony option?

Maybe we should ask first to the higher command what exactly are they looking to accomplish in this experiment.
I think it's too soon to take suck risks.

All options a shit btw

manticore

We should probably hold off on injectors until the future, it can always wait.

>>29413023
Please stop using a name.

>>29413023
Digs gets it. We should ask "why," the injections.

I vote hold off on the injections as well.

Mutated Bupm

>>29410480
im up for waiting

just a quick update for today and possibly the next few days
sorry guys

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>You think the Manitcore or the Minotaur injections will serve fine for talking
>...But you think that holding off on the injections might be more beneficial
>After all, you'll need to figure out what else you need to do
>You figure that if Subsidy needed you to make Blobby talk, she also is going to need it to do other things too
>Better to find out what those 'other things' are before making any rash decisions.

"Actually Dee, I think we'll pass on the injections for now."
>"...What? We have a job to do, I get that its only been a couple days, but-"

>You extend your hoof to Dee and...
"-Boop!"
>She stands there stunned

"I've made my decision, Dee. No injections for now. I'll swing by later today, okay?"
>"I.. fine. Do what you want, Counselor."
"Maybe you can take the time to refine the samples? Your list had a lot of possible mutations that might not be good..."
>"I already told you that can;t be done yet. The fact I got those three divergent samples working as intended is already a testament to my skill!" she adds, flourishing her hair

"Divergent samples?"
>"It's how I select the samples. We can't just start injecting stuff into the specimen. We need to get a base attribute for the sample to attach and propagate from. Hooves lead to cloven feet, head growths lead to horns, toes lead to fingers. You know - divergent."
>You make a face of confusion, but Dee quickly addresses that with a simple

>"I won't bore you with the details, but I guess I can explain if you want-"

>Oh geeze
>You feel a massive wave of b o r i n g approaching
>Better act quick!
>Your watch pings at this opportune moment to alert your that Subsidy needs your presence in the meeting room.
"No! I-I mean no, I'm okay. I'll come back later for... that. But I'd like to talk with Dee first, alright?"
>"But the explanation will only take-"
>You shoot your hoof out again
"Boop!"
>And she shuts up
>Boops are excellent silencers

>You flee the scene and make your way to Subsidy with utmost haste.

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>You bust into the room, Blobby in tow
>Thank goodness you got that timely ping!
>Otherwise you'd be assaulted with SCIENCE, and nopony would want that
>R-Right

>Anyway, as you walk into the room and take a seat, Subsidy puts a small phone away and turns back to you
>"Just in time!" she beams, patting her lapels down and fluffing her mane
>"Sorry for the short notice, but we got an emergency contact from our benefactors this week! They just couldn't wait!"
"Huh? Why's that? What's all the rush?"
>"Oh don't worry about it. I'm sure whatever it is, it will have nothing to do with us! In any case, look good, and look at those screens please!"

"What are we doing?"
>"You're about to speak with our first benefactors! They said they were going to talk about some new terms, and I thought it would be just peachy if I brought you along for the ride, honey!"

>She directs your attention to several black monitors with a dim light emitting from them.
>Soon, the picture readjusts, and the room's speakers tell you in a robotic voice

///[Establishing Connection]
///[Connection Found.]
///[Transmitting Audio-Visual Data.]

>>"Is this on? Hello? Miss Subsidy?"
>A unicorn on the left screen flickers into view
>"RIght here honey!" she sings, waving at the screen

>After a near imperceptible delay, the unicorn nods and waves back
>>"I see you have a new pony on board. Is this the Counselor?"
>You nod and answer in Subsidy's stead
"That's right, Miss..."
>>"Professor Velvet Ribbon. You can call me Professor or just Velvet, if you want."
"Sure thing, Velvet!"

>>"So Subsidy, did you get the message?"
>"Yup! The Counselor here has been hard at work on getting the specimen to talk. We figure a week should just about cover it."
>>"Excellent! In any case, I called because I just got the okay for some more of the samples to be sent, contingent upon your successful trial."

