>Inspect Old Spear
[This is the spear you first received at the Canterlot armory. It’s a bit old and battle-worn, but mentioning that it was used under Celestia’s personal army definitely leaves it a high value item. Sell value approximately 50 bits.]
 
>The first thing you decide to do is get some good armor.
>Sure, the coat is cool and all, but it doesn’t protect shit.
>Not that you’re gonna get rid of it, you’ll just wear it over whatever you buy.
>For a few minutes, you and your companions walk down the reflective paths of the Crystal Empire.
>Eventually you end up at the front door of The Protected Wither.
>You hold the door open for your group, then go inside once everyone else enters.
 
[Protected Wither]
>”Top of the mornin’, ponies… and ape thing. We sell high-quality protection for all of your battle needs, and it sure looks like your group needs some, especially if you’re thinking about goin’ into the Tournament, or worse, the Tundra.”
>”So, what can I do for you all? Buying or selling?”
-Buy
-Sell
-Exit
-Talk to Storeowner
 
 
 
>Sell
[SELLING ITEMS]
>Inventory: Picked: Manticore Claw (10), Old Spear
>”Well then, where’d you find these things? Manticore claws are definitely rare, and that’s a Celestia guard spear! Good find, I’ll most likely add it to my collection.”
[Sold 10 Manticore Claws for 250 bits.]
[Sold Old Spear for 50 bits.]
Your bit pouch: 300 bits
 
>”What can I do for you?”
-Buy (Reveals list of items and prices)
-Sell (Sell inventory)
-Exit (Leave the store and return to game)
-Talk to Storeowner
 
 
 
[Protected Wither]
[ARMOR]
Gryphon armor (Use for Gryphons and Humans) “Some of this armor might just fit ya!”
>(AL) Avian Leather Set (+10 Physical Defense for full set, 75 bits)
-Avian Leather Salet (2)
-Avian Leather Harness (3)
-Avian Leather Gloves (1)
-Avian Leather Greaves (2)
[Extras: Avian Leather Boots - No armor, but lowers exhaustion rate and looks very nice. 15 bits]
 
>(AC) Avian Chainmail Set (+20 Physical Defense/+5 Magic Defense for full set, 180 bits)
-Avian Chainmail Cap (5)
-Avian Chainmail (7)
-Avian Chainmail Talons (5)
-Avian Chainmail Sabatons (3)
[Extras: Avian Buckler - +10 P.D./40 bits]
 
>(AP) Avian Plate Set (+40 Physical Defense/+20 Magic Defense/+15 HP for full set, 600 bits)
-Avian Plate Helmet (8)
-Avian Platemail (15)
-Avian Plate Gauntlets (8)
-Avian Plate Cuisses (7)
[Extras: Avian Kiteshield - +40 P.D./200 bits]
 
---
Pony-made Armor (Use with all three races)
 
 
>(CL) Crystalline Leather Set (+10 P.D. full set, 65 bits)
-Crystal Leather Salet (2)
-Crystal Leather Protector (3)
-Crystal Leather Shoes (1)
-Crystal Leather Flankguards (2)
[Extras: Crystal Leather Cloak - No armor, but lower exhaustion rate and completes the set’s aesthetics. 12 bits]
 
>(CL) Crystalline Chainmail Set (+20 P.D./+5 M.D., 160 bits)
-Crystal Chainmail Coronet (2)
-Crystal Chainmail Breadth (3)
-Crystal Chainmail Sabatons (1)
-Crystal Chainmail Flankguards (2)
[Extras: Crystal Buckler - +10 P.D./36 bits]
 
>(CP) Crystalline Plate Set (+40 P.D./+20 M.D., 550 bits)
-Crystal Plate Helmet (8)
-Crystal Platemail (15)
-Crystal Plate Flankguards (8)
-Crystal Plate Hoofguards (7)
[Extras: Crystal Squareshield - +40 P.D./180 bits]
>(HG) Highguard Plate Set (+100 P.D./+70 M.D., 2,500 bits)
-Highguard Plate Helmet (20)
-Highguard Platemail (30)
-Highguard Flankguards (25)
-Highguard Hoofguards (25)
-Highguard Shield Wall (+75 P.D./+30 M.D.)
 
>”Also, there’s medic-issued armor for each of the pony armor sets, for a small 10% embroidery fee.”
 
[WEAPONS]
>Swords
-Crystal Rapier (1 handed, +10 Physical Attack, Grants Parry / 50 bits)
-Crystal Zweihander (2 handed, +35 P.A., Grants ability Crush / 80 bits)
-Highguard Longsword (½ handed, +40 P.A., Grants Parry, Grants ability Precision Strike / 140 bits)
 
>Spears
-Double Blade Spear (You currently own this item)
-Crystal Lance (1 handed, +10 P.A., Grants Parry / 50 bits)
-Crystal Poleaxe (2 handed, +35 P.A., Grants Parry / 80 bits)
-Highguard Glaive (½ handed, +40 P.A., Grants Parry, Grants ability Downforce / 160 bits)
 
