>As much as you’d like to tell these nipple-winged dick mongrels to get their hooves and claws off of your bag and calm their fucking tits, you have a more important issue to take care of. >You kneel down next to Redheart as AJ is still fanning her, and you lightly shake her awake. “Red… babe? Wake up. Hey… you alright?” >Redheart is shaken awake, her unfocused eyes locking onto your features. >”Huh… oh, what happened?” “We’re filthy rich, that’s what happened.” >”Right that’s why I.. fell I was just a bit shocked, that’s all.” >You help her up, still looking into her eyes. “Know what we’re gonna do with it?” >”What?...” “We must now spend disgusting amounts of money.” >Redheart giggles and takes another look in the bag, giddy from the news. >”Oh Anon, you’ll be getting this every week! I don’t think anypony’s ever been as rich as you and Gyro are going to be, oh, we have to do something with this!” “Right now, let’s just see where it takes us.” >As you say this, Pinkie and Gyro return from their hosing session, both still a bit damp from the high-powered water. >It didn’t slow Pinkie down from seeing what everyone was arguing about. >”Hey, what’s all the rrrrrrrruckus that’s making you guys fight!? Oh… Oooooooooooooohhhhh…” >Pinkie looks into the veil of opportunity herself, her eyes lighting up like a little kid watching fireworks. >”Wowie zowie.. that’s a lot of party money!!” >You look over at Gyro. >Then you look again, just now realizing you have no idea who this is. >It seems to be the timid scientist, but his coat is at least five shades lighter than it usually is. >His mane has a similar effect with its glossiness, now looking like normal hair instead of a plastic doll from engineering oil. >He’s almost like a pear his shade of green is so fair, and if you were a pony, you would go so far as to say he’s a bit handsome. >”H-hello? Anon?” “Oh! Uh, sorry. Good to see you cleaned up, that’s all… Hey, Pinkie.” >The cheery mare looks back at you with the cutest, biggest smile on her face. >”Nonny, you’re like… super-duper rich! Like Fancy Pants rich!” >Whoever that is. “Here…” [You give Pinkie 1,000 bits.] >Your bit pouch: (11,612 bits, 3 small gems, 7 medium gems, 3 large gems) >Pinkie’s bit pouch: (1,001 bits) “A little seed money for the real party planner. How about you lead the day today?” >”I’d love to, Nonny! Oh, we’re gonna have so much fun! You guys are gonna smile, oooh, I’m gonna fill our hearts up with sunshine today!” >Pinkie gives her signature bearhug to each member of the group, for hysterical results. >Berry just belches when she’s squeezed and doesn’t feel anything, Applejack expects it and crushes her back, Redheart’s eyes bug out of her head, Wheaties shrieks and tries to run away until Pinkie catches her, Iron Will squeaks like a chewtoy, Gable stops her completely with a death threat, and Gyro hides behind you the entire time. >Pinkie is Pinkie. >To save yourself from impending doom, you ask Gyro a question so she won’t interrupt. “So, before we go, do you mind if we buy something real quick? I just want to get some more defibrillators, kablooie powder, and see how much the weapons are.” >”Oh, okay. Uh, j-just follow me back out, and I’ll get you, hooked up… y-yeah.” >You heave the huge bag onto your back, your face showing obvious strain as you do your best to adjust to the intense weight on your shoulders. >Gyro then leads your party back out through the bustling store, and opens up the inventory.   [Gyro Gear’s Great Scientific Wonders] - Owner: Gyro Gear >”So, uh, I can’t discount you more, even though I-I want to, but the, uh, warehouse is sort of taking up funds and, you know, don’t want to miss a payment… Anyways, uh, here.”   -Buy -Sell -Exit -Talk to Gyro Gear   >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} -Sonic Laser (“It makes a really high pitched noise, good for driving off animals and things like that.” {176 bits} [New!] -Magic Recombobulator (“Don’t let the uuh, jagged parts fool you… Just take a bit of magic and put it in, and it’s… refillable, uh mana potion, sort of. T-the real use of it is for, well enchanting...”) {85 bits} [New!] -Wing-Jets (“I-If you strap these onto wing joints, they’ll uh, use the magic from uh, flight to power these jets, a-and they’ll go… you know, faster.”) {1,425 bits}   [RECIPES] -(Recipe) Defibrillator (“It’s a new invention I made, just patented!”) {64 bits} -(Recipe) Fetlock Rocket (“It’s a slingshot, what are you, daft?”) {47 bits} -(Recipe) Kablooie-mite (“Used as a mining explosive, but I’d look the other way for other uses…”) {68 bits} -(Recipe) Multi-Tool (“I couldn’t think of a good name for this… What, Swiss Army Knife? What’s a Swiss?”) {85 bits} -(Recipe) 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} -(Recipe) Miniature Planetarium (“It’s got all the constellations, plus a little Celestia and Luna voicebox for the uuh, day-night transitions.”) {47 bits} -(Recipe) Snowsucker 6000 (“Sucks snow and ice right up, makes fresh drinking water, it’s, it’s really neat!”) {117 bits} [New!] -(Recipe) Lil’ Human (“I might’ve m-modeled it after you.. hope that’s alright...”) {117 bits} [New!] -(Recipe) Patented Power-Napper©  (“One little shot o-of this and you’ll be, uh, awake like you had, you know, eight hours of sleep!”) {235 bits} [New!] -(Recipe) F.L.A.R.E. (“Since this is uh, my own invention, I can sell the schematics… r-right?”) {263 bits}   [MISCELLANEOUS] -Kablooie Powder {20 bits per ounce} -Metal Pipe {13 bits} -Help with Blueprints/Engineering Lessons {Free, 1 hour session per shift} -Miniature Zeppelin {68 bits} -Electric Manifold (“I figured since I started making more defibrillators, I could maybe sell the uuh, the parts too…”) {21 bits} -High-speed Equestrian Airship (“Oh, this is not for sale, I’m holding onto it for Princess Celestia. … N-no, seriously, it’s not for sale, even with your royalties...”) -Defibrillator (“I have a-a million of them, now, so, yeah.”) {75 bits} [New!] -Robotic Catalyst (“This has hundred o-of capabilities, you know, uh, to make any kind of robot.”) {235 bits} [New!] -Circuit Board (“It’s a, a must-have for, uh, all of those computational needs.”) {235 bits} [New!] -Tarp (“I just have this c-covering some of, uh the inventions that need to stay, uhm, cool.”) {23 bits} [New!] -Engineering Toolkit (“Includes a screwdriver, a pair of pliers, a metal pipe, a metal file, a pair of scissors, a socket wrench, a Nail hammer, and a Corkscrew… I’ve been trying to make it, uh, all one t-tool, but haven’t had the, uh time. Y-you know, the multi-tool?”) { bits}   [FIREARMS (New!)] >”The uh, Protected Wither still has the ammo for this stuff, and uh, sells these too.”   -F.U.C.K.E.R. (“This is you, right here. Not in stock, gotta make more, but… if you ever need a spare, ask.”) {425 bits} [New!] -C.O.C.K. (“Compact Ordinance Chambered Kicker - The uhh, pistol. I’m sure you’ll be able to uh, a-afford it with those royalties, so...”) {333 bits} [New!] -D.I.C.K. (“Distance-Increased Cycled Kicker - This i-is the rifle, and it’s… It shoots really far, j-just like you predicted.”) {785 bits} [New!] -F.L.A.R.E. (“Frenulized Laser Arcanite Re-kicker Extreme - I was able to… uh, make a little change to t-the pistol, and wa’la… It shoots magic, instead of bullets! I haven’t had anyone, uh, b-buy it yet though...”) {425 bits}   >Flare, huh? [spoiler]The tip of a horse’s dick?[/spoiler] >Looks like Gyro Gear likes your humor and tried a little himself. >”So, uhm, what d-did you wanna buy, again..?”   -Buy item(s) -Inspect item(s) -Back to Menu -Exit       >Inspect F.L.A.R.E. [This pistol-shaped firearm has the capacity to fire pure magic instead of kinetic ammunition. Whether it’s for the combat-challenged unicorn or those with an innate magical sense, It will utilize your mana as a form of ranged attack in the same vein as a hand/hoofheld weapon. (R, +50 MA, -5 MP per shot. Can choose a different aspect of magic to fire for different magical values. Currently set to Arcane.)]   >Inspect Magic Recombobulator [The intrinsic value of this item is in its enchanting possibilites. Acting as a potion and a trinket, it is a very useful item. (Large Mana potion, refillable with mana and contents can be enchanted for enhanced magical effects.)]   >Inspect (Recipe) Lil’ Human [Gyro’s most recent invention along with the F.L.A.R.E., it seems to be a miniature robot with painted green metals in the shape of a human, fingers and toes abound. You’re not sure how he figured out what your toes look like, but it’s accurate. (Program-oriented minion - Use it to program it for a simple task that a full-sized person or pony can’t do.)]   >Inspect High-Speed Equestrian Airship   “Hey, what’s the airship for, anyways?” >Gyro looks over at it for a second, and heavily sighs. >”Oh… I was s-supposed to, uh, be holding onto it for, you know, Princess Celestia, but… The pony who brought it here sort of left, and I, uh, have no idea how to fly it back. I’ve, uh, been looking for a pilot everywhere, but there’s no way I can learn it while I’m you know, so busy. It’s gonna be hard enough t-to go out with you guys..” “Oh. Well, if you can’t find a pilot, why don’t you let someone else try and figure it out while you’re working?” >”I c-couldn’t do that! Who know w-what any random pony could… just destroy it, I mean, leaving it unattended like that, I-I couldn’t, she’d… she’d kill me if something, uh happened to it.” “Then not a pony. What if I flew it?” >Gyro looks at you oddly. >”...Y-you want to fly an airship?” “My world’s a lot more technologically advanced than Equestria, so why not?” >Gyro tries looking around for an out, but he eventually stammers to respond. >”I-I… Well… uuhhh… Okay, I just… don’t think that’s a very good idea, but.. I-If you can find a pilot, to, uh, help you fly it, then we could all.. uh, deliver it together? I’d definitely, uh, put in a good word for Celestia, and stuff…” >Interesting… >You could definitely use that good word to the Princess for something you’ve been shot down on. >”So.. yeah, find a-a pilot, and we’ll uh, get started.” [QUEST ADDED: The Airship - Find a trained pilot (0/1); Learn the Airship’s controls (0/1); Fly the Airship to Canterlot (0/1)]   >”So, uh, what were you getting, again?”   -Buy item(s) -Inspect item(s) -Back to Menu -Exit       >Inspect dick and cock >You only have one of tho-- oh, wait. [REDIRECTING COMMAND . . .]   >Inspect D.I.C.K. [The rifle that you and Gyro created for a shipment to the Princesses’ armies. Although made for a pony’s hooves, the trigger will work for claws and fingers and is just the right size to shoulder-holster. Its range is much farther than the other firearms, and can be attached with a scope for increased accuracy. (R, +150 PA, 10 turn reload, 1 oz. of Kablooie powder per shot, can shoot up to 2 miles away)]   >Inspect C.O.C.K. [The pistol that you and Gyro created for a shipment to the Princesses’ armies. Although made for a pony’s hooves, the handle can be adjusted for claws and hooves as well. It has the same precision as the rifle and is much easier to reload, but has less range and damage, but can also be dual-wielded with proper skill. (R, +40 PA, 3 turn reload after six shots, 1 oz. of Kablooie powder per round of shots)]   >”So, uh, what were you getting, again?”   -Buy item(s) -Inspect item(s) -Back to Menu -Exit       >You have selected Magic Recombobulator (85 bits), Defibrillator (75 bits), D.I.C.K. (785 bits), C.O.C.K. (333 bits), 2 F.L.A.R.E. (850 bits), and 10 oz. of Kablooie Powder (200 bits) >Total: 2,328 bits >Do you want to buy these items? Y/N   >N >You have selected Magic Recombobulator (85 bits), Defibrillator (75 bits), D.I.C.K. (785 bits), C.O.C.K. (333 bits), F.L.A.R.E. (425 bits), and 10 oz. of Kablooie Powder (200 bits), Sonic Laser (176 bits), Grappling Hook (425 bits) >Total: 2,504 bits >Do you want to buy these items? Y/N       >Y [You have bought the selected items!] >Bit pouch: (10,108 bits, 3 small gems, 7 medium gems, 3 large gems) [You give Redheart the C.O.C.K. and Kablooie Powder (5)] [You give Gable the D.I.C.K. and Kablooie Powder (5)] [You give Iron Will your F.U.C.K.E.R., Kablooie Powder (9), and Four-Barrel Lead Ammo (14)] [You give Pinkie Pie the Sonic Laser and Grappling Hook]   >As you pass out the weapons to their new respective owners, looks are cast abroad. “Hey Iron, since I’m trying out this new one and I can use it with my wand, you can have my old one.” >You pass your shotgun