"Er... Excuse me?" you gingerly interrupt
"What samples and what trial are you talking about?"
>>"...You didn't know?"

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>Subsidy flounders, waving her hoof dismissively
>"Oh that! She knows, just not from a meeting. Miss Merase was merely tired from her trip up here! A briefing is more than enough to get her up to speed, really!"
>Subsidy slides a file to you and whispers 'READ'
>Velvet seems a bit perturbed, but she continues her conversation.

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>>"Well Counselor, as you might not know, your facility is co-funded by a sizeable hooffull of profitable institutions. Mine - Canterlot University - is taking this opportunity to fund your organization and supply some genetic samples and gear for the nominal assurance that we can use this specimen of yours for friendship experiments."
"Friendship experiments?"
>>"Correct. It's an emotional bo-"

>"I think the good Counselor knows what friendship is, Professor."
>>"Er... Right. In any case, we would like to see the specimen grow into a functioning and friendly member of pony society before the trial ends. Provided you reach certain milestones, we will be devoting monetary stipends to the facility. Per milestone, that is."

>Milestones?
>That must be why Subsidy-

>"Incidentally, Professor, before I forget, we got the injections."
>>"Did you?"
>"Yes, our security will be delivering the samples to the chemical engineer shortly."
>>"Good! Any more questions, Miss Merase?"
"Well, I-"

>The right screen flickers on, and you see two large figures
>A small voice yips out
>>"Don't touch that!"

>A larger diamond dog remains motionless, but a smaller voice supremely states
>>"I am Ruez, of the Diamond Valley Corporation! May I ask who is the new pony in the room?"

>You point to yourself
"Me?"
>>"Yes! You! Who are you?"
"I-I'm Poly Merase. Developmental Counselor!"
>>"Excellent! You will be the one making the worker creature for us, yes?!"
>Worker?
"What?"

>>"We are paying you to make a worker for us! We've been supplying equipment to you? How goes the creature's progress?"

>You're taken aback
"I..."

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>>29417325
Ah, so we're working a two-pronged project here. The university wants to see if we can grow a friendly new species for academic research purposes, while the diamond dogs want to propagate them for mining slaves.

As ever in research, an ethical challenge indeed. Well if that's what's paying the bills, I guess we need a friendly creature capable of squeezing through small gaps, capable of surviving low oxygen environments, strong, capable of swinging a pick, patient, possibly acidic and capable of directly eating rock and excreting gems and precious metals.

It looks as if our work's cut out for us, now.

>>29417325
Well there certainly was info given about certain benefactors for the whole program, but details weren't very clear, and there hasn't been time to look through all the files yet. Could you elaborate please?

Oh sure the diamond dog route seems unethical, but we shouldn't toss it out the window just yet.

>>29417372
addendum...

"Here is the creature so far. As you can tell it is making headway in it's development. I'm confident that with additional time and resources we will develop it into something capable of meeting the needs of both of your organizations."

>>29417325
Our first focus is developing it's ability to communicate so we can develop it's intelligence and it can gain the ability to understand what it hears.

I am curious to meet all the investors. I hope there are investors who want less... unethical things. Best case scenario, there are some changelings that want us to bioengineer a creature that can just spread love all day. Yay, friendship.

>>29417452
It could have been worse. Remember the bio-engineered cow in Douglas Adams' Restaurant At The End Of The Universe, who was made to be capable of clearly informing the diner that it was ready and willing to be eaten? Making that would be the pits!

>>29417452
You could say we'd be making a, love machine.
nyeh heh heh!

>>29417452
I want some MORE unethical things!

>>29417497
Fuck off

I'd believe it the best course of action if we simply explain ourselves, surely no harm in doing so, right?

>>29417325
Inform Kim Jong Ruez that the creature is in its early stages but is progressing healthily.

