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Two of a Kind [Zecora Special]
By ArchiveAccountCreated: 2023-09-18 00:45:26
Updated: 2023-09-18 01:51:52
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                                            Written by Smudgey
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                                            >Day A Secret Brew And A Bet For Two in Equestria.
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                                            >Be Anon, currently hiding under a bed at a certain zebra's hut as you seek refuge.
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                                            >Why there of all places you ask? Because the mares in this town be fucking crazy.
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                                            >The rapey "I want you inside me" kind of crazy.
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                                            >Being an outsider as well, Zecora is the only one that treats you with any semblance of respect.
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                                            >She's the only one you can trust when the others are out to get you.
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                                            10.
                                            >You had become quite friendly with each other after she had caught you hiding under her bed the first... twelve or so times.
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                                            >After a while the whole ordeal started to be routine to both of you, almost in a charming sort of way.
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                                            >So here you are, once again, only now it feels like just an excuse to visit your close friend.
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                                            >Drawn away from your thoughts, you hear someone reaching the door.
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                                            >You listen for a moment before knocking is heard.
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                                            >One, two... three, four.
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                                            >The hidden lock soon unlatches and the familiar color of black and white walks in.
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                                            >There's a short pause, before she immediately starts playing dumb.
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                                            >"Do eyes play tricks, am I mistaken? My bed's transfixed, my floor misshapen?"
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                                            >Yeaaaah this wasn't exactly the most ideal place to hide.
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                                            >Placing a satchel on a table, she walks over to your hiding spot, and tilts her head down to the floor level.
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                                            >Covering her mouth with a hoof, she holds back a snicker.
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                                            >"A human I spy with my little eye. It's time to come out, no need to be shy."
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                                            >Sighing in defeat, you struggle to get out from the space that was three times too small for you.
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                                            >She rolls her eyes playfully as she watches you squirm your way out.
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                                            >"Really Anon, why must you hide. Is there no other place you've tried?"
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                                            >Finally managing to squeeze your way out, you lean down and dust off your clothes.
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                                            Last time I tried hiding in one of your pots I got stuck remember?
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                                            >She places a hoof on her cheek and lets out a depressed sigh.
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                                            >"Ah yes, how could I forget? Breaking that urn, I still regret."
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                                            >As she wanders back to the table, she digs into her satchel, revealing several different herbs.
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                                            >In a few quick moments she's preparing some boiling water as she sprinkles some dried leaves into it.
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                                            >"Since you're here, let's share some tea. A tale it appears, you have for me."
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                                            33.
                                            >You start to frown as she reminds you of why you're hiding today.
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                                            34.
                                            >The entire Ponyville love and tolerance squad had a hit out for you since morning.
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                                            >As you start to sigh, Zecora tries to lighten the mood.
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                                            >"Unless of course, you mean to say. My own charm brought you all this way?"
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                                            >With a gentle smile, she slowly sways her behind back and forth in a very subtle manner.
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                                            >Sour mood gone in an instant, you smile again and jab her instead.
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                                            Hmmm let me check.
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                                            >Lifting open the waistline of your pants, you put a hand on your chin and pretend to inspect your junk.
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                                            Let's seeeeee, nnnnnope, sorry. Looks like we'll just have to settle for my charm instead.
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                                            >You hear her let out a light chuckle.
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                                            >"Ahh yes, just as I expected. You wound my pride each time it's rejected."
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                                            >She places a hoof over her chest and feigns grief.
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                                            >It only makes you smile and roll your eyes.
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                                            If that were true you wouldn't have any pride left by now.
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                                            47.
                                            >Zecora liked to tease you a lot about this sort of thing, but you both had a mutual understanding by now.
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                                            48.
                                            >But before the two of you get carried away, she takes a kettle and fills it up with the boiling liquid.
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                                            49.
                                            >"Please, sit down and have a seat. A welcome guest is quite the treat."
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                                            50.
                                            >As she says that, she prepares cups of her tea for both of you, sliding yours over gingerly.
