After an attempt to restore some of the memories lost to the Memory Stone succeeds, Sunset finds herself caring for a horribly traumatized and emotionally unstable Wallflower Blush.
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Oh shit.
It was pretty clear from the previous chapters that Sunset had kinda waned off from seeing the rest of her friends, starting to feel like they didn't really need her anymore, and she's obviously been spending all this time with Wallflower. I don't know if this is quite codependent but whether she's meant to or not the way Sunset's pulled in and really is only focused on Wallflower (and vice versa) cannot be healthy, even if their budding romance appears to be good. It's really heartbreaking to see this interaction between Sunset and another of her friends, and especially in contrast to her reaching out and getting Fluttershy's help earlier in the fic it just feels like a really harsh reminder of what's changed. And oh goodness, I do wonder what will come of that interaction with Rainbow and Twilight. I can't imagine it will be anything good.
Well, I'm conflicted here, because on the one hand, Wallflower has suffered trauma, and is in a bad place. On the other, her actions have potentially cost Sunset her friends. Because, now, Sunset is convinced that they don't need her, and didn't really want her to begin with. Meanwhile, Wallflower has been using Sunset as an emotional crutch, and left her potentially addicted to the whole thing. And Wallflower, with her need to be noticed and have someone in her life to care about her, is effectively parasitising Sunset.
I can't imagine that this is going to end well for any of the parties involved.
yeah, my hunch that Wallflower took Fluttershy's words the wrong way earlier when she suggested repaying Sunset is stronger now. because while intimacy is a thing in relationships... Wallflower seems to be putting a LOT of emphasis on it. And as said by others, Sunset seems to have mostly cut her friends off assuming they don't care about her... maybe not the best thing to do, but i can certainly relate to that aspect of the story at least. So many times I've had so called friends not come through or make little to no effort, and talking to them about their behavior hasn't really done anything to improve the situation ... so at this point , similar to sunset, i just find it easier to pull away quietly and gradually distance myself, because given my track record standing and fighting for the friendship never accomplishes anything and just isn't worth the effort... in fact, everyone usually gives me flack for "not recognizing it was failing sooner" when i do fight
What a shocking turn of events. I am shocked, I say. Absolutely shocked.
I am gritting my teeth out of minor anxiety, yet thanking the stars that there's not a Tragedy tag on this story. Right now, that's the only thing giving me hope that shit won't hit the fan too hard.
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Okay, that got a good snort out of me. XD
Ohhhhh heck the tension! Sunset's begun taking normal interactions with her friends as offense, and saw Rarity as little more than an obstacle, and--oh heck I hope the "Agressive Friendship" tactic doesn't inadvertantly break everything.
Oooooooh heck.
This surely isn’t good. Not healthy either. Sunset, I’m happy for you, really I am. Yet, this is just... sad. You can’t be avoiding your friends , Sunny. They do deserve an explanation. Especially after everything they’ve done for you. I’m curious to see how this turns out with Rainbow and Twilight.
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rarity did not handle things the best but she is right here sunset is cutting her friends off with no explanation
hell she has not even talked to wallflower about this i doubt wallflower wants sunset to cut out her friends (ok the less positive parts of her probably do but we all have out dark aspects)
i really hope things dont get do bad as im enjoying this for not going to far into the dark
As long as Rainbow isn't running with Twilight over to Sunset's place, there's nothing to worry about.
So far this story is incredibly interesting.
From a writing perspective: When I consider Sunset and Wallflower's character 'wants' and character 'needs', I realize that they're fulfilling each other's 'wants' but effectively preventing each other from fulfilling their 'needs'. I'm never one to read romance; I don't like it. However I'm very interested that these two characters are basically the antagonists in each other's arcs while also being in the relationship they're in.
I love how you write Sunset. I like how you write her in your other fics as well, but the flavor of Sunset is very strong in this one.
I'm eager to see what happens next, and only slightly scared.
This is a heady, powerful piece of writing. The character work is lovely and vivid - Sunset and Wallflower and their thought processes and impulses come across vividly, and their experiences are described in excellent and nigh-visceral detail. And though the subject matter's grim and handled appropriately, that doesn't stop it being light and hopeful where it aims to be. If any more of this is in the pipeline, I'm greatly looking forward to it.