>Hammers/Maces
-Crystalforge Mace (1 handed, +15 P.A. / 50 bits)
-Crystalforge Hammer (2 handed, +40 P.A., Grants ability Hammertime / 85 bits)
-Highguard Morningstar (½ handed, +55 P.A., Grants ability Whirlwind / 175 bits)
 
>Axes
-Crystalline Hacker (1 handed, +12 P.A. / 40 bits)
-Clarion Battleaxe (2 handed, +36 P.A., Grants Block / 85 bits)
-Highguard Sparthaxe (½ handed, +50 P.A., Grants Block, grants ability Chop / 145 bits)
 
>Daggers
-Crystal Stiletto (1 handed, +5 P.A. / 20 bits)
-Clarion Twins (DW, +12/+12 P.A., Grants ability Backstab / 70 bits)
-Highguard Poniards (DW, +25/+25 P.A., Grants ability Ambush / 125 bits)
-Sir Prize and Miss Direction (DW, +60/+40 P.A., Grants ability Darkstrike, Grants Parry / 400 bits)
 
>”That’s my entire selection, plus the same embroidery cost if you desired. So, see anything you like?”
 
-Buy item(s)
-Back to Menu
-Exit
 
[EQUIPPED AMULET OF HEART’S CALLING]
[GAINED ABILITY HEART’S CALLING]
Anon: [HP: 130/130][MP: 12/12]
 
>You have selected Medic-issue (AC) set for 198 bits.
>Do you accept? Y/N
 
 
 
>You have selected Medic-issue (AC) set for 198 bits.
>You have selected Avian Leather Boots for 15 bits.
[TOTAL]: 213 Bits
>Do you accept? Y/N
 
 
 
[You have acquired Avian Chainmail Cap]
[You have acquired Avian Chainmail]
[You have acquired Avian Chainmail Talons]
[You have acquired Avian Chainmail Sabatons]
[You have acquired Avian Leather Boots]
[You have traded for 213 bits.]
>Your bit pouch: (87 bits)
 
>”Good trade. Were you buying armor for the rest of you, or was that all the business you had?”
 
>EQUIP PURCHASED ITEMS? Y/N
 
-Buy
-Sell
-Exit
-Talk to Storeowner
 
 
 
“Do you know where we could find metal pipes, or Kablooie powder?”
>”I don’t sell things like that, but I’m pretty sure that Gear’s shop down the road and that Hammer & Sickle place have stuff like that.”
 
-Buy
-Sell
-Exit
-Talk to Storeowner
 
 
 
>Inspect Tattered, Vomit-splattered Jeans/Underwear
>Inspect Vomit-splattered Sneakers
[These things are hideous and disgusting. But, maybe there’s appeal in that. Clothing that’s from another world is bound to land you a jackpot, at least, to the right crackpot.]
 
>Exit
>”Come again, you’ve done a lot more for this store than you realize!”
>You exit the store with the party, now looking yourself over as your group members admire your new gear.
>Redheart especially.
>”I have to admit, you look really spiffy, and I love the medic attire, too…”
>You liked how she said that.
>Pinkie suddenly pokes your chainmail in curiousity.
>”Ooh, clingy… So if I stabbed you, it wouldn’t go through?”
“Well, uh, that’s not necessarily how armor works!”
>You were tap dancing away from Pinkie’s sudden swings, until you were able to say that.
>”..Oh. Sorry Nonny, hehe.”
>AJ adjusts her hat as she looks up at the twinkling stars.
>”Maybe when we cash in a little more you can buy some armor for us, huh Anon?”
“Yeah, I was looking at that directory and it said something about a tournament. 2,000 bit prize.”
>Berry instantly jumps onto your chest and presses your cheeks together with her hooves!
>”2,000 BITS?! THOUSAND?! YOU READ IT WRONG, DIDN’T YOU!?”
“Ath Rbth Mhr Iths…”
>She lets you breath a little better, only now getting used to her weight upon you.
“I read it just fine, Berry! I figured it could be a little seed money, fuck, now please get off?”
>She slides down with a slightly embarrased look on her face.
>”Besides, I think if anyone was going to jump him, it’d be me.”
>Redheart slaps your ass, an echoing metal clang sounding through the night.
>You were glad you were out of those jeans, now nobody can see your crystal boner.
>It is currently 1:30 A.M.
>What would you like to do?
 
 
 
>You think about the late timing, and considering the 12 hour train ride, you wanted to be sure the rest of your party wasn’t suffering because of your tasks.
“Hey guys? If any of you wanted to go rest at Wheaties, that'd be fine, I still have some things I'd like to do.”
>To your surprise, the majority of the party sighs in relief, AJ expressing their revelation.
>”Thanks Anon, ya don’t know how much that means, we were just bein’ sure you were okay, ya know. Let’s high-tail it, girls!”
>Redheart naturally stands by your side, but you had plans that required a different setup.
“Hey babe… Is it alright if you go on with them and go get some rest? I don’t want you getting exhausted again just because of me.
>Red looks up at your eyes and hesitated.
>”..O-oh. Alright, that’s fine. Will you be alright by yourself?”
“Uh… Hey, Pinkie!”
>The bouncing pink menace stopped mid-air and looked back at you, before resuming her course back to you.
>”Hey, what’s up Nonny?”
“I need you to stay with me actually, if that’s okay. Red’s worried about me being alone, and besides, we need to get your armor made for you, remember?”
>”Ooh, that’s right! Well I can stay up all night, doesn’t matter a ditty to me!”
>She smiles and nods rapidly.
>Redheart is persuaded by these turn of events, and gives you a rub on the waste.
>”Alright, Anon. Be careful, okay? Mares, wait up!”
>She runs off to go join with the rest of the leaving party, putting you and Pinkie alone.
>”So where are we gonna go? Cake store? Candy store? Cupcakes or muffins or danishes…”
“I was thinking Gyro Gear’s place next.”
>”Ooh, sciency!”
>So you and Pinkie set off into the night, getting down to the Great Scientific Wonders and walking in, Pinkie at your side.
 