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                                            >She then proceeds to give herself something extra.
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                                            >Taking a flower from her pouch, she drops it into her own drink, which puffs out a small tuft of green smoke.
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                                            >Afterwards, she takes a sip and lets out a relaxed sigh.
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                                            >Must be her own special blend.
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                                            >Done basking in her drink, she brings her attention back to you.
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                                            >"Now share your woes in great detail. I'd love to know why you've grown pale."
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                                            >You take a sip of your drink and bite your tongue, you'd forgotten how bitter her stuff was.
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                                            Well it's nothing special... more of the same really.
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                                            >The mare tilts her head to the side.
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                                            >"More of those misplaced affections? Compulsive love despite objections?"
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                                            >You nod your head and sigh.
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                                            62.
                                            I just need to lay low for a whi-
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                                            63.
                                            >Right as you're about to take another sip of your grass water, you hear a loud banging on the door.
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                                            >That wild and loose banging is something you recognize in an instant.
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                                            >It still makes you jump a little despite having grown used to it.
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                                            Welp, speak of the she-devils, seems that's my cue to leave.
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                                            67.
                                            >As you prepare to stand up and leap out the window, a hoof rests itself on your shoulder.
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                                            >You look over to see Zecora smiling at you with her eyes closed.
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                                            >"Sit sit, enjoy your tea. Leave the talking to me."
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                                            >Casually standing up, she proceeds to walk over to her door in no particular rush.
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                                            71.
                                            >In the time it takes for her to do so, you drum your fingers against your drink as you idly consider bailing anyway.
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                                            72.
                                            >...No it's alright, if Zecora says she's got this, she's got this.
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                                            >Doesn't stop you from shifting your chair to the opposite side of the doorway though.
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                                            >As she opens the door, she makes sure to keep it relatively closed, only allowing her head to poke through.
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                                            >There on her doorstep are all the elements of harmony, sweating and mostly out of breath as if they had been running all day.
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                                            >"A band of friends I love to see. What brings you all to visit me?"
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                                            >Twilight barely manages to collect her words.
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                                            >"Haaa... Hello... Anon... Seen him?"
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                                            >Placing a hoof on her chin, the zebra pretends to think, pausing for an excruciatingly long time.
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                                            >The rest of the girls clearly start to grow anxious.
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                                            >"Well if you haven't we'll just be-"
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                                            >But right as they're about to leave, Twilight is suddenly startled as Zecora makes a loud gasp.
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                                            >"Ah of course, now I remember. A man so coarse, who'd never surrender."
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                                            >"So you saw-"
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                                            >"Indeed I saw! A sight so deprave! He ran in awe, straight to a cave!"
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                                            >Reaching into her pouch, she throws some weird dust in the air that creates a green illusion of you running in nothing but your underpants, flailing your arms in the air like a lunatic.
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                                            >"Straight to the den of the elder bear, a place most ponies would never dare."
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                                            >You listen as the girls start worriedly whispering amongst each other.
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                                            >At the mention of a bear, Fluttershy starts to mumble behind the others.
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                                            >"Oh... th-that doesn't sound so bad."
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                                            >Clicking her tongue, Zecora spills some more of that green dust, changing the illusion to a wild snarling beast of a bear.
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                                            >"I assure you this bear is not so sweet, you'll sing a new tune beneath his feet. Besting the bear will be quite the feat, he'll take much care to truly defeat."
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                                            >The crowd of girls collectively gulp in fear.
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                                            >Becoming impatient, Twilight tries to get some actual useful information for this wild goose chase.
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                                            >"If Anon is actually in danger we need to help him right away. Could you at least show us where this... "elder bear" lives?"
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                                            >Zecora simply shakes her head back and forth.
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                                            >"I am afraid not my dear, I have more pressing matters I fear. Though difficult it might appear, your course of action is quite clear."
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                                            >With a wave of her hoof, the green illusion changes once more, transforming into a rather nasty looking part of the forest.
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                                            >"Far down deep in the swamp, that's where you'll find your romp."
