Thomas, a human, has appeared in the magical land of Equestria, though it is much different from the show. Ponies of this world are all anthros. What's more, Thomas has been assigned as Princess Luna's royal concubine.
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That was fun, may I have another? Looking forward to more.
Keep up the good work. Deus tecum.
Yay! We're finally getting there. Keep up the good work!
a good chapter and caudate #6 is vary easy to figure out.
I am liking how this story is going.
Serial number not cereal
Thomas is so good he keeping the moon up?
Who is mysterious number 6.
Im not a number, Im a free dragon.
Well, he should be able to rest easy, I suspect the stallion isnt Big Mac.
Technically it's candidate number 5 now, since the guy canidate is sort of on hold. I'd think who is rather obvious but I'll not spoil it for anyone who is in the dark. As for the clothes issue. Humans have adapted the need for clothes so that we could live in cold environments. Having fur takes far to much energy so we evolved a furless skin that sweats very well so we can manage heat better. Clothes became a necessity for traveling and adapting to diffrently climents. Eventually it replaced fur for everything that fur does. It blocks the sun, keeps the skin relatively clean, announces our social status, keeps us warm. It may be an intangible reason to Thomas, but going without clothes is like telling a pony to shave off its fur. The reasoning is actually the same...
Uh, didn't Thomas forget he's living currently in a mountain city, half of it hanging over a pony made platform, with cold winds that would cut through him as it wouldn't a pony? the little fact of we don't know, lacking all body fur? Also for his size and insecurities why would he let himself be ogled or looked down on? He fully knows well that stallions there are bigger and a natural fit for other pony mares, it would take a virgin to truly enjoy him in all honesty because she hadn't been with a stallion yet.
Him walking around nude when many of the castle staff knows he doesn't could mean to them 'oh look he wants to be hit on now!' or 'oh he's inviting others to join him and the princess in bed!'. which in Blueblood's case he may just try to take Thomas while he's nude as a invitation to buck his brains out. -..- (We are seeing this from a very dark corner of the mind expecting him to be raped or worse due to his lacking in abilities to defend himself.)
Also there could be those out there that would be quite curious to compare him as being 'exotic' to the local flare, with the added 'Lunar Princess' approves would be a bigger incentive. How would Thomas react if someone wanted a breeding contract with him sent to Luna?
6872140 It is worth pointing out that there is a separation between nudity issues and wearing clothing. They are not one in the same, but rather separate issues with similarities. One just has to look at various cultures around the world to see that there are many where nudity is strictly a foregone conclusion of normal day to day life and clothes are only present for things like environmental comfort and social indicators. Ancient Romans and Greeks, if I recall correctly, found it perfectly normal for guys to shed their clothes and get into wrestling matches without any sexuality being involved at all. And the Gauls/Celts often charged into battle naked against the Romans, which I think freaked them out at times. We think it's normal today, but the truth is it's far from being a consistent human norm and far less prevalent throughout history by comparison.
From what little my unstudied understanding knows of the subject of the nudity taboo is that it primarily comes from two sources. Christianity and the Adam/Eve stuff with understanding they were naked, and the more modern efforts during the Victorian era promoting excessive prudishness and 'moral' rigidity. In general, it is also biased towards modern Western civilizations than others. Those that have a better knowledge of the subject are encouraged to clarify.
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6872223 Thomas actually did forget about such winds because he's spent so long under a spell by Luna to protect him from the elements, basically like magical fur.
It's not like he can really stop others from looking at him how ever they choose. It's not, nor should it be, illegal to look at someone and form opinions about them.
Spoiler for later, but mares don't actually care that much about size.
More likely they'd be like him, ogling at the strange naked foreigner until the novelty wore off.
That last one is the only serious issue. What you propose is called studding, and it will be explored later, along with those other reasons you bring up. Until then, I recommend Dusk Shine's Saga as I use basically the same system for studding http://www.fimfiction.net/story/206699/dusk-shines-saga
Oh my gosh overwhelming suspeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeens !!!
*do a voodoo dance around a batpony plushie*
While I am fine with Luna or Moonlight being in Love with Thomas, I'd personally like it if Talon remained Best Friend/Buck Buddy.
6872549 There is also the case that, what happens to him when luna's spell isn't being put on him? Because remember there was an argument with Luna using spells on him as a addictive fashion, heck just him relying on luna using spells on him only makes him more dependent on her like an addict, what's to stop anyone else from doing the same to give him 'security' of mind when it could be horrible subversive action? heck even if say the time it gets around chrysalis showing up, she might not even be the one impersonating cadence but someone from a herd or showing dangerous predator intelligence in using Thomas's weaknesses against others.
So far things have been going rather too well for him, no hickups or buckups from others around him besides very 'minor' social ones. there are security flaws or even racial biases in a supposed peace filled nation for a couple centuries, many likely wouldn't give him the same respect they would another pony, Talon can brush that off because she can handle it regardless but not the weak human Thomas. Sure he has a couple of stronger friends but what about when he's alone? Someone who really wants to get him only has to wait for that right timing, they might even know that his personal guard can be caught unawares as well. We're just waiting for the sword of Damocles to drop, or Murphy's Law to enact by him being in close proximity to either princess or element bearers. Because he should have taken into mind how trouble ALWAYS follows in their wake.
