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* AlternativeCharacterInterpretation : The author gives a very different character to some ponies than the common fandom interpretation, especially for Lyra Heartstrings.
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* TheXenophile: While not played up to the same degree as elsewhere, Lyra does come across as quietly fascinated by Lero.
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* TheXenophile: While not played up to the same degree as elsewhere, Lyra does come across as quietly fascinated by Lero.Lero.
* YourNormalIsOurTaboo: A common issue. Public nudity is a common aspect of pony culture, to the point where concealing clothing is somewhat stigmatized as related to menial labor. Grabbing a mare's chest isn't anything unusual, but touching a pegasus on the wrong part of the shoulder is scandalous in public. "Dolphin-style" as a position is uncomfortably kinky. A gentlemare never lets the stallion pay for a dinner date.
* YourNormalIsOurTaboo: A common issue. Public nudity is a common aspect of pony culture, to the point where concealing clothing is somewhat stigmatized as related to menial labor. Grabbing a mare's chest isn't anything unusual, but touching a pegasus on the wrong part of the shoulder is scandalous in public. "Dolphin-style" as a position is uncomfortably kinky. A gentlemare never lets the stallion pay for a dinner date.
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* AlternativeCharacterInterpretation : The author gives a very different character to some ponies than the common fandom interpretation, especially for Lyra Heartstrings.
* ConvenientlyCommonKink: Although perhaps it's not surprising that both Twilight Sparkle and Rainbow Dash enjoy playing characters from a book. Some aversions, though, as there are some things that are uncomfortable or take some adjustments.
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* [[EveryoneIsBi Everypony is Bi]]: Almost everyone, with Rainbow Dash being a notable exception.
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* [[EveryoneIsBi Everypony is Bi]]: Almost everyone, everypony, with Rainbow Dash being a notable exception.exception. To the point where Rainbow Dash [[LanguageEqualsThought can only describe her lack of interest in other mares as 'bent' or 'weird']], although individual acts can be gay or straight or not.
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** Bonbon's mother is stated to have been an outright [[NobleBigot Noble Tribalist]], unwilling to hire unicorns to do a job even if her lack of hands or magic made doing the work herself nightmarish. She was still perfectly nice to Lyra, a unicorn, as her daughter's friend, though. It's implied to be a frustratingly common attitude, albeit one thankfully fading with time.
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** And only for some unicorns: Rarity says it never did a thing for her.
* FantasyContraception : Rainbow Dash actually worries about pregnancy when she first comes into heat, despite the [[InterspeciesRomance blindingly obvious reason that's not a matter of concern]].
* FantasyContraception : Rainbow Dash actually worries about pregnancy when she first comes into heat, despite the [[InterspeciesRomance blindingly obvious reason that's not a matter of concern]].
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* FeeFiFauxPas: Lero starts the story with absolutely no idea of Equestria's concepts of private behavior, then learns body language from a pegasus that's got the hots for him. Among more minor mistakes, he practically gropes Rainbow Dash in public without realizing that certain types of preening aren't done in public, and in another story doesn't realize that romantic nuzzles are romantic and then does the Equestrian equivalent of making out with everyone he meets until corrected.
* GenderRarityValue: Mares outnumber stallions about four to one in the general Equestrian population, and Ponyville's closer to eight to one. Unusually, there's a mix of forms of this trope: while stallions have a good deal of social power and thus are Worshipped in some ways, they historically have lacked political or economic power and were either possessed by mares or at least used for labor.
* GenderRarityValue: Mares outnumber stallions about four to one in the general Equestrian population, and Ponyville's closer to eight to one. Unusually, there's a mix of forms of this trope: while stallions have a good deal of social power and thus are Worshipped in some ways, they historically have lacked political or economic power and were either possessed by mares or at least used for labor.
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* TechnicalVirgin: Using a 'cooler' isn't gay. Or even really count as sex. Doesn't matter that two mares who are in love might do the exact same physical thing.
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*** Human patriarchal culture, and specifically the concept of males defending females, becomes a repeated CultureClash when in a society where the men are supposed to be defended by women. Lero standing up for his mares rapidly escalates even small problems into major disasters as the nearest mares want to defend their man.
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* {{Xenofiction}}: We spend more time in Rainbow Dash, Twilight Sparkle, or Lyra's heads then in Lero's perspective, and this alters the tone of the work.
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* HandyMan: In addition to massage, Lero's hands are sought for fixing the plumbing and various other hard-to-reach maintenance issues, earning him respect and acceptance from all but the most stubborn of ponies.
