>Ponyville seems to be a hotbed of excitement these days. Between the dragons roosting in the mountains, horrid monsters wandering out from the Everfree Forest, ancient ruins discovered deep in the earth, and the ever-presenting of all-out war between the Equestrians and the Gryphons, it seems like everypony looking for fame or fortune is flocking to this town.
>It is an age of knights, adventurers, dark magics, and destined heroes.
>You are none of these things.
>Your name is Pot Luck, and you're just trying to run your inn, the Sword and Board.
>You've begun your grand opening celebration, with the populace adoring your signature entree of the Lentil-Barley Burger. Though you've had a few mishaps, your night has been rather successful so far.
Archives: http://anonpone.pineapplecomputing.com/anotherday
Characters: http://pastebin.com/RVB0Hjqp
Inn floorplan: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1fouKOvZLar5QZ4zOwmvnXA1hcPZ5UIBXNuy8RN0oFME/edit?usp=sharing
>Despite his objections, Crystal Rose was unable to sway his cohort from choosing to stay at your inn.
>"I hope my friend didn't offend you with his remarks," Sunlight apologizes. "He loves complaining almost as much as life itself. I swear he should've gotten a cutie mark in that instead."
"What about your cutie mark? What kind of life leads a rich pony like you to brave the countryside"
>"Sure it's a pampered life, but it can be a bit of a bore," Sunlight answers with a tired sigh. "Never really found much of a 'talent' so much as good at looking pretty and smiling while hanging off the hoof of some rich noble. It's like a puddle, vast and shallow...ponies throwing bits for things they don't need to impress ponies they don't even like."
>She pauses and stares at her near-empty stein, a wistful sigh escaping her lips. "I probably sound like a fool, don't I? Yearning for things that most ponies have and don't care for, while having everything that most only dream of."
Input response.
>>25022806
"It doesn't matter what items you have, the only thing that counts is those around you, I have my friends and wispy, I wouldn't trade her for the world"
>>25022806
A bit similar to Wispy there. Nothing foolish about that.
Cool this is back! Smile at her and ask if she is looking for a friend we can help with that because your looking at one
>>25022806
You can only really appreciate stuff like that when you go a long time without it.
>>25022942
Maybe thats why they got along so well, they are both looking for love and care.
>>25022806
There's a difference between the things we want and the things we need, and only one of them will make you happy in the long run.
>>25022901
>>25023084
"Some ponies would argue that material goods don't count for much, and it's the company you keep that makes for a happy life in the long run," you answer back.
>"That is so true," Sunlight answers, leaning forward and propping her chin upon her hoof. "Everything out here feels so much more...genuine, you know? Your a lucky pony to have someone like Whispy in your life. All I've got is Crystal Rose and you've seen what he's like," she smirks and chuckles quietly at the end.
"Wouldn't trade her for the world."
>"How sweet," she coos. "I'm surprised to see you raising her by yourself. I always thought a single father was something of a hot commodity for eager mares."
>She giggles again and checks on her stein. "Don't suppose I could have a top up?" she asks, giving her stein a little shake.
Input action.
>>25023306
Of course.
>>25023306
Fill up her stein. Though we might want to find someone else to talk to before they all head to theor rooms
>>25023306
Well, she's not actually mine, but thanks.
>>25023306
chug
>>25023325
>>25023355
>>25023402
"Well, I've only been in town for a few days. Made plenty of friends, of course, but I haven't exactly been focusing on anything other than my business lately. Most of them are the adventuring type anyways...I'm just a simple inn keeper."
>You top up her beverage.
>"Oh, you're too modest," Sunlight says with a dismissive wave. "I bet you could have any mare in this town if you just put yourself out there." She picks up her glass and proceeds to down the entire contents in one lengthy chug, followed by a relieved sigh. "Ahhh...that's the stuff. Now, I don't suppose I could trouble you to show me to my room?"
Input action.
>>25023585
Of course.
>>25023602
yep, make sure its not a taken room. I'm sure sunny is in one of them.
>>25023585
Sure.
>>25023585
Got you fam
>>25023623
>sunny and sunny spooning
>>25023653
hot, we should also tell Sundance that it is quiter now if she wants to come down in a more peaceful place.
>>25023602
>>25023623
>>25023637
"Of course," you answer as you gesture for her to follow towards the stairs. "Right this way."
>"Such a gentlecolt," Sunlight giggles. As she hops off the stool, the unicorn fumbles her first few steps, almost tripping over completely were it not for your presence. She falls against your side, promptly throwing a hoof around your midsection to catch her balance. "Ah-heh...oh my," she remarks with an embarrassed laugh, "I guess I can't quite hold my drink as well as I thought."
"All the more reason to get you to your room then," you suggest as you walk alongside the pony in order to safeguard her from another tumble.
>Since none of the rooms are very different from one another apart from a few extra square feet, you take Miss Meadows to one of the corner rooms.
"Here you go miss. If you need anything, I'll be downstairs."
>She opens the door and takes a brief look inside, then turns back to you. "My, it's...uh, a bit chilly in here," she remarks, giving a playful shiver for show. "I don't...suppose you could help keep me warm for the night?"
Input response.
>>25024033
"Sorry miss, your drunk and it would not be right"
>>25024033
Very tempting, but I have customers downstairs.
>>25024033
We should get Sunny to keep Sun company
>>25024091
>this fucking faggot
>>25024096
>and THIS fucking faggot
What, 'drunk'? She's hardly drunk at all. Tipsy at best.
Let's go for it. Pot has to get laid sometime throughout this adventure.
>>25024140
Nigga our inn is still open, and this is its first day. We ain't disappearing.
>>25024140
How about inviting Diamond up?
2 birds with 1 stone.
>>25024140
Its called chivalry, she might be more interested in our D after this.
>>25024140
I agree. She's not drunk, she's flirting with us.
I think we should finish up with whatever business we must, shut down the bar and stove for the night, and take her up on her offer.
>>25024033
Oh come on, we hardly know her.
I'd say>>25024091 but she isn't that drunk.
>>25024033
Oh baby.
Agree, and make a few sexy sexy horse words.
>"Hmm, maybe it is a bit chilly."
Get cosy with her.
>We have customers
Yes, we do. Before getting too cosy, Tell her you need to put the little one to bed. Something fatherly and affectionate to remind her of how much of a good Stallion Pot is. Then go and check nothing's going to burn down while you get your dick wet.