[Gyro Gear’s Great Scientific Wonders]
>”Ohohoho my, customers!-- Er, I mean uuh… Welcome to my fine, busy establishment! Oh, you’re an interesting thing, aren’t you? What is it that you require of me, you odd, odd ragtag pair?”
 
-Buy
-Sell
-Exit-Talk to Gyro
 
>Talk to Gyro
“Hello, are you Gyro Gears?”
>This dirty-green furred, lime-maned stallion looks puzzled that you would ask him that.
>”Oh yes, I-I am. It’s on the name of the store, after all.”
“Oh, right… Well anyways, my name is Anonymous, this is Pinkie,”
>She bounces up past the counter as she yells one word.
>”HI!”
“... Pinkie Pie, and we’re friends of Steam Pocket, the conductor. Do you know him?”
>Gyro rolls his eyes and slaps his head down on the counter.
>”Oh, boy do I know that guy, he’s… I guess he’s a cousin, but by marriage. I hate him, but he gets me customers, l-like you.”
>He raises his head back up, elbows on the counter.
>”So uh, what can I do for you, Anon Y Moose?”
>...Wh, what?”
“Er, Anonymous. Muss.”
>”Isn’t that what I said? Moose!”
“I’m not a moose, It’s muss.”
>”Okay, fine. Musk.”
>Oh, that’s so much better.
“Y--... You know what, sure. Anyways, Steam referred me to you when I told him about this invention that I had.”
>Gyro’s eyes seemed to light up as you said the special I word.
>”A… new invention, from somepony besides me!?”
“Yeah. The problem is, I know sort of how it works and what it does, but I don’t really have the Engineering background to really make the schematic.”
>He actually starts to laugh, pounding a hoof on his chest.
>”Well have no fear, Musk, for I have a sort of knack for these things! Check ‘em!”
>What, did he get dubs?
>Oh, it’s his cutie mark. It was a wrench writing on a white and blue piece of parchment.
>”I can surely help you with that, if you got the bits!”
>What? Surely he isn’t a jewpone?
“Steam referred to me in good will, I was hoping I could get this patented so I could make some money off it!”
>”And you will! But my time is precious, and uuh.. I need to keep the store afloat, so I take what I can get.”
“Fine. Anyways, what’s the rate, and I still need a few things for the schematic.”
>He nods in understanding, walking out from behind the counter as he directs you to his shelves.
>“Just tell me what you need!”
 
>Buy
 
[UTILITIES]
-Watch (Gives you time of day wherever you go if inspected. / 25 bits)
-Compass (Gives you ease of direction so you don’t get lost within the Tundra. / 25 bits)
-Oil Lamp (A light source for whatever fine night may need you. Comes with oil! / 40 bits)
-Cutting Torch (Whether you need fire or a weld, this is the torch for you. / 300 bits)
-Flying Pedalcopter (A fully operational 1 pony flying machine, pedal-powered! / 2,000 bits)
-Grappling hook (A device that can get you where you need to be! / 500 bits)
-High-speed Equestrian Airship (“Oh, this is not for sale, I’m holding onto it for Princess Celestia. … No, trust me, you don’t have the bits for this.”)
 
[RECIPES]
-Recipe for Defibrillator (“It’s a new invention I made, just patented!” / 75 bits)
-Recipe for Fetlock Rocket (“It’s a slingshot, what are you, daft?” 55 bits)
-Recipe for Kablooie-mite (“Used as a mining explosive, but I’d look the other way for other uses…” / 80 bits)
-Recipe for Multi-Tool (“I couldn’t think of a good name for this… What, Swiss Army Knife? What’s a Swiss?” / 100 bits)
-Recipe for Clockwork Robot (“Very expensive, but it’s a wonderful invention of mine that may never see the light of day…” / 250 bits and quest to finish)
 
[MISCELLANEOUS]
-Rubber Duck (“Oh, this thing? You can have it if you want, kh.” / Free)
-Miniature Dragonball set (9001 bits)
-Miniature Chaos Emerald set (108 bits per emerald)
-Jimmy Neutron Wig (Trade for a Pizza)
-”Cooking” set (Complete with black hat and sunglasses, 80,000,000 bits)
-Kablooie Powder (24 bits per ounce)
-Metal Pipe (15 bits)
-Help with Blueprints/Engineering Lessons (80 bits per hour)
 
>He looks at you expectantly.
>"What do you need, friend?"
 
