Equius Zahhak
@centaursTurmoil
Robotics engineer serving under the Alternian Empire to create mechanical drones The E%punged //all art -> @ratking-buffet on tumblr
needed this after a long night smooth full bodied an absolutely delicious #wwineoclock #goodvvibesonly #young #rich #handsome #hung (( credit to ratking-buffet on tumblr ))
D --> I wish you a pleasant evening
yeah thanks man youre turnin into my reply guy though so maybe take it dowwn a notch wwith the ps an qs ya creep
D --> This was not my intention, forgive me, highb100d D --> I will take my leave, I did not mean to make you uncomfortable
relax i wwas just a casual remark just dont wwant folks gettin the wwrong idea an thinkin wwere closer than wwe actually are ya feel me
D --> I understand sir, no harm done D --> I w001d not wish to be a blemish on your record
be careful wwhat wway youre swwingin that "sir" its a powwerful wweapon capable a makin evven the most old hand wwarrior wweak kneed although id argue there are certain thins a the rock hard an solid vvariety that evven the most potent "sir" fails to shatter fortifyin these gothic spires instead
D --> Forgive me, I did not e%pect an appropriate honorific to have this affect on you, Eridan D --> I will be more careful in the future
D --> You are right, I should not display such behaviour in public
a beta is too much of a flippin nook to showw his bottom feeders online an alpha wwill confidently present his grippers wwithout a care in the briny deep but lacks the erudition an wwit to comprehend the powwer he wwields betwwixt his toes a sigma wwell heh a sigma knowws wwhen an howw to play his incantation summoner cards he has mastered the craft a public provvocation commandin sheeple like poseidon commands the sea
D --> Well said, it shows a mans lack of STRENGTH to shy away from posting oneself
i knoww wwhat you infernal landlubbin madcaps are thinkin our beloathed levviathan has been slackin wwe are turnin into starvvelins wwhen wwill dada feed us our daily dose a scaldin wwitticisms an brutal facts an logic wwell dont fret i may havve momentarily slowwed dowwn but that aint a bad thin cause it givves my rousin rabble more time to cook until its golden browwn in prole wwords ivve been busy touchin solid iron an cast steel my self improvvement journey has officially begun hide your fat bottomed jezebels https://cdn.imgchest.com/files/ddce61dd939a.png (( credit to my oomfie @ratking-buffet on tumblr))
D --> It is pleasing to see you are putting in the effort to build STRENGTH, if you are ever in need of a spotter, or a "gym buddy" I w001d be eager to fill that role
im sure you are eq im sure you are already got a gym buddy though speak a the devvil i havve no clue wwhere the randy bastard wwent off to
8=D < How could that f100zy do this to me? 8=| < I am ruined. https://cdn.imgchest.com/files/33a023669758.jpg
D --> You have my deepest sympathies, Horuss
8=D < I no longer provide any level of trust or sanctity with the ilk of my generation.
D --> As is to be e%pected after such a turn out D --> It may be advisable to set your sights higher along the hemospectrum, instead of trudging along the bottom of the classes
D --> I was suggesting no such thing, but the higher you can set your concupiscent sights the better
8=D < A MOST NECESSARY GUIDE TO TACK, HARNESS, AND THE DIGNITY OF PROPERLY FITTED EQUIPMENT As Written By Horuss Zahhak, Who Has Seen Too Many Tragic Straps And Will Remain Silent No Longer There comes a time in every stable’s life when someone must stand before the assembled herd, clear his throat with immense and justified gravity, and say the difficult thing. Some of you wear your tack like you're actual ponies putting it on. Remember, this is not simply a concern with your aesthetics. Though, your aesthetic is e%tremely damaged. This is your safety. Your comfort, dignity, function, and symbolism are contained within your respect for the noble equine arts. Tack is not some random decoration. A harness is not a series of random straps. The bridle is more than an e%cuse to put buckles upon your visage. Proper tack is communication. It communicates to the room what role you are entering, what level for formality you are observing, what care has been taken, and the competence of your practical fantasy. Improper tack, by contrast, tells the room that someone is a f001ish foal who has no craftsmen in their lives. I can fi% that for a fee. Let us begin with the first principle: equipment must serve the body before it serves the eye. A piece may be beautiful, e%pensive, handmade, imported, polished, dyed, engraved, bell-hung, ribboned, lacquered, or praised by every lowb100d handler you could