>>25024033
As much as we'd love a romp in the hay, we've still got a business to tend to for the night. But if you're still chilly after we're done closing up...
>>25024166
>Implying a mare staying at a hotel in town, 'just passing through,' is going to be interested in anything more than good company.
Guys, you know that it's ok to just have sex, right? Not everything needs to be meaningful. Sometimes, just sex and cuddling can be very nice for two people.
>>25024219
Yeah, just a one night stand thing.
This is likely not new waifu acquisition.
>>25024033
Nah, just give her more straw if she needs it.
>>25024166
>nice guy
You can just have sex you know.
>>25024091
>>25024096
These
>>25024261
Agreed, if she wants to follow up when sober we can go for it.
>>25024277
>when sober
She's not drunk
>>25024282
>she's not drunk
>couldn't even stand up on her own
>>25024282
She can barely walk
>>25024300
>the unicorn fumbles her first few steps, almost tripping over completely were it not for your presence.
This implies otherwise.
>>25024166
>Not waning to just cuddle and fuck for a night
>Not accepting something for what it is and sharing a few tender kisses in the morning
There's no pretense about a cuddle. Pot'll feel great afterwards, pone is hardwired to love. She's not drunk, she's attractiveunless I'm confusing her on the character sheet for white wineand she's definitely flirty.
Why not lads tbh wew
>>25024294
>>25024300
She walked perfectly fine the rest of the way. Given how flirty she's been with us before, I'd say it's absolutely a thing I would do if I wanted an excuse to rub shoulders with someone.
>>25024327
Don't be silly. 'Stumbling' against a person you want to fuck isn't a thing that happens.
>>25024318
No, it implies she can't stand up on her own.
>>25024327
>what I would do
That's nice I guess. Doesn't prove she ain't drunk though.
>>25011124318
>>25024300
>>25024294
>She was talking about her lack of a gag reflex while boring into us with fuck-me eyes yesterday
Ok, I know we're all supposed to be socially liberal and aware men who check our priviledges but I think we might've overthought it on this one fellas.
>implying I even care
>implying I'm not just mad this is slowly turning into a 'MUH CONSENSUAL SEX IN THE MISSIONARY POSITION' moment
>>25024363
She gets used as a cock sock all the time, what she really wants is some respect.
>>25024345
>>25024277
>>25024355
>>25024300
>beta cucks
The Sunchaser crowd, I assume?
>>25024363
We have to be pure. No sex unless it's for procreation.
>>25024401
>Unable to detect sarcasm
>>25024382
doesn't seem like a better way to show you that you respect her than to fuck her gently and show her a lovely evening.
dunno if you knew this but occasionally sex isn't literally debauchery tbqhwy
>>25024401
Nope, this mare is awesome. I want to treat her right for once and marry her. The the usual eye candy she gets.
>>25024363
Someone pointing out the hole in your logic doesn't make them your polar opposite.
We just opened our business. There are people downstairs. Who are you expecting to serve them? Ember? Disappearing for a fuck when we're supposed to be establishing ourselves as a good innkeeper is a bad move.
>>25024449
Most of the 'for' agreed that we need to clean up and close shop first.
>>25024449
Seconded, we got better stuff to "do"
>>25024181
This
>>25024463
Sure, I guess, as long as we're not chasing people out just for this. Still, you leave someone who's had a few alone in bed and you're usually coming back to snoring.
>>25024449
Given that the kitchen's closed and most of the patrons are drunk/leaving already, I think we could do with 30 minutes to get the stragglers out of our mane and banish Ember to cleanupduty.
>>25024449
Well, she'll be in town for a while longer at least. If the rest really want to they could just do it another day
Tip fedora and back flip the fuck out
>>25024500
Yeah, which I think is basically what's going to happen anyway because this thread is cucked as fuck.
Where's your sense of adventure, /mlp/?
>>25024513
>What is 'time and place'
>What is 'heat of the moment'
>What is alcohol and hormones
Oy, hard to get a consensus from all this. Wasn't expecting so much response.
Poll time! You got 10 minutes folks.
http://strawpoll.me/5705677
>>25024500
I'm fine with that risk. Pot is a business first kind of guy. If she's snoring then we missed the opportunity for good reason. Instead of good guy syndrome.
>>25024533
I agree with this citizen
For money and capitalism, not because MUH ETHICS and MUH LADY
>>25024533
>>25024597
Agreed
>>25024533
This
>strawpoll votes match unique posters
Well, there it is.
I swear I'm getting to use this exact same image every thread.
>>25024677
Fuck to not fuck is 9:5 while clean up first vs not clean up is 6:3. Seems like a pretty straight forward consensus.
>Up until that point you had figured her flirty undertones were just the playful banter of an eccentric Canterlot elite, but now it's hard to ignore. You'd be lying if you said you weren't a little interested, the question is just whether this is the right time and place. You still have a bunch of customers downstairs, albeit they're all your friends and you do trust them not to rob you blind in your absence.
>But you're still a businesspony, and you have other guests to take care of.
"You...make a very tempting offer Miss Meadows," you reply. "But I wouldn't be a very gracious host is I just vanished on my other guests. Let me close up shop first, and if you're still looking for somepony to warm your bed with you, I'll be more than happy to oblige."
>"Well, I would hate to be the cause of you gaining a poor reputation amongst your customers," Sunlight replies, turning about such that her tail brushes against your shoulder. Her hips sway in a pronounced, deliberate fashion as she strolls into her room. "Don't keep a lady waiting too long, though," she adds with a wink before closing the door.
>Feeling a lot under the metaphorical collar, you head back downstairs to see to your other customers.
"Hey Ember," you call out as you return to the main hall.
>"What is it?" the surly demon replies.
"Mind helping me tidy up?"
>"Closing up shop, eh?" Diamond calls out. "Guess it's about that time." He gets up and stretches. "Say...everything okay, Pot? You're looking a little flustered," he comments.
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>>25024716
You shouldn't combine the count of the compromise with anything else.
>>25024735
Just been a long day.
>>25024744
>compromise
>implying
>>25024735
Long day and the drink doesn't help, make sure the over is off.
>>25024735
>nothing lad just been a bit worked up you know haha wew big day
>Shaky and a little ungainly
>Search for something to calm your spaghetti and absent-mindedly clean up
>>25022806
I thought you where dead man
>>25024751
One was business, one was pleasure, and the last one was business before pleasure. How is that not a compromise?