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* HandyMan: In addition to massage, Lero's hands are sought for fixing the plumbing and various other hard-to-reach maintenance issues, earning him respect and acceptance from all but the most stubborn of ponies. Given the gender roles, probably also an example of a WrenchWench. Spanner Stallion?
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* HandyMan: In addition to massage, Lero's hands are sought for fixing the plumbing and various other hard-to-reach maintenance issues, earning him respect and acceptance from all but the most stubborn of ponies.
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* AbortedArc: After TheReveal that TheFairFolk were likely responsible for bringing Lero to Equestria, the plot point ends up being abandoned when the story finishes soon after due to the author [[RealLifeWritesThePlot losing inspiration]].
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* AbortedArc: After TheReveal [[TheReveal the Reveal]] that TheFairFolk were likely responsible for bringing Lero to Equestria, the plot point ends up being abandoned when the story finishes soon after due to the author [[RealLifeWritesThePlot losing inspiration]].
* BoldlyComing: Did you really expect otherwise from a story titled ''Xenophilia''?
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* EvenEvilHasStandards: After Lero saves her from drowning, Honeybee is at least grateful enough to thank him and promise to leave him and his herd alone in future.
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* EvenEvilHasStandards: After While no character is strictly evil per se, after Lero saves her from drowning, drowning Honeybee is at least grateful enough to thank him and promise to leave him and his herd alone in future.
* InnocentlyInsensitive:
** While she doesn't intentionally hurt her friends, Rainbow Dash does have an unfortunate tendency to put her hoof in her mouth.
** Lero. While very good at defusing situations with words, there are times where his lack of knowledge of local customs ends up inadvertently upsetting others.
* InSeriesNickname: Lero tends to collect these, affectionately being known as "Big Guy" to Rainbow, "Fingers" to Lyra, and "Mr. Handy" to Applejack.
** While she doesn't intentionally hurt her friends, Rainbow Dash does have an unfortunate tendency to put her hoof in her mouth.
** Lero. While very good at defusing situations with words, there are times where his lack of knowledge of local customs ends up inadvertently upsetting others.
* InSeriesNickname: Lero tends to collect these, affectionately being known as "Big Guy" to Rainbow, "Fingers" to Lyra, and "Mr. Handy" to Applejack.
* TheSmartGuy: Lero certainly isn't a slouch in the brain department, even if he's not quite at the same level as Twilight.
** Lyra is pretty intelligent and rational as well, even if she comes across as more of a WarriorPoet.
** Lyra is pretty intelligent and rational as well, even if she comes across as more of a WarriorPoet.
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* WeakButSkilled: Lero. While physically far outmatched by even the weakest pony, human physiology gives him a large advantage over ponies in several skills, and allows him to hold his own in a variety of sports. And he certainly isn't helpless in a fight.
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* WeakButSkilled: Lero. While physically far outmatched by even the weakest pony, human physiology gives him a large advantage over ponies in several skills, and allows him to hold his own in a variety of sports. And he certainly isn't helpless in a fight.fight.
* TheXenophile: While not played up to the same degree as elsewhere, Lyra does come across as quietly fascinated by Lero.
* TheXenophile: While not played up to the same degree as elsewhere, Lyra does come across as quietly fascinated by Lero.
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* BadLiar: Rainbow Dash does does an extremely poor job of denying her feelings for Lero.
* EvenEvilHasStandards: After Lero saves her from drowning, Honeybee is at least grateful enough to thank him and promise to leave him and his herd alone in future.
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* PunnyName: Played straight ''and'' inverted.in both directions.
* TooDumbToLive: Honeydew, who ends up threatening Rainbow Dash, Twilight, and Lyra. The last one [[CurbstompBattle doesn't end well for her]].
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''Xenophilia'', written by [[http://www.fimfiction.net/user/AnonAuthor AnonAuthor]] and published on [=FIMfiction=] by [[http://www.fimfiction.net/user/AnonponyDASHIE AnonponyDASHIE]], opens several months after [[MeaningfulName Bellerophon]] "Lero" Michaelides' unexplained arrival in [[WesternAnimation/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagic Equestria]]. Despite missing his home and family, Lero has adjusted well - he has multiple paying jobs, a nice house, and a close friendship with Rainbow Dash. Said friendship gradually grows into love, but Lero fails to pick up on it until Rainbow kisses him in the opening chapter.
