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Love the chapter! Also, I doubt anyone will get on you for not following the comics. Only a subset of our small fandom has read them anyway. And this is fanfiction as well, so... Unless you're doing it because it helps you or you want to do it. Then, by all means, do what you do.
Looking forward to the next one.
It always weirded me out how for a species all about harmony and friendship they are so xenophobic.
Wonderful work.
Hey! That rhymes!
Why is it called a rhyming dictionary when it's more of a thesaurus?
Another nice chapter.
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And it's so consistent too! It's always ponies that are the racist ones, though in fairness the show isn't any better. For the longest time, every new race that got introduced was treated as some kind of foreign threat. Zecora, Gilda, Iron Will, the changelings...
It's insanely ironic that the show about a race that's all in on love and tolerance has a xenophobia problem.
I think you meant Mnemonic here. Pneumonic has to do with lungs. Other than that, nice chapter.
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I was going to research it regardless of if I used it to be fair. I'm in the midst of refreshing my knowledge on canon material. understanding what is, can be very helpful when deciding what will be, even if you don't end up using much of the former in the latter.
In this case, I felt like Zecora's backstory (which is heavily dependant on the lore around zebras in canon) created the opportunity for a deeper, more meaningful connection with Rose, so I used it!
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the ponies have quite literally always been super xenophobic, including to each other, for most of their history. unification is a relatively recent phenomenon only dating back a few thousand years. The only reason they can keep it together is because if they don't, the entire country will literally freeze solid forever because of demons. With that in mind, turning that inherent xenophobia outward and othering the other races as a tactic to maintain social cohesion almost makes a twisted sort of Ozymandian sense, sadly.
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Thank you!
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A little maybe, yea >:3
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Because it isn't really either but rhyming thesaurus sounds sillier IMO
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thank you!
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see above
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This is noted, fixed, and appreciated! Thank you for giving your opinion on the chapter itself instead of simply dropping a bereft-of-context spelling/grammar correction in my comments when the beta readers club is free.
You and me both buddy
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Rainbow dash being the first into the library afterwards is oddly fitting.
The idea that Mundane fortune telling styles (in our world atleast.) could hold weight with the inclusion of harmony hijacking magic makes sense.
leaves me to wonder what other mundane or "mostly" so that anyone could use.
-also yeah not a whole lot of information about zebra homeland in canon to really pull much from, some but not great amount. (makes it fun to see how each author makes their spin on it.)
-Great chapter, Looking forward to the next chapter.
Wow...that authors note. I think i laughed for a good solid minute.
(the other three authors i dropped those "numbers" on, one just asked if i accidentally added a zero and if i needed a refund.)
(the other i think has simply gotten "used" to my antics?)
Great chapter.
At least Zecora got some services provided thanks to Cheerlie. I wonder if Rose can bring thus ussue of discrimination up to Celestia once they meet.
Pretty sure Filth Rich will be displeased that his service ponies refused to acknowledge a paying customer.
In one of my stories I nipped that issue in the butt vefore even season 1 episode 1 happened
I let Celestia create a hazelnut tree for her to live in and her brothers.
Zecora us waaay underused, she is basically a alchemy potion maker like we know it from RPG adventures, supplied the player with healing, buffs and all kind of extras if we have the coin for it.
Actually perhaps of all, Zecora and Eris make for a interesting relationship, Eris is a Spirit and Zecora is in my oppinion and many Fimfiction stories rather spiritual gifted.
Her culture specifically might be able to help one or both a day or three, to set their worried mind free.
Maybe they could smoke Poisen Joke for a random night of fun
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Sooo what do you think Rose could represent in this picture?
Think about it...
Here is what I think:
The connection piece between the Elements of Harmony.
The fancy decoration piece that seemingly is good for nothing, but actually keeps it safe together and in place.
I once write a, story in german. To be less cliche, not a seventh element, but the binding ordementary piece.