imagine in the forum threads you peruse. But, if it pinches, slips, pulls, overheats, restricts circulation, interferes with your balance, or forces you into an unsafe position, it is a poor fit. Beauty does not substitute safety. Indeed, poor fit is the enemy of beauty. A pony cannot carry themselves proudly while secretly negotiating with a strap that is sawing into their shoulder like a tiny leather legislacerator. A handler cannot appear competent while their pony’s gear creeps sideways with every step. A groom cannot claim refinement while ignoring buckles biting into skin, twisted straps, uneven tension, or dangling ornaments positioned like they are attempting sabotage. Tack is care made visible. This is why every responsible stable must learn the sacred sequence: inspect, fit, check, move, recheck, and remove with attention. Inspect the equipment before it touches the body. Fit it calmly. Check pressure points. Ask the wearer how it feels. Have them move. Recheck after movement. Our bodies are scandalous scanty things with dynamic movement. They enjoy migrating straps into unfamiliar territory. Finally, remove gear with the same respect used to put it on. Do not simply peel someone out of their presentation like an impatient mechanic e%tracting a part from a wreck. The donning of tack is part of the ritual. So is its removal. A harness, properly fitted, should distribute pressure in a way that supports posture without punishing the wearer. It should sit evenly. It should not twist. It should not drag the body into a shape the wearer did not agree to inhabit. Decorative elements should not become hazards. Bells, ribbons, tags, rings, chains, buckles, and charms are splendid when placed intelligently and absurd when placed where they snag, swing into sensitive areas, or produce a soundscape resembling a cutlery drawer falling downstairs. Reins, if used, demand particular respect. They are not handles for yanking. They are not trophies. They are not conversational props for strangers. Reins imply trust, guidance, and agreed communication. To hold them is to accept responsibility, not to acquire a decorative e%tension of your ego. If you cannot guide with subtlety, you do not deserve reins. A bridle or headpiece should be treated with equal seriousness. Anything near the face, jaw, mouth, neck, or head requires heightened caution. The face is e%pressive, vulnerable, and socially significant. A person wearing a headpiece may be deeply in role, but they are still a person with breathing, sight, hearing, speech, comfort, and personal boundaries. The neck, I must add, is not a convenient place to store your lack of planning. Collars, chokers, posture pieces, and decorative throat straps require careful fit and constant awareness. A piece can 100k e%quisite and still be unsuitable for long wear, active movement, heat, crowded events, or a pony who intends to prance with the theatrical intensity of a creature recently freed to engage in their nightly liberties. Know the difference between posing gear, performance gear, and practical movement gear. This distinction is vital. Some tack is for photographs. Some is for ceremony. Some is for walking, pulling, dancing, kneeling, standing, or performing routines. Some is purely symbolic. Do not make assumptions. Do not mistake categories. The stable that fails to distinguish between display and function will eventually learn the difference in the least graceful way possible. If you are unfamiliar with stables, read my other ponyplay guide for prancing ponies. No one is too elegant to practice walking. Boots, heels, hooves, platforms, cuffs, and leg pieces can transform carriage beautifully, but they also change balance, gait, strain, and fatigue. Tails and ears are often treated as playful accessories, but even they require manners. Whether they are integrated into a harness, attached to clothing, decorative, functioning, moving, or simply part of the silhouette; they are not YOURS to tug. Do not flick them. Do not adjust them. Do not mistake their cuteness for consent to belittle the beast. The more adorable the pony, the more disciplined your behavior must become. A properly equipped pony should feel more themselves in role, not less safe in their body. Tack should help them enter the desired state: proud, calm, obedient, spirited, glamorous, useful, mischievous, disciplined, wild, ceremonial, or treasured. The e%act feeling depends on the pony. The duty of equipment is to support that transformation. There is no universal permission slip hidden inside a harness. Communication precedes fitting, always. Before placing tack on another person, discuss what the piece means, how