>>29417312
>Blobby trying to boop Dee
Few things have made me go D'aww like this one

>>29417325
I'd like to point out that we're unaware of exactly which kinds of equipment has been delivered, if any. But I guess its safe to say it has grown limbs? It's intelligence is more akin to a baby right now, and we're working on speech next, but it will grow smarter and stronger eventually.
Also, an aside whisper to Annie: ask how each organization plans to make blobby fit their goals. Will the DVM use him as a template to make the other blobbies like him? Or as a single agent? Will the FSD?

I'd also admit to (not Twilight's mom) Velvet that we're not too comfy with the idea of making Blobby a slave. I mean look at his widdle arms! And the widdle fangs! It's like raising your own foal here!

>>29417926
*PS

See if there's anything Velvet can do on her end to help keep the others cooperating. Even a slight relaxation of DVM's requirements would be helpful. I'd assume maintaining cooperation would be in her best interests.

Man, I can't wait to see what the changelings want from blobby, they sounded like their own group according to Losses' lines. Once we get the requirements from every organization we'd best start planning which ones are the most aligned.

>>29417325
Ask for clarification on the DVM's intentions.

I have a feeling that they're looking for a worker that can be more efficient than a pony or diamond dog (and possibly paid less/not at all). At least, that is what is to be hoped for instead of using Blobby for the more unethical work.

beb

>>29419566

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"I'm not so sure I'm comfortable turning Blobby into a slave for your company..." you blurt out
>Subsidy cranes her head over, her eyes wide and her smile stretched all too painfiully across her face
>"P-Poly..? Th-That was a joke, right?"
>She looks back at Ruez's screen, flustered, before bursting into forced laughter
>"AH. HAH. HAH HAH. AAH. W-What a kidder! A slave?! Why, that would be AWFUL"

>Ruez readjusts his glasses knowingly
>Thankfully he doesnt look insulted and simply chuckles quietly.
>>"Funny pony. A slave creature would be extremely... Unethical."
"Yeah. It would." you add, ignoring a wincing Subsidy, quietly cursing herself for not having more control of the situation.

>>"Well Counselor, if you were present for the first meeting, you would know that I am not looking for a simple slave worker. My workforce is strong enough as is. I need a creature capable of trekking and retrieving hazardous materials from dangerous places"

"And you want them expendable?"
>>"At the price that I'm projecting for this project? Well, you could say I want the exact opposite, dear. I want it as indestructible as can be"

>He flicks his fingers, and the large dog fishes out a larger card from off screen

>>"Thanks honey, just hold it- There we go."
>He whips out a small pointer and references various charts and graphs as he explains-
>>"You see, DVM is a very special company. We specialize in rare materials and processing equipment - hence our donations to the CGAT. I, however, do not want to risk any more lives in my work force for further pursuits. The donations my company is making to you is for the production of a strong, resilient, and loyal workhorse - er, so to speak. If it's smart enough, then we'll respect is as we do anyone else in the company, otherwise..."
>He scoffs
>>"...Ever heard of an emerald changeling?"

>You turn to Velvet
"Can't you do something about this?"
>>"That's not my jurisdiction." she states simply
>>"Is there a problem?" Ruez asks

>Well...

>>29421788
Bit of a strange comparison. Aren't emerald changelings used for...eating?

If they got a nigh indestructable worker that just wasn't sentient enough...they'd eat it?

>>29421788
What the hell, why are we trying to CHASE AWAY investors?!? Nobody said that we HAVE to succeed at their goals. Just keep their desires in mind and do our work. If it's really so unacceptable, we can just say we failed at a later stage.

>>29421788
This >>29417425

>>29421788
There is no problem, I'll get Blobby here to be the toughest blobster of all.

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"Just... Don't you eat emerald changelings?"
>>"Well, yes but I was just trying to imply that we'd take care of the creature just fine and- Oh, we probably shouldn't get off base. In any case, how goes the growth of the creature?"
>>"Yes," Velvet adds, "What progress has your team made regarding the specimen?"

"Well..." you start, hefting Blobby up towards the screens, his weight causing you to strain slightly
"He's... Currently like... This."
>You turn him around, eliciting a small squishing noise as you manipulate his boneless body.
>His forehooves kick idly in the air

>Ruez readjusts his glasses and leans back from the camera
>>"Looks a little scrawny. I trust this isn't the final product?"