From here, the story follows Lero and Rainbow Dash's relationship as they both attempt to understand and adjust to each other's cultural and social norms. Particular focus is given to Equestria's tradition of polygamy, (a necessity given the male to female ratio) where the lead mare of a herd will set her stallion up with unattached mares.
This story has since spawned a ScrapbookStory [[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/57315/The-Xenophile%27s-Guide-to-Equestria sequel]] - written in-universe by Twilight Sparkle - [[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/62265/Xenophilia%3A-Side-Stories two collections]] of [[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/67231/xenophilia-further-tales side stories]], both in progress, set at various points in the timeline, and a [[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/62374/xenophilia-side-story-cultural-norms one-shot]] dealing with Lero's taboo against public nudity. The series' popularity has also inspired several pieces of RecursiveFanfiction, and elements from the story are increasingly being referenced or borrowed in other works.
From here, the story follows Lero and Rainbow Dash's relationship as they both attempt to understand and adjust to each other's cultural and social norms. Particular focus is given to Equestria's tradition of polygamy, (a necessity given the male to female ratio) where the lead mare of a herd will set her stallion up with unattached mares.
This story has since spawned a ScrapbookStory [[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/57315/The-Xenophile%27s-Guide-to-Equestria sequel]] - written in-universe by Twilight Sparkle - [[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/62265/Xenophilia%3A-Side-Stories two collections]] of [[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/67231/xenophilia-further-tales side stories]], both in progress, set at various points in the timeline, and a [[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/62374/xenophilia-side-story-cultural-norms one-shot]] dealing with Lero's taboo against public nudity. The series' popularity has also inspired several pieces of RecursiveFanfiction, and elements from the story are increasingly being referenced or borrowed in other works.
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''Xenophilia'', written by [[http://www.fimfiction.net/user/AnonAuthor AnonAuthor]] and published on [=FIMfiction=] by [[http://www.fimfiction.net/user/AnonponyDASHIE AnonponyDASHIE]], opens several months after [[MeaningfulName Bellerophon]] "Lero" Michaelides' unexplained arrival in [[WesternAnimation/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagic Equestria]]. Despite missing his home and family, Lero has adjusted well - he has multiple paying jobs, a nice house, and a close friendship with Rainbow Dash. Said friendship gradually grows into love, but Lero fails to pick up on it until Rainbow impulsively kisses him in the opening chapter.
From here, the story follows Lero and Rainbow Dash's relationship as they both attempt to understand and adjust to each other's cultural and social norms. Particular focus is given to Equestria's tradition of polygamy, (a necessity given themale to female male-to-female ratio) where the lead mare of a herd will set her stallion up with unattached mares.
This story has since spawned a ScrapbookStory [[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/57315/The-Xenophile%27s-Guide-to-Equestria sequel]] - written in-universe by Twilight Sparkle - [[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/62265/Xenophilia%3A-Side-Stories two collections]] of [[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/67231/xenophilia-further-tales side stories]], both in progress, set at various points in the timeline, and a [[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/62374/xenophilia-side-story-cultural-norms one-shot]] dealing with Lero's taboo against public nudity. The series' popularity has also inspired several pieces of RecursiveFanfiction, and elements from the story are increasingly being referenced or borrowed [[FollowTheLeader in otherworks.
works]].
From here, the story follows Lero and Rainbow Dash's relationship as they both attempt to understand and adjust to each other's cultural and social norms. Particular focus is given to Equestria's tradition of polygamy, (a necessity given the
This story has since spawned a ScrapbookStory [[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/57315/The-Xenophile%27s-Guide-to-Equestria sequel]] - written in-universe by Twilight Sparkle - [[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/62265/Xenophilia%3A-Side-Stories two collections]] of [[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/67231/xenophilia-further-tales side stories]], both in progress, set at various points in the timeline, and a [[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/62374/xenophilia-side-story-cultural-norms one-shot]] dealing with Lero's taboo against public nudity. The series' popularity has also inspired several pieces of RecursiveFanfiction, and elements from the story are increasingly being referenced or borrowed [[FollowTheLeader in other
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* AbortedArc: After TheReveal that TheFairFolk were likely responsible for bringing Lero to Equestria, the plot point ends up being abandoned when the story finishes soon after due to the author [[RealLifeWritesThePlot losing inspiration]].
* AbortedArc: After TheReveal that TheFairFolk were likely responsible for bringing Lero to Equestria, the plot point ends up being abandoned when the story finishes soon after due to the author [[RealLifeWritesThePlot losing inspiration]].