it should feel, what is allowed, what is not allowed, where touch is welcome, what signals will be used, and whether assistance is desired. Some ponies want fussed over. Others, like myself, prefer to put on their own gear. Some want a groom to do it all. Some are comfortable with only their handler adjusting straps but nothing else, and no one else. Maintenance is also social conduct. Clean your gear. Store it properly. Check for wear, cracks, rough edges, weak stitching, warped hardware, 100se rivets, sharp corners, and so on. A buckle with a sharp edge is not “probably fine.” A piece that smells like it has survived three battles and one regrettable basement is not ready for intimate pro%imity to another person’s body. Polish is not vanity. It is part of our ritual. For group events, bring what you need: water, safe storage, spare fasteners, padding, wipes, a small repair kit, comfortable backup clothing, and a plan for removal. The more elaborate the tack, the humbler the planning should be. A true craftsperson does not improvise someone else’s comfort. And now, a word on symbolism. Tack can be deeply meaningful. A specific harness may indicate belonging, training, achievement, devotion, presentation, playfulness, status, or trust. A ribbon might represent a stable, a dynamic, a scene role, a personal milestone, or simply that the wearer 100ked at the ribbon and said, “Yes, that one makes me feel unbearable in the best way.” Outsiders should not presume meaning. Ask politely, accept vague answers, and never demand the private history of someone’s gear. Not every buckle is your business. In conclusion, tack and harness are not mere accessories. They are the architecture of the role. They are the bridge between ordinary body and chosen presentation. When fitted well, they allow a pony to move with confidence, a handler to guide with care, and a stable to recognize the presence of craft. When fitted poorly, they create discomfort, danger, and a visual insult I am forced to endure with my own two eyes. Choose better. Measure. Adjust. Recheck. Communicate. Maintain. Respect. And above all, remember that the finest tack in the world is worthless if it is placed on a person without care. The body is not a rack for your aesthetic ambitions. It is the living creature that gives the tack meaning. Treat it accordingly.
D --> Incredibly informative, I will have to refer back to this on my future... endeavours D --> I w001d not wish to be humiliated by poorly fit tack
8=D < Of course not. You are always welcome to inquire about the specifics.
D --> Thank you, I may just inquire with you in the near future D --> It is safe to say that the practice has piqued my interest thoroughly
D --> There are two horses inside of me D --> One is STRONG D --> The other one is also STRONG
⚞ DO THEY KISS ⚟
.there are zero horses in mE .one of them is disappointed in yoU .the other hopes you step on a legO
D --> If there are no horses inside of you how can they be disappointed, or hope for my downfall
.the zero horses in me were to appalled by the genericness of your chitt that they became reaL
.your mediocrity has materialized equines of distaiN
D --> That is to be e%pected of my mediocrity D --> How unfortunate that it has resulted in equine disdain
NEIGH.
D --> I achieved a sizeable pump today battling my robots, and I have heard images of this nature are quite... sought after on this website Please forgive my undone nature, I am quite e%hausted after all this roughhousing ((art by @ratking-buffet on tumblr))
࣪⊹₊˚{ AWOOOOGA!!!! BOAT NOISES! }*7*{/ }˚₊⊹ ࣪
࣪⊹₊˚{ why are you questioning me. }._.{ }˚₊⊹ ࣪
D --> Fiddlesticks, forgive me highb100d, I did not mean to undermine your judgement D --> Please, continue to do as you wish D --> E%cuse my foul language, my behavior is ine%cusable
࣪⊹₊˚{ UGHHHH!!!! STOP APOLOGIZING + JUST SAY SORRY ALREADYYYY!!!! \}*O*{/ }˚₊⊹ ࣪
D --> I am sorry, I humbly beg for your forgiveness
࣪⊹₊˚{ i dont know.... i just dont feel like youre even that sorry }._.{ }˚₊⊹ ࣪ ࣪⊹₊˚{ like lowtideuinely i kind of cant remember what you did or why im mad but im also sort of like, wondering if i shouldnt? like maybe i shouldnt fourgive you? its just that fourgiving you could potentially be a lot of effourt four me also.... }˚₊⊹ ࣪
D --> I am humbly prostrating myself, kneeling before you so you may see how sorry I am D --> I am not worthy of your forgiveness for my presumptuousness, it is too much effort, I am forgettable, do not allow me to bother you any longer D --> Shoot, and now I am making demands of you I am in no place to make D --> I am stumbling over myself D --> I am sorry, highb100d, I will not bother you any longer