"Product?! You-"
>A hoof jabs you in the side, interrupting you mid outburst
>You look at Subsidy who is chewing her hoof and donning an extremely distraught expression
>"Please don't shoo away the investors! We need that money! Nopony said that we HAD to follow their orders, just that we needed to work towards them! Long-game, Poly! Think of the long-game!" she half-whispers

"I..."
>You choose your words carefully
"Our first focus is developing its ability to communicate so we can develop its intelligence and it can gain the ability to understand what it hears. Is that alright?"

>Velvet clasps her hooves together in giddy pleasure
>>"Absolutely! And may I just add that it is absolutely a d o r a b l e!" she squeals

>Ruez looks on critically, but the dog behind him looks quite pleased
>>"I... Suppose that is fine. As long as the end product is strong and resilient, I suppose intelligence can only help it."
>You almost missed it, but you see both dogs' tails wagging slightly
>>"We'll clear this week's funding by tomorrow." he adds
>>"Likewise, Miss Poly" Velvet quickly adds
>And just like that, the screens flicker off

>The second they do, Subsidy collapses into her chair with a huge sigh of relief
>"And those are only the FIRST two, geeze!"

>...
>We should say something

>>29422067
Look, sorry Annie, but I'm coming from the place where nurturing the young on their way to being fully functional adults is the highest priority. And blobby here is just like >>29417926 says, a baby. Who'll get smarter like any foal.

With...end goals...like the DVM is asking for, this is all very fishy.

...why wasn't Poly there for the first investor introduction, anyway?

>>29422067
So... what are the rest looking for then?

>>29422067
Should we get a heads up on the others before we continue?

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>You break the relative silence
"Sorry, Annie..."
>"It's fine," she replies, sighing
>"I guess I was overeager myself, actually. I should have given you a lot more information, it's just I was so excited about the progress you were making and I just... Jumped the gun."

>She pats Blobby on the head, and it gives a satisfied growl.
>"May I ask why you were so adamant about the 'slave monster' thing? It really was a weird place to go, to be honest."
"Well can you blame me? Ruez was asking for a worker animal, and I guess..."
>"You sounded like my mother." Annie chuckles
"Well, I work with foals. A lot. He's still growing, and there's intelligence here that goes beyond just another work animal. I guess I got offended on his behalf."
>"I see where you're coming from. At this point, its practically your child for the next few weeks. I can imagine certain protective urges might arise."

>Then, one thing strikes you as odd-
"Annie? Why was I not here for the first meeting?"
>"Hm?"
"The first meeting for the investors? What did I miss?"

>"Ah, that. Well, the first investor meeting was about a few days ago. You were still on the train up here. You couldn't reasonably attend. Truthfully, I've only spoke with DVM and FSD once before this. The other companies have left their demands completely in the dark."
"Do you even know who they are?"
>"Sure, I have them right here-"

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>"I wish I could say I know their demands, but we are meeting with Redd's and Goldbeak tomorrow. Maybe things will get a little clearer then.

>You gently rock Blobby in your arms and stare into his big beautiful eyes.
>And wonder what sort of things await this creature.

>"By the way, have you talked with the team about the little tyke yet? I'm sure they'd want to see him. Maybe have some of them finally get to work?"

pausing
likely not going to have a session on tuesday

>>29422340
No, we were busy finishing our to-do list.

Accounting, and a PMC?

Well, that's going to be interesting.

>>29422340
Ask annie if what happens to blobby will be copied with the other specimens. There's supposed to be more of them, aren't there?

>>29421788
Oh. Well I'm sorry for the assumptions then.

>>29422401
They already hung up.

>>29422340
>Private Military corps.

Holy shit senpai.

The Minotaur DNA may be the most complete option to please everyone.
Dammit I wanted poner DNA so I could fulfill my degenerate fetish of goo poners [spoiler/]

B

>>29422340
I just had a thought could we get some diamond dog DNA? It would help with intelligence/speaking AND would likely improve digging abilities and thus make BOTH sponsors happy.