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                                            >The girls look at each other, clearly confused and unsure.
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                                            >But Zecora will have none of that.
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                                            >"Quickly now, you mustn't waste. You might catch him if you make haste!"
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                                            >Pointing in the completely opposite direction, most of the girls panic and take off, not bothering to thank the Zebra for her time.
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                                            >Twilight is the only one that does the polite thing and stays.
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                                            >"Well thank you Zecora, it's always good to know we have friends to count on."
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                                            >As the black and white mare begins to close the door, she barely manages to hide a cheeky smile forming on her face.
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                                            >"A friend in need is a friend indeed."
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                                            >Closing the door fully, you both wait a moment until you hear hooves clopping away.
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                                            >A few seconds later Zecora has returned to her seat.
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                                            ...Have I ever told you how fantastic you are?
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                                            >She idly turns and looks up at you with a soft expression.
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                                            >"Oh I'm sure that is nothing new, but please do not let that stop you."
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                                            >You reach over and poke her cheek affectionately.
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                                            Well you're amazing, and once again I owe you one.
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                                            >She reaches up and gently pushes your finger away.
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                                            >"If we tallied every debt you owed, we'd never reach the seeds you've sowed."
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                                            >You scratch your head in embarrassment.
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                                            Yeesh, you're not adding interest on that are ya?
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                                            >With a light chuckle she shakes her head and takes another sip.
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                                            >Her way with words never seems to stop impressing you.
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                                            >You know you already said it, but she really is amazing.
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                                            Where did you learn to smooth talk like that anyway?
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                                            >You meant it as a compliment, but for some reason as soon as you asked, an awkward silence settled between the two of you.
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                                            >As she stares into her cup, she closes her eyes and makes a very somber face.
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                                            >"It is not by my own choice do my words unfold, it is an unnatural curse of tale untold."
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                                            >Her solemn expression is met by yours of cheeky skepticism, followed by blowing a raspberry.
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                                            Pffft, come on Zecora. I know it's your talent and all, but calling it a "curse" is a bit much, rhyming isn't THAT hard.
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                                            >The mare raises a brow as she takes another sip of her tea, though her turquoise eyes remain closed.
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                                            >"It seems you do not quite fully understand, for this is no ordinary curse at hand."
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                                            >She places her cup down and grabs a small flower that looks like any other from her pouch, holding it above your drink.
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                                            >Opening her eyes, she locks them with your own.
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                                            >"Why I must live in this forest alone, many a plant grows in spots most unknown."
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                                            >Plucking petals one by one, she lets them fall gently into your cup, each one causing the water to hue a sickly green.
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                                            >"You'll see that this tea has a taste like no other, too soon you are doomed and will beg for another."
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                                            >As if to emphasize her words, the drink spits out a green puff of smoke much like her own did earlier.
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                                            >You stare down at your drink and wonder how anything so putrid looking could possibly taste "good".
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                                            >"But beware for the price is higher than you think, your voice will not be your own after just one drink."
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                                            >Another petal and another puff of green smoke plumes from your cup, accentuating her other worldly aura as she smiles mischievously.
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                                            >"The curse of the rhyme, we'll both share. Just sip from this brine, should you dare."
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                                            >Sliding the bubbling liquid to you, she flutters her eyelashes in a surprisingly seductive manner.
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                                            >Crossing your arms, you stare at the concoction with skepticism.
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                                            So you're telling me, that this drink -forces- you to rhyme?
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                                            >With a slight smirk, she nods her head slightly.
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                                            Now why in the seven hells would you possibly do that?
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                                            >Reaching for her own drink, she takes a sip nonchalantly.
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                                            >"Anon this is no ordinary beverage, in fact I'd say it goes quite beyond -average-."
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                                            >She leans down and places the tip of her hoof on the lip of your cup, circling the rim slowly.
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                                            >"A simple rhyme is a small price to pay, to sip from its exotic taste each day."
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                                            >You narrow your eyes, trying to see what she's playing at.