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It is true Christianity did much to enforce the habit of clothes, whenever missionaries went to teach primitive cultures, fully clothed was enforced. But while this was done for mosesty, it was also seen as a mark of civilization. A civilized society wears clothes. Your style and manner of dress reflects your status in that society. And people wandering around in the Nude ment that your people were less civilized then places where such behavior was frowned upon. This is an artifical construct, but one that is ingrained in modern culture. By forcing him to adapt and go nude is no better than the Missionaries who enforced a clothed society to begin with. It should be his choice and free from peer presure or judgement.
But clothes is an evolutionary trait. In all these naked society's clothes were still present and served a purpose. Modesty and body shame should not be sexualized but representing culture.
6872640 Agreed, but you can still love your sex friends.
6872681 I'd argue that this particular spell doesn't affect the mind and that he's so used to it that he no longer notices, but that's not a bad idea. Something is planned as we learn more about the way the spells have been affecting him.
The root of what you seem to be asking for is for somepony who dislikes him to do something about it. While he's appeared in the paper a couple times, one when he arrived and another during the ursa attack, his short stature has actually been to his advantage in his ability to have largely stayed out of the the public conscious. They're aware of him, but he hasn't really presented anyone with an opportunity to do anything. That said, you are right in how things have been going too well. Conflict chapters have been written. I just need to find a place to put them.
6872853 what about those tabloid reporters who got pictures of HIM with Princess Luna, basicly admitted to him becoming her 'coltfriend' or in human terms 'boyfriend'. there are individuals who would KILL to be in his position with one of the royals, heck even continuing their blood line through into the crown. Now imagine the HELL that Shining Armor would be going through with Cadence, sure he came from a likely noble canterlot family and by luck became Princess Cadence's Coltfriend. sure they might not kill him but the threat is present, but what Thomas represents is something far more scary to those coveting for the Princesses or anyone close to them.
Power and lineage/prestige, human or not there doesn't need to be a solid reason for the why they would try. But Thomas being THE colfriend of Princess Luna would suggest that other species have a chance of becoming the same, true they cannot marry but what's to stop them from having children or bastards to dirty the crown? Celestia has ALOT of religious zealots and with how washed the history was with no one of the current age almost remembering Luna may even see her a stain on Celestia's grace, makers FORBID that she even birth before her or stain the world with what those who may still see her as evil being spread.
So how likely would Thomas's protection be outside of Luna's eyes or her new night guard? since thou has to admit her 'political power' is a mole hill compared to her older sister at this time, because she's upset the centuries of political stability that likely results in more radicals getting in or deepening roots of those already there. add onto the fact there could be those reacting to Thomas as an alien like pinkie had, only worse a degree thinking he's brainwashed the princesses. (if in fact that snowball of panic got any traction.)
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I think your imprinting a tone that doesn't exist in this fic. Unlike some other HiE fics the ponies don't see interspecies relationships as unusual. And there might be a stigma for anyone accused of being biased. Like if some black figure started dating a wite woman, anyone who accused her of manipulation for some white agenda would be torn down for being biased. Neither in this fic or in the show have we seen any hint of a biased element that might exist. While I belive that extremists might exist that why Thomas is guarded. But for all intents this fic's version of Equestria is a utopia.
6872897 I'm actually currently working on a few chapters that address that stuff, except the view of Luna as a threat to the stability of Celestia's rule. That's an approach I haven't considered yet. It's logical for those in power to view any manner of shake up as a personal threat. Equally logical is the view of Thomas as a means of taking control of that threat. At the moment, though, I'd argue that the nobility hasn't fully grasped what Thomas is, dismissing him as a pet the new alicorn is using to draw attention to herself in the same fashion our celebrities might.
6873116 Utopia's do not truly exist, for opinions of the individual will always ruin that. also there are under currents such as how ponies treat other species even those close to their own due to either bias or lack of knowledge, add into the animal instincts that Ponies have a herd mentality for protection where Thomas doesn't. there will be friction, there always is with life. if not that would be death because if we are to use a line it would be thus. 'Death is certain, Life is where uncertainty exists.'
He has YET to see discord's release and the fuckery that could be caused BECAUSE he is there, the childish chaos could be unspeakable horrors unleashed in this one. The Changelings? They could have been easily infiltrating for centuries as the last 'confirmed' sighting was around the time Luna was banished, King Sombra and the Crystal Empire? He brings about fear and magic that rivaled two alicorn princesses as a shadow pony. Tirek a master of the dark arts of magic who trained Grogar who in turn trained Sombra, foreign nations and/or their own evils that may lack or be worse than Equestria's own? technically if karma exists then Equestria is LONG overdue for tragedies in any form.