-Buy item(s)
-Return to menu
-Exit
 
 
 
>Statue Check
>You check for some statues, but the only rock hard thing around you is the crystal. That sky blue crystal.
 
“I’ll just take that duck then…”
[ACQUIRED SIR DUCKSALOT MK. II]
“Before I buy, can I sell some stuff?”
>”Uh, s-sure.”
 
>Sell
 
[SELLING ITEMS…]
>Inventory: Picked Manticore Claw (2)
>”Oh, well, rare indeed, but I’m not sure I have too much use for these. I’ll still take them though.”
>Selling Manticore Claw (2) for 30 bits total.
>Do you accept? Y/N
 
 
 
>Haggle
“Can I get them for 20 each? I got 25 a piece back at the weapons store.”
>He thinks for a moment, looking a bit pained at the offer.
>”...I-I don’t know man, I have no use for these things. I was going to pawn them off.”
“Let’s both be real here. I’m pretty sure you rarely get customers hee and I’m paying you quite a lot if I can sell these. 20?”
>”...  ...Alright, fine.”
>Selling Manticore Claw (2) for 40 bits total.
>Do you accept? Y/N
 
 
 
[You trade Manticore Claw (2)]
Your bit pouch: 127 bits
 
>”Okay, what did you want from my wares?”
 
[UTILITIES]
-Watch (Gives you time of day wherever you go if inspected. / 25 bits)
-Compass (Gives you ease of direction so you don’t get lost within the Tundra. / 25 bits)
-Oil Lamp (A light source for whatever fine night may need you. Comes with oil! / 40 bits)
-Cutting Torch (Whether you need fire or a weld, this is the torch for you. / 300 bits)
-Flying Pedalcopter (A fully operational 1 pony flying machine, pedal-powered! / 2,000 bits)
-Grappling hook (A device that can get you where you need to be! / 500 bits)
-High-speed Equestrian Airship (“Oh, this is not for sale, I’m holding onto it for Princess Celestia. … No, trust me, you don’t have the bits for this.”)
 
[RECIPES]
-Recipe for Defibrillator (“It’s a new invention I made, just patented!” / 75 bits)
-Recipe for Fetlock Rocket (“It’s a slingshot, what are you, daft?” 55 bits)
-Recipe for Kablooie-mite (“Used as a mining explosive, but I’d look the other way for other uses…” / 80 bits)
-Recipe for Multi-Tool (“I couldn’t think of a good name for this… What, Swiss Army Knife? What’s a Swiss?” / 100 bits)
-Recipe for Clockwork Robot (“Very expensive, but it’s a wonderful invention of mine that may never see the light of day…” / 250 bits and quest to finish)
 
[MISCELLANEOUS]
-Rubber Duck (“Oh, this thing? You can have it if you want, kh.” / Free)
-Miniature Dragonball set (9001 bits)
-Miniature Chaos Emerald set (108 bits per emerald)
-Jimmy Neutron Wig (Trade for a Pizza)
-”Cooking” set (Complete with black hat and sunglasses, 80,000,000 bits)
-Kablooie Powder (24 bits per ounce)
-Metal Pipe (15 bits)
-Help with Blueprints/Engineering Lessons (80 bits per hour)
 
>He awaits an answer.
 
-Buy item(s)
-Return to menu
-Exit
 
 
 
“One more thing.”
>”Er, yes?”
>You slowly pull out your phone from your pocket, waiting.
“I want to show you something completely out of this world, something so advanced from my world that your mind will be blown, garunteed.”
>Gyro looks like a little kid in a candy shop, until his excitement falters.
>”Wait… What’s the catch?”
“I’d like a discount to your store.”
>”Wha? N-no!”
“This fantabulous, super amazing invention that has technology that you couldn’t even dream of and you don’t want to see it?”
>Your words were so enticing, Pinkie (who had been quiet up until now) began bouncing in place profusely, a wide grin on her muzzle.
>”WHATISITWHATISITWHATISI--”
“Pinkie!”
>”Sorry Nonny…. whatisitwhatisitwha…”
“Pinkie. Actually, can you do something for me real fast?”
>She was already next to you, tail wagging in expectancy.
“Uh, Here, take this…”
>You strip your Doctor’s coat from over your chainmail and hand it to her.
[You give Pinkie your Doctor’s coat.]
“Take that over to the tailor shop and see how much it is to clean it up, and put hearts around the cross like Redheart’s cutie mark. While you’re there, go and see how much it is to get your Manticore armor made, too. And oh, It’s dangerous out there at night, so take this.”
[You give Pinkie Sir Ducksalot Mk. II]
>Quack.
>She makes a big gasp as she sees the lord and savior has returned.
>”I shall do as you command!”
>She bows before you and takes off, leaving you alone with Gyro, whom you promptly turn to.
“So Gyro, how about it? The ultimate technology.”
>He looked very unsure, but you’ve been good to him up to this point.
>”5%.”
“25.”
>”25!? I… I can’t! I’ll go 10 and no more!”
“I understand, sorry… 20.”
>He started sweating, his eyes darting across his store as he shuffled in place.
>”Don’t make me do that, I need the bits!”
“15 and I’ll even let you touch it.”
>He looked like he was about to have an aneurysm.
>”Fine! It’s the last thing I’m giving you though, no more haggling!”
[GYRO GEAR’S GREAT SCIENTIFIC WONDERS PRICES LOWERED BY 15%!]
 
