I'm one of those people who gives the harem genre more thought than it probably deserves. It is possible that this is meant to be a very light-hearted story not meant to be taken very seriously or thought about too hard. However, if any attempt at realism is intended at all I imagine all of the following would need at least a token addressing.
1. While Spike and Dusk will attempt their best to be fair and devoted lovers the number of potential consorts is already enough that there just aren't enough hours in the day to give every consort proper attention every day. Each consort will have to come to terms with the fact that there will be days where they have to step aside and receive minimal attention while the others have their turns. This could be especially hard for Trixie.
2. As Dusk and Spike grow into their roles as princes they will presumably receive more and more responsibilities. As consorts, they'll be expected to share in those responsibilities and gracefully deal with all the pressure and public scrutiny they entail. They'll also have to deal with all the shallow ponies who just want to use them to affect the prince's decisions and gain favors while keeping their tempers in check.
3. Many of the would-be consorts have dreams of their own they wish to accomplish on their own merits. For example, Rainbow Dash wants to be a Wonderbolt and Trixie wants to be known as the greatest showmare in Equestria. No matter how much blood, sweat, and talent they earn any of that success with there will always be ponies who assume their accomplishments are not from their skill in that field but their skill in the bedchamber. They'll have to just grin and bear with these rumors and their detractors. Losing their temper and giving a rumormonger a buck to the face or lightning bolt to the keister will just make things worse.
4. The impression I got is that part of the consort law is to strengthen the health of Equestria's population with lots of alicorn and dragon blooded children. Each consort will probably be expected to bear 4 or 5 foals minimum. Any of their aforementioned dreams will have to be adapted to work with this expectation and have their time and focus split with rearing so many children.
5. It is likely that there will never be an end to new would be consorts trying win Dusk's and Spike's hearts. Some of them will be gold diggers who need to be chased off with tact and grace. But some will have genuine feelings for the boys and it would be hypocritical of the current consorts not to accept them. That means that they'll have to be prepared for the social dynamics and understandings they have to be prone to disruption by a newcomer at any time.
It's alive !ALIVE!
thanks for the chapter
Holy crap....I thought this was Dead In The Water...
Now I hope we won’t have to wait another two years for a chapter *heads off to check blogs*
Spike don't fight let it happen
IT'S ALIVE!
I'm one of those people who gives the harem genre more thought than it probably deserves. It is possible that this is meant to be a very light-hearted story not meant to be taken very seriously or thought about too hard. However, if any attempt at realism is intended at all I imagine all of the following would need at least a token addressing.
1. While Spike and Dusk will attempt their best to be fair and devoted lovers the number of potential consorts is already enough that there just aren't enough hours in the day to give every consort proper attention every day. Each consort will have to come to terms with the fact that there will be days where they have to step aside and receive minimal attention while the others have their turns. This could be especially hard for Trixie.
2. As Dusk and Spike grow into their roles as princes they will presumably receive more and more responsibilities. As consorts, they'll be expected to share in those responsibilities and gracefully deal with all the pressure and public scrutiny they entail. They'll also have to deal with all the shallow ponies who just want to use them to affect the prince's decisions and gain favors while keeping their tempers in check.
3. Many of the would-be consorts have dreams of their own they wish to accomplish on their own merits. For example, Rainbow Dash wants to be a Wonderbolt and Trixie wants to be known as the greatest showmare in Equestria. No matter how much blood, sweat, and talent they earn any of that success with there will always be ponies who assume their accomplishments are not from their skill in that field but their skill in the bedchamber. They'll have to just grin and bear with these rumors and their detractors. Losing their temper and giving a rumormonger a buck to the face or lightning bolt to the keister will just make things worse.
4. The impression I got is that part of the consort law is to strengthen the health of Equestria's population with lots of alicorn and dragon blooded children. Each consort will probably be expected to bear 4 or 5 foals minimum. Any of their aforementioned dreams will have to be adapted to work with this expectation and have their time and focus split with rearing so many children.
5. It is likely that there will never be an end to new would be consorts trying win Dusk's and Spike's hearts. Some of them will be gold diggers who need to be chased off with tact and grace. But some will have genuine feelings for the boys and it would be hypocritical of the current consorts not to accept them. That means that they'll have to be prepared for the social dynamics and understandings they have to be prone to disruption by a newcomer at any time.
First: I'm glad that this story is back.
Second: Really Chrysalis, the best fake name you could come up with was Chrysi?
Nice to see this story back! I wonder how Tsundere Chrysalis is going to be?
it lives
And here we go...
Let's see how will all the plans go
Thank you I was worried you had cancelled this story
Can't wait for more!!
*Spits water across computer screen*
WHAT IN CELESTIA!!!!!!????
I did NOT see that coming!!
Good God i hope Celly or Luna gets in on this, as well as Eris!!
I hope an update comes soon!!