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                                            >Seeing you still haven't been sold on the idea, she lifts her hoof away and taps her chin in thought.
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                                            >"It seems that this bet is more than you'd care, perhaps a wager might spice up this dare?"
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                                            152.
                                            >Your ears prick up a bit.
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                                            >You always did like a friendly wager.
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                                            >Tentatively, you intertwine your fingers and rest your hands on your lap.
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                                            ...I'm listening.
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                                            >She smirks as she gets ready to throw out the bait.
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                                            >"Thinking my manner of speech is such ease, surely outdoing myself is a breeze."
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                                            >Sitting back down in her seat, she places her elbow on the table and rests her hoof on her cheek, continuing to smile her subtle grin.
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                                            >"What I propose is a test of will, we'll see who can rhyme till we've had our fill."
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                                            >She picks up your cup and begins to swirl it around.
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                                            >"No matter the manner to converse one chooses, the first one to stumble is the first one who loses."
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                                            >Taking a sip of your drink herself, she offers it to you up close and personal.
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                                            >"To beat me in rhyme would bring me such shame. Your heart's desires... if you best my own game."
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                                            >You let her words sink in for a moment.
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                                            >Your heart's desires eh?
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                                            >Immediately, you start to toss and jumble a number of random thoughts in your head.
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                                            >An image of Zecora wearing a maid outfit creeps up, but you gently push it away when you realize that seems kinda racist.
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                                            >Still giggle at the idea though.
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                                            >You can't even decide on what you want, but the excitement of a challenge is already eating at you.
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                                            >Looking down at her poison of choice, you watch as your hand slowly creeps up to it.
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                                            >Well... why not. Heck you're a human, this joke of a drink might not even work on you.
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                                            >It probably won't even have an effect, you like those odds.
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                                            >Gripping it tightly, you feel the condensation on your fingertips.
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                                            >Just as you lift it up, you suddenly stop right before the first sip.
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                                            Wait... what happens if I lose?
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                                            >You had been so caught up in the idea of winning, you hadn't thought of the possible consequences.
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                                            >Can't believe you almost let that detail slip by.
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                                            >Closing her eyes, she puts on a very solemn poker face.
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                                            >"A promise that's broken will spell your own doom. The curse of unspoken you'll be forced to consume."
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                                            >You feel yourself gulp.
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                                            >Though you had no idea what that riddle meant, it certainly sounded unpleasant.
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                                            Hold on a damn sec, that sounds pretty mean spirited for a simple bet, what do you even get out of it?
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                                            >Flashing a gentle smirk, she calmly walks around behind you and glides her hooves along your back before lifting them over your shoulders, whispering in your ear.
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                                            >"You're not the only one with carnal desires. Lose at this bet and you'll stoke my own fires~."
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                                            >You could feel your face visibly scrunch up in protest.
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                                            >"But that would be assuming of course, your voice has not already grown... hoarse~?"
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                                            >The cheeky zebra covers her mouth as she pretends to hide a chuckle.
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                                            188.
                                            >Suddenly the stakes had been raised far more than you'd had liked.
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                                            >Zecora was your friend... a GOOD friend... hell maybe even your only friend, but you didn't really want her to be *that* kind of friend.
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                                            >Sensing your feelings, she places her cheek next to your own.
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                                            >"Do not feel pressured by my lust for fun, a friendship once weathered will come undone."
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                                            192.
                                            >You stare down at the bubbling concoction.
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                                            193.
                                            >Would it be right to puss out now?
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                                            ...Ah fuck it.
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                                            >Picking your cup up, you place it to your lips.
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                                            >You can't help but hesitate for a moment before finally giving in.
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                                            Bottoms up.
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                                            >Soon as the fluid hits your throat, your mouth starts to burn.
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                                            >It takes all your will power not to cough and choke.
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                                            >For a while it stings like hell, but oddly enough it soon begins to change into the most delicious beverage you've ever had.
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                                            >As if the scalding liquid was physically transforming your taste buds to its own whim.
