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Published: 2017-06-23 11:29:16 +0000 UTC; Views: 1671; Favourites: 39; Downloads: 20
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Description "What's wrong, queerie? Aren't you stallion enough to stand up?"

Topacio coughed hard and tried to sit up on his trembling legs, but only managed to fall like a dead weight. The young deer towering over him laughed and spat, visibly amused at the sight of the yielded blue colt. The Unicorn barely acknowledged the sharp pain in his right cheek and the warm sensation of blood escaping the wound. Glancing up at his oppressor, he noticed the dripping red liquid on his antler, probably coming from when he'd charged the helpless Prince, head low and with hatred in his golden eyes.

"It was about time someone taught you the lesson you needed to learn, you freak." His voice had suddenly become much darker and close to a whisper as the deer lowered his head and reached Topacio's eye level. The Unicorn had never paid much attention to his looks, but now even the bristly dotted fur on the bully's chest was reason for fear. 

Though the Unicorn had given up days earlier, the group of bullies harassing him seemed to have only started. Their self-declared leader, the dark bay deer who's just become part of the class, was the most motivated and, unfortunately, the strongest among them. 

With dizziness clouding his terrified mind, Topacio only whimpered and closed his eyes tight, imagining not for the first time what it would feel like to be accepted by all of his classmates, or what it would've been like if nopony had noticed him holding hooves with another colt.

It was the only way he could temporarily reassure himself. It was a world where nothing mattered except care and respect, not money, titles nor genders. His mother was sometimes able to let him live in a similar utopia, holding him under her wing in that relaxed silence only she could create. 

For now, though, the only thing Topacio was allowed to think and worry about was the cocky deer looming before him - his feral amber eyes sparkled for an instant as he reared up and prepared to crush down.


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As always, this thing's more than two weeks old and I was only able to post it now... Sorry I've been this inactive lately ^^" My summer holidays have finally started so hopefully now I'll find time to draw and write!
Anyway, introducing another new character here: he is the son of OCs and brother of another character of mine - can you randomly guess who? I've got a story planned for him and his sibling, but first I decided to focus on his past and connect him to my fav, Topacio. So now we're starting to discover why the Crystal Prince is still in denial about his true self...
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Comments: 21

LordUnigon [2017-08-08 05:07:23 +0000 UTC]

(Gets in front of Topico to defend him) 
Cordelia: Stay away from my cousin!!!

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KingkyLeor [2017-06-24 17:47:24 +0000 UTC]

topaze, you're a magnificent magical unicorn.... beam him to death, or until a limb starts to fall

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Dawn22Eagle In reply to KingkyLeor [2017-06-25 10:25:27 +0000 UTC]

He's way too scared, and wouldn't hurt anyone even if threatened...

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KingkyLeor In reply to Dawn22Eagle [2017-06-25 12:10:18 +0000 UTC]

oh my lord i was just kidding XD

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alexacana In reply to KingkyLeor [2017-06-24 20:21:41 +0000 UTC]

WHY WOULD YOU DO THIS TO OUR PRECIOUS BLUEBERRY WHYYYYY

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KingkyLeor In reply to alexacana [2017-06-25 12:10:47 +0000 UTC]

because i can

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RavenRoseCrow [2017-06-24 02:27:15 +0000 UTC]

You did really nicely with getting that emotional impact across. I like the way you punctuate what's going on with Topacio trying to go to his happy place, but the fear dragging him back. Your language is really good here in particular; the descriptors you use really help with the weight of the situation. And it shows a lot about Topacio's character: how he desperately doesn't want to fight, but only craves to be accepted.
The picture is really good, too; the starkness of the white background with only the weight of the shading really emphasizes the situation. The body language between the two is really amazing: you can see the almost physical pressure the deer is putting on Topacio with his presence alone, let alone the damage he's done already. There's a cockiness there more than confidence that really adds to the sense of the deer being a bully and the aggressor, and Topacio's learned helplessness speaks through the way he's pulling away, how you can see he visibly doesn't want to fight. It all comes across really well and I continue to really admire the way you do body language so well.

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Dawn22Eagle In reply to RavenRoseCrow [2017-06-24 09:46:57 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much <3 It was actually really interesting to come up with their poses and I admit I'm glad that someone like you always notices the details of body language

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RavenRoseCrow In reply to Dawn22Eagle [2017-06-24 13:26:10 +0000 UTC]

I spend a lot of time with horses so I've learned how important that is. It's part of why I like your art so much; you capture them so realistically, so to speak. It never fails to impress me.

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Dawn22Eagle In reply to RavenRoseCrow [2017-06-24 17:14:31 +0000 UTC]

You are really lucky then <3 I've spent my whole childhood reading books about animals so I rarely miss details like those when observing or drawing ahah

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RavenRoseCrow In reply to Dawn22Eagle [2017-06-24 17:57:27 +0000 UTC]

Your attention to detail really shows. I love that. You can really the effort you put into things and how well you know your subjects.
And thanks. Being around the horses always makes me feel better, no matter what else is going on. 

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RavenHeart1984 [2017-06-23 17:07:40 +0000 UTC]

poor topacio

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Dawn22Eagle In reply to RavenHeart1984 [2017-06-24 09:36:34 +0000 UTC]

Poor Topacio indeed :C

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unigon-dragicorn In reply to RavenHeart1984 [2017-06-23 20:54:41 +0000 UTC]

 I can see Cordella coming and standings up for him. "Leave my cousin alone, you Manticore wannabe!"

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Sylph264 [2017-06-23 14:36:45 +0000 UTC]

Noooooooooooooo! Leave him alone, you jerk! *flails* Why do you do this to usssss....
Well, on the bright side, you aren't only being cruel to your character and your readership... You captured the emotion excellently visually, and the written piece really tugs on your heartstrings to read. *cries* Good... *sniff* job...

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Dawn22Eagle In reply to Sylph264 [2017-06-23 16:50:58 +0000 UTC]

Oh don't say that, I'm not that good after all <3

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Sylph264 In reply to Dawn22Eagle [2017-06-23 20:24:31 +0000 UTC]

*threatens with newspaper* You callin' me a liar? Just take the compliment, silly. If I didn't believe it I wouldn't have said it. ^^

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Dawn22Eagle In reply to Sylph264 [2017-06-24 09:35:01 +0000 UTC]

I knew the newspaper would've come XD Alright then, thanks a lot <3

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Sylph264 In reply to Dawn22Eagle [2017-06-24 18:33:33 +0000 UTC]

You are more than welcome. ^^ *puts newspaper away... for now*

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unigon-dragicorn In reply to Dawn22Eagle [2017-06-23 17:12:44 +0000 UTC]

Great work!

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Dawn22Eagle In reply to unigon-dragicorn [2017-06-24 09:34:32 +0000 UTC]

Thanks <3

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