1) B: Why are you asking?

2) B: I don’t appreciate the notion of capital punishment. Death is not a punishment; it’s a necessary evil to remove those who refuse to reform. Dragons are usually the only ones that require such an unfortunate consequence. They have a tendency to refuse change or accept defeat.

B: There is a magical alternative, but it’s scarcely any better. If a subject cannot be rehabilitated or reeducated, circumstances sometimes make mental reprogramming an option. The subject’s identity is eliminated and replaced with a different one.

3) I have! And you’re right they do! I haven’t seen the show in a while, but I grew to love it!

4) What’s a jet?

5) Not that I mean to offend anypony, but it does sound somewhat juvenile. So much so that I’m left wondering about age. If they’re still in adolescence, I wouldn’t worry about it. I’ve known others that felt that way and gradually grew into a more broad tolerance, if not outright acceptance. If they have reached adulthood, well, technically it’s their decision. It’s not a bad decision. It doesn’t cause them physical harm. It might eliminate many opportunities for various relationships, but it’s their life.

Either way their outlook on “adult things” is not really any of your business, if it’s not hurting anypony.

1) No… I mean, I don’t even have… Or… Does hearing and seeing things…? Are flashbacks hallucinations?

2) Bon-Bon: Are you kidding? I make candy!

Lyra: She mixes it with love and makes the world taste good.

3) Lyra: And then you just speak into it. It already recognizes your voice, I just have to tag it when you’re done.

S: Very well then. Black Strawberry, I believe it was. Lovely to make your acquaintance. I understand you’ve come upon quite a collection you’re willing to part with. Canterlot, Equestria, and the Princess herself appreciates your willingness in this matter. Now, first things first; make no attempt to transfer the books yourself. This would create a massive security issue on our end as far too many factors would be left unaccounted for. As security is our utmost priority that would be undesirable. A number of high ranking and trustworthy individuals will aid in the transport of your library beginning directly from your place of residence.

S: With that out of the way, due to the sheer size of the collection you have amassed, ordinary payment would be quite an insult to you. Regulations place a very concrete limitation on purchases between the royal family and any financial transactions wherein that which was purchased was not an explicitly commissioned service; or in other words, goods. Thus, we are pressed to come to an agreement on some other form of payment for the materials in question.

S: To that end, I would like to begin the transaction by asking what you would deem a suitable replacement for legal tender in our bartering process.

4) Things are fine, but I don’t get to see him a whole lot right now. He’s super busy working on his doctorate. But if there’s anything in this world I can wait for, it’s him.

ask-wackylyra:

You probably should have asked Bon bon, she’s the master chef around these parts.

What a coincidence! This is why I’m not allowed in the kitchen!

1) I don’t know what that is, but after looking it up I’ve seen that character before.

2) Uh… I don’t know anything about you, so I haven’t the slightest.

3) I believe there is a force out there that put everything into motion, and that it’s watching and listening to us. But it can’t help us. It can’t change anything, but it can listen to you when you’re all alone in the stirring darkness. You don’t ever have to be alone. There’s plenty to be afraid of, but at least you’re not alone.

4) I heard about that game being really good, but I never played it. I didn’t know what the allure of it was or really anything about it.

And that would be great! I appreciate the offer!

5) Yes! Absolutely! In fact I would be both delighted and honored to have anyone give it a try! It will be a long time before it’s in a publishable state, but playable isn’t so far off if I get back to work on it!

1) Bon-Bon: Well, sure! Who doesn’t? Assume too much and you’ll embarrass yourself. Assume too little and you’ll embarrass yourself. We can’t be perfect!

Lyra: Of course, embarrassing yourself and feeling embarrassed are two different things. Things aren’t usually as bad as you think they are.

Bon-Bon: Like many ponies in Equestria, I took a nickname after I got my cutie mark. My birth name is Bonnie Bohun, of Canterlot’s Bohun family. Not the rich side, mine you, but we were well enough off growing up.

2) Have I been asked this before? Sounds familiar… Is this code for something, like that “stairs in your house” thing?

3) B: Of course you want compensation. Heavens forbid you do anything for the greater good without expecting something in return. But you’ll get your payment. I doubt it’ll be as much as you’d like, but Canterlot can only afford to hand out so much under freelancing circumstances.