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** Mares as a whole are also extremely protective of their stallions, with even the slightest perceived threat triggering this.
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* BizarreAlienBiology: In-universe, several characters are utterly perplexed by human males possessing nipples. The strength of Lero's hands also surprises many ponies who expect them to be extremely fragile.
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* BizarreAlienBiology: In-universe, several [[BizarreAlienBiology Bizarre Human Biology]]: Several characters are utterly perplexed by human males possessing nipples. The strength of Lero's hands also surprises many ponies who expect them to be extremely fragile.
* DestructoNookie: Between Twilight and Lero after a fight. What precisely happened isn't mentioned, but Twilight does note afterwards that they'll need to buy a new bed.
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* FantasticArousal: Pegasi wings and unicorn horns, though the latter only under certain circumstances.
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* FantasticArousal: Pegasi wings Wings and unicorn horns, though the latter flight muscles for pegasi. Unicorn horns as well, but only under certain circumstances.circumstances.
* TheFairFolk: Hinted at being responsible for bringing Lero to Equestria.
* TheFairFolk: Hinted at being responsible for bringing Lero to Equestria.
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** [[LampshadeHanging Lampshaded]] by the narration as the result of parents who had been "odd folk".
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* IfItsYouItsOkay: [[spoiler: As she is not attracted to other mares, Rainbow's growing feelings towards Twilight cause her much confusion, before she ultimately accepts that love is love.]]
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* IfItsYouItsOkay: [[spoiler: As she is not attracted to other mares, Rainbow's growing feelings towards Twilight cause her much confusion, before she ultimately accepts that love is love.]]
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** [[spoiler: Twilight also falls afoul of this, and at several times becomes convinced that Lero has no interest in her or wants to kick her out of the herd. Partly because she misunderstands human body language and customs, and partly because, hey, this ''is'' Twilight.]]
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** [[spoiler: Twilight also falls afoul of this, and at several times becomes convinced that Lero has no interest in her or wants to kick her out of the herd. Partly because she misunderstands human body language and customs, and partly because, hey, this ''is'' Twilight.]]
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** [[spoiler: Twilight's attempts to compensate for this when she tries courting Lero and Rainbow Dash fail spectacularly, as a result of her trying to extrapolate human culture from gryphon and dragon behaviour.]]
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** [[spoiler: Twilight's attempts to compensate for this when she tries courting Lero and Rainbow Dash fail spectacularly, as a result of her trying to extrapolate human culture from gryphon and dragon behaviour.]]
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* AuthorAppeal: A chestnut soup recipe appears in ''The Xenophile's Guide to Equestria'' for seemingly little reason other than because the author... [[CaptainObvious likes chestnuts]].
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* TheImmodestOrgasm: Twilight can be rather vocal on occasions, though it is implied she's managed to tone it down after complaints. Apparently this trait runs in the family, to [[TooMuchInformation Twilight's dismay.]]
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* TheImmodestOrgasm: Twilight can be rather vocal on occasions, though it is implied she's managed to tone it down after complaints. Apparently this trait runs in the family, to [[TooMuchInformation Twilight's dismay.]]dismay]].
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* MundaneLuxury: Owing to his fingers, Lero's skills as a masseur are this for ponies, to the point where his schedule is booked for weeks in advance.
* NiceGuy: Lero. Just don't provoke him [[BewareTheNiceOnes too much]].
* NiceGuy: Lero. Just don't provoke him [[BewareTheNiceOnes too much]].
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* [[EveryoneIsBi Everypony is Bi]]: Almost everyone, with Rainbow Dash being a notable exception.
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* FantasticArousal: Pegasi wings and unicorn horns, though the latter only under certain circumstances.
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* IfItsYouItsOkay: [[spoiler: As she is not attracted to other mares, Rainbow's growing feelings towards Twilight cause her much confusion, before she ultimately accepts that love is love.]]
* TheImmodestOrgasm: Twilight can be rather vocal on occasions, though it is implied she's managed to tone it down after complaints. Apparently this trait runs in the family, to [[TooMuchInformation Twilight's dismay.]]
* TheImmodestOrgasm: Twilight can be rather vocal on occasions, though it is implied she's managed to tone it down after complaints. Apparently this trait runs in the family, to [[TooMuchInformation Twilight's dismay.]]
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* PunnyName: Played straight ''and'' inverted.
-->'''Star Sparkle:''' Is everything on your world a nonsensical parody of this one?
