You know, I wonder if any of the other bolts have ever felt the same way as Soarin? Maybe not to the extent of wetting the bed from stress or an infection, but perhaps longing for a time when they were cared for and didn't need to worry? Maybe Spitfire went through something similar with her mother?
Yep! This sounds quite like I, from my own personal thoughts on such a topic, would've expected from soarin. His mom missing that feeling of 'being needed' and 'having some pony to be with and care for' flooding her mind as Soarin, being mentally awakened to his past from the diapers and treatment, is now conflicted from how he is getting mixed signals from himself.
Very well written, Ms. rarity. I feel you had Princess Luna explain it pretty well. especially the part of 'hiding from yourself'. Once a door is opened it can never truly be closed. This door for soarin opened way back after losing his dad and remained cracked open until this fateful time. Now it's a matter of learning what to do with it as to be in control, or feel shamed as a result of allowing stigmas and stereotypes / fear to drive him forward in ways that will only work to enhance his stress and shame.
You know, I wonder if any of the other bolts have ever felt the same way as Soarin? Maybe not to the extent of wetting the bed from stress or an infection, but perhaps longing for a time when they were cared for and didn't need to worry? Maybe Spitfire went through something similar with her mother?
You can explore this if you like.
Interesting chapter, I wonder if things will spiral out of control at some point.
Yep! This sounds quite like I, from my own personal thoughts on such a topic, would've expected from soarin. His mom missing that feeling of 'being needed' and 'having some pony to be with and care for' flooding her mind as Soarin, being mentally awakened to his past from the diapers and treatment, is now conflicted from how he is getting mixed signals from himself.
Very well written, Ms. rarity. I feel you had Princess Luna explain it pretty well. especially the part of 'hiding from yourself'. Once a door is opened it can never truly be closed. This door for soarin opened way back after losing his dad and remained cracked open until this fateful time. Now it's a matter of learning what to do with it as to be in control, or feel shamed as a result of allowing stigmas and stereotypes / fear to drive him forward in ways that will only work to enhance his stress and shame.