Esquestria: The House of the Sun - A pony cultist experience

[Solace2117]

From Ourladyofwires comments I don't think any of these options will give us extra actions. It's closer to a visual novel where you follow routes and then pick something else. Doesn't mean they can't have synergy and help with other paths, but there's no guarantee.

The Rarity and Fluttershy option was one I picked, but I think people will be disappointed if they're hoping for extra actions, this isn't going to play out like a regular turn. I'd like to be wrong cause this seems interesting and more actions would be awesome, but I'm skeptical.

Besides we all know the coolest stuff will be behind the options no one picks because the QM know our preference.

 

[Earth-Destroyer]

The Rarity and Fluttershy option was one I picked, but I think people will be disappointed if they're hoping for extra actions, this isn't going to play out like a regular turn. I'd like to be wrong cause this seems interesting and more actions would be awesome, but I'm skeptical.

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Reminder Velvet understanding of tech is nill Equestra is pre computers technological level, hell equestra does not even have the telegraph while EQG is mid 2010's level of tech that is a minimum of 200 plus years of technological differences.

 

[Steady Gaze]

Besides we all know the coolest stuff will be behind the options no one picks because the QM know our preference.

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This is actually the truth. I've said it before and am very guilty of this myself, but the coolest options/rewards always seem to be labeled "Mysteriously do a thing (???)", basically having the vaguest descriptions along all the options. This results in them never getting picked since certainty is very valuable in this imperfect information game (a kind of loss aversion, I suppose). I've said this before about the wedding amulet reward to buy down Celestia's ire; I kind of wonder how the game would be different if we'd picked it (though Cadance straight up being in our faction is pretty cool too). It also happened with leaving the blackmail reward up to Marinette.

 

[Starlit Horizon]

[X] "Miss Sparkle? See me after class." (Approach Twilight Sparkle)
[X] This feels like a dream. Treat it like one. Explore this strange place.
[X] You are here for a reason. Get. It. Done. (Further your search for Axe's… contact)

 

[DelightedOne]

I've said this before about the wedding amulet reward to buy down Celestia's ire; I kind of wonder how the game would be different if we'd picked it (though Cadance straight up being in our faction is pretty cool too)

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Wait, what do you mean by that? Because it sounds like you're saying those are mutually exclusive when the amulet and Cadance being loyal to us were different votes.

Would that really lower Celestia's ire? I read it as meaning she would be unavailable to oversee the night and the day, so she gave Cadance that responsibility instead.

 

[Solace2117]

Reminder Velvet understanding of tech is nill Equestra is pre computers technological level, hell equestra does not even have the telegraph while EQG is mid 2010's level of tech that is a minimum of 200 plus years of technological differences.

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Okay, but I don't know what that has to do with what I said. I could see interacting with them giving a small bonus to somethings, but Velvet hit all the breakpoints when adapting to this world. She has this world's Velvet's memories. She may not have it at the front of her mind, but as with teaching the class it should come to her.

I also am still doubtful any option gives us extra actions though I'd like to be wrong. From Ourladyofwires comments it sounds more like every option has its own individual paths that have set endings. They may overlap at points, but are meant to have their own endings which is why the options will go away when we reach them.

 

[Earth-Destroyer]

Rarity and Fluttershy are invaluable sources of information and knowledge of the world, anybody that had to run tech support for older family members know this. The two of them would at the very least massively reduce the DC of a number of checks, for doing many things.

 

[Solace2117]

Rarity and Fluttershy are invaluable sources of information and knowledge of the world, anybody that had to run tech support for older family members know this. The two of them would at the very least massively reduce the DC of a number of checks, for doing many things.

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Velvet isn't that old and other then the internet option and some potential intel on people in the school, I don't know that they have much Velvet won't get from this Velvet's memories. Not saying they aren't worth picking, I voted for them after all. I just think you're applying normal quest logic to a mini arc.