“Alright, I’m ready to buy.”
 
[UTILITIES]
-Watch (Gives you time of day wherever you go if inspected. / 21 bits)
-Compass (Gives you ease of direction so you don’t get lost within the Tundra. / 21 bits)
-Oil Lamp (A light source for whatever fine night may need you. Comes with oil! / 34 bits)
-Cutting Torch (Whether you need fire or a weld, this is the torch for you. / 255 bits)
-Flying Pedalcopter (A fully operational 1 pony flying machine, pedal-powered! / 1,700 bits)
-Grappling hook (A device that can get you where you need to be! / 425 bits)
-High-speed Equestrian Airship (“Oh, this is not for sale, I’m holding onto it for Princess Celestia. … No, trust me, you don’t have the bits for this. Even with the discount.”)
 
[RECIPES]
-Recipe for Defibrillator (“It’s a new invention I made, just patented!” / 64 bits)
-Recipe for Fetlock Rocket (“It’s a slingshot, what are you, daft?” 47 bits)
-Recipe for Kablooie-mite (“Used as a mining explosive, but I’d look the other way for other uses…” / 68 bits)
-Recipe for Multi-Tool (“I couldn’t think of a good name for this… What, Swiss Army Knife? What’s a Swiss?” / 85 bits)
-Recipe for Clockwork Robot (“Very expensive, but it’s a wonderful invention of mine that may never see the light of day…” / 212 bits and quest to finish)
 
[MISCELLANEOUS]
-Kablooie Powder (20 bits per ounce)
-Metal Pipe (13 bits)
-Help with Blueprints/Engineering Lessons (68 bits per hour)
 
>Buying 1 ounce of Kablooie Powder, 1 Metal Pipe, 1 hour of lessons
Total: 101 bits
Do you accept? Y/N
 
 
 
[You trade 101 bits.]
Your bit pouch: 26 bits
[ACQUIRED METAL PIPE]
[ACQUIRED 1 OUNCE OF KABLOOIE POWDER]
[QUEST: FIREPOWER COMPLETE!]
Reward: Well, you’re getting lessons now. Will you reap the benefits of your labor?
 
“Let’s do this.”
>Gyro Gear leads you into the back room where he keeps all of his excess ingredients and tools, and you hold out your schematic along with all of the Ingredients for it.
>”Before we start, show me that technology you were talking about, first of all!”
>You raise your phone without hesitation, and it took him a second to realize what just happened.
>You hold it to his face as you swiped the screen with your finger, showing the icons and the sounds made from the speakers.
>You show him the music, the pictures (not the porn), all of the gadgets including the light and the compass and vibration.
>Interestingly, he was silent throughout the entire thing.
>You finish with your little presentation and slowly set it back on the table, waiting for some sort of reaction.
“So… pretty cool, huh?”
>He looks you in the eye, simply nodding.
>”It… It was completely over my head… I couldn’t even begin t-to, to even figure out what it could me made of or how it runs…”
“So that’s a no go if I were to offer to sell it?”
>”Musk, no offense, but not even the airship I’m holding for Celestia would ever be enough to pay for such a leap in technology like that. I’m not asking to buy, so let’s give you that lesson, It’s getting late!”
>Well, it was worth a shot. At least he didn’t regret the discount.
>You lay down your schematic, and at Gyro’s prompt, you lay it out, allowing him room to work with the blank paper.
>He gets his tools ready as he looks it over, but he suddenly freezes.
>”Freedom Uninhibited … C-cock Kicker Extreme Reaper.”
“Yeah.”
>”...”
>You just stand there with a triumphant smirk.
>”Fucker.”
“Yep.”
>He rubs his eyes with his hoof, then wordlessly prompts you to set the ingredients on the table.
>Your lesson begins.
>...
>For an entire hour, you covered the history of firearms from your world, to your bet knowledge described how the shotgun works and the pieces involved, and by the end, he had told you just as much about how engineering would work based on the information you gave him.
>About halfway through, Pinkie had returned but she stayed quiet during your lesson, opting to play with the gizmos and gadgets Gyro had so as not to bother you.
>You made sure to thank her, but now the lesson was over.
[ACQUIRED F.U.C.K.E.R. SCHEMATIC]
>Unfortunately, while you learned a lot, you still didn’t learn how exactly to make it.
>”As I said before Musk, it’s not easy trying to put all this stuff together. It’s comprehendable, but I can’t… Can’t explain it until I make it.”
“Can you make it?”
>”I will for a fee, that’s the price of carrying out schematics. A sort of commission.
“How much?”
>”For something this complicated, I’d have to say… For a ballpark, maybe 150 to 200 bits.”
>You no longer had that kind of cash, you were virtually spent.
“Okay, let me get back to you on that.”
>”Sure thing. You can’t patent it until you’ve made a full working model of the schematic, so I’ll tell you about that whole jargon when you get the bits you need.”
>You nod and hold out a hand to which he puts his hoof in and shakes.
>”Thanks for this amazing technology, really. It definitely put a light in my dark mood, that’s for sure!”
“No problem.”
>You walk back out to the front of the store, and Pinkie quacks Sir Ducksalot in your ear.
>You snatch him up and stow him away.
[RETRIEVED SIR DUCKSALOT]
[RETRIEVED DOCTOR’S TRENCHCOAT]
[EQUIPPED DOCTOR’S TRENCHCOAT]
>”So Nonny I went to the tailor and he told me it was a bunch of bits to clean up the coat but the stitching wasn’t too much--”
“How much, exactly?”
>Pinkie sits still to think for a moment.
>”Well, I think he said 70 bits for the clean, and 25 bits for the cutie mark stitch!”
>You currently have 26 bits.
>What would you like to do?
 