to the stunned minotaur, and he weighs it in his hands with a growing smile on his face. >”Ohhh yeeaaah… Thanks, doc! I’m gonna enjoy having some firepower like this, after seeing you handle it? It’s gonna be… almost therapeutic…” >He takes to it very nicely. >”Oh boy, as if he didn’t have enough compensation issues, you’re giving him the boomstick?” >Berry is a little less enthusiastic, and so is Iron, who now sports a delicate shade of red on his cheeks from that comment. >You then pass Gable the newly invented rifle, which he takes with gusto. >”Heeey, Anon’s got me a birthday present! ...Wait…” “What?” >”Did you get me this just to make a pun about having an eagle’s eye?” >The thought nearly makes you burst into laughter, but you manage to hold it back. “N-no, just thought you could use it the best.” >Gable still seems suspicious, but having massive firepower is sort of drowning his mind. >”Good enough for me, bonehead. If I had this growing up… My life would be a lot different.” >He aims down the sights and a few ponies caught in the crossfires shriek and flee, illiciting a dark chuckle from the gryphon. >Applejack takes Pinkie’s place of disapproval as the latter is a bit busy throwing grappling hooks into poor pony flanks. >”You guys and yer violent toys, c’mon now! What’re we even gonna need all these for, anyhow?” >Wheaties joins in as well. >”I know you’ve been in a few fights lately, but having all these weapons are going to make somepony nervous, so Applejack has a point... >With little reason to answer them, you pass the C.O.C.K. to Red. >Redheart becomes slightly concerned while she holds the pistol in her hooves. >”I have to agree with Applejack… Isn’t your firearm enough for the hive?” >Oh, that’s right. >You haven’t told them about Celestia’s news. >Then again, you might have an idea on how to change her mind, so you hold off for now. “I just feel like we’ll need them.” >”SORRYSORRYSORRY! I totally didn’t mean to throw it there, uh, Reddy?!” >You and Redheart look over at the commotion, and see that Pinkie’s ‘accidentally’ thrown her grappling hook at an unsuspecting mare… behind her tail. >The look on her face is priceless. >Redheart sighs and trots over, leaving you to speak longer with Gyro. “Thanks for all that. Anyways, are you ready?” >Gyro finishes the receipts that you’ve amassed from your buying spree, and waves another young mare up to the counter, and takes his spot as he climbs over. >”Uhm, yeah… ready.” >Redheart fixes the hook situation and the rest of the party joins you. >”Hmm… Where should we go first!? Ooh, how about the skating rink!? Or the Crystal Fair!?” >Wheaties corrects her. >”The fair’s over, Pinkie. Sorry... but it’ll be here next year!” >The news barely slows her down. >She begins to list off a whole tirade of names that you’ve never even seen during your time here. >Should you let Pinkie pick the next destination, or choose yourself?       “So, this recombobulator thing, would I be able to transfer the complete mana pool from someone into it? There’s this stallion named Steel Magnolias who’s in a coma, induced by something called the Jovious Curse. Since it’s a magical curse, completely removing the magic from him would kill it. Would this be able to do that?” >Gyro seems taken aback by your question. >”I’ve… uh, n-never thought about that. It has an upper l-limit to how much it can absorb, so I’m not sure it could take, uh, all of the magic from somepony… You could try, I guess, but I couldn’t imagine not having… you know, something.” “Alright. I’ve been looking for a way to drain mana and to hold it, so this should work.” >Gyro was about to say something else, but a much shriller, happier voice cuts in. >”I KNOW WHERE WE CAN GOOOO!” >Pinkie’s been listing off places to go and things to do the entire time it took your group to get out of the packed shop, with her bouncing around you at mach speed. >It seems she finally decided on a place. >”Oh, wait. Lunch first! I KNOW! Let’s go to … Hmm, wait. We have Gable, and Nonny. Wait, do you eat meat?” “I can eat anything, but I’d love some meat.” >Just thinking about tossing that sandwich with ham and turkey