Each cycle you will be able to pick three actions. If an action you picked on a previous cycle bears continuing, you will be able to "follow up" on it. (EDIT: ) because like I said, mini-routes are hidden in certain options. And if an action is mostly finished to my contentment, I will simply not offer it on the next cycle.
So, in theory, you have a total of "twelve" picks throughout your stay here

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From this it seems more like each option is more of a self contained path we can explore with set endings based on choices and rolls. There may be some bleed through where actions on one path influence the others, but I doubt any one option drastically reduces the difficulty of an another. Could multiple options combine to do something like that or create new choices, sure I could see it, but I doubt the Rarity and Fluttershy option does so by itself.

 

[OurLadyOfWires]

Good morning everyone.

Voting is still open, but will be closed imminently. This is just a tally for anyone who is curious:

Spoiler: Tally

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##### NetTally 4.0.2

[X] You are here for a reason. Get. It. Done. (Further your search for Axe's… contact)
No. of Votes: 32

Spoiler: Voters

[X] Solace2117
[X] Alan975
[X] Anjaxis
[X] Arrkhon
[X] AuthorTransient
[X] Bakkasama
[X] Calico J
[X] Clueless777
[X] Cochimetl
[X] dcoconeo
[X] DelightedOne
[X] des-pair-2
[X] EigengrauFox
[X] Enna's Fractal Wings
[X] HellFire666
[X] IronHydra
[X] Limabot
[X] MisRAR1
[X] moonlock
[X] Pittauro
[X] Potdl
[X] Quaxotia
[X] Rafuki22
[X] Shaper47
[X] spiderhellian
[X] Starlit Horizon
[X] Steady Gaze
[X] Sveta08
[X] Talon Tiger Dino
[X] Thamuzz
[X] Venerable Ro
[X] Zxzx24

[X] This feels like a dream. Treat it like one. Explore this strange place.
No. of Votes: 27

Spoiler: Voters

[X] Greymere
[X] Alan975
[X] Anjaxis
[X] Arrkhon
[X] AuthorTransient
[X] Bakkasama
[X] Clueless777
[X] Cochimetl
[X] Daveeed
[X] Diamondfiend
[X] Flaregamer82253
[X] IronHydra
[X] LieutenantSpirit
[X] Limabot
[X] moonlock
[X] Nevermort
[X] Pittauro
[X] Quaxotia
[X] Qwoptermain
[X] Rafuki22
[X] Random Anon
[X] Solace2117
[X] spiderhellian
[X] Starlit Horizon
[X] Sveta08
[X] Talon Tiger Dino
[X] Venerable Ro

[X] What is this "cellphone" all the kids are talking about? Why do you have one? And what is this "Internet" thing?
No. of Votes: 25

Spoiler: Voters

[X] Greymere
[X] Arrkhon
[X] AuthorTransient
[X] Bakkasama
[X] Clueless777
[X] Daveeed
[X] des-pair-2
[X] Diamondfiend
[X] Earth-Destroyer
[X] EigengrauFox
[X] HellFire666
[X] LieutenantSpirit
[X] Limabot
[X] MisRAR1
[X] moonlock
[X] Nate700
[X] Pittauro
[X] Quaxotia
[X] Rafuki22
[X] Random Anon
[X] Shaper47
[X] Solace2117
[X] spiderhellian
[X] Thamuzz
[X] Venerable Ro

[X] "Miss Sparkle? See me after class." (Approach Twilight Sparkle)
No. of Votes: 24

Spoiler: Voters

[X] Greymere
[X] Alan975
[X] Anjaxis
[X] Arrkhon
[X] Calico J
[X] Daveeed
[X] dcoconeo
[X] DelightedOne
[X] Diamondfiend
[X] Earth-Destroyer
[X] EigengrauFox
[X] Enna's Fractal Wings
[X] Flaregamer82253
[X] IronHydra
[X] Nate700
[X] Nevermort
[X] Potdl
[X] Quaxotia
[X] Qwoptermain
[X] Starlit Horizon
[X] Steady Gaze
[X] Sveta08
[X] Thamuzz
[X] Zxzx24

[X] They are young and impressionable. Thankfully, you are a responsible adult. (Hang out with Rarity and Fluttershy, your real-life confidantes)
No. of Votes: 18

