This story is a sequel to Compassionate Compensation
Celestia has always considered herself a simple mare, in spite of her regal, demigod status, and there are few things that have brought her more joy than her dearest, most irate frenemy. Lingering outside a small gala she organized, she keeps her hooves crossed that her plus-one takes her carefully laid bait and joins her.
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Finally, a Leech fic for every day of the year!
Oh my!
The gossip shall last forever! Oh, and I do hope the window-diving ponies are well...? With it happening so often you would suspect Celestia to have the craftponies put in hinges so the windows just rotate open briefly when somepony feels they must exit posthaste through it rather than a perfectly serviceable door. Maybe even put a small pond or leafy bush down below for a nicer landing than grass and ground, mmm?
Ah. That's less than ideal.
Debacle's one word for it.
This is funnier.
Look to the stars, for Hope burns bright.
I fucking love this series. Celestia slowly drawing Chrysalis into her clutches. It's fantastic that there is a bit of progression in every instalment. I will continue to eagerly follow this budding relationship.
This fic series is fucking amazing. I love everything about it
My heart can't take this ...
I'll be honest, I'm not a fan of all the clop you write. Shameless gratification isn't my thing as I like for there to be weight and emotion behind my... well, porn. The series is the only thing from you I do enjoy and sweet goodness do I enjoy it, and it has singlehandedly convinced me that you wholly deserve that spot in the featured box every time you show up. Your usual writing style might not be for me, but it is undeniable that you are talented.
I love all the previous fics about this and I absolutely love this!
Cadance and Shining's reactions were amazing!
And I loved when they both admitted they aren't all-knowing and Celestia shared her dessert knowledge XD
And of course, it was really nice to see them progress bit by bit, and for Chrysalis to show empathy.
I'm excited for the next one!
My exact same thought about the wait for this new entry.
In a more mundane opinion, Shining was quite disrespectful to Celestia here, first by addressing her only by her name and then cuting her in mid speach.
You can tell that years of writing the characters had helped to boil them down to certain tropes and beats, which is an interesting thing to behold in its own right
Still, the writing is solid and refined, which is nice
hey the title of the story was about tango, but there was no dancing in the story at all.
This is a criminal deception.
The kind that you can't resist
But of course you do, you just haven't used the magic words
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That actually means a lot, thank you
I love this series!
No fetish fuel clop, well written too, no spelling or grammar mistakes, the humor is good too!
This has been just wonderful to read through! I hope that there will be more exploration of Chrysalis' and Celestia's relationship with each other as well as their respective kingdoms. Lovely and heart-warming!
Cadance was either stunned simply because Chrysalis was there or because she sensed some sort of connection between Chryssy and Celestia through her talent. I am loving this series and interested to see where things progress from here.
Leech,
Always a pleasure to read your stuff. You nail the character's feelings, every time.
This series involving Celestia and Chrysalis has been a joy to read.
And don't think I didn't see this nonchalant name drop for your fans.
For those of you who don't know, "To Ne'er Come Down Again" is one of my most favorite stories on this or any website.
In my opinion, this is Leech's best writing. However, many will not be able to appreciate it, since it is an HiE story, with Anon, and rated "M."
Those warnings aside, if you appreciate the way Leech lays down character development in this story, you will enjoy my recommendation.
RAAAAAAHH I FUCKING LOVE CHRYSALIS X ALICORN SHIPS!!!!! I LOVE LEADERS OF TWO NATIONS FINDING LOVE DESPITE THEIR TRANSGRESSIONS AND DIFFERENCES💪💪💪🔥🔥🔥
"gate"
"themselves", I think
Or an idiot! Though, if we're dealing with canon Chrysalis, that does raise the odds significantly.
Ah, this indicates we're not dealing with canon Chrysalis, who I sincerely doubt sees her hive as anything but minions and praise dispensers. Though, to be fair, the whole shipping thing was probably a bigger hint. As was the fact this Chrysalis was capable of coming up with an initial plan that didn't require everyone else involved losing 90% of their brain cells in order to work, but that's at least a common change in fanfics.
(Why no, I won't ever get tired of making fun of Chrysalis's staggering stupidity. Thanks for asking!)
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Treading into fanfiction with the expectation for canon Chrysalis is like deliberately setting yourself up for disappointment.
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Who said I was expecting canon Chrysalis? In fact, I neither expect nor want to have that Chrysalis in the fics I read. I'm only bringing it up to contrast this version of her with the canon and so that I can make fun of canon Chrysalis. Which, as established, is something of a penchant of mine.
Believe me, pointing out how this fic's version of Chrysalis differs from canon is not an insult to the fic (and I apologize if it came across like that). In fact, it's the very much the reverse, as it means this version is one I can actually appreciate as a character and enjoy reading about.
Words fail to describe how much I utterly adore this series. Yet again, you deliver perfectly!
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I'm only sharing my pain.
Fanfiction writers and enjoyers do not tend to engage 'canon' Chrysalis proper, and that's fine. It is an interesting thing to mull over in its own right
Nice
This isn't foul smut! What's going on here? Still good though!
W story
I said it once with another story and I'll set it again here. Smut or not, you're just a good writer. My only regret as it took me so long to start following you.
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Thanks for that
Hope I continue to earn such praise!
Wonderful addition to the series! Maybe for the next one, Chrysalis abducting Twilight to...ask for gift ideas for Celestia! DUN DUN DUN!
Love Chrysi’s take charge attitude in regards to party guests. Also love any instance of the word defenestrate.
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Chrysalis: You mean Avada Kedavra?
Just did a read through of this series again. The Celly x Chryssi ship is a weakness of mine, and this is just done so well. Chryssi being a complete tsundere is just, chefs kiss.
Ah...what a comforting story...
May their tales be told and romance be engaged!
Onwards!
Suddenly the sound of soft crying came from the ranks of the guards.
Why? This game is pretty fun!
Shining: "A single glass, or do you want the whole bottle?"
Cadance: "Neither. Give me the entire barrel."
Let's hope so...
Good story!
I enjoyed reading it.