in it makes you die a little inside every time. >”Hmm… Ooooooh!” >Pinkie gets behind the group and, against all laws of physics, pushes every single one of you towards her destination like a big street sweeper. >... >”We’re heeere!” >You and the rest of the party get dumped onto the sidewalk in various positions. >”Pinkie… please, don’t ever do that again…” >Wheaties pops out of the mass of limbs and untangles everyone, helping Gyro up specifically. >They stare at each other for a moment, a little closer than normal. >Major blushing occurs, at least until Gyro turns around to help the others. >Gable and Iron were somehow twisted into a knot that only Pinkie could help them out of. >”Ugh… I’ve had chicken before, but this guy ain’t even plucked!” >”I’ve had bull meat myself, and you taste just like it, so watch your back next time you decide to chow down on my feathers!” >He stands up and starts preening his wings, when the group looks up to see where the pink problematic party pony has taken them. >She explains as you read the sign. >”I know it’s a sweet shop but it’s totally a restaurant too and they have meat pies, so you guys won’t be left out!”   [GUSTAVE ‘LE GRAND’S EXCITING, EXCEPTIONAL EXTRAORDINARY ÉCLAIRS!   Bonjour my friends, and welcome to the most tantalizing sweet shop in all of Equestria, hosted by none other than the illustrious Crystal Empire! Today’s special is Poison Joke Brûlée, and the special hour is Noontime! So join us, and let your taste buds be filled by nothing more than pure ecstatic pleasure.] >Is he french? “Is he french?” >Pinkie looks at you strangely. >”What’s a french? It sounds delicious! Let’s see if they have it!” >She suddenly disappears in a cloud of smoke, zipping inside as the rest of you go in normally. >The smell inside is like sweet heaven, and the hostess sounds like it too. >It’s another gryphon, actually. >The entire staff is all birdlion, not a pony waitress to be found. >”Welcome to Éclairs! Let’s see… Party of nine?” >Pinkie nods with an exuberant energy. >”Follow me, we have a dining hall just your size! Oh, hello doctor! Congratulations on winning the tournament!” “Er, thanks.” >The hostess begins to lead you back through the intense sugary smell. >Is there anything you’d like to do on the way?       >You and your group walk into the dining room where a few other waiters are setting up the seats. >Applejack comments on the stain-glass mural of the evolution of sweets. >”This place jus’ keeps gettin fancier and fancier. I might not have much of a sweet tooth, but Pinkie sure knows how ta’ pick ‘em!” >She pats her friend who proceeds to rocket away into the air and fall on one of the seats closest to the kitchen. >Pinkie’s antics are a great cover for your subtle ones, and you have just the idea. >As everyone walks in and starts taking their seats, you sort of hang back with Redheart and as Gyro passes you, you instantly walk forward when Wheaties comes in and you sandwich them next to Berry and Iron, which sets the table so you and Redheart sit together, and Wheaties and Gyro sit together. >It’s an interesting sight to see them nearly squished together, taking a moment to look around before they see that they’re rather close. >”Oh, I’m sorry-” >”Er, l-let me give you some more space-” >Before they can do that, you prop yourself on Gyro’s side and get nice and comfortable. >When you look to your right, you see that Red has a curious look on her face. >She waves you in with a hoof and you comply, her succulent white lips brushing your ear. >”Anon, I know what you’re doing.” “Oh, you do?” >”Do you really think… them..?” “Well, until they say something I don’t see why not, right?” >Red gives you a devious look, but the mood gets killed by a new waitress coming up. >”Welcome, you lively bunch! Did you guys need more time or are you ready to order?” >Berry starts it up first and slams a menu on the table. >”I’d like a… hot fudge sunday.” >The way she says it nearly makes Iron collapse, and you can definitely feel something start poking through your robes. >”And make it… extra big, with two cherries on top.” >You see her arm move slightly under the table, and