>>25024735
So does Ember actually need to sleep?
>>25024735
Whisper to Diamond that you got some hot tail waiting for you downstairs.
>>25024793
No, one was cuck, one was business and then pleasure, and the other was pleasure
>>25024795
This. Does a lesser demon sleep?
>>25024793
One was pleasure, the other was m'lady, the last was business then pleasure. There was no compromise.
>>25024801
upstairs.
I hope that that Crystal Stallion isn't her husband...
>>25024854
They sounded like friends.
>>25024854
>husband
>won't stay with her because 'm-muh luxuries'
Meh, doesn't seem like a healthy marriage if he is.
>>25024854
I think she said she was just friends
>>25024875
>>25024854
>Mfw didn't even consider this
>Mfw we're about to get bunny boilered by some crazy Canterlot bitch
w-wew lads
>>25024875
>>25024878
>>25024890
I just can't tell if InnKeeper's trying to set us up for a trap or something.
I feel like he's got something up his sleeve
>>25024875
>>25024896
>>25024900
Second thoughts?
>>25024900
sometimes a spade is just a spade.
sometimes that spade has a penis
sometimes you just have to go with these things
>>25024917
We'll just ask her when we go back up.
>>25024917
>>25024922
Alright, lets fuck her.
But if something goes wrong I'm blaming you guys.
>>25024900
>she's a crazy wife
>she's a changeling
>she's a royal agent sent to interrogate us about changelings
>she's a slaver agent sent to interrogate us about Sundance
>>25024801
Why not bring him with us?
>>25024917______No.____
>>25024936
I'd be up for that if she'd shown interest. Bringing someone else back without her say so would be a bad idea.
>>25024950
True, but we could always ask.
Diamond might agree
>>25024950
Yeah, lets not spring a threesome on a drunk mare.
In modern America we're already technically raping her, don't need to add on to the charges.
>>25024960
Be honest, you just wanna do it with Diamond..
"A lot of work, and a lot of drink, that's all," you reply.
>As tempting as it is to mention what may be waiting for yourself upstairs, you have more tact than to gloat about such things.
>"Well you have a good night and I'll see you in the morning," Diamond says. He then turns to Honey Belle and puts a hoof around her shoulder. "Shall we, Belle?"
>"I am not sleeping on a straw bed," Belle deadpans in response. "No offense, Pot Luck," she adds quickly. "I have a home with a very comfortable bed, thank you very much."
>"Yeah, but it doesn't have me in it," Diamond says with a cocksure grin. He then leans in and whispers something into Belle's ear that causes her face to turn several shades of red.
>She looks away a bit begrudingly, muttering, "Fine...I'll stay."
>You keep your chuckles to yourself as you watch the two head upstairs, one far more enthusiastic than the other.
>"Mind if Azura and I just hang out down here for a bit longer? We promise we'll clean up after ourselves," Airy asks.
"Sure. Just try not to break anything."
>"No promises," Azura snickers.
>You turn back to sweeping up the room and stacking away the cutlery.
"So...Ember, you kinda need a room to sleep in, I guess," you remark to your employee.
>"Do I have a choice?" Ember grumbles in response.
Where do you want to house your demon employee?
>>25024986
He did ask first....But yes.
>>25024995
Its up to you, we could move you to the cellar if you like it their or my room if you want company. We also have a small room you could use upstairs.
>>25024995
Any bed would do for tonight. Permanent arrangements can be decided later. Might be better to let her bunk with Wispy, to keep an eye on her.
>>25024995
An unused room until we can do something more permanent.
>>25024995
She's done a great job. Thank her. Make her feel welcome, at least a little bit.
Ask if she has any preference for bedding. Maybe she likes the darkness of the cellar.
>>25025027
>>25025021
Agreed, I don't want her using a customer room, cellar or one of our rooms.
>>25024995
Much as I'm a fan of Diamond, I'm actually relieved that he found his own entertainment tonight. Which opens us up for some glorious Canterlot flank!
I'd put Ember in one of the open rooms for tonight, unless she'd be more comfortable haunting the cellar again. Ask her?
>>25024995
I'm honestly still a bit jealous that Diamond got to Honey Belle first.
Still, probably better that we stay out of that family's business, considering.
>>25025177
True. Wouldn't want to put Pot in that melting... pot... of family vitriol.
>>25025027
>>25025034
>>25025031
"Well, do you have any preferences? I mean, do demons even usually have much concern with sleep?"
>"Not particularly," Ember says with a shrug. "I used to sleep on a giant pile of bones and burning charcoals. Do you have anything like that?"
"Not unless you want to sleep in the oven. I don't think it's quite big enough for you."
>A guest room seems to be the most logical answer, at least for the night. You don't want to take up a customer room housing one of your employees but she'll need somewhere to rest if you want her to stay. You'll need an extra bed, of course, but you are going to need to talk to the carpenters about fixing the table anyways so it's not as though you can't buy an extra bed at the same time.
"Listen, Ember...you've done a great job today, aside from the...um, fire incident. Why do you take one of the empty rooms upstairs for the night, and we'll arrange for something more permanent tomorrow."
>"Well hurray," Ember replies in her usual deadpan sarcasm. She then groans and lets out a quiet sigh. "Listen, Pot...I realize I'm not the...nicest thing to get along with but...I, uh...appreciate what you're doing for me. Even if normally I'd flay a pony like you alive just to hear what your screams are like."
"Thanks...I think."
>"I'm just say if I ever get my powers back and return to my glorious, true form. I'll make your death quick and painless."
"You are truely the epitome of generosity," you reply.
>"Yeah yeah...no need for sarcasm," Ember says with a smirk. "I'm going to get some rest now." With that, your demon-turned-pony employee trots off to find a room.
>At last your business looks to be closed for the night. Though it is late and you are a little tired, you nonetheless feel a perk in your step as you head back upstairs.
>You return to Sunlight's room and give a light tap on the door.
>"Come in," a sultry voice answers.
Input action. Best to make a good impression, Cassanova.
Wow, I go away for an hour and this thread practically blew up.
Probably too late for the strawpoll, but I have to agree with >>25024900. With the timing of their arrival(nearly the same time as Airy) and the fact that trouble finds us almost every day, makes me think they're probably not just travellers.