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                                            202.
                                            >Running your tongue along the roof of your mouth, you smack your lips a couple times.
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                                            203.
                                            Hmmm, not bad, not bad at all.
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                                            204.
                                            >You see her staring at you in the liquid's reflection.
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                                            205.
                                            >"Anon my friend, how do you feel? Do you now see, its alluring appeal?"
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                                            206.
                                            >Well, you may not feel like rhyming, but she definitely got one thing right that's for sure.
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                                            207.
                                            >This drink is actually pretty good, if she offered another you probably would.
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                                            208.
                                            >It's a real "shame" it was all for naught, guess it wasn't as strong as she thought.
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                                            209.
                                            >With another gulp, you relax with a gasp. You let out a sneer as you chide with a rasp.
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                                            210.
                                            The drink is fine, to that I'll confess. But I'm afraid you'll find I must contest.
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                                            211.
                                            >Your head held up high, your cup raised aloft. Ready to mock her as you smugly scoffed.
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                                            212.
                                            Zecora this drink is totally bogus, I knew it was no more than hocus pocus.
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                                            >But right as the words escape your own lips, you notice her smile reaching its tips.
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                                            214.
                                            >"It would seem our game has begun! I do hope you're prepared for some fun."
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                                            215.
                                            >In an instant you cover your mouth, it's clear your "plan" has already gone south.
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                                            216.
                                            >It didn't make sense, you didn't pull through? How could it be that your gamble came true!?
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                                            217.
                                            What the hell, this simply can't be. It wasn't supposed to happen to me!
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                                            218.
                                            >Clasping your head with both of your hands, the rhymes spill out despite your commands.
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                                            219.
                                            I'm not a horse, I'm a son of man. This wasn't part of the fucking plan!
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                                            220.
                                            >This shouldn't be right, you know you're from earth! Yet all of your pleas, are answered by mirth.
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                                            221.
                                            >"Oh dear Anon, surely you jest? Do not tell me that was your best?"
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                                            222.
                                            >You try to calm down and keep hold of your grammar. You refused to be made a fool in this manner.
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                                            223.
                                            I must concede I've made a mistake, of the things you've done this takes the cake.
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                                            224.
                                            >"Perhaps now our bout can ensue? Or how about one more sip of brew?"
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                                            225.
                                            >You look at her with a defiant stare, as smug as can be without a care.
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                                            226.
                                            Maybe I should, that's what you're implying. The deed has been done, no sense in crying.
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                                            227.
                                            >Snatching the cup off the table it rests, you down the whole drink without protests.
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                                            228.
                                            >Relieved of its contents, you slam the cup down. You even make a point, to not show a frown.
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                                            229.
                                            >All she sees is a toothy grin, a clear sign that you plan to win.
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                                            230.
                                            >Clopping her hooves, she giggles with joy. Seems she approves, despite playing coy.
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                                            231.
                                            >"Oh Anon you are truly a treat, the fun we'll share just cannot be beat."
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                                            232.
                                            >Look at her there, as proud as can be, it seemed as if she bubbled with glee.
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                                            233.
                                            Go ahead and laugh, but I'll tell you my friend. I'll wipe that smug grin right off in the end.
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                                            234.
                                            >Through all your sneer, she takes it in stride. It seems to be clear, she has nothing but pride.
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                                            235.
                                            >"I wouldn't want it any other way, it's been too long since I last got to play."
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                                            236.
                                            >As your eyes meet, you stare her with daggers, taking a seat, your will just staggers.
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                                            237.
                                            So um... what should we talk about? I'd rather not just scream and shout...
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                                            238.
                                            >She idly waves a hoof in her face, seems a duel wasn't the case.
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                                            239.
                                            >"My dear Anon, no need to go crazy. The game just started, we can be lazy."
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                                            240.
                                            >Blinking at her, you relax with a sigh. Nervous you were, though you don't quite know why.
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                                            241.
                                            Sorry, my nerves were getting ahead. Let's just converse as normal instead.
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                                            242.
