Fantastic. I especially like the Diamond Dog folklore about cutie marks. I never really thought what other species would make of magical ass tattoos before now. Also, an interesting choice in making griffins Celtic. I usually see a more Germanic flavor with them, but this works too.
Oh, and Martha and Query were exceptional.
In all, a great introduction to our second protagonist. Looking forward to more, whatever it may be.
The Cutie Mark part was Bronystories contribution. It rather is a brilliant bit of world-building. The rest of the Diamond Dog cultural bits are mine. Being familiar with Changelings is meant to be significant in a world sense, that they have their hives underground like the Dogs have their colonies and so are fmailiar with one another while they regard ponies are somewhat alien. Query and Martha are two of my favorite throwaways so far Bonus in that I kept up the "Rust" tradition of naming Dogs after earth dogs. Peg from "Lady and the Tramp", and Martha from "Martha Speaks." Double bonus in that Martha is voices by Tabatha St. Germaine.
I can't help but think that this is a pair of awfully self-righteous folks who found each other there; and that I like neither of them particularly. Fortunately, that's not been required to enjoy the story so far.
Less self-righteous, more confused about some motivations. Though Hepzibah is sincere in her worldview. It's just the Dog perspective. It's legitimate for her to think that way.
Oddly enough, despite the fact that I want to encourage intellecualism and complex responses to something of this nature, I very much like that you have such an enthusiastic reaction.
3688465 Again, Bronystories. I originally had the slightly simpler "Bitch burrower" there. If a statement looks like it's meant more as a sexual joke than anything else, it was probably him. It really feels odd; Dogs don't have the same common experience with shellfish that topsiders would. It's a nice bit of alitteration, and it's comedic. I don't question it, though. I just write.
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Thanks!
Fantastic. I especially like the Diamond Dog folklore about cutie marks. I never really thought what other species would make of magical ass tattoos before now. Also, an interesting choice in making griffins Celtic. I usually see a more Germanic flavor with them, but this works too.
Oh, and Martha and Query were exceptional.
In all, a great introduction to our second protagonist. Looking forward to more, whatever it may be.
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The Cutie Mark part was Bronystories contribution. It rather is a brilliant bit of world-building. The rest of the Diamond Dog cultural bits are mine. Being familiar with Changelings is meant to be significant in a world sense, that they have their hives underground like the Dogs have their colonies and so are fmailiar with one another while they regard ponies are somewhat alien. Query and Martha are two of my favorite throwaways so far Bonus in that I kept up the "Rust" tradition of naming Dogs after earth dogs. Peg from "Lady and the Tramp", and Martha from "Martha Speaks." Double bonus in that Martha is voices by Tabatha St. Germaine.
I can't help but think that this is a pair of awfully self-righteous folks who found each other there; and that I like neither of them particularly. Fortunately, that's not been required to enjoy the story so far.
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Less self-righteous, more confused about some motivations. Though Hepzibah is sincere in her worldview. It's just the Dog perspective. It's legitimate for her to think that way.
Normally, I have at least a little bit of a complex opinion on new chapters of fics I like, but after this all I can think is: moar!
I love the euphemisms.
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Oddly enough, despite the fact that I want to encourage intellecualism and complex responses to something of this nature, I very much like that you have such an enthusiastic reaction.
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You mean all the Diamond Dog swearing?
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Canine Clam Cleaner, that cracked me up.
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Again, Bronystories. I originally had the slightly simpler "Bitch burrower" there. If a statement looks like it's meant more as a sexual joke than anything else, it was probably him. It really feels odd; Dogs don't have the same common experience with shellfish that topsiders would. It's a nice bit of alitteration, and it's comedic. I don't question it, though. I just write.
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Well mollusks live lots of different places, and there are underground rivers and lakes so having a cave dwelling bivalve is possible.
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This is true. I was reminded of that right after I posted the comment.