To: Anon, From HRH Sunbutt.

by Snow

From Tia, To Anon RE: Letter 83

Author's Note:

Letter 83: Here.

Writing this one was interesting. I'm fairly sure I stayed in the Teen rating, and true to Tia's reaction to something like this. Additionally the idea of intent-based effects on ponies arises at least in part due to a fic I read ages ago (named Ponies Are Squishy) that essentially demonstrated it's practically impossible to hurt a pony without actually meaning to.

Dear Anon,

Admittedly I... rather assumed you knew what you were doing. Alright. I think we should discuss this face to face, but let's soothe that mortification for now.

First of all, one of the most important things about touching a pony anywhere is the intent with which you do so. And I do not mean 'it is acceptable to grope somepony because you're curious' but more... If you intend to touch somepony out of affection and care, it will be soothing and pleasant. If your intent is of a more sexual nature, it will be pleasant, but certainly less soothing. This is how a pony may bond with and excite their partner with nothing more than a few little kisses or nips. Some areas are more... in tune with this latter kind of touch than others (some of which should be obvious) but, suppose a foal is seeking comfort and tucks against a mare's belly and teats. The sensation associated is more akin to a warm hug in a different part of the body than anything untoward -- even if the foal is not your own. Additionally how else do you think a massage with hooves could be pleasant?

The chest area of the barrel (yes we grow a bit more 'fluff' there than elsewhere) is one of those areas a pony can, well, reach, during intercourse easily. A shift of the neck, a half-turned nuzzle, all make the neck and chest areas particularly sensitive toward affectionate touch. They're also very vulnerable areas on a pony, and so permitted touch to those regions suggests a great deal of trust.

If it is any consolation, I of course did not experience any gratification, but it was very pleasant and soothing, as well as very novel since magic doesn't feel quite the same.

In short, yes the region is more susceptible to inappropriate touch, but only if the touch is really meant to be inappropriate. That said, it is still very inappropriate to touch areas which are almost exclusively for intercourse without informed consent, and I suggest you consider the Apple Family's method of harvest should you ever do so, as well as the height of the average pony compared to a biped.

We'll talk soon,
Tia

PS. You are forgiven for your ignorance, but remember that ponies are often very touch-oriented, and it is both acceptable and expected to have friendly contact with a pony you consider a friend from time to time.

Comments

[Level Dasher]

That was definitely a respectful answer. I would assume nothing less from Celly.
Dare I wonder what would happen if Anon tried this with Twilight?

[WARGAMES]

If I remember it’s name is ponies are squishy

[Neece]

Touch the Floof. Do it now.

[Snow]

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THANK YOU! I'm editing the author's note to have the link.

[FrostTheWolf]

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Huh... well, apologies for assuming

[Genjen]

I really enjoyed this response, it's a cool idea to have the magical fae pony race with maxed out empathy have context sensitive aspects to their physiology. It's such a neat idea. Thanks for linking to the fanfic that inspired the idea, I'll have to give it a read.

[2Merr]

and I suggest you consider the Apple Family's method of harvest should you ever do so, as well as the height of the average pony compared to a biped.

Ouch.

[PaintedPony]

This was a very good answer from Celestia. It should make Anon feel a lot more at ease about this subject. And I’m sure it stayed within the rating. I admit I was looking forward to how Celestia was going to answer this one and I was not disappointed!

[2Merr]

and so permitted touch to to those regions

Found a typo

[Snow]

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Thank you! Fixed.

[ClosetBrony]

I really love Celly's response. Pony norms around touch & affection were well explained. I'm glad she clearly let Anon know she wasn't offended and enjoyed the affection. I'm also happy she closed the letter letting him know she expects more friendly contact in the future. Full disclosure, I'm on a bit of a Celly ship binge at the moment and this pleases me greatly even if things don't progress past cuddle buddies. For both Celly & Lulu actually. I doubt the Royal Sisters have many close friendships on the same level they have with Anon. Brilliant update Snow. Well done.

[WorldWalker128]

Writing this one was interesting. I'm fairly sure I stayed in the Teen rating, and true to Tia's reaction to something like this. Additionally the idea of intent-based effects on ponies arises at least in part due to a fic I read ages ago whose name I can't recall that essentially demonstrated it's practically impossible to hurt a pony without actually meaning to.

I might know which one you're referring to. "Ponies are Squishy". A changeling asks another one how ponies can take a blow to the head, chest, whatever, and be perfectly okay after dusting themselves off, but then a simple smack over the head can knock them out cold. It boils down to basically what it takes to hurt a monster in Undertale. You can drop a building on them by accident and they'll probably be fine, but whack them over the head with a pillow with genuine violent intent and you can murder them in one hit.

[Shadowblade019]

Touching a carton horse is pleasant? No it is not. 👎

[doompownr]

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Those two took u mega supr srs/

[fargo11]

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Methinks ye be on the wrong site then, if’n that be ye opinion.
(I just woke up and was thinking in a pirate voice... no, I don’t know what’s wrong with me)

[lainverse]

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Nothing! Just a little bit of morning pirateopia. Happens to anyone.

[Kadigan]

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Please, no. Please no.

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I said it before, and it seems to be generally well-understood in the Fandom, but especially so in this particular universe... Celestia and Luna need friends much like any other pony, and they've been profoundly deficient in this departament for fucking ever.

So yes, more friendly Sunbutt/Moonbutt moments, please. It's soothing to my soul. In fact, those moments are probably the only reason I'd brave this Twilight Zone universe.

[Lupenndawolf]

Dawwww. This gave me the warm fuzzy feelings.

[Bronzer]

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She’s not a carton she’s a cartoon!!!!!!!

Darn trolls.