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Holy moly thank you, you have no idea how wonderful it is to get a comment like this. This fic is extremely important to me and it means so much to hear that it's having an effect on others.
The story is very much still in progress. I'm not the best when it comes to consistency and life has a way of slapping all my energy away, but I will absolutely continue and complete this story as best I can.
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Glad to have left the comment, then. Dinnae doubt it's a story which packs one hell of an effect. And nae pressure about consistency and life mucking around with energy and suchlike.
Aww, shit. Now I'm out of newer chapters and left hanging all over again. Darn you and your excellent prose, Scampy.
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It’s been a while since I read the first few chapters, so I hadn’t remembered that was there. Honestly, the fact that you’re writing the story for that particular reason is awesome. There’s far too many actually terrible people on this site who are sickos like that, and the fact that garbage gets written before dramatic pieces dealing with the subject is nasty.
So. A relationship born out of trauma, a surprisingly forward approach to physical affection all things considered, a noticeable narrative move towards Sunset's inner thoughts and away from Wallflower's, Sunset's stopped responding to her friends and now she's being flat-out hostile towards Rarity.
Last few chapters feel like a coiled spring, or perhaps an unexploded bomb - even though the trauma's not taking centre stage here, its aftereffects are plain to see, and it's not too much of a stretch to see everything coming crashing down once again, either from her friends' good intentions or Sunset's increasing isolation from the world.
I’ve gotta say, your characterisation of Rarity is absolutely spot-on, even though your “specialty” is Wallflower & Sunset. Well-meaning but in slightly devious ways, a heart of gold, but a silver tongue to go with it (oh god that was awful I’m sorry).
Contrasted with Sunset, and wow… this is the first time that you’ve made her really seem ugly. It’s getting increasingly difficult to excuse her behaviour as well-meaning, and increasingly easy to see it leading to a breakdown caused by her spiralling insecurities.
Egads, this is what the kids might perchance call “a mood.”
Yeah, that "Oh fuck" reaction I had to the last chapter? It's echoing again.
Oh, Sunny, you mean so well... You mean so well. But you know what they say about roads and pavement and their destinations...
This is why Rarity was the perfect character to actually meet with Sunset first. Beneath her sophistication lies true tenacity, and it really shines through here. The ensuing conversation is hard to read, but very in-character. Sunset's not giving her an inch, but she's still after the mile.
[insert a louder "Oh, fuck" here]
At times, I feel like the subtitle to this story should be Sunset's Good Intentions. I feel so much for Sunset; she's trying so hard. But the problem with taking on issues alone, let alone issues like this, is that we are limited to our own perspective. From the outside looking in, it's apparent that both Sunset and Wallflower are isolating, which is the exact opposite of what either needs. It's not maliciously done; it's just a product of Sunset trying to be everything for her. Wallflower not even having a phone is especially isolating, but, in Sunset's mind, she's all Wallflower has, so it was an afterthought. It makes sense, and Sunset's not a bad person at all, but...
Grrr. This is so raw and real. Honestly? I think the reason why Sunset's actions have been bugging me at points is because I see myself in her so much. This is something I probably would have done at her age and experience. (I'm not sure what you headcanon her chronological age at in this story, but I'm going with her and the other characters basically being older high school seniors, so 18/19.) Even without the burden of having magically caused the problem to begin with, it makes sense to try and take on the responsibility of caring for someone who sees you as a sole source of trust. It's a very human reaction.
There are a lot of stories, fanfic or otherwise, that indulge this savior complex beyond reasonable suspension of disbelief. I know very well from all the details you've included, as well as your competence as an author, that this will not be one of them.
EDIT: I write these comments in another tab and then post them on the actual chapter. I did it again. :P
So much going on here in these few lines.
Oof. That codependency that was slowly coming together is in full force.
Oh no. Possibly the worst way to word that, especially seeing how Sunset took it.
Sunset’s panic is making me panic, too. The way she thinks about Wallflower as if she were made of the most brittle glass, the isolation they both are living in. All of it just feels so very unsettled. Sunset is trying her best, but she ended up supporting Wallflower without any support herself, and might be blind to a lot of things in their dynamic now.