>>29424604
What we need is dragon and hydra samples. Dragons for their immunity to lava, and hydraulic for their advanced regenerative abilities.

>>29424619
Then we need the manticore sample for blobby

Assuming I'm thinking about this right, if we get poison then we can use a hydra sample to get scales which can lead us to the dragon sample, and that will give us the fire immunity and regen we need.

The FSD never said anything about scaled cuddle monsters being off limits, so I think this is the best choice for the job.

>>29424668
I'd throw in a bit of Mimic too, so he'd be able to look whatevers cutest

I still say hold off on ANY of these things until we meet all the investors. Then we can plan for what pleases the most investors, rather than start building for the first guys who stop by.

>>29426487
I like this one. It's a smart plan.

>>29426487
I would agree with this, even with the briefing we have so far it would be good to know a few more lists of what potential rewards and goals are as almost certainly we can't get all the tier 3s with a single blobby and I can already imagine for example that while the PMC might like the indestructible workhorse creature the Dogs also want they would be unhappy if it is friendly to please the University rather than a loyal drone.

>>29426487
We should ask if they can put together a stakeholder's meeting where we can meet everyone.

>>29427426
Yeah. We can't make that many decisions without knowing what everyone wants.

>>29422382
Oh that's right anon. Several of these cells were duplicating, one of these being Blobby. Boy are we in for a trip.

>>29422612
Dragon DNA would be better. Strong, ageless, extreme resilience.

>>29424668
I do not understand how a manticore is related to the hydra and dragon. If you would be so kind as to explain it, I would be grateful.

>>29422340
We should find for everyone to gather round the table to discuss about our most favorite blorb in th world.

>>29427738
>I do not understand how a manticore is related to the hydra and dragon. If you would be so kind as to explain it, I would be grateful.
It's Hijacker. Things unlock other things that are related to them but better.
Hijacker likes video games.

>>29428110
Yeah but shouldn't it make sense? Even video games have some kind of logic.

>>29428110
poison gland -> hydra poison -> scales -> dragon scales -> fire resistant

I guess it works by having related traits?

>>29428433
>Assuming hydra's need poison glands or has poison any.

>>29428374
It's Hijacker.

>>29428512
Keep it in sekrit

>>29428512
Yes yes. So Hijacker like video games. So does potentially half the QM's. That doesn't mean - oooooohhh. I think I understand you now. We'll give Blobby a sample, and that will progress him forward to the point where he takes another and another and so on. For a while there I thought you ment we would only need the the manticore venom then *BAM*. Dragon. But I don't think that's how it's gonna work.

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>>29422612
I strongly agree with this anon.

bep

>>29430161

>>29431361
Bump

>>29422340
See if Blobby can boop back.

>>29422612
Yeah agreed.

>>29422612
Hold off on the minotaur steroid juice until we meet the rest of our investors and talk with the other scientists about should be inject into Blobby.

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"Actually, I don't think anypony but Dee knows about Blobby's current state... I was a little caught up with my to-do list." you bashfully admit
>Subsidy assures you, "That's alright, really!"
>"I mean, you guys really haven't been going too hard with the production process, right?"

"Actually, about that..."
>You raise Blobby in front of you, giving him another motherly look-over
>He waddles his hooves in your grasp, keeping himself upright and comfortable
"I was wondering what will happen with Blobby once this is all done."
>"What do you mean?"

"In the message I got before I came up here, the Director stated that there was more than one of the 'specimen.' I guess I was just curious about the rest of them."

>Subsidy leans back and gets a small black phone out of her lapel pocket
>"Well..." she starts, flicking through the screens on the phone idly
>"At the end of the day, when the creature matures and cannot be mutated further, we simply... Sell the process and a sample of the original specimen for the investors to handle themselves."

"You're going to sell Blobby?'
>"No, no, no! The specimen had several copies that split off during its early stages. The Director has a division of CGAT on hold to mass produce them when necessary. I guess it all comes down to who will be funding us at the end of the trial. Some investors might back out, some might purchase the creature and process early, and others might try to compete and outbid one another for the finalized creature."

