The Steam Emperor and The Plastic Ponies - IC

Paper Shadow wrote:Khaarazite was worried with this plan's lack of escape. "Do you know any way out of this thing when we have the orb?"

kajisora wrote:Party roll: 2. eenope
Cloud raises a hoof.
"I do!
Those digging machines at the entrance, do they work?
Because if the door that diamond dog went through with the orb goes straight up to the vault, we could save some time.
Also, you said you were a captive. How are they keeping you here? you seem to have some freedom of movement at least."

SilentBelle wrote:Golden Spike lets out a sigh of relief. This fellow didn't look too menacing, none of that heavy armour that those other ponies were wearing.

"Oh, hiya General Steel," he says, landing on the ground as he does so. He can't help a certain thought when he says the name. Kind of ironic that he's the only one not wearing steel. With a curt nod he continues. "I'm Golden Spike, pleased ta meet ya. I was just wonderin' what you were all doin' out here. I didn't stumble onto a war did I?" he asks, giving a nervous chuckle.

Cardbo wrote:"Yes, those digging machines at the entrance are in good repair. I figured we could grab one or two on the way out. I do have some freedom of movement, but lets face it, I'm in giant underground drill fortress of death, in otherwise hostile territory. Quite frankly, I don't even know we are anymore. Come of to think of it, where we that last time?"

kajisora wrote:

Cardbo wrote:"Yes, those digging machines at the entrance are in good repair. I figured we could grab one or two on the way out. I do have some freedom of movement, but lets face it, I'm in giant underground drill fortress of death, in otherwise hostile territory. Quite frankly, I don't even know we are anymore. Come of to think of it, where we that last time?"

"The town above is called Pineapple Village. We came in.... mostly by accident through a hole dug by the diamond dogs."

Cloud sits down, staring intently at the map.
Diggers work. Justy not good with confined areas. Ugh, ducts, can't fly. No more fighting, had enough bruises for one day. Need a distraction...

"Desserts, what do you say about this: we'll take the air duct route, you escape using one of those diggers. Use it to cause havoc on the way out, so the dogs will be distracted. Hopefully, they'll assume Capsule is escaping.
Once out, notify master Roti. He'll want his orb back, and if he's as strong as I've heard, we could use his help."

SilentBelle wrote:"Archeology huh? That's kinda neat, find anything cool yet? I always thought it was a waste of time digging in the ground if your weren't going to plant something, but I guess that's why I don't have that as my cutie mark. Oh, and I'm just passin' by, nothin' too strange. I've been asked to accompany this caravan for a while." Golden Spike points in the direction of the slowly tittering vehicle.

kajisora wrote:"Are there any other way to get up there? Fire escape maybe?"
Cloud asks hopefully

SilentBelle wrote: "Honestly, I'm not driving the caravan, I just help out with maintenance, that's my special talent you know, making sure things like that work properly. So, I'm not entirely certain where we are headed, I was just a simple farmer only a few days ago, but I'm staying with the caravan 'til we hit a village. It's kind of neat finally being able to see some of the world."

"Hmm, there's something that's been bugging me for a while since I saw y'all, I am curious as to why so many of you ponies are wearing armour. I can't imagine that the heat out here is very kind to your subordinates. I feel kind of sorry for them," he admits, chuckling nervously. "Come to think of it, I don't recognize the design. Where are you folk from, anyplace this farmer mighta heard of?"

Cardbo wrote:

kajisora wrote:"Are there any other way to get up there? Fire escape maybe?"
Cloud asks hopefully

"Well its not just the airducts, but also access to general maintenance ducts, which should be strong enough to support even your robotic friend here."