                                            >"A most pleasant decree, one that I must simply agree. If you'd like more tea, I insist please feel free."
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                                            243.
                                            >Pouring out another shot, her next words tie you in a knot.
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                                            244.
                                            >"Why not talk about your cares, why must you run from all those mares?"
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                                            245.
                                            >A topic you didn't like to share, she already knew this dumb affair.
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                                            246.
                                            All of these tries, my heart's not in it. As if it's a prize, they all want to win it.
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                                            247.
                                            >Her face clouds over with a sense of pity, it cuts through your soul and makes you feel shitty.
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                                            248.
                                            >"Do you not worry, it's love that they feel? Lines might be blurry, but their hearts are real."
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                                            249.
                                            >You shake your head and completely refuse, it seems she does not share your views.
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                                            250.
                                            At first I thought they just may be, but now they all want my baby.
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                                            251.
                                            >Her eyes opened wide as she openly laughed. She didn't quite know they were all so daft.
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                                            252.
                                            >"I do admit that's quite the affection. Would you like a mare with more discretion?"
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                                            253.
                                            >Laughing as she wiped a tear, you're still glad they're no longer here.
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                                            254.
                                            >"How cute that you hide from a hug and a kiss. Perhaps you'd confide with a simpler Miss?"
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                                            255.
                                            >You sigh and place your head in your hand, as if you could meet such a demand.
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                                            256.
                                            I have no idea what I should do, the only sane mare is probably you.
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                                            257.
                                            >As soon you say that, her eyes light up. From the spot that she sat, she stands right up.
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                                            258.
                                            >"What's this, giving credit where due? Perhaps the drink has affected you."
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                                            259.
                                            >Holding your cup you swirl it around, this drink isn't bad so you've found.
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                                            260.
                                            Oh please, give me some credit Zecora. You think I'll lose to this dumb flora?
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                                            261.
                                            >Through all her teasing, you feel quite fine. The trouble was easing, balancing the line.
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                                            262.
                                            >You think you might have a hold on this, so long as nothing runs amiss.
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                                            263.
                                            >As if the mare was reading your mind, what she suggests puts you in a bind.
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                                            264.
                                            >"Oh dear, Anon you're such a bore. This dare, do we need to spice it more?"
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                                            265.
                                            >This isn't good, you're finally steady. Why'd she spring this, you simply aren't ready!
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                                            266.
                                            No thanks, I think this is hard enough. No need to make it even more rough.
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                                            267.
                                            >"But Anon where is your sense of fun, who knows when you'll have finally won."
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                                            268.
                                            >She seems to think that you are weak, as if you couldn't match her speak.
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                                            269.
                                            I'm sorry Z', somewhere you need to be? Maybe you should quit and concede to me.
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                                            270.
                                            >"I must say you're a cheeky one, but this bout is far from done."
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                                            271.
                                            >Right then she slides up to your side, hiding your nerves you take it in stride.
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                                            272.
                                            >Suddenly hither, she's far too near. She sends you a shiver, as she blows on your ear.
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                                            273.
                                            >Focusing hard, you ignore her licks. You wouldn't be beat, by her silly tricks.
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                                            274.
                                            As if I'd let this get me bothered, I feared much worse from what you offered.
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                                            275.
                                            >"Is that so? Then don't mind me. Allow me to share a spot on your knee."
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                                            276.
                                            >With surprising grace, she climbs up with ease. Finding her place, you suddenly freeze.
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                                            277.
                                            >Shifting her spot, you feel her lush bottom. With a sultry smile, she knows that you've sought'em.
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                                            278.
                                            >It seems that she is quite content, despite the fact you're pitching a tent.
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                                            279.
                                            >"Oh my, do you like what you see? I'll show you more if you ask nicely~"
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                                            280.
                                            >Rolling your eyes, you let out a scoff. Another surprise, where does she get off?
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                                            281.
                                            Please, you just want to be amused, frankly I'd rather not be abused.
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                                            282.
                                            >She flutters her eyes and shakes her head, ignoring everything you said.