 
 
>You turn back to Gyro, knowing that there was no way you could just walk out.
>You silently thank Pinkie as you walk back up to the counter.
“Gyro?”
>He looks back in surprise.
>”What’s wrong, Musk?”
>You sigh deeply, looking back at a worried Pinkie.
>It was now or never.
“Gyro, I’m going to tell you something you cannot tell another living soul, no matter what, as it’s top secret and I shouldn’t even be telling you. The reason why I’m out here with Pinkie here and the rest of my little party is because we’re tracking down something that attacked Ponyville and the Princesses, some sort of shadow that we call Bane. It’s destroyed the city, stole the Princesses’ powers, and it’s going after Princess Cadance next. I need that gun to help fight it, because our party was enlisted to track it down, but I just don’t have the money right now. I swear on my mother’s life and the fate of this world that I will pay you back, but for now, Please just heed my words and help save Equestria.”
>He looked rather skeptical, so you take out your phone and move around the pictures until you got to the picture of the tree.
“Take a look at this. On our way here, we came across this tree that felt like it was the spirit of Equestria itself, and when I got close to it, it touched my body and gave me strange powers, and these are the catalyst.”
>You set the phone down, undo your coat, and find a way to raise your chainmail to show your marked abdomen.
>The look on Gyro’s face told you all you needed to know.
>You return your chainmail and coat back down and stow away the phone.
“Believe me when I say I wouldn’t joke about something like this. Can you find it in your heart to get that done? I have all the ingredients here, you saw it. Please.”
>You stare intently at him, and you can feel his resolve waver.
>After a very long silence, he sighs.
>”If you’re telling the truth, it’d be awfully wrong of me not to accept. But, on the off chance, I can’t waste all that time without some sort of backup plan. I’m sorry about the situation, Musk. Is there any way you could maybe give me something as collateral, so I know you’d get your money here?”
>You thought about it for a moment.
>Do you give him something in return from your inventory, or leave the situation be?
 
 
 
>You look back down at your phone, then up to him.
“I’ll tell you what.. Let’s make a deal, then?”
>”Deal?”
>You nod in finality.
“I’ll give you this schematic and all the rights to it, your patent, your production and sell, everything.”
>He looks at you in complete disbelief, his ragged mane covering his sight.
“In return for the excess, you’d teach me about engineering from time to time and we’d split the profits 50/50, royalties to me. How does that sound?”
>He rubs his chin in deep thought, his distrustful eyes scanning you thoroughly.
>”I guess… We have a deal.”
>You grin and go to shake his hoof again which you do.
“You won’t regret it, trust me.”
[You give Gyro Gear the F.U.C.K.E.R. Schematic.]
[You give Gyro Gear the related ingredients.]
“I’ll be here for a few days, but I’ll be going where the shadow takes me, so I’ll check back in unless you come get me, okay?”
>He nods, brushing the hair out of his eyes.
>”That sounds swell. This might just pull me out of debt, Musk. I can’t thank you enough… Oh, here.”
>He walks out from behind the counter and pulls something out from the display case, turning around and putting it in your hand.
>”It might not be my style, but it’s something I want to give to you. I won’t be needing it now that I’ll be running a luxury store, thanks to you.”
[Hidden Bonus unlocked: Give the Gear a break]
[Gyro Gear gives you a Mana Tesseract! (Increases magical defense of a party member by 20 permanently.]
“...Are you sure?”
>”Yes you deserve it. Have a good time in Crystal Empire Musk, and you’ll be hearing from me!”
>You and Pinkie wave goodbye as you leave his shop, returning to the cool night air.
>Pinkie obviously preferred being outside, having all the room in the world to bounce and jump.
>”Wowie zowie Nonny, he was really nice! What should we do now?”
>Well, what should you do now? You still have those 26 bits…
 
 
 
“One more stop Pinkie, before we go to bed.”
>”Totally!”
>Pinkie was as ecstatic as ever, most likely happy at seeing you act so nice.
>You walk through the night, and there were very few ponies walking the streets in the dark like this.
>There was one, however, and you wondered if you should approach him and ask him about the tournament.
>He looked a bit shady with a black cloak, but he was minding his own business, not causing any trouble.
>Ask the stranger about the tournament? Y/N
 