Many seem to forget there are different psychological 'templates' based on each species alone in this world, Talon stated one where Griffons were as for relationships more like humans by in large and how ponies are not. Thomas could be 'incompatible' in a larger group relationship rather easily, or bury his own feelings because day in and out he's constantly reminded that he's inferior to others by height let alone what they could do. If thou were in his situation would thou be a figurative push over or stand up? because they at face value take EVERY custom or tradition or family raised fact he has as being completely wrong, oh you wear clothes? That's bucking weird and you are a pervert for wearing them. Your a stallion(man)? Shut up and know your bucking place and smile. (note mares had been disgusted on him going out unaccompanied if we last remember that right while in canterlot.)
The fact he is male in this world dominated by females has many looking down on him, the royal sisters being FAR older than him would have their own biases and ingrained views. It's not the prince who saves the princess, also 'racist' to depict dragons doing so in general in this world if mentioned except if there was a odd one for that type of play. but back onto point, remember how women didn't have equal rights? Imagine Stallions not having those back in the day, and even today there are likely uncommon instances or those who bought equality as well. but the fact is when one see's a 'Utopia', they are not looking under the outer layer or from a distance to the poorer parts.
6873140 Those same nobles or those with hidden intentions should be scared of Luna, because her dream walking is a frightening weapon, she could kill them in their sleep if she wanted at WORSE for a short return or manipulate their minds to something more 'favorable' at best. Because when you have no privacy in your own head, that's when you have nothing left to lose, though curious if she's hiding that 'fact' for now or if other nations remember that in their own history books it's claimed that she could entry dreams. Because Nightmare Moon likely took advantage of that ability.
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Buthe that's your view, a view biased by earth philosophy. Equestria is a realm apart. A world where utopia is not only a reality but one where people must strive to maintain. Not all fics reflect this and our protagonist has holistic own biases based in our views. But it doesn't mean this fic is governed by these rules. It doesn't have to have as Sholes around every corner. It doesn't have to have dark intentions in the heart of every person. If the author wants to tone down the racism to focus on romance he is free to do so. I too think that this fic is lacking in action but if that's the tone of the story that the authors choice.
6873402 That said, this Equestria is really nice, but it is not utopia. Most know to judge someone based on their character, but that still doesn't stop them from fearing a stranger, nor does that stop others from playing on that fear. Like you said, the emphasis is on the romance part, but there will be bouts of other things.
that was a awesome andsweet read looks like things are going whale I still want Twilight to eventually join the herd along with Moonlight :raritywink.
Is he ever going to have a kid in Equestria
6874932 Not any time soon. That will be a thing discussed come heat season, whenever I decide that is.
It's no secret that most of the readers now who the sixth candidate may be. In any case, Thomas has to get used to the idea of being with other ponies and being nude when not on duty.
6875438 ok
6880960 My school couldn't be bothered with anything cool like that.
6880980 It's actually the third dimension, but same difference.
6881105 Economics and engineering are two very different fields. Also, getting into details on guns might lead to further questions about what all humans do with them.
6888628 Compliments very much appreciated and thanks for the watch. However, if you have only read up to this chapter, you should know I consider these early chapters relatively awkward and poor compared to how the story gets later.
It seems I'll be falling by the wayside for the same reason as others, Thomas is too much a pushover, i cnat stand it, and it doesn't help that I see him as blue train occasionally.
I really like moonlight tho, she's adorable.
Take care.
7096908 For the record, I did hear people's complaints and the character has improved, at least in my opinion. Still meek, but much more assertive when the situation calls for it.
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Your doing good from what Im reading so far, with his depression holding him back, and how hes slowly getting over the fact he is no longer alone is great. Unlike some I dont exactly expect a sudden 180 of him being a super stud right off the bat. Real life doesn't work that way, it takes time and encouragement, much like Tali and Luna are working on giving him to be a better person. So keep on writing, its a great story in watching a once depressed meek person with sever culture shock on both sides of the parties, slowly become more confidant and a stronger person.
Hell I could see myself having issues with going naked around very attractive mares, I too would need time to adjust to the whole you can as many mares as you wanted. Its part of our upbringing that there is only ONE person out there for us. as our society is a 1:1 ratio and polygamy is frowned upon. Some people adjust to new situations better then others, We can expect a character to be like we feel we would and just give every mare the D because we want to. I know I would WANT to but in the shoes of Thomas who has depression and sever culture shock, and from what I can gather a very undeveloped social skills its MUCH harder to go past 'I found my mare why would I need more?' when Luna is a alicorn who NEEDS more to ever be fully satisfied. Not that Thomas is not doing a good job, but Luna simple has all three tribes in her and well, girl got needs worth three tribes in her.
TL:DR Disregard whiners about Thomas's progression. I like the pace you got for him as people don't just 180 out of a funk it takes time and love to get better. Keep writing for you, the author and for fun, not for fame or views but to tell a story and to have fun so Keep on having fun and I look forward to catching up with the rest of the story.
7384853 Very much appreciated. Thank you.
I believe that should be 'route'
rout is more:
or
Uh uh!
Celestia is like "Hmm, only one hour overdue, not your greatest but still a good threesome conquest if I recollect."
Am I the only WWE fan that caught The New Day references?
Oh hell yeah, new herdmates! And we already know 2 of em...