Spoiler: Voters

[X] Nevermort
[X] Bakkasama
[X] Calico J
[X] des-pair-2
[X] Earth-Destroyer
[X] EigengrauFox
[X] Enna's Fractal Wings
[X] Flaregamer82253
[X] HellFire666
[X] Limabot
[X] MisRAR1
[X] Pittauro
[X] Quaxotia
[X] Qwoptermain
[X] Solace2117
[X] Steady Gaze
[X] Venerable Ro
[X] Zxzx24

[X] This place has a library. Go take a look.
No. of Votes: 13

Spoiler: Voters

[X] Limabot
[X] Alan975
[X] Calico J
[X] Clueless777
[X] dcoconeo
[X] IronHydra
[X] moonlock
[X] Potdl
[X] Rafuki22
[X] Random Anon
[X] Shaper47
[X] spiderhellian
[X] Thamuzz

[X] You are here for a reason. Get. It. (Further your search for Axe's… contact)
No. of Votes: 8

Spoiler: Voters

[X] Greymere
[X] Daveeed
[X] Diamondfiend
[X] Flaregamer82253
[X] LieutenantSpirit
[X] Nate700
[X] Nevermort
[X] Qwoptermain

[X] "To be honest? I think your job is better than mine." (Approach Cheerilee. She is here… somewhere)
No. of Votes: 3

Spoiler: Voters

[X] Limabot
[X] Sveta08
[X] Talon Tiger Dino

[X] Alright, WHERE is Stormchaser? (Look for your dear beloved)
No. of Votes: 3

Spoiler: Voters

[X] Limabot
[X] Arrkhon
[X] Sveta08

[X] "Is there anything on your mind, Miss Jack?" (Approach Applejack)
No. of Votes: 2

Spoiler: Voters

[X] spiderhellian
[X] Talon Tiger Dino

[X] "Yes, it's about your daughter. What class I teach her? Well…" (Approach the Rich parents)
No. of Votes: 1

Spoiler: Voters

[X] spiderhellian

[X] Alright, WHERE is Stormchaser? (Look for your dear beloved)
-[X] "Miss Sparkle? See me after class." (Approach Twilight Sparkle)
-[X] This feels like a dream. Treat it like one. Explore this strange place.
-[X] What is this "cellphone" all the kids are talking about? Why do you have one? And what is this "Internet" thing?
-[X] You are here for a reason. Get. It. Done. (Further your search for Axe's… contact)
No. of Votes: 1

Spoiler: Voters

[X] Maer

Total No. of Voters: 43

I noticed the Axe search option was written with a typo by some people, but it still has a convincing first place even then. Other than that, everything seems normal.

I'll go do boring stuff like eat and whatnot, and will close the vote as soon as I sit down to start writing.

As always, I hope you are all doing well.

Edit: On SECOND glance, I have not yet checked if @Maer plan would change anything if broken out of a plan. Twilight's vote seems to be neck-to-neck for third place with cellphone, but I'm a bit too just-woke-up brained to figure this out. Anyways, be back shortly.

 

[Steady Gaze]

the amulet and Cadance being loyal to us were different votes.

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Oops, my memory didn't serve me well.

Would that really lower Celestia's ire?

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It's something the QM hinted at, I believe. Remember how Celestia's attitude degrades from paragon, to shaken, to distant, to enraged? Making the amulet (to raise and lower the sun/moon) and giving it to Cadance was abdicating responsibility for the sun/moon and going from almost enraged back "up" to distant.

 

[Talon Tiger Dino]

I can't wait for Velvet to consult Velvet on how to use Velvet's cellphone for the furthering of Velvet's goals.

Thank you Secret Histories, for maxing out Velvet's memory access roll and thus making this possible and simple.

 

[Sveta08]

I can't wait for Velvet to consult Velvet on how to use Velvet's cellphone for the furthering of Velvet's goals.

Thank you Secret Histories, for maxing out Velvet's memory access roll and thus making this possible and simple.