Innkeeper is just teasing us today,isn't he? Pot's been flirted with Airy,Azura,Diamond, Honey Belle, White Wine and now Sunlight.
>>25025177
That table scene seemed to imply that both of them wouldn't mind a 'private dance' from Pot.
>>25025227
Go in, smile, and >Waggle eyebrows.
>>25025227
Begin the mating dance of your people.
>>25025227
Just don't sperg out.
>>25025236
That was Airy and Azura, m8
>>25025227
Something funny to break the ice.
We're wearing our apron and right? Maybe we can slink into the room humming a striptease. Dah-nah-nah-nah-nahhn.
>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOotsq4soug
>Run a front hoof down our chest
>Pull the strings that tie the apron to your sides, flick it off your body
>"I don't have a hat to leave on. But you get the image."
>>25025236
I am concerned about this too.What if she and the stallion she was with were the agents from Canterlot to evaluate Wispy? What if she is just distracting us so her partner can steal her away?
>>25025291
>>25025249
>>25025270
>You push the door open, letting the momentum carry it as you lean up against the doorframe, grinning as your figure is revealed to her.
"Did somepony order room service?"
>Sunlight was resting on the bed, her slender frame stretched across the bed of hay. Crystal blue eyes traced up and down your figure...a playful and eager smile soon crossing her face. "Oh I most certainly did," she muses. "This room is just too chilly for one little pony...couldn't you help a poor mare out?"
>She rolls onto her side, her tail flicking and beckoning you closer.
"The staff at the Sword and Board is here to serve, madam," you chuckle as you trot on over to her side.
>You feel a slight shiver of excitement as her hooves link with yours, pulling onto the bed alongside her. You feel her tail beginning to intertwine with yours and the delicate fragrance of her mane fills your nostrils.
>Goddess...she smells as beautiful as a summer garden.
>"I'm not...being too fast for you, am I?" she asks, sounding a bit nervous. "I've just never met anypony so honest and genuine before."
Input response.
>>25025476
Assuage her fears with a kiss.
>>25025476
Not quite my normal speed, but I'm not complaining.
>>25025476
She's doing this because we were nice to her?
Not that I mind, but her life must have been pretty bad that sex is the most grateful thing she can think of doing.
>>25025476
Oh, so you didn't want to get married tomorrow? /badjoke
then
>>25025496
then
>>25025506
>>25025476
"No, you're only in town a short while. How could you expect to have any fun under those circumstances if you didn't make your intentions clear? I understand, and I'm ready to show you a good time."
InB4 Diamond busts in, saying he needs 4 ice-cubes, some superglue, 2 chickens and an electric eel.
>>25025643
That last bit made laugh so hard that I'm kinda sad I can't really make use of that...yet.
>>25025496
>>25025513
"Genuine and honest? I must admit, that's not the usual stallions get," you remark jokingly.
>"Guess that's another habit from Canterlot life," Sunlight say, nestling her muzzle beneath your chin. "Everybody is layered with masks and deception. If I came onto anypony as strongly as I did you, I'd be marked as a tramp and shunned from pretty much every circle I know. Especially with an commoner...er, no offense."
"None taken," you reassure her.
>"It's nice to be able to be more true to myself for a change," she giggles. "Even if only for a little while."
>You ease your hoof under her chin and lift her gaze up to meet with yours. You want to say something inspiring or reassuring, but you figure that actions can speak louder in this case. You lean in and embrace her with a gentle kiss. Her lips are soft and warm, inviting as a hot fireplace on a winter's night. Her hoof wraps around your neck, holding you close as she melts into your kiss.
>"Mmm...I want you now Pot..." she whispers to you. She begins to push you onto your back, her hindlegs straddling across your waist. Excitement and lust begins to cloud your mind as her hooves trace across your sides.
Input action?
>>25025643
Then while he's distracted Belle follows wondering what's taking him so long.
[s]Then they ask to join in[s]
>>25025674
Just remember to make sure she finishes first.
>>25025674
Gaze into her eyes, blow a puff of wind from your nostrils, and grind into her.
<wiping face with rag.tiff.bmp>
>>25025674
Remember the basics of CQC.
>>25025733
>ALERT: WE ARE CURRENTLY AT DEFCON 2
https://youtu.be/iEvQfz4V4lI?t=270
WOOOOOOOOOAHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAH
>>25025674
JESUS TAKE THE WHEEL
>Lean in. Bite her neck, moving up to her chin and ear while grinding playfully.
>>25025733
>Go in for lovemaking
>Put her in a sleeperhold until she cums all over you
>Turns out she has a submissive fetish
EWBTE
>>25025674
Bite neck. Pull tail and mane playfully. Look for her weak spots and then attack them for massive damage.
>>25025674
Pull her down for a kiss.
But not before rubbing dem cutie marks son
>>25025674
Start to get a bit crazy. We can unleash our alpha now.
>Gently beckon her down
>Then whisper filthy, unnamable things in her ear while you fuck her>One of my captcha pics was a street sign saying 'When lights are flashing do not enter tunnel'
>>25025782
>>25025865
>You lean down into her neck, burying your muzzle into her tender fur...nipping and suckling at the crook of her neck. Sunlight lets out a quiet, contented murr as she tilts her head back, making it easier for you as you lay a trail of bites and kisses up to her jawline.
>A flare of excitement rushes up your back, almost stealing your breath away. It takes you a moment to realize the mare is grinding her hips against you, clearly trying to coax your stallion pride into the open.
"Ahhh...you really don't waste time, do you?" you chuckle through a drawn-out groan.
>"I can slow down if you'd like," she answers with a sly grin before stealing a kiss, biting lightly against your lower lip. You retaliate with a quick nuzzle into her ear, teasing it with a gentle blow of hot air and a little lick.
Input action?
>>25025957
Aww shit. I wonder if she likes taking charge.
>Catch your breath. "N-no."
>Clearly she's wet downstairs. Let's let Pot Jnr. have a shower. Do a little exploring with the fifth leg. Maybe poke her entrance a bit.
>Ask her if she prefers to be on top or not.
>>25025957
Unleash Pot Jr., and give the nice lady pony a ride!
>>25025957
Come on, Innkeeper. You've got some dirty earthly desires too, right?
>"No complaints here, hotflanks. Now ride the pony."tbqhwy innkeeper you should just run with your heart instead of asking for our opinion. I'm sure you've had fantasies, yes?
>>25025957
If she wants to speed up, let her.
