Windy Cyclone stood up from her station, making her way towards the front of the room.

“Alright folks, I have some exciting news,” she said. “It turns out that the eggheads at C.T.R.L…”

“Just call it the research laboratories,” Cryptic Message interrupted.

Windy shot him a glare. “Fine. The eggheads in the laboratories have designed some new tech that they’re looking to roll out across Equestria.”

“Oh, oh, oh, is it like a new fucking machine?” Lilac Garden asked.

Treble Clef grinned. “Or did they finally figure out cold fusion?”

Windy shrugged. “Not entirely sure. All I know is that management has allotted us thirty minutes of paid time to listen to one of their researchers talk today. So, everypony turn off your monitors and put your hooves together for Boon Value.”

The assembled ponies clapped their hooves together as their office door opened. On the other side was a very familiar supermodel of a pony, who smiled at the room as she entered. At least until her gaze settled on Treble.

Much to Treble’s despair, she watched Boon glare at her sharply before returning her warm affection to the rest of the room.

Clearly, that grudge was still very much alive.

“Hey, weren’t you that IT pony?” Bountiful Harvest asked.

Boon laughed. “That was just a temporary gig until I finished my masters in biology. I work as a researcher now.”

“So, Misses Value, why don’t you tell us about this new technology?” Windy asked.

Boon nodded. “Well recently we were able to combine our cutting-edge virtual reality technology with new research into the techno-magical applications of stasis magic. With these two fields working together, we were able to revolutionize our long-term storage facilities.”

“How so?” Cryptic asked, cocking a brow.

“Well the VR technology allows us to stimulate the brain and physical body of the participant, allowing us to tease, toy, and torture them to whatever extent we see fit. Meanwhile, the stasis spells will allow us to slow the participant’s perception of time. We can very literally make an hour feel like a week with this tech.”

“Does that mean we can now offer longer-term storage options to clients?” Lilac asked.

“Exactly. With this new technology, we can provide a package that offers a top-notch long-term storage experience. During our trials, we’ve been able to compress a year’s worth of experiences into a 48-hour window.”

Cryptic nodded. “Does this affect the lifespan of the participant?”

“Not at all,” Boon said, shaking her head.

Treble beamed. “The medical applications of this would also be pretty revolutionary, right?”

The room went silent.

“Pardon?” Boon asked, obviously irritated at the mare’s question.

“Well, I mean,” Treble’s voice faltered. “Stasis spells have been used on victims of intense trauma for ages. Being able to manipulate their perception of time and offer them audio-visual stimulation would do wonders in improving their situation.”

No one spoke.

“We are going to share this technology with the civilian populace, right?” Treble asked, looking sheepishly around the room.

Not even a peep.

“Guys?”

“Treble,” Windy warned. “We’re the Clocktower Society, we don’t really do the whole… sharing things.”

"Plus," Boon said, "the economic gains from selling it to the medical industry are really small. Rates are hampered heavily by the Ministry of Medicine."

"Ok but the greater..." Treble began.

"But if we were to keep the tech to ourselves, we'd make a killing on having an exclusive experience,” Boon continued. “We'd make bits on memberships fees, food and beverage purchases, and the room and board we’d charge while they enjoy their experience. It doesn't make any sense hoofing this over to the general public and risking this cash cow."

“Ok… but this could improve the lives of countless ponies!”

“Or we could horde this technology and just use it for sex,” Boon said, grinning nice and wide.

Everypony else nodded, murmuring their approval.

Treble sighed. “Seriously.”

Author's Notes:

To quote Celestia and Luna are Well-Adjusted Adults

Twilight shook her head. “You’re telling me that…this…deviant group is responsible for all of Equestria’s technological advances?”

Celestia nodded. “You know how in gryphon society, all advancements are made in the name of militarism and warfare?”

“Yes.”

“Well in Equestria, our society has advanced because we needed to find new and innovative ways to fuck.”

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