1) Kinda tired. Been having a few nightmares lately.
2) Anypony that lives through extreme trauma is stronger for it. If not physically, they have a stronger will. But they don’t become brilliant. They don’t become inventors. If they become artisans, they don’t advance their field. Our brains don’t… work right anymore. And that’s only if they survive.
As for governmental collapse, I don’t know what you’ve got to prove, but it’s irrelevant. If you’re right, the best you can do is say “I told you so.” If I’m right, neither of us would ever see proof. And none of that changes how Equestria operates.
This whole thing is just “Hey! I want to argue with Lyra!”
3) Please no. How about the Stallion’s Rights Movement? I mean- I don’t want to talk about it. Ponies always get into big arguments over it, but I really don’t want to talk about my butt.
4) *Turns this into a good question*
Oop, that didn’t work either.
5) Well, yeah. You don’t want to sit or lie in somepony else’s sweat. And you don’t want to leave your bother own behind either. It makes it smell bad.
But there’s some things on television worth watching.
6) There’s only one pony that should be concerned with that, and he’s a bear.
But if it helps you lay your intrusive little head down and sleep better tonight, that attempt at offering aid sparked Boscov’s and my first real fight.
And I lost.
Badly…
1) I haven’t. It’s just such a pain to sit down and watch anything on television anymore. And Bon-Bon pretty much has control over the DVR.
2) Oh yes.
I’ve seen it more than once, though evidently I missed a reference. Why do you ask?
3) I guess so, if I had to. But those legs…
4) Anypony who thinks life or death is any kind of option, especially to a foal, has never lived it.
And what took place when I was young is gone. Call it an attempt to undermine Equestrian government, call it carelessness. Doesn’t change the fact that it’s over.
Not being satisfied doesn’t mean somepony is going to start marching on the capital with pitchfork in mouth. I don’t know what kind of world you come from that would make you think it is, but I’d certainly never want to visit.
5) The full story is here.
6) I think so, yes. We aren’t currently. I don’t just become friends with somepony because they asked. But we could be in time.
1) I keep getting called that, so I guess so. I don’t identify with any particular way of thinking, just what I’ve developed over time.
2) I’m sorry- Breadth of questions. Contain what now?
3) Are we talking metaphysical or…? (Warning: Freaking awesome link. )
4) Yeah. Really weird how you have to kick them away at just the right time, too.
5) Great.
6 & 7) No.
8) Nopony loves you!
askrobolyra:
I’m sure they’ll come in… handy!
((Second panel is animated, click on it id it doesn’t work.
Like that.
That’s what I’d want if I had hands.
Delightful, considering I used to be forced into theft.
Dragons stay at bay because of our magically capable numbers, but back before the formation of Equestria even pegasus and earth ponies were capable of deterring dragons.
And the only strength leaders possess is what their followers give them. Griffon history is the perfect example of what happens when leaders take advantage of their subjects. Riddled with assassinations, rebellions, and governments overthrown overnight. Why? Because their leaders don’t respect the power their followers possess, which is far greater than their own. And those followers remove them.
Even Princess Celestia only rules over us because we allow her to do so. Even with her being immortal to anything we’re capable of, she and Princess Luna could still be removed from power. Our numbers and individual strength are far too great to defend against.
Leadership is only a byproduct of society, and society is formed around ponies working together to specialize in their craft, field, or talent. Unity is our strength.
This needs to be on my page.
1) I have.
2) Don’t mention it. I know I wouldn’t want to be in that position.
3) If you follow an unforgiving philosophy, then that’s black and white. Either something is or it isn’t.
I also don’t believe power or control is something everypony should strive for. And if true strength comes from one, how are we ponies collectively stronger than dragons?
4) Sometimes I think kindness detracts from other aspects. Like forethought.
5) Cool story, bro.
6) Maybe sometime down the road. There’s always more to do here than I can seem to keep up with.
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Carrot: Well, I guess that’s the end of that story…
((ironically, when i talked about drawing cakelyra last week I wasn’t serious about that at all. funny how it still came to this))
Kiss a foal to make them turn back to normal, what a strange day…
…
I think I need to go spend some time with my special somebear.