Like >>25026016 says, and continue what we're doing. Try to find what she likes.
>>25026060
I could...but it is still a CYOA at heart. I can write out my own fantasies any time I want.
>>25026016
>>25026062
"Oh, I'm not complaining," you reply with a smirk. "Just...refreshing to see a mare who knows what she wants and goes for it."
>"You'll find I'm full of surprises." She gives you a wink and then steals another kiss...a quick and fleeting one that leaves your lips yearning for more. She's definitely keeping you on the tips of yours hooves for sure, leaving you little time to adjust before burying her muzzle into your neck. She suckles at the fleshy bits of your neck...her bites are firm but you feel only jolts of excitement each time. She's aggressive, you'll give her that..
>As her passion burns a trail of kisses along your neck, you rest your head back and let out a delighted sigh. It's been a long day...you can indulge and let the lady work for a bit.
>You run a hoof through her mane...it's as soft as silk...
>Another jolt of excitement frazzles your mind, snapping your attention back to Sunlight. She's grinning mischevously at you, though you can see the excitement starting to slip out. A soft moan tickles your ears, though you barely notice it over your own.
>Her hips push hard against you...she's pinning your pride against your body...grinding it with a strong, steady rhythm.
>"So...want to go for a ride?" she whispers, sneaking another quick kiss, "Or do you want to see what these lips can do?"
Input response.
>>25026231
Only valid respond is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsfhADiaP5E
>>25026231
Let the lady choose
>>25026231
She seems eager. Surrender control to the Canterlot Miss. I doubt she gets it like that very much at home.
>>25026231
I vote let the lady ride the pony baloney.
>>25025476
> "Did somepony order room service?"
I had a kekel
>>25026296
>>25026324
>>25026350
"I think it's only fair for the lady to choose."
>"And they say chivalry is dying," Sunlight chuckles. She leans in and ensnares you in another kiss, those sweet and tender lips crushing against yours.
>You feel her hooves against your chest, roughly tracing the contours of your muscles as her hips ease off. A flash of light catches your attention and you notice her horn is glowing. The curiosity doesn't last too long until you notice the most surreal presence grasping at your nethers. Her magic slowly shifts you into position, teasing you for a few moments by brushing her sweet folds against your tip.
>You both let out a soft, gentle moan as Sunlight eases you in...her warm embrace wrapping around your stallion pride. So eager were you both that you slide in so easily, deeper and deeper into her.
>"Ahhh....oh Pot..." she gasps as she starts rocking her hips slowly. "Mmm...I haven't felt this good in such a long time."
>You deftly shift your hooves up along her thighs, caressing the supple curves of her flanks until you have a good grip on her hips.
"Oh buck, you're so hot," you groan, thrusting your hips up.
>You start pushing your hips at a growing pace...each peak forcing out another gasping moan from your partner.
>"Yes...faster, please..." she begs soon after. Her hooves slip over to the straw on either side of your head, dropping her upper body closer to you. Her lips plead for another kiss and you oblige by meeting her half, her moans becoming muffled by your embrace.
Input action?
>>25026519
As an Innkeeper, we should worry more about her satisfaction then our own.
>>25026543
Give that lovely lady a back flip.
>>25026519
Use the tongue
>Pot FINALLY getting laid after all the shit he's been through
I-I'm so proud of him;_;
>>25026519
Let the sensual rutting continue! Sunlight's more or less "driving" so I'll be happy to just read your excellently inventive text for a bit, InnKeeper. I have no suggestions more useful than "Move Penor Back And Forth In Vagoo" at the present.
>>25026580
I support this. Turn the tables and give her a good hard rutting.
>>25026543
>>25026580
>>25026646
>You do your best to indulge the lady's demands. Your hind hooves dig into the straw bedding, helping leverage your hips upwards with greater strength. The bedframe begins to rattle with your thrusts, no doubt making enough of a racket for ponies in neighboring rooms to hear...not that you are in any state of mind to care what the others might hear. Your mind is in such a swirling state of lust and passion that you could break a hole through the walls and not give a damn.
>"Oh yes...oh yes, give it to me...buck me harder," the mare moans louder. Her voices rises with each push, your cock driving to the hilt into her hot and wet embrace. You can feel her squeezing down upon you, her hips grinding down upon you at ever-changing angles.
>Your passion yearns to give her more. As she closes in for another kiss, you wrap your hooves around her chest and, in one swift motion, roll the mare over and take your place atop of her now. If Sunlight has any issues being on the bottom, she certainly doesn't give them any voice.
>Using your new advantage, you wrap your hooves around the enticing mare and unleash some of that earth pony strength, slamming into her over and over. She moans...she cries out in delight...she sings like an angel...
>The heat of her passion, the burning lust spreads through your loins. You feel the pressure beginning to well up inside of you.
>"More...more please...I'm getting so close..." she pleads with you.
Input action? Never hurts to try different things.
>>25026676
Think about getting sound proofing
>>25026676
FINISH INSIDE WE'LL DEAL WITH THE CONSEQUENCES LATER
>>25026676
>Changing tack when she's close
idk m8
Fun idea to help push her over the edge, though: flip her over and do her doggy. Sink in close so she can feel you pressing her down. Wrap hoof around tail. Pull up and back hard as she's close to finishing. Ask her where she wants it; inside or out.what do you mean, we're all virgins? some anons are not bad at this.
>>25026752
As long as she's not in heat there aren't any consequences.
>>25026757
This seems reasonable.
>>25026757
>She wants it inside
What do?
Do you guys think she'llhold our hoofas we fall asleep when this is all over?
>>25026772
>implying girls have actually asked me to finish inside
no idea
no breaks on this train though tbh
>>25026785
There better be some goddamn post-coital snuggling or I'm fucking boycotting all future threads
>>25026793
>Pot gets Crystalpone pregnant
What do?
>>25026819
well, I guess we'll fall down those stairs when we come to them, won't we
>>25026836
jesus
>>25026836
>well, I guess we'll fall down those stairs when we come to them, won't we
Goddammit this shouldn't be making me laugh as hard as it is right now
>>25026676
We are pulling out, its as effect as a condom.
>>25026836
KEK
Unless they're doing the same thing, Diamond and Belle probably heard us.
