This story is a sequel to A Fading Tradition
Despite all of Pharynx's rage, the grouchy lovebug still is mentally trapped in a cage.
A struggle between acceptance, grief and dismissive tendencies is all Pharynx has left when it comes to the ever-changing customs of his peoples. A rebellion is the last thing in his mind; fight his own brother? Blasphemic, the entire recorded Changeling history (barring Chrysalis) has never seen such civil conflict between one another. It's always been united under one banner, one Queen.
But now, Pharynx is left a bitter shell of what his usually grouchy shell used to be. It seemed that the Ponykind is left dawdling with teachings of friendship and peace, and it's eating his people with them. Assimilating. Conquering.
Until Her.
What's the T-rating for? I don't really know! Maybe for some language? Or a little dash of violence? Sure, let's try it out.
Looks like we got a new Tempynx shipper!
Interesting start can't wait for more
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Indeed. It's a pretty solid one!
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And redpilled.
I like this chapter, good job. I can't wait to see what happens next.
I'm looking forward to seeing more.
I can feel his anger. I can taste it. When is the next chapter!?
Also, just realized this line in the description:
sounds like a line from Zecora. For obvious reasons.
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I’m guessing that for Pharynx, “subtle” would mean using just one keg of Dynamite instead of ten.
Didn’t go as horribly as I feared his attitude would make it. Interesting.
Now I’m wondering how Temptest is met.
Pharynx is really trapped in his mind, isn’t he? Too proud to say that they are unhappy with themselves and trying to deflect it on others.
I wonder how he will change once he properly meets Tempest.
I also must say you have a wonderful and engaging way of writing.
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Strange things are a-happening.. It's a good thing I finally got my plans re-organized for this fic! I'm only TWO WEEKS late to replying to your comments, that's a new record of quick response!
I always felt my writing style was strange, and of course in the self-deprecating way. Never be satisfied with what I make. It's kind of surprising that someone would consider it engaging when I feel as if I jump bluntly from place to place with no smooth jump or landing, always seeming like a rocking boat more-so than a steady sail. Thank you for reading and being interested anyhow, it's always nice to see it!
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Even if you think it's blunt, I think it works with how Pharynx is acting and how you portray him. He seems to be someone whose idea of subtle is using a five pound hammer instead of a twenty pound hammer, while also being observant and intelligent enough to know the exact right spot to hit with those hammers for maximum effect. So "blunt" would really be appropriate for him.
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Soon™
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Heh, back doing what he loves. You go, Pharynx. But don't be too hard on them.
Also loving how the changelings have a ling whose speech pattern rubs off on them (kinda like Zecora's did), it's adorable
I feel as though that there might be a 40K reference present here, a reference to the imperial guard perhaps?
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READY TO UNLEASH ELEVEN BARRELS OF HELL
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oh hey, you're alive
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The reports of my death have been greatly exaggerated!
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Boredom is a fiendish thing, and Runnoff knows how to explain it most thoroughly!
Hehehe. Tis love at first fight-
Bullet with Lovebug wings?
Ragebug with butterfly wings?
By Smashing Ponies?
Rage against the love machine... wait, no... that's a different...
"Despite all my rage I'm still just a bug in a cage."
Or...
A Changeling is a vampire...
Sent to drain.
Secret destroyer...
Oohhh sh
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Heh. Now kiss!