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It's Velvet. She breaks stuff

 

[Spacemurica]

[X] You are here for a reason. Get. It. Done. (Further your search for Axe's… contact)
[X] Alright, WHERE is Stormchaser? (Look for your dear beloved)
[X] "Miss Sparkle? See me after class." (Approach Twilight Sparkle)

 

[Greymere]

Edit: On SECOND glance, I have not yet checked if @Maer plan would change anything if broken out of a plan. Twilight's vote seems to be neck-to-neck for third place with cellphone, but I'm a bit too just-woke-up brained to figure this out. Anyways, be back shortly.

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It shouldn't, it looks like they voted for both Twilight and cellphone.

 

[Pittauro]

Reminder Velvet understanding of tech is nill Equestra is pre computers technological level, hell equestra does not even have the telegraph while EQG is mid 2010's level of tech that is a minimum of 200 plus years of technological differences.

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on the other hand this world seems to partially run on dream-logic, and Velvet's body should KNOW about Internet and cellphones, at least to some extent...

Okay, but I don't know what that has to do with what I said. I could see interacting with them giving a small bonus to somethings, but Velvet hit all the breakpoints when adapting to this world. She has this world's Velvet's memories. She may not have it at the front of her mind, but as with teaching the class it should come to her.

I also am still doubtful any option gives us extra actions though I'd like to be wrong. From Ourladyofwires comments it sounds more like every option has its own individual paths that have set endings. They may overlap at points, but are meant to have their own endings which is why the options will go away when we reach them.

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to be fair it's possible THIS Velvet is somewhat technologically illiterate, so she might NOT know much about the Internet.

I definitely agree we won't get extra actions. I'm HOPING for some sinergy boosting results personally, even in Visual Novels sometimes "rewards" from a different route can help you get better results in other ones.

 

[OurLadyOfWires]

Vote is closed

Spoiler: Tally

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##### NetTally 4.0.2

[X] You are here for a reason. Get. It. Done. (Further your search for Axe's… contact)
No. of Votes: 33

Spoiler: Voters

[X] Solace2117
[X] Alan975
[X] Anjaxis
[X] Arrkhon
[X] AuthorTransient
[X] Bakkasama
[X] Calico J
[X] Clueless777
[X] Cochimetl
[X] dcoconeo
[X] DelightedOne
[X] des-pair-2
[X] EigengrauFox
[X] Enna's Fractal Wings
[X] HellFire666
[X] IronHydra
[X] Limabot
[X] MisRAR1
[X] moonlock
[X] Pittauro
[X] Potdl
[X] Quaxotia
[X] Rafuki22
[X] Shaper47
[X] Spacemurica
[X] spiderhellian
[X] Starlit Horizon
[X] Steady Gaze
[X] Sveta08
[X] Talon Tiger Dino
[X] Thamuzz
[X] Venerable Ro
[X] Zxzx24

[X] This feels like a dream. Treat it like one. Explore this strange place.
No. of Votes: 27

Spoiler: Voters

[X] Greymere
[X] Alan975
[X] Anjaxis
[X] Arrkhon
[X] AuthorTransient
[X] Bakkasama
[X] Clueless777
[X] Cochimetl
[X] Daveeed
[X] Diamondfiend
[X] Flaregamer82253
[X] IronHydra
[X] LieutenantSpirit
[X] Limabot
[X] moonlock
[X] Nevermort
[X] Pittauro
[X] Quaxotia
[X] Qwoptermain
[X] Rafuki22
[X] Random Anon
[X] Solace2117
[X] spiderhellian
[X] Starlit Horizon
[X] Sveta08
[X] Talon Tiger Dino
[X] Venerable Ro

[X] "Miss Sparkle? See me after class." (Approach Twilight Sparkle)
No. of Votes: 25