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                                            283.
                                            >"Come now Anon, you know I tease. I do this for fun, I aim to please."
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                                            284.
                                            >As those words slip out, she rubs with her rump. Without any doubt, you could feel her plump.
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                                            285.
                                            To be honest, I'd feel more secure, if you didn't cheat with your soft demure.
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                                            286.
                                            >She rests a hoof beneath your chin, a gentle caress along your skin. Your eyes say you want to win, yet hers say that she wants to sin.
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                                            287.
                                            >"Oh hush Anon, you're so dramatic. You treat me like I'm some fanatic."
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                                            288.
                                            Maybe not, but you're getting close. You know I find that stuff quite gross.
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                                            289.
                                            >Pinching your cheek, she gives it a shake. Treated so meek, it's more than you'd take.
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                                            290.
                                            >"Despite how stubborn, you are quite cute, even when my charms you try to refute."
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                                            291.
                                            You're right in that rhyme, I am stubborn as a mule. It's still quite some time, before I'll run out of fuel.
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                                            292.
                                            >To your surprise, she smiles with a nod. For your demise, at the gates she gnawed.
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                                            293.
                                            >"Indeed this is true, so please humor me. A plan just for you, assured victory."
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                                            294.
                                            >She takes a long pause, then takes a deep breath. As if she is on the brink of death.
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                                            295.
                                            >You watched in silent anticipation, what she had planned for your damnation.
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                                            296.
                                            >Holding her drink aloft in her hoof, she unleashes all of her proof.
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                                            297.
                                            >"Your faint complaint is just so quaint, no need for restraint you aren't a saint. Let me acquaint without constraint that with my love, we shall paint!"
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                                            298.
                                            >Lifting her cup, she takes a mouthful of drink. What she does next, sends you to the brink.
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                                            299.
                                            >Locking your lips, each swig flows to you. This turn of events, comes out of the blue.
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                                            300.
                                            >Each gulp forced down, is never the last. As if you'll drown, it's just too fast.
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                                            301.
                                            >With one last drip, there is no more. Losing your grip, you are done for.
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                                            302.
                                            >Finally over, you're stuck in a craze. Confused beyond words, trapped in a daze.
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                                            303.
                                            What the hell, what is this? T-That just now, was that a kiss?
 - 
                                            304.
                                            >Licking her lip, she shoots you a smile. As if on script, she keeps it in style.
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                                            305.
                                            >"Oh what's that, was that a stammer? Are you bothered by my manner?"
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                                            306.
                                            >Embarrassed, your cheeks flush red. At this point, you'd rather be dead.
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                                            307.
                                            W-What? No, don't be stupid! It's not my first time... d-dodging cupid?
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                                            308.
                                            >This damn rhyming is suddenly harder, if you don't win soon you'll have to barter.
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                                            309.
                                            >"It seems that you won't make a move, you must like being in my groove."
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                                            310.
                                            >With a shake and a grind, a lick and a pet, soon both your thighs are covered in sweat.
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                                            311.
                                            >Closing your eyes, you let out a groan. Despite her best efforts, you hold back a moan.
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                                            312.
                                            You think some foreplay will make me lose? I'm afraid to say I have bad news.
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                                            313.
                                            >You bite your lip and concentrate, it all ends if you masturbate.
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                                            314.
                                            >"Defiant till the very end. I have my ways to make you bend."
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                                            315.
                                            >Reaching down and unleashing your prison, she smiles and finds you've already risen.
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                                            316.
                                            >"Without those restraints, it seems I'm correct. Despite your complaints, he doesn't object."
 - 
                                            317.
                                            >Locking your eyes, she grabs hold of your dick. Mocking your cries, she gets moist with a flick.
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                                            318.
                                            >"It's time for the best part to begin, you'll cry out in joy once it is within."
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                                            319.
                                            >Suddenly this close, you start to panic. If she goes through, you might go manic.
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                                            320.
                                            >Is this what it'll really cost? If you win, you'll feel like you've lost.
