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Very, very curious concept. Good one, author.
I'd leave a comment detailing more about my thoughts on this, but it's late and I have college on the morning hours. Apologies. If you really want me to, maybe tomorrow I shall.

An interesting wrap-up, so Dashie and Jack are gonna keep their relationship secret from the rest of their supposedly best friends and other members of the Elements of Harmony. I think Discord would love to use that against them later, or some other villain.

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The story itself is a lot of fun. I wholly encourage you to check it out when you have time!

4364296 I did... but I have to admit I'm a bit disappointed with it. From the first chapter, I thought they would really bond closer together, not just get sexually intimate with each other. I whole-heartedly expected Pinkie to drop the insistence and just sit down to talk with Twi, learning something from her...

Well, it is nicely written, I'll give you that. Just not what I expected.

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I appreciate the feedback.

It started as an idea for a simple clopfic but as I developed it, I wanted to remove the sexual component from The Observatory. However, my friends (largely Pinkie Pie and Twilight Sparkle fans) talked me into keeping it light and sexual, so I did so.

I completely understand where the emotional depth was lost. I'm sorry that it disappointed you.

Thank you for reading anyway!

4364550 No worries, man/girl. I mean, even though this wasn't my cup o' tea, it's still nicely written! The concept, of Pinkie throwing a party so they can get to know each other better, is something very interesting! You could take this same plot and take it to newer heights on a newer fanfic, if you wish.

Thanks for writing!

Speaking of Spike and the CMC, ever wonder what's up in their sleepover?

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Sweetie Belle thought that, since Diamond Tiara's skill was to order others around, theirs could too. Apple Bloom suggested that Spike act as their butler and clean the tree house for them. Scootaloo asked him to serve them drinks like a butler too.

They went through other tasks too, like having him carry them around, help them with their homework, and use his fire breath to roast marshmallows.

Spike eventually complained, and Apple Bloom wanted to know why, since he never complained when he worked for Applejack. He explained that was because she saved his life. This triggers the CMC to try to put him in danger and then save his life, potentially getting life-saving cutie marks.

He couldn't return home soon enough.

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I think I smell a hilarious sequel!

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I'm definitely thinking about it. Six months later, Pinkie (or Twilight) can decide to throw another one, but this time Twilight comes prepared, Rainbow Dash and Applejack react to swinging without each other, Fluttershy attempts to top her partner, Rarity's partner isn't as understanding, and Pinkie... not sure yet, but there is a lot of room for more fun.

I was actually thinking of you writing the CMC side of it; the outline you provided was funny. ^^()

But I am SO there for a "proper" key party and the inevitable explanations.

4403409 It's better if you'd not know...

4427978 I thought it was a fun and natural extension of her character

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D/s dynamics are often hard to wrap one's head around. Given the short-term nature of this one, I'd say it was more like Top/Bottom vs Dom/Sub. It's not like Rarity and Fluttershy are launching into a full 24/7 lifestyle. This was just a bit of an experiment to see if they liked it.

Also, I tried to avoid letting Fluttershy fall into the "submissive" stereotype. While she was obedient and eager to please, she had her own desires and methods that were separate from Rarity's. I tried my best to model it off of "Green Isn't Your Color" in that way; Fluttershy has limits, and she will stop and have a chat if things go too far. In this case, however, Rarity did not hit those limits, so it all ended well.

6680235 Well I tried not to have any preconceived expectations, but both scenarios would be amusing in their own right.

well, that was an entertaining ride personally i liked fluttershy and rarity the most.