Spoiler: Voters

[X] Greymere
[X] Alan975
[X] Anjaxis
[X] Arrkhon
[X] Calico J
[X] Daveeed
[X] dcoconeo
[X] DelightedOne
[X] Diamondfiend
[X] Earth-Destroyer
[X] EigengrauFox
[X] Enna's Fractal Wings
[X] Flaregamer82253
[X] IronHydra
[X] Nate700
[X] Nevermort
[X] Potdl
[X] Quaxotia
[X] Qwoptermain
[X] Spacemurica
[X] Starlit Horizon
[X] Steady Gaze
[X] Sveta08
[X] Thamuzz
[X] Zxzx24

[X] What is this "cellphone" all the kids are talking about? Why do you have one? And what is this "Internet" thing?
No. of Votes: 24

Spoiler: Voters

[X] Greymere
[X] Arrkhon
[X] AuthorTransient
[X] Bakkasama
[X] Clueless777
[X] Daveeed
[X] des-pair-2
[X] Diamondfiend
[X] Earth-Destroyer
[X] EigengrauFox
[X] HellFire666
[X] LieutenantSpirit
[X] Limabot
[X] MisRAR1
[X] moonlock
[X] Nate700
[X] Pittauro
[X] Rafuki22
[X] Random Anon
[X] Shaper47
[X] Solace2117
[X] spiderhellian
[X] Thamuzz
[X] Venerable Ro

[X] They are young and impressionable. Thankfully, you are a responsible adult. (Hang out with Rarity and Fluttershy, your real-life confidantes)
No. of Votes: 18

Spoiler: Voters

[X] Nevermort
[X] Bakkasama
[X] Calico J
[X] des-pair-2
[X] Earth-Destroyer
[X] EigengrauFox
[X] Enna's Fractal Wings
[X] Flaregamer82253
[X] HellFire666
[X] Limabot
[X] MisRAR1
[X] Pittauro
[X] Quaxotia
[X] Qwoptermain
[X] Solace2117
[X] Steady Gaze
[X] Venerable Ro
[X] Zxzx24

[X] This place has a library. Go take a look.
No. of Votes: 13

Spoiler: Voters

[X] Limabot
[X] Alan975
[X] Calico J
[X] Clueless777
[X] dcoconeo
[X] IronHydra
[X] moonlock
[X] Potdl
[X] Rafuki22
[X] Random Anon
[X] Shaper47
[X] spiderhellian
[X] Thamuzz

[X] You are here for a reason. Get. It. (Further your search for Axe's… contact)
No. of Votes: 8

Spoiler: Voters

[X] Greymere
[X] Daveeed
[X] Diamondfiend
[X] Flaregamer82253
[X] LieutenantSpirit
[X] Nate700
[X] Nevermort
[X] Qwoptermain

[X] Alright, WHERE is Stormchaser? (Look for your dear beloved)
No. of Votes: 4

Spoiler: Voters

[X] Limabot
[X] Arrkhon
[X] Spacemurica
[X] Sveta08

[X] "To be honest? I think your job is better than mine." (Approach Cheerilee. She is here… somewhere)
No. of Votes: 3

Spoiler: Voters

[X] Limabot
[X] Sveta08
[X] Talon Tiger Dino

[X] "Is there anything on your mind, Miss Jack?" (Approach Applejack)
No. of Votes: 2

Spoiler: Voters

[X] spiderhellian
[X] Talon Tiger Dino

[X] "Yes, it's about your daughter. What class I teach her? Well…" (Approach the Rich parents)
No. of Votes: 1

Spoiler: Voters

[X] spiderhellian

[X] Alright, WHERE is Stormchaser? (Look for your dear beloved)
-[X] "Miss Sparkle? See me after class." (Approach Twilight Sparkle)
-[X] This feels like a dream. Treat it like one. Explore this strange place.
-[X] What is this "cellphone" all the kids are talking about? Why do you have one? And what is this "Internet" thing?
-[X] You are here for a reason. Get. It. Done. (Further your search for Axe's… contact)
No. of Votes: 1

Spoiler: Voters

[X] Maer

Total No. of Voters: 44

Writing has begun.

EDIT: Ack, I was already doodling a cellphone scene. Serves me right for planning stuff before a vote closes. (This is a joke, not a complaint)

 

[DelightedOne]

Yay, Twi gets screentime again! Even if it is a alternate version.