1) Da [omitted] you mean, massive?! I’ll admit I’m not the sharpest tool in the shed, and I’m not that educated, but I’m not stupid! Sure, I might not always know what he’s talking about; I all but failed chemistry. But for Celestia’s sake, I have an Associate’s Degree! I passed Precalculus, Applied Calculus, and two Statistics classes! I didn’t do very well, but I passed! I never failed a single class!
Aint no [omitted] massive intelligence gap!
[omitted].
2) No, I’m not. I was just using your terminology for simplicity’s sake. The world isn’t black and white and everypony has more than once weakness that drags them down. Society has just determined some faults to be greater than others based upon it’s own self-imposed limitations.
3) Sure are a lot of alternate planes of existence with trans-dimensional net capabilities.
1) Aren’t those places made up?
2) Well, thanks for at least giving me that.
3) Probably because The Apple Family does make an alcoholic version. It’s just handled more by Granny Smith. At least that’s what Applejack told me once.
4) But in the end, he died. Thus removing one more murderer from the world. His weakness, while bad for himself, proved evolutionarily useful for the rest of ponykind. His weakness was his strength. His death, a boon.
See how semantics can turn things on their head? That’s why the only thing that matters are those that remain.
Because this picture is fantastic.
1) Certainly! Not like I know how it feels to be any other species, though.
Wouldn’t want to try being one of you, that’s for sure. No offense; just seems like a hard life.
2) The scientist? Well that’s cool! Doesn’t really sound right, but still cool!
3) I’ve already addressed this more than once. To let somepony else repeat my mistakes when they’re willing to learn from them would not only make me a bad pony, it would make me a bad member of society.
4) No, but I played Tomba!
… Only the first one, though…
CYOA #88
Fortunately you and your friends already did pick up the jade screws, mostly for historic value. At least that’s why you did. You mention their possible use as a weapon and are met with nods of acceptance.
The 6 Jade Screws are given to Princess. As a unicorn, she would best be able to launch the screws as a projectile. She puts them away in one of her saddlebags for now. After all, she’s always carrying around that Heavy Mace with her magic. Plus the Helmet and all that other stuff she’s carrying. It’s a wonder she isn’t more fatigued.
You seem to be having a hard time focusing. Even though your life is possibly in danger, you can’t seem to stop daydreaming. It’s very distracting.
While you try to gather your thoughts, you ask the others what to do. Amy mentions that balcony on the second floor you saw when you looked up in the foyer. If need be, she could help everypony down to escape out the front door if the group went upstairs. Considering you’re being chased, going up the stairs sounds like a pretty good idea.
While crossing the hallway to reach the stairs, you find additional paths splitting off to either side of the stairway’s base; forming yet another T-intersection. However, the stairs are located in an opened up space and you’re currently sitting ducks if something happened to round a corner, so you quickly lead the group upstairs.
Uh Oh… Looks like you all forgot water vapor rises. That balcony must have acted like a funnel for the fog. It’s so thick in front of you that you can barely see anything! Princess swears and scolds you for leaving the front door open.
You can make out that there’s three paths from the top of the stairs; straight, left, and right. Possibly with more rooms down each.
1) Me? Lie? Don’t be ridiculous. I never lie! That or I’m rarely caught in a lie. I forgot which lie I was going with.
Also, hello! It’s good to hear from you! Hope you’re well!
2) Drunk Sweetie Belle, clearly. Fear of the unknown is usually greater than reality.
You know, because that’s never happened before.
3) I see! Well I’m glad to hear you’re getting on well here, Hulk! I hope you can get home and see your friends soon!
4) It sure is.
5) Not really. If what I read is right, the human USD used to be worth a lot more. It’s just that our present-day currency is stronger than yours in most cases outside of food (which is the center of our economy and is extremely expensive).
I have to admit, though, this whole bit-fraction system that you humans use could be handy in a few situations. Though why you’d want to buy, for example only one apple, I’ve no idea.
Either way I have heard talk lately about possible reform to our legal tender, but I’m not holding my breath.
6) EL EM AHE OH! NOOB! With twenty-six exclamation marks in back of it! (I wonder how close I got to the actual quote. I tried to find it, but it took too long.)
Edit: Also, I’m finally caught up with questions! Going to try to update the CYOA tomorrow! (I’m so sorry. I know it’s been forever.)