After all, Spike sometimes take that role...
why not having a dedicated character for it?
Space missing after desk, and an erroneous "k" in return.
Missing a question mark at the end I believe, unless she's just making a statement.
And we see Rainbow dash make an appearance. Judging by how quickly she stopped in, I can imagine she was doing some spying and waiting for Zecora to leave.
Another appearance of the voice in Rose's head, even giving a hint to who it could be.
Looking forward to another chapter. I also apologize for not being in the betareaders club, so forgive me for leaving a deluge of corrections in the comments.
You Rose Tint just invoked Sgt Murphy to come and harass you for speaking THOSE WORDS!!!!
Dewy Decimal system hits me given that between 4 hooves or 4 hooves+2 wings+head+tail, given the wooden build of most mechanics, that Octal would be the go to number base. Even Minotaurs, Grifins, Diamond Dogs, Dragons etc only have 4 maniple digits on the end of each primary limb giving octal a good start? Or Numbers came from Motie Dragons, 4 claws on each forlimb, plus the wing claw, gives 5 on each side?
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They have the decimal system in base ten for the same reason they speak an English approximate as a common language and have rock music and emo girls despite having no equivalent to modern America I'd imagine
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Bro has a touch of the ol' anxiety I think
And I mean, fuck him for being optimistic, right?
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Yeah I figured she'd be the most likely to be the first on the scene once the coast was clear.
And there's a neat in lore reason for that tbh, I actually have an entire magic system worked out in my back pocket rn, I started fleshing it out in the other story but I think it's more solid now, but it's gonna be a *hot* minute until someone smart enough to warrant extended exposition on it comes along.
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Yeah Zecora definitely deserves more love, and the very obvious connection of being exotic beings from far away estranged from their homelands is missed in a lot of his fics because the season 10 Comics are so underrated.
At the same time, I learned my lesson last time, I don't think I should just friendship bullshit abracadabra the racism away in three chapters this time around. I'll see how it plays.
As for the seventh element trope, we've already seen (again in the comics) that not only are there multiple sets of the elements in the mainline universe, but that alternate universes (like this one) will often have divergent or altogether different sets of elements (humility, fairness etc).
I think when done well, it can be a great addition. As for the lynchpin concept, I feel like that kind of misses the forest for the trees. Every element is vital for holding the whole thing together, because they are all part of creating a healthy, lasting bond, so no one element can really be said to play that roll (with the exception of Magic as the spark but thats debatable). I do have something pretty good in my pocket for it when the time comes though, and I'm hoping to foreshadow it a bit more effectively this time.
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Corrected! And it's fine really. My only real request for backseat editors in the comment is that if you are going to take the time to leave a comment, you include well, an actual comment XD. You have done so, and thus my butthurt is significantly reduced.
I enjoyed this chapter. The tea leaf reading was interesting and Zecora’s interaction with Rose was nice.
Glad I found this! Into my library you go!
So here we’re going with Zecora’s S10 comic backstory. Well, we’ll see how much that ends up actually impacting this story going forward; personally I’m feeling a bit ambivalent towards the comics in general, but did rather like that specific part even though it obviously contradicts years of accumulated fanon about “Zebrica” being a land full of rhyming zebra shamans.
Well, there you have it: your details are so good because you did the research! Your work on this chapter really shone through in that regard.
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Well then, I know of somepony (somespirit?) who’s gonna be disappointed to have her date plans yoinked. She might get upset enough to shatter a few walls, even. Say, four or so?
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Nahhh they'll be alright. >:3
Just started the re-read of the re-write this morning, and must say this story is a lot better this time around. Much more fun.
Don't get me wrong, the old version was good too, but as you have said, the pacing felt a little rushed, and things got suddenly DARK near the end there seemingly out of nowhere.
Got to see you are taking the time to set things up this time around, and looking forward to reading more!
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Glad to hear that you're enjoying the rewrite as much as I am!