I wonder if Wispy will be able to tell what happened
>>25026958
They shouldn't know its us, they probably all think its belle
>You keep rutting her at full steam, moaning with each thrust as you desperately work to keep that growing, burning passion bottled inside. The lust and heat burns through every fiber of your being. You grasp her figure again, twisting the mare about and onto her belly, the overwhelming sensation of her embrace twisting about your pride threatening to wring you out.
>But you manage to keep it in, if only just.
>You settle your hooves across her shoulders, grasping the lovely mare firmly as you drive hard into her once more. Her horn is slowly, pulsing in rhythm with her crescendos.
>"Oh buck me...buck me harder," Sunlight gasps as her hooves grip at the bedframe. "Give it to me, you wild stallion!"
>You let your actions do the talking, putting your strength and weight against her as you hilt her again and again. You can feel yourself flaring inside her...twitching and pulsing in furious heat like some monster trying to batter down the gates.
>"I'm cumming Pot! Oh buck, I'm cumming!" she starts to squeal. She lets loose an angelic cry, her body quivering and convulsing as she climaxes. You can feel her body unleashing its warmth and passion against you, grasping you tight in loving embrace.
>Hearing your partner cry out in delight, you can finally let it out.
"H-here it comes!"
>You gasp, grasping her hips tight and slamming her down to the hilt as the explosion lets loose in your loins. You thrust again after the first burst...your seed and her hot love intertwining and splashing against you. A surge of passion and pleasure rips through you with each push, your lungs gasping and moaning as you ride out your release.
>As the heat tapers off, you feel your hooves get a bit shakey. You ease yourself onto your side, letting out a winded sigh as you nestle alongside your partner. You wrap your hooves around her belly, holding her close and allowing you another whiff of her fragrant mane.
>"Mmmm...now that was fun..." Sunlight murmurs in a half-giggle.
Input action.
>>25026971
>Out of breath
>"That... that wasn't so bad for a... fussy Canterlot pony."
>>25026971
Want a horn job?
>>25026965
>"I'm cumming Pot!
Not if they heard that
>>25026971
Kiss her and compliment her performance.
I wonder what Crystal Rose would say if he knew....
>>25026971
"...I should have gotten thicker walls..."
>>25027000
>Legend spreads of our ability to give head to Unicorn Mares
>First Azura, then Sunlight, then the world
>>25027005
>>25027000
"Is there anything I can do to fully satisfy you"?
>>25027021
>Pot becomes so skilled at hornjobs he manages to impress even Princess Celestia
>>25027024
I think we just did that, didn't we?
It's snuggle time. Jokingly ask if you were better than the Canterlot stallions.
>>25027038
>>25027021
The horn will shine thanks to our polishing
>>25027038
Put up a sign out the front of the inn on the footpath.
>Hornicure: 20 bits
>Happy Endings Optional
>>25027077
hahahaha
>>25026971
Lets complete your night, don't forget to swallow
>>25027056
From humble innkeeper to royal horn polisher.
>>25027077
We'd need another name change if that happens.
>>25027000
>>25027005
>>25027024
"Warm enough now?" you ask with a chuckle of your own.
>She laughs quietly, wriggling a bit in your embrace to snuggle closer to your chest. "Very warm now, thank you."
"Glad to be of service. You were quite exquiste yourself."
>"Aww, why thank you," she replies with a smile. "So much nicer than back in Canterlot. All the stallions there just try to shove your head into their crotch and tell you to get to work."
"Oh dear. You haven't had to do that too much, have you?"
>"They try, but they usually leave disappointed. Hanging onto a hoof at a party is one thing, but I try to maintain some standards, you know?"
"Is there anything else I can do to make your stay at my inn a more...satisfying experience?" you inquire, sneaking over her head and giving her horn a playful little lick.
>She giggles and squirms a bit in your embrace. "Oh my, you are a pony pleaser, aren't you?" she replies. "Mmm, that is awfully tempting. I might have to take you up on that offer another time."
"Another time? You planning on visiting Ponyville again?"
>"I have no doubt I'll be coming by again...especially if you're willing to give service like that again." She curls her hooves overtop of yours, sighing contently in your embrace. "So...how long have you been living with that changeling?"
Input response.
>>25027198
Be honest, ask what gave it away.
>>25027198
PIC RELATED
>PANIC
>>25027198
"Oh, she came with the inn. Poor thing. Found her curled up in one of the empty rooms. She's very eager to please, and I met some others, one of which I sent off to Canterlot as an emmisary. Changelings without a queen seem quite able and willing to integrate with us, and the level of emotion she consumes seems harmless. Are you here on account of the one I sent to see the royals?"
>>25027198
Tighten up and then relax with a sigh and >>25027234
>>25027198
What! How does she know.
>>25027234
"Shes a real sweat heart, she deserves better then watch she got before"
>>25027198
It seems reasonable that we bash her brain in, we gotta protect wispy after all
>>25027198
I KNEW IT
>>25027234
This answer seems appropriate. Keep calm and play this like we're James Bond. If she's under Royal orders, we might get a good word in.
>>25027234
>Didn't add two and two before
>Random Canterlot ponies showing up in your inn
She's a fucking Baroness or something, calling it now. Or a spy of some variety.
>>25027198
If she has any questions we should answer honestly.
>Changeling? How'd she know? Sunlight's nonchalance towards the subject suggests she's been aware of this for longer than just tonight.
>Then you remember what Aireanna told you a while back.
"You're Princess Celestia's special investigator aren't you?" you remark with a sigh.
>"What? Who told you that?" you quips in response. "Oh...the bird." Sunlight lets out a tired groan. "Oh Princess Celestia, bless her giant alicorn heart, I really wish she would stop telling people where I'm going. It really makes this job harder than it needs to be."
"So you're not really a traveller, huh? No hanging off ponies hooves just looking pretty?"
>"Well I do travel a lot for this job. And there's a lot of looking pretty and holding hooves with insufferable oafs. Waaaaait a second, you're trying to make this about me now...oh, you silly little stallion." She chuckles a bit and then pokes you in the muzzle with her hoof. "I'm the one asking questions here. Princess' orders."
"Fine. I found Whispy hold up in one of the empty rooms when I got here. She was scared, alone, and hungry, so I took her in. She's been nothing but a sweetheart and has been working hard every day to help bring this inn up to shape. She wouldn't hurt a fly, and there's these other changelings who seem just as willing to be peaceful, contributing members of society if you'll just give them a chance."