 
 
>You start walking towards him, Pinkie following in suit.
“Hello there, stranger. Have a minute?”
>He didn’t look up. That’s strange…
>Pinkie tries her hand.
>”Mr. cape man, my friend here wants to talk to you! It’s not very nice to just ignore anypony like that you know!”
>This time, the stranger slowly raises his head, revealing some dark eyes from under the shadow of his cloak.
>>”You know… You guys shouldn’t be out wandering out here so late at night… Could be dangerous…”
>As the mysterious stallion says this, a few others in similar cloaks come from the nearby alley, beginning to circle you.
>You don’t like where this was going at all.
>”Hey Nonny, do they want a party?”
>The original stranger suddenly pulls a knife from his cloak.
>>”Yeah, let’s party. We’ll have a lot of fun with you, baby.”
“Don’t you dare!”
>They rushed you!
 
[BATTLE START] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGdvT1B-VN8
 
>ANONYMOUS
[HP: 130/130][MP: 12/12][Defenses: 20 PD, 25 MD]
 
Inventory: Med. Pamphlet (First Aid 101/Procreation), Med. Book (Diseases), Wallet, Bit pouch (26 bits), Roll of duct tape, Lube, Rope, Book of Dark Magic (W/ potential info about Shadow), Potion-making Kit, Blowdart, Sleeping darts (1), Manticore Claw (3), blue herbs (4), Red herbs (2), Medkit (3), Small mana potion (2), Alchemy/Engineering Books (Transmogrification/Practical), 4 ounces of combustible powder, Wisp weed (1), 1 handful of bolts, Roll of gauze (2), Haze Flower, 1 bottle of Isopropyl alcohol, Yeti Hair (1), Gypsum (2), Mana Tesseract (^ 20 MD permanently), Sir Ducksalot (He’s looking a bit redder than usual..)
 
Abilities: Basic hand to hand combat, Basic alchemy skills (Allows brewing of low-level potions and enchantments), Basic medical use (+25% medkit efficiency), Basic Veterinary knowledge (Allows kit usage on animals), Basic Engineering skills (Allows creation of simple mechanical devices), Ogre Dance (1-4 Fail, 5-9 Succeed, confuses enemy), Moderate spear combat (+5 dmg), Very High Magical Defense (+20 magical armor), basic knowledge of Everfree weeds, {S.S.S. +15 dmg with Anon’s/Red’s separate damage. 5tcd}, Shoot dart, Brew potion (non-com), Mega Buster (2 MP, Good attack, 3 turn CD), Saber Slash (1 MP, +15 magic dmg, 75% hit chance, 2 turn CD), Parry (50% hit, deflects enemy atk/counters 50% dmg), Heart’s Calling (5tcd, Gives 50% attack boost to entire party for next turn)
 
Equipped: Doctor’s Trenchcoat (+10 HP to medkit usage, vomit-spattered), Mysterious markings, Double-bladed spear (+10 P dmg., +15 M dmg, can attack spectrals), Amulet of Heart’s Calling (+5 HP), Medic-Issued Avian Chainmail Cap (+5 P.D./+1 M.D.), Medic-Issued Avian Chainmail (+7 P.D./+2 M.D.), Medic-Issued Avian Chainmail Talons (+5 P.D./+1 M.D.), Medic-Issued Avian Chainmail Sabatons (+3 P.D./+1 M.D.), Avian Leather Boots (Lowers exhaustion)
 
>PINKIE PIE
[HP: 105/105][Defenses: None]
 
Abilities: Highly energetic attacks (Basic attack, hits twice), Party cannon (x3 damage, 5 turn CD)
 
Inventory: Party Cannon, various sweets, ??? (“Hammerspace, Nonny!”), Manticore hide, Knife
 