I’m proud of you though, Strawberry. I know this couldn’t have been an easy decision to make. Thank you for doing this!

4) Depends on how you interpret “personally.” I spoke with dozens; held casual conversations. Had less savory involvements with others. Some of them were every bit the vile, merciless, scourges of society you’d expect. Others could appear normal enough. Sometimes you’d get the feeling that if things had been only a little different they could have been upstanding, charitable citizens. Maybe they even regretted it.

But then you’d see that expression on their face, and all at once death would be too good for them.

1) Was it made by humans? Zen-esque followings have existed in our world since… well further back than I can trace. But Buddhism-style teachings as a whole have always seemed a little too thick for me. It’s fluid, which is nice, but really just too thick to penetrate.

I don’t adhere to an organized following or religion. I believe what I believe based on what I’ve come to understand and that sometimes intersects with or even borrows from various spiritual movements.

2) I can certainly understand playing a game for the story. Front Mission 2 is an alright game, but the only reason I’ve made it to the last 3 missions is for the story. The battles in that game just take way too long. And they only get longer! Where I am each fight is so exhausting I dread playing it again. Haven’t touched it in months.

And yes, I am. Not really comfortable with where I am right now, though. I have a tumblr set up for it that I’ve posted information to, but I don’t want to release it publicly until I at least have a walkthrough of how combat is supposed to work typed up. Right now it’s almost entirely concepts. I have more in my head, but it’s much harder to organize those thoughts into something technical that makes sense without repeating itself. Like a manual.

3) Bon-Bon: I can think of some more interesting adventures I’ve had then eating spaghetti and orange juice flavored jelly beans.

Lyra: There you go again!

Bon-Bon: [Whistling]

Lyra: … Anyway… I like eating fruity candies. Usually sweet but sour works fine too!

Bon-Bon: If you think about it, that was really a pretty silly question to ask me. I like candies that have chocolate or creamy casings with a variety of carefully thought out flavors inside. In other words, bonbons!

4) Earth pony, for employment reasons. Wouldn’t want to be a human.

I suppose pegasus would be the usual choice but ah… just not all that interested in flying.

Are those ants? How do?

Edit: Oh, they’re Beatles.

fluttershy-2:

Welcome to my blog, please, ask some questions if want, and enjoy the your visit! c:

Guys.

You guys!

It’s my favorite tumblr, you guys! It came back!

1) I think I just didn’t like the battle system, though to be honest it’s been so long I can’t even remember why.

2) Lyra: CC:GG!

Bon-Bon: Ennn… Ponyville is a smaller market. Black licorice is a little too niche. I mean, I could produce some upon order, but it’s not something I’d just stock. I’ve never heard of those jelly beans before. Frankly, it sounds like a pretty terrible idea. But then again I hate buttered popcorn jelly beans and I swear regular variety packs are full of them.

3) Oh certainly! I’ve been working on a pen and paper system of my own on and off for a little while now. Haven’t physically touched it much lately but I’m still rolling around ideas.

Also, if you were wondering why, I still consider that slang to be a swear.

4) B: If the idea is that no one will ever see them again, then there’s no reason not to destroy the copies and the originals, unless you want them intact so that someone can come along for them later. If that someone doesn’t wind up just being you.

B: Alternately, if you turned them in they could be researched, categorized, and stored in a much more secure location. Should the day arise that the contents are ever needed, as authorized by the royal family, they would be intact and easily located amongst the vast, restricted, royal libraries.

1) Bon-Bon: Haha! Well, I don’t know if anypony is eating the stuff, but candy corn is a pretty reliable seller around Nightmare Night.

Lyra: I like candy corn!

2) Well, there isn’t really that much to maintain. I’ve never had to replace anything on any of my lyres other than the strings, and I don’t physically touch them so even then only rarely.

I saw Battle Network being played quite a bit when it first came out. The combat style was completely uninteresting to me. The whole reason I played Network Transmission was because it didn’t play at all like Battle Network.

3) B: How very illegal for you to possess. Also convenient that you’ve no desire to share what you shouldn’t have in the first place. Though I suppose if you were responsible enough to realize that you wouldn’t be attempting to justify it. In vain, if you were wondering.