>To think that they're going to bid on Blobby...
>You shudder at the thought of more... Morally unsound possibilities that may arise from this whole thing.

"I... I think we should meet all the investors as soon as possible. To get a better grip of what they want from us."
>"R- Really? I can arrange a big meeting, but that's going to take an entire day to work through them all..."

>Blobby's little hoof extends and taps your snout lightly, eliciting a surprised squeak from you.
>"Boo!" it gurgles

>>29434242
Eeeeeeeeeee, it's already starting to talk! We haven't made any plans for tomorrow.

>>29434242
BABIES FIRST BOOP! Do these watches have cameras!

>>29434242
Hhhnnnggg baby boop. Blobby even spoke.

>>29434242
...I can keep this one at the end of the trial, right?

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>"Did- Did it just talk?"

>You were going to answer Subsidy
>But you were so pleased with the combo first boop and first word, you just-

"CAMERA" you bark at Subsidy, not letting Blobby's hoof leave your snootle
>"What? I- I have a camera on my p-"
"NOW. BABBU'S FIRST WORDS WILL NOT GO UNRECORDED!"
>Your intensity shines through, and Subsidy begins to fumble with her phone, bouncing it up and down while cursing
>"Son of a- Ah, Pony feathers- Geezus- WHO MADE THESE?!" she wails before finally getting the camera to turn on

>She points it at you and Blobby, and your brief scowl of maternal anger changes to a pleasant and absolutely candid looking smile.
>"Geeze... Got it Poly..."

>You whip the phone out of her hooves and look at the photo
>And squeal with delight
>The little blobby baby is just
>SO
>C U T E

>You immediately give the phone back to Subsidy, and rather forcefully tell her
"You will send me photos ASAP."
>"Fine! Geeze!" she promises, throwing her hooves up to establish a non-combative atmosphere.

>You snuggle the blob generously, rubbing cheeks with it and hearing his purrs of comfort
>Oh how it fills you with energy

>Subsidy, after a brief delay, asks you again
>"So... About that mass meeting..."
"When can we arrange this?"

>"Well, it will take a good portion of the day, and because the meeting room can only handle two callers at once... I think I'll be able to have everything scheduled in about an hour or two."

>Thats enough time to get some lunch and talk to maybe one of the other team members.
>You consider speaking to either Methlyne Blue, mostly because Ruex mentioned something about equipment, and you think it might be good to know about what that equipment might be...
>Then again, Blobby has been getting carried around lately. Perhaps it would be good to have Second Wind look him over...

>You consider your options
>If you take the investor meetings today, you'll be ready to really get to work
>But you won't be able to talk to everyone...

>>29434476
Schedule half the investors for today.
Go meet Second Wind to check blobby's limbs.
Then go back to Dee to talk about equipment

>>29434476
I vote for Blue since we've only just barely met her. Also, lets get all of the investors out of the way today so we can focus on work without accidentally burning any bridges.

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>>29434476
We could leave Blobby in Second Winds care while we talk to Blue. IF we do talk to her, we should ping her with the watch. To check if she's busy.

>>29434557
Agreed. We need to have all the information so we don't fuck up.

>>29434569

Take your time Director!

>>29435065
Take you name off Faggator

>>29435730

>>29436684

>>29434242
>the Director stated that there was more than one of the 'specimen.
>The Director has a division of CGAT on hold to mass produce them when necessary

So, is this the first (serious) quest with Hijipon?

>>29438844
Maybe

>>29434476
Let's go say hi to the hubby.

boop

>>29440509
Blobby boop. I thought he had four legs and not just two.

>>29441698
actually, he has 3

blop

>>29443233

>>29444861

>>29446112

>>29447144

Blobbo is not for page 10

>>29434476
What time is it today? Polly woke up, age with Blobby, left Subsidy to talk to Dee, hold off on the mutations to talk to everyone later about it, return to Subsidy to talk with the invedtors.

