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[Impending Doom]

"W-What? Belay that, soldier! We haven't done an autopsy on the killer, and Lilac still needs to get her things. Then you can burn whatever's left."

[Dsarker]

"Starkey, take the girl and go. I'll finish up here."

[The Master]

When Lilac hears Starkey say "killer", she cries even harder.
((AFK for an hour or so, feel free to voice Lilac.))

[Impending Doom]

"...Aye, but remember what I said. there's still... evidence wo be found here."

He gently shifts Lilac onto his back, and trots off to the dining hall.

"Have you met miss Otik, Lilac? She should be taking her lunch right now..."

[Dsarker]

"Guard, go get the doctor down here. The autopsy will have to be conducted here." I said to one of the guardsponies standing by.

"We can't allow that to happen again. Get a pair of coffins down here. We're going to have those foals buried before anyone even notices."

[The Master]

((nevermind, i'm back))
"I have not...what's she....like?" asks Lilac, still retching from the horrific scenes she seen today.

[Impending Doom]

"She's a soldier, like me. She used to be a guard like me, too. She's a very kind pony, and I'm sure you'll get along very well."

[The Master]

Lilac doesn't respond, she's passed out again from over-exertion.

[The Master]

((Where'd everypony go? guys?))

[Impending Doom]

Starkey sighs and shakes his head.

'Poor filly. She didn't deserve any of that.'

He changes direction, heading for the barracks. He lays her gently on his bunk and tucks her in.

"Sleep well, little one. You might not have a family, but you're damn sure not alone."

"Well I toldja I wanted foals someday, but dunnae you think this is a bit early?"

He turns to see Otik standing in the doorway, smiling warmly.

"Shouldn't you be at lunch?"

"Ye didnae show up, so I thought ye'd be down here. I brought ye a lit'l somethin'."

She steps inside, revealing two plates of food balanced on her back.

"So, who's th' kid?"

"It's Lilac, hun. Carrot's filly?"

"Aye, I see th' resemblance now. What's she doin' here? Won't Kil be-"

"Dead. Her and both the colts. We're supposed to keep it quiet."

"Oh sisters..."

"It was Lieutenant Crest Fire. He took some kind of poison when we found him."

"He murdered 'is best friend's family? Why would he go an' do a thing like that?"

"I... I don't know."

Otik turns her head, watching the sleeping filly.

"What 'appens to her? Does she 'ave any other family?"

"No. Carrot never mentioned having any relatives in Glitterglen, at least."

"So Miss Charity'll hafta find a new home for 'er?"

She sets both plates on the Captains desk, and they sit down to eat.

"Eventually. For now, I think she should stay here. We think there's another killer, and he might come back to finish the job. She'll be safer among the militia."

They are both silent for a time. eventually, Otik speaks up.

"Hey Stars?"

"Hmm?", he replies around a mouthful of biscuit.

"Y'know, ye could always take her in yerself."

He swallows involuntarily, and almost chokes. "Me?"

"Sure. I bet Carrot'd be proud t' have ye raise 'is daughter in 'is stead, and now she's away from that horrid mare..."

"No, no, no, I'd make a lousy father! I'd spoil her rotten for sure."

"I dunnae think so. Ye've practically got more'n a dozen kids already, an' it looks t' me like they all turned out fine."

*chuckle*, "Aye, I'll give you that. But a little filly? that's a different matter entirely."

"Well, give it some thought, a'least."

Starkey turns, facing Lilac. She is sleeping fitfully, in the throes of some night-terror. He reaches out a hoof and gently strokes her mane. Slowly, she calms down, drifting off into deep, restful sleep.

"Aye, I'll think about it."

[The Master]

((next day! morning music http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nn2Z7mvekMc&feature=related))
Lilac falls out of bed, and smiles. For that one perfect moment, she doesn't remember all the horrible things that happened. Then she does, and she bawls he eyes out. She does so quietly, and eventually manages to find Starkey and Otik.

[Impending Doom]

Lilac makes her way into Otik's office. There, she finds both of them curled up together, still sleeping peacefully.

[The Master]

Lilac remembers what her dad taught her about waking ponies up. She jumps on top of them, laughing.

[Impending Doom]

"Who's-clop-augh!"

Starkey panics, reaching for his axe only to come up empty-handed. The minor distraction gives him just enough time to calm down and take in the situation. By now, Otik has siezed Lilac around the waist and is tickling her relentlessly.

[The Master]

"he-heeeeh-haaa!" giggles Lilac, happy to finally have somepony to play with.