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                                            321.
                                            >You're sick of this crap, it was all a trap, you're gonna snap!
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                                            322.
                                            N-...No.
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                                            323.
                                            >As she lines you up, you're finally center. In just one thrust you finally ente-
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                                            324.
                                            STOP IT!
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                                            325.
                                            >You push her off violently, so much so that she needs to use the table to keep from falling over, spilling what remained of the devil's drink.
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                                            326.
                                            >A horrible headache hits you all at once, forcing you to groan in pain.
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                                            327.
                                            Guhh, god damn it enough! I quit! You win! Do you want me to say it? You're the better rhymer okay!
 - 
                                            328.
                                            >She looks at you shocked, you could tell she was visibly hurt by your sudden declaration of defeat.
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                                            329.
                                            >Trying to catch your breath, you feel yourself heaving, the pounding pain in your head growing as you stare at her.
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                                            330.
                                            >Unlike the look of triumph you were expecting her to mock you with, her face looks like it's clouded by sadness instead.
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                                            331.
                                            >"But... Anon I thought we were having fun, I never wished for our game to be... done."
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                                            332.
                                            >She looks down and averts her gaze from you, a depressing atmosphere quickly settling in the room.
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                                            333.
                                            >You say nothing, instead crossing your arms and frowning at her like a child.
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                                            334.
                                            >For some reason she sniffles and rubs her eye a little.
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                                            335.
                                            >"I didn't want it to end this way, but a deal one makes is one must pay."
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                                            336.
                                            >You feel your resistance waver, her grave expression sucking the wind out of your sails.
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                                            337.
                                            W-What? Come on Zecora, it was just a gam-
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                                            338.
                                            >You cough for a second and stumble over your words.
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                                            339.
                                            >Fumbling a bit, you shake your head and try to correct yourself.
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                                            340.
                                            It was just a-
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                                            341.
                                            >A loud wheeze soon follows, for some reason it feels like the air is being sucked out of your words.
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                                            342.
                                            >Blinking a few times, you take a thick gulp and lick your dry lips, trying one more time to force the sentence out.
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                                            343.
                                            It was-
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                                            344.
                                            >Before you can even finish, nothing but hot air escapes you.
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                                            345.
                                            >You continue to flap your gums like you normally would, but you can't make a sound.
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                                            346.
                                            >Freaking out, you stumble to your feet and back away from the table, eventually smacking the back of your heel on her bedpost.
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                                            347.
                                            >You try to ask Zecora what the hell is happening, but all you manage to do act like a fish out of water.
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                                            348.
                                            >Resting her cheek on her hoof, she sadly looks at you and slowly shakes her head back and forth.
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                                            349.
                                            >"I'm afraid you did not heed my warning, now is far too late for mourning."
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                                            350.
                                            >Confused, it takes you a moment, but it finally clicks.
 - 
                                            351.
                                            >The words you brushed off as nothing earlier suddenly come rushing back to your mind like a brick shattering a window.
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                                            352.
                                            >'A promise that's broken will spell your own doom. The curse of unspoken you'll be forced to consume.'
 - 
                                            353.
                                            >Shakily, you reach your fingers up to your mouth, sudden fear and realization setting in.
 - 
                                            354.
                                            >"I'm sorry Anon, this plan was wrong, if only you'd had played along."
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                                            355.
                                            >She runs a hoof through her mohawk and takes a deep breath, sighing as she tries to relax.
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                                            356.
                                            >"It's good that your friends are no longer near, they'll take much time to realize you're here."
 - 
                                            357.
                                            >As she calmly walks up, you're too shocked to fight back as she pushes you down on her bed and gently places a hoof over your lips.
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                                            358.
                                            >For just a moment, you look into her turquoise eyes and see what must be love... mixed in with a bit of sadness, and a disturbing hint of determination.
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                                            359.
                                            >"I'm sorry Anon, but the truth you must know. The one who can't speak, [spoiler]can't possibly say -no-."[/spoiler]
 
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