80 Days: Under the Waves

by Sharp Spark

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I chose to call upon his sense of honor, hoping he’d see the nobility of our cause. “Truly, you must understand the importance of our journey.”

“From what you’ve said, it just sounds like bored nobles making foolish wagers,” he growled out. “I’ve no use for it.”

“It’s so much more than that, though. This is a task never before accomplished. A great step forward for equinity!”

“No,” he said, jabbing a hoof at his workbench. “The work I’m do is what’s going to change the world. You’re just tourists who are even more oblivious and in the way than usual.”

I knew that greed motivated all ponies...
I decided the best approach was to appeal to his pride...