>>29434476
So I think Subsidy mentioned something about the facility A.I.

So uh... are we gonna get a copy of those pictures or not?

>>29451140
Probably. Subsidy sent Polly the photos.

beb

>>29452273
Emergency bump 10

Cup bump

Bump For Honour

>>29452266

>>29456377

Poly cuddling blobby like a stuffed bear when?

>>29452273

bloob

I have one thing to say and it's this.

IT'S OVER!

>>29459978
For Honor beta over? Almost. But when it does, progress will resume wether you like it or not.

>>29460052

>>29456998

Should we let the thead die?

>>29462587
Yes.

>>29462587
But the beta ends this afternoon, Anon.

>>29463739

>Hiji saying he streams genequest tonight
He can't keep getting away with these lies...

Hiji draw faster

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"Subsidy, please set up the meetings for the rest of the day. I want to get all the information I can before we start doing ANYTHING to widdle blobbu here~" you say, scritching the blob on his head
>Subsidy sighs, but chuckles lightly
>"Guess we should be getting this all done as soon as possible, huh? That's fine. I suppose you'll know best. Come back here in an hour or so. If you forget, I'll make sure to ping you accordingly, okay?'
"Great!"

>You leave the meeting room, and quickly assess the situation
>Because you're going to be stuck in a string of meetings all day today, you should find a pony who can be trusted to keep the specimen satisfied and healthy.
>You immediately think of Second Chances.

>Because of his genetic contributions, he's like - the dad, or something, right?

>You head to his room and knock softly on the door, letting Blobby hang loosely on your back
>After a brief delay, you hear his voice call out
>"Come on in!"

>You slowly open the door and take a look inside.
>Compared to your room, his has a lot more... Equipment.
>Barbells and mats lie out in the open
>Several wires and various resistance machines lay out in the open with no guards or locks set upon them
>And the smell of musk masked by anti perspirant hangs in the air.
>Hmm

>In the far corner, past a few medicine balls, you see several boses splayed out and parts scattered
>As well as a hunched over zebra, working intensely on a treadmill
"Second Wind?" you inquire
>"What's up Poly?" he quickly responds, waving a hoof

"What... Are you doing?"
>He wipes the sweat from his brow and looks up from his work
>"I'm constructing the kinesiological equipment. Can't do work without the proper tools. I figure if the specimen is gonna grow, we should be able to test its speed, strength, endurance, and all that."
"I see... Are you really busy right now though?"
>"Mmmm... I guess not really. We don't NEED any of this yet, but it helps to be prepared, y'know? I would like to get this all done."

>>29467444
Good point. was gonna meet the investors later today.

Think you could take care of blobby here though? Or if not, know who could in a way that isn't unfeelingly clinical?

Leave it with Goose Chase and we'd get some more mutations
Leave it with Dee and who knows what she'd do.
Leave it with Losses and unless we can be sure she'd be calm about it she might just shoot him if it looks at her funny

>>29467444
>you see several boses splayed out
huh

>>29467444
Breath in the air Polly. Breath deeply.

>>29467509
This

>>29467583
*boxes

>>29467444
Let Bloopy boop.

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>You set Blobby down to let him get a feel for the area
"Well, the reason I ask is because I need a pony to watch over Blobby for the rest of the day. I'm going to be in several meetings, and I don't want him getting too antsy or hungry."

>"...Oh. I... I guess I can? I'll need to clean up a bit, I suppose."

>You look over at Blobby gnawing on a loose weight gleefully

>"But I think I can manage. And hey, if I get some more work done, I think I can get a strength tester to see how functional those brand new hooves are!"
>Second Wind leans towards Blobby, smiling gleefully
>And Blobby responds in kind with a boop

>"He can boop? Truly Blobby has reached immesurable power already!" he states with a wide grin on his face

>"Did you need to leave him here now, or later? Because if its now, I'll just drop what I'm doing and start cleaning immediately. I just hope he's not too much of a hoof full."
>Wind gestures towards all the machines and boxes stacked haphazardly around the room
>"I think I can get away with just pushing some stuff around to make moving space. What do you think?"