Now I just need to sacrifice something for this gift.

 

[Solace2117]

to be fair it's possible THIS Velvet is somewhat technologically illiterate, so she might NOT know much about the Internet.

I definitely agree we won't get extra actions. I'm HOPING for some sinergy boosting results personally, even in Visual Novels sometimes "rewards" from a different route can help you get better results in other ones.

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Maybe, but she is a teacher and she does have a phone, so she is probably at least somewhat familiar.

I wouldn't be surprised if there is some sinergy with the different routes that help with others. It's more about people getting their expectations up about the influence of one path. I doubt any of them individually are that influential. Some probably are fully self contained like the Stormchaser option. Some probably tie into each other like picking to interact with all the students because they are direct peers. Some are wild cards that'll connect in ways we don't expect.

 

[Arrkhon]

Dreams of Velvet speaking modern slang turned into ashes, just like the dreams of the Woods...

 

[OurLadyOfWires]

Dreams of Velvet speaking modern slang turned into ashes, just like the dreams of the Woods...

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Spoiler: Winning Vote

[Y] What is this "cellphone" all the kids are talking about? Why do you have one? And what is this "Internet" thing?
[Y] They are young and impressionable. Thankfully, you are a responsible adult. (Hang out with Rarity and Fluttershy, your real-life confidantes)

-lean closer towards Rarity, under the excuse of giving her a better view of your cellphone, and you pretend to ignore how the young woman is absolutely beaming at that. Well, beaming, and also blushing.

"So, I just press here and that finishes my registration?" you ask.

"Y-yes, Professor Covers!" she answers, nearly trembling on her seat.

Meanwhile poor Fluttershy, who is sitting opposite to you, is trying her best to appear as small as possible. In fact, she is also crouching down on her seat as she has her lunch.

And you don't blame her. You really don't. This is probably the most attention she has ever received (or rather, that she ever realized she is receiving) in her entire life.

After all, you are well aware that just like in Ponyville, you have just monopolized and concentrated the three most beautiful mare-female humans in a single place.

Plus, you may or may not have orchestrated the extremely unusual event of having your lunch at the school cafeteria. On the table that is at the very center of the school cafeteria, even. Using the innocuous excuse that you forgot your lunch, and that it is important to check if the students are being given quality food, and that the lunch lady would never report you anyways.

So, here you are, sitting next to Rarity, opposite to Fluttershy, and currently being watched by probably a hundred wide-eyed teenagers.

Well, at least you had the decency of not putting your arm around Rarity. You also don't think she would have remembered how to keep breathing if you did that.

"Ah, thanks Rarity! And please, just call me Velvet. At least when we are outside classroom," you say, just loud enough for the nearby tables to hear.

"Oh, I couldn't possibly do that, Velvet," the young woman answers, twirling her long and smooth hair with a finger for some reason.

"I see, I see... Still, now that I'm registered, how can I join that conversation group you told me about?" you ask.

To which Rarity answers by almost freezing, and Fluttershy reacts by letting out a small gasp.

"T-the CanHigh chat room? I mean, i-it's an invitation only group, Professor. A-and besides, it's full of students! There isn't anything interesting going on there. N-nothing at all!"

An instant conversation group where all the students are present, she says? Well, now you are more interested in joining it. After all, you are here to look for someone, and you have not yet discarded the possibility that they may be students!

"If it's invitation only then you can let me in, no?" you say, watching Rarity bite her own lip as if she had just fumbled with her words. "Besides, what if I need to get in touch with someone from school? I'm sure there is nothing wrong with you putting me in this virtual room, no?"

"I... I refuse, I won't do it!" she says, suddenly sounding desperate. Almost as if she is hiding something.


"I'll do it Professor, I'll send you the invitation!"
"No, me! I'll do it! Give me your phone number and I'll add you there!"


But to Rarity's horror (and you really have no idea why she is so horrified) several students from the nearby tables begin to chime in.

And soon enough, a new profile has joined the CanHigh chatroom.

...

"Huh, this is... a lot of messages," you say, as you try to familiarize yourself to how this thing works.

