Thanks for the great update, I didn't spot any obvious issues in the chapter so I think you did very good even without a pre-reader. Also really appreciate the plot being progressed, with more potential clues as to what is going on (I must admit the mystery behind it all really caught me in the first place...).
Ok, massive speculation time (spoilered, of course): Twilight is obviously still under some form "mind alteration/control" that did not get detected (nor dispelled) by Lyra and BonBon - the gaps in her memory, the little voice that screamed "yes" out in victory in chapter two. As such everything she thinks/feels/says is somewhat suspect (including her being comfortable with the entire situation - she was getting "trained" and "rewarded" by her amulet for the last six hours...).
The spellwork in the seats would explain why the audience remains so focused & calm as she describes. And it is a relief to see that some kind of fail-safe is included (at least for her partners) - BonBon's reaction triggering it - it would have been VERY un-Twilight like to neglect such a thing.
The question of "why" is however still open for speculation. We know that magic is based on emotion (and math) and that (incredibly) powerful magics are at work for... something. Twilight "liking being watched" sounds like a obvious excuse for the seating spells, which I suspect do more than just focus the attention - perhaps harnessing or harvesting those extreme amounts of love & lust from the audience? Also she specifically senses BonBon's love (before the fail-safe triggers) - reading "love" so often the word "changelings" immediately comes to mind.
Extra - wild speculation time: With magic being based on emotions, perhaps knowing "the plan" creates emotions in Twilight that would cause issues somehow ("Gotta fuck ponies for 24h straight and - this critical - really enjoy it, or the DickElders from space will come and explode the world. No pressure."). Thus Princess Egghead mind-magics herself (perhaps last minute, resulting in Rarity having to distract Spike). Finally we have the gigantic spellwork - one explanation could be that the love (and lust) created is collected ("Feed a starving changeling hive: Fuck a princess today") or used to fuel some kind of powerful spell.
Edit: Hope it is ok to speculate, I'll remove it if not. And thanks again for the chapter :)
11331796 Fixed! Thanks for the comment! Really appreciate the catch!
11331836 I actually have two different stories in the works (The Writhing, and Very Real Ponies) where major characters are eldritch dick en-titties. So this isn't one of them. But that would be a good angle! Hmm... Now you got me thinking.
Fan theory: Years ago twilight put some sexual repression spell on herself, to avoid study distractions, and now it's unraveling and her unconcious has worked to get 'backlog' out of the way
The absurdity continues unabated, and with a hint of serious-ish drama. What will happen when the spells are overloaded? Will any main characters take a turn? Tune in next time!
Ladies and gentlemen, I regret to inform you that reality poofed away in the next chapter, which retroactively cancelled future chapters, and also destroyed the remaining snacks.
11426730 Huzzah! As an aside, the way you write Twilight's dialogue of being casually scientific about lewd subjects is hilarious. You have a great style, I'm looking forward to seeing how this plays out.
11331836 I also find it strange that she knows how or suddenly remembers how to turn off and on the enchantments and she seems completely unfazed by this. When and how did her memory come back?
Hmm, some mysteries are cleared up. That's a good thing. :) I only noticed one typo.
Should be 'everypony'
Thanks for the great update, I didn't spot any obvious issues in the chapter so I think you did very good even without a pre-reader. Also really appreciate the plot being progressed, with more potential clues as to what is going on (I must admit the mystery behind it all really caught me in the first place...).
Ok, massive speculation time (spoilered, of course):
Twilight is obviously still under some form "mind alteration/control" that did not get detected (nor dispelled) by Lyra and BonBon - the gaps in her memory, the little voice that screamed "yes" out in victory in chapter two. As such everything she thinks/feels/says is somewhat suspect (including her being comfortable with the entire situation - she was getting "trained" and "rewarded" by her amulet for the last six hours...).
The spellwork in the seats would explain why the audience remains so focused & calm as she describes. And it is a relief to see that some kind of fail-safe is included (at least for her partners) - BonBon's reaction triggering it - it would have been VERY un-Twilight like to neglect such a thing.
The question of "why" is however still open for speculation. We know that magic is based on emotion (and math) and that (incredibly) powerful magics are at work for... something. Twilight "liking being watched" sounds like a obvious excuse for the seating spells, which I suspect do more than just focus the attention - perhaps harnessing or harvesting those extreme amounts of love & lust from the audience? Also she specifically senses BonBon's love (before the fail-safe triggers) - reading "love" so often the word "changelings" immediately comes to mind.
Extra - wild speculation time:
With magic being based on emotions, perhaps knowing "the plan" creates emotions in Twilight that would cause issues somehow ("Gotta fuck ponies for 24h straight and - this critical - really enjoy it, or the DickElders from space will come and explode the world. No pressure."). Thus Princess Egghead mind-magics herself (perhaps last minute, resulting in Rarity having to distract Spike). Finally we have the gigantic spellwork - one explanation could be that the love (and lust) created is collected ("Feed a starving changeling hive: Fuck a princess today") or used to fuel some kind of powerful spell.
Edit:
Hope it is ok to speculate, I'll remove it if not.
And thanks again for the chapter :)
Of course we trust Celestia. The math says so!
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Fixed! Thanks for the comment! Really appreciate the catch!
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I actually have two different stories in the works (The Writhing, and Very Real Ponies) where major characters are eldritch dick en-titties. So this isn't one of them. But that would be a good angle! Hmm... Now you got me thinking.
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Well, yes! But no.
Fan theory:
Years ago twilight put some sexual repression spell on herself, to avoid study distractions, and now it's unraveling and her unconcious has worked to get 'backlog' out of the way
The absurdity continues unabated, and with a hint of serious-ish drama. What will happen when the spells are overloaded? Will any main characters take a turn? Tune in next time!
While you ponder Twilight's reality altering sexual escapades, please remember: There's cookies and punch by the doors
Thanks for chapter!
Have a good day!
That was a good story goodluck with the rest of it.
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*luck*
Ladies and gentlemen, I regret to inform you that reality poofed away in the next chapter, which retroactively cancelled future chapters, and also destroyed the remaining snacks.
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Oh snap! I forgot about this story. Lemme get to that.
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Huzzah! As an aside, the way you write Twilight's dialogue of being casually scientific about lewd subjects is hilarious. You have a great style, I'm looking forward to seeing how this plays out.
I wouldn't put it past twilight to rewrite the laws of reality.
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I also find it strange that she knows how or suddenly remembers how to turn off and on the enchantments and she seems completely unfazed by this. When and how did her memory come back?