>Are you sure you want to leave Blobby with Second Wind?

>>29467772
Seems nice enough. Just need to make sure he doesn't eat anything strange. Or organic. Er. what are the chances we'd come back to a mini-second wind?

>>29467772
Well we could give it to him Just before the meeting.

>>29467772
The meetings start in an hour so we can walk around with him for a bit longer.

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"Sounds like a good idea Second Wind," you reply, picking Blobby back up
>"Don't mention it. And call me Windy. Rolls off the tongue way nicer!"
"You got it Windy!"
>You wiggle his widdle hoovsies
"Say 'Bye' Blobby!"
>Windy waves his hoof back earnestly, and Blobby gurgles a single 'buh' syllable in response.

>With Blobby's housing arrangements for the meetings set, you go out to the Chemicals Lab where Methlyne Blue should be
>You open the d-
>Hm

>You jiggle the handle slightly, to no avail
>Is the lab closed?
>You put your ear to the door, and you can make out some faint chatter and some sort of... music?

>You knock twice, calling through the door
"Hello? Anypony in there?"

>Almost immediately, the sounds on the otherside are muffled and cease
>But some new ones arise - ones that sound like scrambling and pony curses.

>The door's locks unlatch shortly after it all goes quiet, and a pony face peeks out from a minimal crack in the door
>"...Y-Yes?"
"Hi Methlyne Blue, was it?"
>"Y-Yeah."
"I'm Poly Merase. The Developmental Counselor? We... never really met."
>"Oh. Hi."
"Hi."

>The two of you stand awkwardly at the door for a few moments
>"Can I close the door?"
"I... Is everything okay in there?"
>"It's okay."

>Blobby interrupts the silence with a subtle gurgle
>And at this new noise, she opens the door a little wider to catch a glimpse of the new baby blob
>She seems somewhat unfazed, but you can hear her quietly say under her breat
>"...Soon."
"Huh?"
>"H-Huh?"

"Right, uhhh... So... What do you do?"
>"I make chemicals and materials for commercail and private use."
"Right and that is... Uh..."

>She readjusts her hoof on the door, but a small controller falls out of her pocket
>"Shoot!"

>The black rectangle lands button side down, and you hear a speaker flick on, and a pony's voice cries out
>>"-OOK OUT! IT'S THE BATICORN!"
>Blue fumbles to the ground, frantically trying to shut it off, but it continues to play.
>>"My skub!" another voice cries pathetically.

>>29467967
[laughter intensifies]

>>29468006
Watching movies?

>>29468006
So, a TV buff?

Don't tell me Hijack exist as a tv show here too

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>>29468006
NICE

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"Watching movies?"
>"I- I, uh, no I mean I u-uh" she stammers, completely flabberghasted at your observation
>As she spills spaghetti at the door, you take this moment to just simply jerk open the door and get a good glimpse inside the room

>What greets you is beyond words
>There appears to be a large television screen and an even larger bean bag placed squarely in front of it
>With a classic horror film on the screen
>Though muted, you can make out the terrified cries of various ponies as a unicorn with bat wings swoops down upon them, picking up fruit left and right.
>Methlyne, realizing that she couldn't keep you away lets out a wry chuckle and hangs her head
>"I uh... Waiting for materials to cook takes a while. Just wanted to keep an eye on the chemicals and not be super bored.
"So I take it you're a movie buff?"
>"Y-Yeah. I love movies. And cartoons. Just about anything on TV really."

>You, uh...
>Still kinda shocked she was able to fit the TV in the lab
>"You... Probably wanted the samples, right? I have some tranquilizers and anti-inflammatories brewed up too, if you need them. Oh, and Losses' armor plating will be finished cooking in eight hours."

>She stops for a second
>And asks you pleadingly
>"C-Can I keep the TV in here? Please don't tell Subsidy."

>>29468263
Hey, if we can watch sometimes too, no problem!

>>29468263
Is it not allowed or something?