Because this "group" has hundreds of students. And perhaps hundreds of thousands of messages. It feels like a fool's errant to read the whole archive, so you won't, and from what you gather the running culture is only to interact with whatever ongoing conversation is happening.

Still, you are happy to see that the latest conversations have all been about you. You cannot identify who is saying what, since everyone uses pseudonyms, but a few users like "PreciousDiamonds3" have already declared their undying love for you.

You wonder who this user is.

"But there's also a lot of words I just don't understand," you say, to a Rarity who has been deathly quiet since you started reading. "I mean.... cleavage... milf... hagmaxxing? Rarity dear, what does any of this means? Why are they using these words when they are talking about me?"

The young lady refuses to answer you, unfortunately, and you decide to be kind enough not push the issue.

Still, you learn quite a lot before the lunch period is over.

For example, you gleam that you will be able to attract even more attention if you undo the two top buttons of your shirt, so you do just that.

And you also take your first "selfie", to use as your profile picture, where you pull in Rarity and the two of you make cute little "V" signs with your fingers. Although unfortunately poor Fluttershy adamantly refused to join in for it.

Of course, you make sure to display the medallion you are wearing on your picture, on a place you know most of the students will be looking when they zoom in on this image.

Still, inevitably, the school bell rang, and you had to leave your students behind.

Well, you are sure you will bump into them at some point, as you give your classes.

Spoiler: Author's Note

Is it a gift, to allow one a peek? Is it agony, to know what opportunities were lost? Who knows. But for now, a glimpse.

 

[Venerable Ro]

Poor Miss Velvet is going to have quite a bit to live up to.

 

[spiderhellian]

Of course, you make sure to display the medallion you are wearing on your picture, on a place you know most of the students will be looking when they zoom in on this image.

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Oh god…

In this world, we have no need to be respectable. We're not married. We're certainly not a mare.

We're not a respectable married mare, and the consequences are endless!

 

[Talon Tiger Dino]

No, not another Twilight win. Should just rename her Black Hole with how she just sucks in the thread's attention all the time.

 

[spiderhellian]

No, not another Twilight win. Should just rename her Black Hole with how she just sucks in the thread's attention all the time.

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To be fair, in recent days that's just been the Wedding vote, and this.

…Yes that's because Bird hasn't offered us any options. But in recent days she's been more a vortex of discussion than of action!

 

[Solace2117]

And then we find out Twilight is just a normal overachieving student. Velvet and her have a pleasant conversation and the option to talk to her goes away next turn.

 

[Shaper47]

For example, you gleam that you will be able to attract even more attention if you undo the two top buttons of your shirt, so you do just that.

And you also take your first "selfie", to use as your profile picture, where you pull in Rarity and the two of you make cute little "V" signs with your fingers.

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Groan, see what this sunk cost fallacy has taken from us.

 

[Solace2117]

In fairness, it was between the cellphone and Twilight. The Rarity and Fluttershy option was like 7 votes behind. And hey maybe this could lead to us running into Celestia and/or Luna.

 

[Spacemurica]

Sorry for being the deciding vote? Honestly there were multiple other options I preferred, like the library or Stormchaser. But out of the two third place options, I prefer Twilight.

 

[Flaregamer82253]

Vote is closed

Writing has begun.

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Seeing what won, I can't help but see this in my mind:

Spoiler: Come With Me

Sorry for being the deciding vote? Honestly there were multiple other options I preferred, like the library or Stormchaser. But out of the two third place options, I prefer Twilight.

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Sometimes a person gets to be the feather weighing on the scales. Never a need to be sorry as long as a choice is made in earnest consideration.

 

[Solace2117]

Sorry for being the deciding vote? Honestly there were multiple other options I preferred, like the library or Stormchaser. But out of the two third place options, I prefer Twilight.

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Eh, nothing inherently wrong with it. Twilight is a well loved character and this could lead to some cool stuff. I probably would have voted for her later on, but I think there's just a little bit of Twilight fatigue at times because of everything that's happened and how passionate people are about her.