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"We're all about one thing: more power! Argh! Argh! ARGH!"

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Ben is a recent citizen of Ponyville, and has warmed up to his neighbors quite easily. However, another less recent resident is in a bit of a mood and needs the only solution that he knows of.

Note: Rated T for language and drunken antics.


Image by SLB94 on DA.

Chapters (4)
Comments ( 52 )

Umm okay I'm now scared to continue good job.

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Then I've done my job. You might be able to guess what part of the challenge is...………….:pinkiecrazy:

I want more. This seems good

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In due time. Have RL to keep up with at the moment.

PS: I'm writing and publishing this story on the fly.

I REALLY can’t wit for the next chapter now

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I also like your work keep it up please

Underrated and underviewed fic. Great work! I'd like to see a sequel where Starlight or another pony weasel their way into his heart, but I'm biased towards that kind of thing.

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Underrated and underviewed fic.

Well, it is my first published story, so it's to be expected. Nobody has done a "drunk Starlight and friend" story yet, so I figured I should do it. And thanks for the compliment!

I'd like to see a sequel where Starlight or another pony weasel their way into his heart,

Ben was never intended to fall in love with the denizens of the MLP setting. He's a hard-headed rural American conservative with silly and wild tendencies (I was hinting at that if you follow the links or look up the human names in the story). There's a reason he listens to older tunes.
However, I am considering a holiday special in a similar situation as a follow-up.

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Yes! Please make a sequel! This was absolutely hilarious

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Ben was never intended to fall in love with the denizens of the MLP setting. He's a hard-headed rural American conservative with silly and wild tendencies

Said hinting made this rather clear in the fic itself, I just have way too much interest in human x pony fics, lmao.
Still interesting to hear about a potential holiday sequel. I look forward to it!

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I second this, but with trixie and sunburst

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Hopefully I'll remember to do this.
You say this fic is underviewed…….then spread the word if you believe this. Nobody's stopping you.:raritywink:

"Yo, Egghead", Ryan called to her.

Name check boyo. Otherwise a very enjoyable chapter, I look forward to the next :yay:

Good story. Had me some laughs.

I'm really enjoying this fic!

Nice work so far!:pinkiehappy:

I wish I could have heard all the songs he played. Personally I think Friends In Low Places was most definitely played.

A decent fic, entertaining enough and well written.
Don't like the joking about one night stands especially with pony/human but I can get over that.

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In what regard? It wouldn't surprise me coming from Rarity.

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I can see them joking about it, but I believe romantic or sensual relationships between humans and ponies to be wrong and I don't like even hinting at them.

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I was on a 70's/80's country binge at the time. Dang, that would have fit! :facehoof:

My only nit to pick is the song selection. The Stones, man! Or Tom Petty. Or Soundgarden.

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I got that. Anyway, good story. Thumbs up.

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What kind of monster doesn’t like The Stones?!

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The kind that listens to Black Sabbath and Queen occasionally? :trollestia:
(Let the games begin. :ajsmug:)

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How do you like Black Sabbath without liking The Rolling Stones?

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It's called rhythm. The Rolling Stones barely had any on a good day.

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Ummm... Gimme Shelter? Jumpin’ Jack Flash? Satisfaction? Only Rock And Roll?

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Musta been a good day. Ben's also a 38 Special guy.

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I’ll make you a deal. Stop making Queen references, and I’ll shut up about The Stones

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I think there's a pattern there, Donnnnn.

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Well, if you understand Morse Code, you’d know that already

This is a good start, the characters personality is well done and gives a good reason for Starlight to go drinking.

I really like Ben's Character, and the inclusion of Big Mac and Sugar Belle was a welcomed one. I was glad they played a role outside of Background Ponies.

Man this was a good story, Ben singing various songs from Elvis Presley and an Artist I never heard of until now but like nonetheless. The way this ended off on a good note was the perfect way to finish it off, you’re a really good writer. *sees there’s a sequel story* Oh-Hohoho! I’ll be reading that.

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Rough waters ahead, it gets a bit touchy on personal matters.

Otherwise, thanks!

Comment posted by ObabScribbler deleted Jun 29th, 2022

Haha, this was pretty good.

Ben released her, then gave her a look of total resolve. "There's only one good solution for this: alcohol."

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