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                                            1.
                                            > Be Anon, working member of the Coopers' Guild
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                                            2.
                                            > Your actual occupation...
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                                            3.
                                            > Well, the saying goes "if you want a band around your barrel, see a cooper."
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                                            4.
                                            > You're a hugwhore
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                                            5.
                                            > It's a fairly comfy job even without the compensated cuddling
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                                            6.
                                            > The room you use has a bed, a couch, loveseat, recliner, and a rocking chair
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                                            7.
                                            > Tons of pillows
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                                            8.
                                            > Soft blankets
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                                            9.
                                            > A good fireplace for the colder months
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                                            10.
                                            > Hot cocoa supplies, and so on
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                                            11.
                                            > And so you wait for your next Jane, content in your place in the world
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                                            12.
                                            > The door opens, revealing a slightly pudgy orange unicorn mare, with dark circles under her eyes
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                                            13.
                                            > Her short navy mane lies tousled at ear-length
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                                            14.
                                            > You welcome her with a warm smile
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                                            15.
                                            "Come in, come in. How can I make your day today?"
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                                            16.
                                            > She closes the door behind her with a flick of magic, and looks at you with haunted, empty eyes
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                                            17.
                                            > "Don't. Don't say what you don't mean. I know I'm not beautiful, or cute, and the only reason why this is happening is because I paid for it."
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                                            18.
                                            > You hesitate
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                                            19.
                                            > There are mares that like when you talk down to them, that enjoy a stallion pretending to be disgusted about having to cuddle with them
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                                            20.
                                            > But you can feel a difference here
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                                            21.
                                            "Alright. Hop on up, and tell me what you want."
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                                            22.
                                            > The mare climbs up onto the couch next to you, staring at you with a certain wariness that makes your heart break a little
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                                            23.
                                            > She lays her head on your lap, and you start petting her automatically
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                                            24.
                                            > She sighs, closing her eyes
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                                            25.
                                            > "Tell me what you really think about me."
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                                            26.
                                            > You consider the matter, her slightly coarse mane sliding under your fingers
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                                            27.
                                            "You need to get more sleep, for one."
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                                            28.
                                            > She nods, breathing deeply
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                                            29.
                                            > You think you know what she needs
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                                            30.
                                            "And you would look better if you lost some weight."
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                                            31.
                                            > She sniffles at that, but you pretend not to hear
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                                            "I get the feeling that you have a hard time reaching out to others, and don't have many friends. Certainly not any close ones."
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                                            33.
                                            > A spot of dampness hits your thigh, and now you look down
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                                            34.
                                            > The poor mare is thoroughly scrunched, tears leaking from her closed eyes
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                                            35.
                                            > You shake your head quietly, and wipe her tears away
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                                            36.
                                            > She looks at you, vulnerable and hollowed out by life
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                                            37.
                                            > You smile kindly, and gently lift her head
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                                            38.
                                            "And you are my favorite kind of customer."
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                                            39.
                                            > She stares at you with wide eyes
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                                            40.
                                            > "I-I am?"
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                                            41.
                                            > You hum an affirmative
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                                            42.
                                            "You are. For some ponies, they come to me because I'm convenient, and discreet."
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                                            43.
                                            > You gently tug her up into your lap, and lay her head on your shoulder
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                                            44.
                                            > She nuzzles your neck instinctively
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                                            45.
                                            "They're just satisfying their animal appetite. But ponies like you, well."
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                                            46.
                                            > You draw her into a tight hug, breathing in her slightly soapy scent
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                                            47.
                                            > She shudders in your arms, wrapping her forelegs around you
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                                            48.
                                            "You just want to feel like a pony again, to remember what affection feels like."
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                                            49.
                                            > She nods, her hot tears falling on your shoulder
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                                            50.
                                            > You stroke her back comfortingly, syncing your breathing up with hers
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                                            51.
                                            "You aren't using me, you're asking for my help, when no one else will answer."
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                                            52.
                                            > You turn in your seat, leaning back against the armrest of the couch
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                                            53.
                                            > The mare melts, her weight and warmth falling on your like a heavy blanket
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                                            54.
                                            > She stares at you with wondering eyes, hoping desperately
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                                            55.
                                            "And I love being there for you. I love healing your heart, even if it is just a little bit."
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                                            56.
                                            > You peck her cheek, and draw her back into your embrace
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                                            57.
                                            "So cuddle with me, and forget about the world for a while."
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                                            58.
                                            > She timidly kisses your cheek, before turning her head away
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                                            59.
                                            > You chuckle, and stroke her mane
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                                            60.
                                            > After a few long minutes pass, she swallows
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                                            61.
                                            > "I think I love you."
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                                            62.
                                            > Oh, this poor dear
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                                            63.
                                            "I care about you, my little mare."
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                                            64.
                                            > She starts to shake
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                                            65.
                                            > "I- I shouldn't have said that, just for-"
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                                            66.
                                            > You shush her gently, patting her withers
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                                            67.
                                            "It happens. It's hard to receive affection and not return it. All that I ask is that you leave room in your heart for other ponies you may meet."
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                                            68.
                                            > You can feel the motion of her throat as she swallows
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                                            69.
                                            > "Alright. I promise."
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                                            70.
                                            > She relaxes, almost completely limp on top of you
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                                            71.
                                            > You wait, patiently and comfortably
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                                            72.
                                            > Her breathing deepens, sleep having finally claimed her emotionally overwhelmed body
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                                            73.
                                            > You let yourself drift off, content in a job well done
 
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