>"Yes...Berry said much the same," Sunlight says, nodding slowly. "But you've got to understand, this wouldn't be the first time a changeling has lied to ponies to get what they want. It's hard to separate the fact from the lies when you're dealing with a species so...hard-wired for deception."
"Well I've told you the truth," you say with a shrug.
>"The truth as you see it. Tell me...any problems with remembering things? Sudden dizzy spells or spells of fatigue that you can't quite explain? Dull headaches or trouble concentrating?"
Input response.
>>25027415
Honesty is best
"Apart from getting hammered last night no and Wispy was not part of that, you know you didn't have to sleep with me if you wanted honest answers"
>>25027415
Please. I live in a town straining at the seams with experienced adventurers and wizards. If there were overt amounts of changeling magic on me the unicorn I visited yesterday that spotted Wispy immediately would have told me. Or reported it to the town guard. And that's besides me being wary of the issue myself. As much as I'd want otherwise Wispy isn't exactly a well kept secret so far.
>>25027415
just talk with her, tell her she is free to talk to wispy personal with this subject as well. Though by personal i mean as her guardian we will be with her.
>>25027415
ninja kick the lying bitch
>had steamy sex in guest room
our art friend is going to go into conniptions if he was so reluctant to draw our "cook tools"
>>25027537
>>25027504
Let's just edge her until she'll agree to anything we say just to cum.
"Apart from getting hammered last night no and Wispy was not part of that. And you didn't have to sleep with me if you wanted honest answers."
>"True, but I can mix business and pleasure too. You're cute so it seemed like a decent enough idea. Plus if the changeling actually have a subtle entrancing over you, she'd probably would've been able to sense the massive amounts of love that just came out of this room. She'd be lured here to feast. I mean, it's not a fool-proof plan but it does help lend some credibility to the notion that a changeling and a pony can live together without predation or manipulation."
"Well I'm so glad my dick could help the changeling cause. But I'm pretty sure if I were entranced, somepony like Spectral Prism would've noticed and reported it."
>"Nonsense. Changelings are insidious and clever. I've seen them hold members of royalty captive for years without anyone noticing so try not assume that this place is somehow special and immune to that."
"So you still think I might be entranced by Whispy?"
>"It's always possible. My job is to test how possible that is and whether or not changelings can really be trusted. Princess Celestia wants this peace to work, but she's not going to let the foxes into the hen house without some confirmation that they can be trusted. It's the difference between whether they can walk freely through town or if they need to be monitored by a squad of soldiers at all times."
"That seems a bit extreme."
>"It's my job to take the extremes into account. Princess Celestia is many things, but she's not deceptive and she's not always pragmatic. My job is to make sure that Equestria stays safe...even if that means being a little bit cruel to a little changeling."
"Cruel?" you ask with a bit of concern.
>"Again, need to ensure you are free of any influence. That means I'll need to test you in a way that could only work if you truely are your own will."
"What kind of test?"
>"I'm going to have you shoot her."
Input response.
>>25027460
This is a good point to bring up.
>>25027537
The picture(>>25027590) IS blurred, meaning it had to have been drawn normally before that.
>>25027678
There's an uncensored version in it's thread.
>>25027668
>shoot her
FOR
WHAT
PURPOSE
>>25027668
Ummm, ok, can I shoot her in the leg?
>>25027668
You had better qualify that in a hurry.
>>25027668
That's probably counter productive to the whole living together thing.
>>25027697
If she can live with us, a wound on the leg can go miles.
>>25027668
You do realize what just saying you're gonna shoot her without expaination sound pretty murderous to a comoner like me, right?
>>25027668
How dangerous/lethal are we talking? Because while you might have your mission I am not going to permanently injure or kill my d- a little thing just because of that.
>>25027537
Well, he can just draw them looking lovingly across the bar at eachother.
>>25027415
>>25027668
Man, this kind of half-deceit leaves a bad taste in my mouth. I'm sure she was sleeping with us because she wanted to, but still. She's put a really mechanical, cold spin on this whole thing. That casual revelation really rustled my jimmies. We care about our little bug.
>Get a little snippy with her.
>"So; first off; you could've broken it to me nicer. I didn't need the heart-attack. I'm sure Celestia wouldn't have minded."
>Sniff petulantly.
>"Then you tell me that you've basically manipulated me. And now you want me to shoot someone I care about?"
>Recind hooves from her waist. Sit up. Look pissed. Fold forehooves.
>"What a wonderful way to use up your substantial charms, AGENT Sunlight. And if I refuse to hurt her?"
>>25027685
Do you have a link? I really should start saving these pictures
>>25027697
>>25027711
If her leg has holes in it, we could shoot through that. May be better to agree now, before she starts making conditions. Like having to actually hit.
Of course, she could be bluffing. Agreeing to shoot her might be the whole test. Because >>25027711
>>25027693
>>25027700
>>25027711
>>25027735
>>25027741
>>25027752
>Everything up to that point had been fairly reasonable to your mind, but the concept of shooting came up and you're left staring at the wall for a few seconds wondering if you actually heard the mare correctly.
"I'm...sorry. I'm hard-pressed to see how that is a good solution for Whispy..." you comment a little uneasy.
>You want to say something a little more concise and along the lines of 'hell no' but this is a special agent of the royal court so you choose your words carefully.
>"Oh it's so sweet that you care about her, even if you are entranced," Sunlight replies, patting you on the cheek. "But I'm not going to actually have you hurt her. Geeze, how heartless do you think I am? Well...to be fair, if she was actually a threat I'd shoot her but try to understand things from my perspective. Changelings are a known threat - I need to make sure that's no longer the case. And if you're jumping through hoops at her command, it makes it hard to take your word for anything. I mean, I hope you have been honest this whole time cause you've been so sweet to me. It really is touching."
"And...the shooting thing, which I'd rather not be involved with. How does that work into this?"
>"It's simple - if you really are entranced and Whispy thinks your about to hurt her, maybe even kill, then she's going to use her power over you to stop you. It's a natural changeling reflex. Anything less and she might be willing to endure in order to keep up the charade."
"And if I tell you to take this plan and shove it?"
>She pauses and hums for a moment, pursing her lips in thought. "That would be unfortunate because Princess Celestia needs my report before she makes a decision. And whether or not Berry is able to walk the streets as a free changeing really depends on whether you want to help or not."
Input response.
>>25027798
https://i.imgur.com/vexcoZG.jpg
>>25027825
I'll do it, I can only hope I can repair our relationship afterwards.