Strawberry, I thought these were just old spell books. B’s right; that stuff is outlawed and illegal to own. You have to get rid of them. Turn them in, destroy them, whatever you have to do.

4) I’m sorry, but I already know how to bowl! I’m not pro or anything, but I almost got a 150 last time I played. And that was after not playing for a lo~ng time.

1) Oh, I’m far from great; as things could certainly be better. I said I was close to spectacular.

2) B: The public doesn’t really know much about us. To be honest, I haven’t the foggiest what they think. PR had never been a concern in the past. I also wouldn’t call it fair to say we work outside the law.

3) Not that I know of, but ponies don’t talk about it much. I doubt anypony that was ever involved wants to be reminded of it. I certainly don’t.

If you live in Canterlot you’re either rich or you aren’t. I don’t know what hives in 40k were, but lower Canterlot is a notch above a slum. Narrow streets, closely-nit buildings that further obscure the sunlight, alleyways crowded with stuff their owners have no place to store but no pony would care enough to take. It’s pretty safe these days, but it’s never looked as good as upper Canterlot.

4) Sure! Ponies love theater and acting!

5) Not really, because that’s still reading. While it might hold my attention better, I just prefer things that I can directly interact with.

Trying to play the new Neverwinter Online game right now. It’s got some story stuff in it but I still get to smack things and jump around. Really hard to get immersed into the world, though. D&D proper is… pretty intimidating in size.

6) Bon-Bon: All kinds! You should drop by sometime and see what I’ve got! I can do special orders to! Just let me know what you’d like!

Bon-Bon: I’m not the best, but I’ve heard of a Bon-Bon that’s really gifted!

1) Historically? Hair. Easy to replace, abundant, and cost efficient! Mine are metal, though. Not too expensive and very durable, but Luna help you if it breaks and flings the wrong way. Cut my foreleg once. No scar or anything, but a lot of blood and it hurt like crazy! Whole thing scared the crap out of me!

Megaman Legends is my favorite series. I loved it. Loved it. I gave up on there ever being a sequel, though.

I didn’t care for Battle Network, but I don’t know anything about Star Force. I played Network Transmission. It wasn’t bad; it was just… More like okay in spite of it’s mechanics instead of because of them.

2) The gang lifestyle arose from the emergence of a now extinguished drug trade. Upper class has always existed in Canterlot, as far as I know. In fact, some families were ruined from the break-ins.

But there’s an upper Canterlot and a lower Canterlot. Lower Canterlot isn’t visible from the skyline. That’s where ponies with less bits lived and that’s where gangs festered until the source was tracked and eliminated.

3) I don’t mean for a public library. I mean colleges! Scholars! Historians! Why are you being so difficult about this?

4) Hello! Fantastically well I am; certainly not fine by far, but you could say I’m close to spectacular.

You seem to have caught Fluttershy since last we spoke. Is it contagious?

5) You gotta remember that unicorn magic beyond the basics is, for the most part, pretty rare anyway. Most of what I know came as secondary education.

Amplification won’t make any noticeable changes to a body’s natural healing process. At least, nothing that’s yet been accomplished has. It’s just not focused enough. There are healing magics, though.

Well me, Bon-Bon, and Krastos all went out to look for the planetary alignment tonight, but it was too cloudy to see anything. We saw an older pony out there looking too, but we didn’t disturb him.

Krastos was pretty disappointed.

1) Lyra: That’s fantastic! I’ve always been interested in floorplans and layouts but I’m not very good at designing them.

Bon-Bon: I think he was talking to me.

2) Too many to count. Some I knew; some I didn’t.

The assailants were thugs, criminals. Insensitive and hateful. Not incapable of being civilized, but they found instant gratification and had no desire to change. As the gang tides rose and fell many would wind up died at the hooves of one another.

Not a very bright point in Canterlot’s history, but it’s changed since then.

3) Strawberry, if you copied all the [omitted] books for yourself, then why can’t you just copy all the copies?

4) I do not. Pianos are large, heavy, and expensive.

5) Both. Manipulation subtly alters string density and amplification shifts the sound traveling in the air before it reaches your ear (or a recording device). What you don’t want to do is rapidly shift the lyre’s pitch by it’s tuning pin or by applying improper pressure. That’s damaging to the strings.

sexxi-bbz:

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I fell out of my chair!