Iron nearly jumps out of his seat. >”Oh, ahem, uh, yeah, what she said…nng..” >”Hey now, ya’ll better keep it clean for lunch!” >The waitress clears her throat and quickly writes her order down. >”What about you, miss?” >Pinkie didn’t even so much as look at the menu. >”I want a triple-double chocolate and sprinkle covered super soufleè with extra whip cream and strawberry ice cream on top! Oooh, and a big plate of trotberry cheesecake on top of a fudgecake on top of a normal cake all covered in rainbow frosting! Oh oh and a…” >Pinkie’s speech begins to increase in speed more and more, the waitress scribbling furiously and parchment flying off of her clipboard, creating a pile around her until she completely runs out. >”-with a big fat banana!” >”Er… One second, let me go get another notepad…” >The waitress leaves for a second as everyone at the table stares at Pinkie. >”...What?” >Well, she wouldn’t be back for a little while. >You take a gander at the menu, with Redheart looking over your shoulder. >There’s a million different things you could order, from ice cream to high-class desserts, and a small little section with actual main course meals, including some fish like cod or shrimp, marginally more expensive. >”Hmm… what should we get?” >What should you and Redheart order here?       >The waitress returns with another notepad, but Pinkie relents her onslaught of dessert-crushing orders after AJ gives her a little talk. >”Thank you..” >After that ordeal, AJ orders a slice of fried apple pie and a few oven-fresh apple fritters, Gable gets the shrimp and cheese kabob, Wheaties gets mead-baked pumpkin bread cherry pie… >...Then Gyro orders a glass of water. >”Er, I’m… N-not too hungry, b-but thanks..” >Finally, the order boils down to you and Redheart. “Hmm… Can I get a seared flounder in lemon-scampi sauce, with sides of steamed broccoli and riced pilaf?” >The table now diverts their gaze to you, stunned by your classical choice. >”...You can order for me, babe. I trust you.” >Redheart’s liking your style, now. “In that case… She’ll have the breaded eggplant steak, with potatoes au gratin and asparagus.” >The waitress writes down both orders with an impressed look on her face. >”Any desserts for you?” >You look at Redheart, wondering if she wants it. “Oh, well, after those… uuh, how about we get her to surprise us, anything on the menu?” >”I’m fine with that. Besides, if it turns out to be bad, we can just mooch off of Pinkie’s massive order.” >You both laugh a little bit and you look back at the waitress. “Randomize it, please. Surprise us!” >The petite gryphon smirks and sticks her quill behind her ear. >”Alright, I’ll see what I can do.” >As the morning tapers off to afternoon, you and your group are served their meals, also getting treated to the special hour brûlée. >You trade bites with your beloved Red, sensually giving each other a taste of what you were enjoying with arms crossed and others grossed out. >It doesn’t stop you from keeping your attention on her the whole time, complimenting her and making her feel more loved than ever before. >At some point, Berry spikes the milk and honey with her rum and everyone gets a little tipsy. >You even see Gyro and Wheaties making a little small talk of their own under the large, drunken banter of your group. >You finally get to eat some high-quality meat, and all in all, it is a very fun time. >Even if you gained ten pounds.   >... [Party well fed! Skill and stat increases are boosted by 33% for the rest of the day.] >...   >You stumble outside with a big, round, fish-and-cake stuffed belly, thinking to yourself that you couldn’t possibly eat another bite. >Everyone is much happier and relaxed with their stomachs full and endorphins shooting throughout their bodies from the good tasting, and expensive meals. >Pinkie’s bit pouch: (236 bits) >Speaking of the super party mare, she hasn’t slowed down one bit since she started eating. >”Guys guys! I know exactly where we’re gonna go next, and it’s gonna be sooo wicked!” >She definitely seems sure of herself this time, and both she and AJ have unusual smiles. >Should you let Pinkie continue, or take over?