>>25027825
Well okaaaaaay. So how do we do it, kick the door in suddenly, scare her a bit to make it seem like I'm serious and then I aim at her?
>>25027825
There's no better way to test this than me convincing her I'm about to kill her?
>>25027849
>>25027845
Well, looks like we need to buy a frog mask
>>25027825
While I'm reluctant to scare Wispy if that's what it takes to help her and her race I'll do it.
>>25027825
Are you joking? We're not doing that What a snake. We should let her know at least - a little bit - how incredibly untactful and brusque she's being about the whole thing. And the way she mingles in all that praise about us being cute too. I'm mildly triggered.
Here's a better idea.
>You and me go into her room together.
>I'll stand in the corner and watch while you threaten her. That way, if I suddenly lurch towards you, you'll know that I'm under her control... or whatever. I'm not doing your damn dirty work."
>>25027867
Agreed, we should make it up to her afterwards.
Okay. Need to sleep. Turkey day is coming. Try not to let capitalism die this time.
>>25027872
This might not be a bad idea, actually.
>>25027881
ONE DAY GLORIOUS COMMUNISM WILL RISE UP AGAIN!
>>25027881
>Sleeping now when I'm triggered as fuck
You get back here and let her have an earful, you son of a bitch.
>>25027872
Do that!
>>25027833
Thanks
>>25027825
>Geeze, how heartless do you think I am?
Well, when you're trading one hostage for another, its kinda a sadistic choice.
Might want to send this about Sunlight next time we can get a message to the princess.
>Holds your friends hostage and manipulates you into hurting those you care about. Great sex though.
>>25027825
That's some next level bullshit here, actually, if i understand what you're saying, to prove that she is innocent you're making me hurt her, and unless she isn't, you'd have threatened me into hurting someone non-malevolent causing great prejudice to two both me and her?
If I agree and if she's innocent, I think I'm gonna sue you afterward, Sunny
>>25027881
Understandable, but damn are we at a good part. More!
>>25027872
>We should let her know at least - a little bit - how incredibly untactful and brusque she's being about the whole thing. And the way she mingles in all that praise about us being cute too. I'm mildly triggered.
I agree with this the most. At the very least I want to get out of that bed.
>>25027881
I am of digging pigdog grave already!
>>25027872
>What a snake
What a BITCH. Go with this, though. That way we don't have to scare our daughteru.
This Sunlight cunt better grovel if she ever wants anything to do with us ever again. We should ban her from the inn. No; wait, we should allow her in the inn, but refuse to speak to her. She'll be allowed to eat and drink and we'll have nothing to do with her.
Teach her to be a deceitful little slag. If she thinks we're cute and actually worthwhile, then we'll dangle it over her head.
>>25027872
>>25027905
why stop there? get MAD.
>"...And if that's not good enough, then you can shove it, you lying little witch!"
>Get out of bed.
>>25027984
No, we want to be reservedly angry. All overt anger would do is make her more suspicious and more likely to fuck over the changelings. Call her out on her bullshit sure, but in a not over-reactionary way.
>She's obviously drunk, she couldn't stand up properly!
>>25028005
>>25027984
Just do it, if we can give wispy freedom its worth it
>>25027881
With an ending like that, you've just made sure it won't
>>25028022
This
Betacucks literally played like a damn fiddle
Can anyone shop Pot into this?
>>25028052
>wanted to sleep with her
>not the one who got played
Smells like damage control.
>>25028030
Oh, we'll do it alright. But we're not gonna let her get away without some abuse. threatening our damn daughteroo. That's something Agent Scully in the bed with us can do. We shouldn't have a bar more of her shit.
>>25028052
I dunno fam, seems to me like the ones that wanted to fuck her got tricked into this uncomfortable situation that wouldn't have happened if she was left alone.
>>25028074
'DO IT' voter here. I think everyone got played tbh
fuckin' Innkeeper just casually leaving us nursing our anger for 12 hours, though.
pot should let her know how he feels, whether or not that involves some anger and how much is up to everyone else. I like the initiative from >>25027872 . there's a way we can participate without having to scare whispy and lose her trust.
>Just on the whole, it looks like everyonesfuckingmad.png
>>25028092
Yep. The betacucks failed at basic social functioning, the rest of the cucks got tricked.
>>25028074
>>25028092
Feels like we all got played tbh fam
>>25028105
>alphacucks
>>25028104
>everyonesfuckingmad.png
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzpndHtdl9A
>>25028052
Can't find that exact paper. Shame, too, it looks like a good generator
>>25028135
At least the alphacucks got their dick wet.
>>25028185
Top jej
>>25028191
>At least the alphacucks got into this bullshit situation
F I D D L E
>>25026627
>Pot FINALLY getting laid after all the shit he's been through
>turns out she's a scheming manipulating bitch
Poor Pot will never have nice things
>>25028202
Well, looking at it objectively, we were either going to get into trouble with special agent top cunt, or get laid and get into trouble with special agent top cunt.
Seems like we chose the objectively better path.
>>25028224
Nigga please, we're lying in the hooves of a snake and people are talking about how mad they are about both her dumb plan AND this situation. This was not a good idea.
>>25028224
This
>>25028223
Also this. Pot's life in Ponyville is a never-ending struggle to stay one step ahead of the tidal wave of bullshit constantly threatening to engulf him. If he doesn't get a break from it eventually, I fear a nervous breakdown in his future.
>>25028223
So far 33% of the mares we've met in this town have been deceitful bitches. We should have sat on Diamond's lap like that one anon suggested.
>>25028247
Yeah, I guess our feelings got hurt. That was one consequence for it. Judging by the hate, I'd say so. But she was here to do her mission either way, right? We were gonna get told to go threaten our daughteru at some point anyway. I don't see the difference.
The decision, at the time, was the most sound one. Sadly, she's a bit of a stone-cold bitch who prevented us from taking anything away from it other than a few moment's of Pot's pleasure, which sucks big time. Still hard to say no to a flirty girl, though.
>LIKE A DAMN FIDDLE!
>>25028270
>Want to say no but you're kinda right
Maybe we should have.
>>25028247
No. That's 100% benefit of hindsight and you know it. Are you really suggesting Pot should treat everyone with 100% suspicion at all times? Do you want him (a pony, I should remind you, who is trying to run a goddamn inn) to become closed off to society?