Equipped: Dual-wield daggers (+2.5 dmg per)
Kingpin: [HP: 120/120] [Abilities: Deep Stab (+25 dmg, 10% chance bleed), Manhandle (x4) 3tcd, Triple Strike (3 hits, 75% hit each, +25 each, Patchjob (Heals for 50% of health, 7tcd)]
Thief 1: [HP: 100/100] [vvv Abilities: Stab (+10 dmg), Manhandle (x2) 2tcd, Double Strike (2 hits, +15 each]
Thief 2: [HP: 100/100]
Thief 3: [HP: 100/100]
[AWAITING BATTLE COMMANDS]
[ANONYMOUS]
>Attacks with Saber Slash
>5 (+5+10PD+15MD+15MD) = >50< [-1 MP][2 turn CD]
[KP +10 PD]
>40<
[KP HP: 80/120]
[PINKIE PIE]
>Attacks with Highly Energetic Attacks!
>8/8 (+2.5/2.5) = >21<
[KP +10 PD]
>11<
[KP HP: 69/120]
[AWAITING ENEMY ATTACKS…]
>Kingpin attacks Anonymous with Manhandle! [3 turn CD]
>9< (x4) = >36<
[ANON +20 PD]
>16<
Anon: [HP: 114/130]
>Thief 1 attacks Anonymous with Stab
>9< (+10) = >19<
[ANON +20 PD]
>0<
>Thief 2 attacks Anonymous with Stab
>9< (+10) = >19<
[ANON +20 PD]
>0<
>Thief 3 attacks Pinkie Pie with Double Strike
>9 (+15) / 9 (+15) = >48<
>Pinkie is Bleeding!
Anon: [HP: 114/130][MP: 11/12][Def: 20PD/25MD] “What’s up with this boss guy?! He hit right through my armor, he’s crazed!”
Pinkie: [HP: 57/105, B] “Ghh.. Owie..”
[AWAITING BATTLE COMMANDS]
1
[ANONYMOUS]
>Used Sir Ducksalot!
>Quack.<
>That wasn’t very effective...
[PINKIE PIE]
>Attack with Highly Energetic Attacks!
CRITICAL STRIKE!
>3/3 (+2.5/+2.5) (x3)(Crit x1.5) = >56<
[KP +10 PD]
>46<
[KP HP: 34/120]
[AWAITING ENEMY ATTACKS…]
>Kingpin attacks Pinkie Pie with Deep Stab
>4 (+25) = >29<
Pink: [HP: 28/105, B] “I’m… This hurts, Nonny…”
>Thief 1 attacks Pinkie Pie with Double Strike!
>4/4 (+15/+15) = >38<
Pink: [HP: 0/105] “...”
[PINKIE IS INCAPACITATED! End the battle before she dies!]
>Thief 2 attacks Anonymous with Stab
>4 (+10) = >14<
[+20PD]
>0<
>Thief 3 attacks Anonymous with Manhandle!
>4 (2x) = >8<
>0<
Anon: [HP: 114/130][MP: 11/12][Def: 20PD/25MD] “PINKIE!! I’LL BE RIGHT THERE!”
Pinkie: Incapacitated (She is dying, but still alive. End the battle quickly before she succumbs to her wounds!)
[AWAITING BATTLE COMMANDS]
2
[ANONYMOUS]
>Attacks with Mega Buster! [-2 MP][3 turn CD]
>79<
[KP HP: -45/120]
[KINGPIN HAS DIED]
>Thief 1 is afraid! He runs away!
>Thief 2 is afraid! He runs away!
>Thief 3 is afraid! He runs away!
[BATTLE END]
Loot:
[KINGPIN]: >You find a mysterious shadowy substance…
[BATTLEGROUND]: Thieves had ran away in a hurry after a recent heist, the ground has been littered. You find 77 bits.
“PINKIE!”
>You run over to her battered, bleeding body, holding her in your arms.
>What do you do?
 
 
 
>Use Medkit on Pinkie Pie
>25% (+25% skill) (+10 bonus) = 50%+10
>62 heal, 20 base revival<
>42<
Pinkie Pie: [HP: 42/105]
>Use Med supplies to create makeshift medkit
>Use makeshift medkit on Pinkie Pie
>20% (+25% skill) (+10) = 45% +10
>57<
Pinkie Pie: [HP: 99/105]
>You healed her pretty well using the extra supplies, but she iss still unconscious, so you have to carry her.
>You pick her up gently and keep her close.
[Pinkie Pie added to inventory]
>You had a pink pony to take care of from these heavy wounds.
>What do you do?
 
 
 
>Inspect Sir Ducksalot
[The Mk. II of your favorite lord and saviour. He’s looking a little bit redder than usual, but he still quacks just the same! Well, mostly…]
>Inspect Shadowy Substance
[You don’t know what to make of this. Your markings burn when you touch it as if they hated each other, leading you to suspect the magic was the shadow’s. It could be very important to the investigation, so it’s advised you take this to someone who knows what to do with it.]
 
>The best course of action as of right now would be to take her directly to Redheart at Wheaties’ house.
>You know where it is as she told you on the way, but it’d be a bit of a hike.
>...
>Carrying Pinkie in your arms, you finally find your way to the humble abode by 3:00 A.M., and you kick the door as you have no hands to knock with.
>She’s so injured… Her bandages have mostly soaked dark red all the way through.
>After what seems like centuries, the door finally gets opened by Wheaties, who gasps the minute she sees you.
>”Oh Celestia, what happened to her!?”
>This outburst immediately brought the rest of the party to the door as you step in, AJ up in front.
>”PINKIE! WHO DID THIS, ANON!?”
“Thieves… Redheart.”
>She nods without hesitation, and she gives you direction to set Pinkie in the bedroom, and you slowly lower her down onto it as Redheart jumps up and gets to work.
>”I hope you made the ponies who did this suffer, Anon…”
>She looks under the rest of the bandages to get an idea of her state, and she turned pale over her white fur, covering her mouth.
>”They’re so deep…”
“I know, I… I tried to protect her, but that fucking stranger was crazy-eyed, something was wrong with him and he just wouldn’t stop… and I failed.”
>Red looks at you in the eye.
>”Anon, you saved her life. Now, while I do this, you should go comfort the others out there.”
>After a moment of silence, you do as she says, now stepping out of the bedroom and closing the door behind you.
>Go comfort the others? Y/N