-->'''Star Sparkle:''' Is everything on your world a nonsensical parody of this one?
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* Badass: Rainbow is already this in canon, but is also one of the few pegasi strong enough to learn earth pony martial arts.
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* Badass: {{Badass}}: Rainbow is already this in canon, but is also one of the few pegasi strong enough to learn earth pony martial arts.
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* Badass: Rainbow is already this in canon, but is also one of the few pegasi strong enough to learn earth pony martial arts.
* DeadpanSnarker: Rainbow and Twilight as per series canon, but Lero and Lyra have their moments as well.
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* HumansThroughAlienEyes: Partially inverted with Lero being the 'alien' in this case. The main story is told from Rainbow Dash's point of view, and the spinoff ''The Xenophile's Guide to Equestria'' is written by Twilight and features a variety of ponies' perspectives on Lero.
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* HumansThroughAlienEyes: Partially inverted with Lero being the 'alien' in this case. [[HumansThroughAlienEyes Humans Through Pony Eyes]]: The main story is told from Rainbow Dash's point of view, and the spinoff ''The Xenophile's Guide to Equestria'' is written by Twilight and features a variety of ponies' perspectives on Lero.
* [[NoGuyWantsAnAmazon No Stallion Wants An Amazon]]
** Prior to meeting Lero, Rainbow Dash was very unlucky in the romance department, owing to her strong musculature and slender appearance.
** Averted with Lero, who shows no issues dating anyone much stronger than him. While he doesn't specifically seek out strong mares, it is noted that he's managed to attract several of the most dangerous ponies in Equestria.
** Prior to meeting Lero, Rainbow Dash was very unlucky in the romance department, owing to her strong musculature and slender appearance.
** Averted with Lero, who shows no issues dating anyone much stronger than him. While he doesn't specifically seek out strong mares, it is noted that he's managed to attract several of the most dangerous ponies in Equestria.
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** [[spoiler: Twilight also falls afoul of this, and at several times becomes convinced that Lero has no interest in her or wants to kick her out of the herd. Partly because she misunderstands human body language, and partly because, hey, this ''is'' Twilight.]]
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* WarriorPoet: Lyra. The story makes several references to her martial art skills and role as an auxiliary guard, but she can more often be found quoting philosophers and poetry, or dispensing sagacious wisdom.
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* WarriorPoet: Lyra. The story makes several references to her martial art skills and role as an auxiliary guard, but she can more often be found quoting philosophers philosophy and poetry, or dispensing sagacious wisdom.
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* CallForward: In Chpter 11 of ''The Xenophile's Guide to Equestria'', Twilight's mother advises her against trying to construct a hypothetical model of Lero's social structure. "I just hope you didn’t do something silly like try to construct an analogue of his society by mixing up a pastiche from the descriptions in Aggie’s book." As seen in Chapter 8 of ''Xenophilia'', this is exactly what she did.
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* CallForward: In Chpter Chapter 11 of ''The Xenophile's Guide to Equestria'', Twilight's mother advises her against trying to construct a hypothetical model of Lero's social structure. "I just hope you didn’t do something silly like try to construct an analogue of his society by mixing up a pastiche from the descriptions in Aggie’s book." As seen in Chapter 8 of ''Xenophilia'', this is exactly what she did.
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* GeniusBonus / MeaningfulName: Bellerophon will be a familiar name to those who know their Greek mythology, notably for his exploits in taming Pegasus.
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* MeaningfulName: Bellerophon will be a familiar name to those who know their Greek mythology, notably for his [[GeniusBonus exploits in taming Pegasus]].
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* ShipperOnDeck: Mares have a tendency to engage in this in-universe due to the gender disparity.
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* BizarreAlienBiology: In-universe, several characters are utterly perplexed by human males possessing nipples. The strength of Lero's hands also surprises many ponies who expect them to be extremely fragile and weak.
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* HumansThroughAlienEyes: Partially inverted with Lero being the 'alien' in this case. The main story is told from Rainbow Dash's point of view, and the spinoff "Xenophile's Guide to Equestria" is written by Twilight and features a variety of ponies' perspectives on Lero.
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* GeniusBonus / MeaningfulName: Bellerophon will be a familiar name to those who know their Greek mythology, notably for his exploits in taming Pegasus.
* HumansThroughAlienEyes: Partially inverted with Lero being the 'alien' in this case. The main story is told from Rainbow Dash's point of view, and the spinoff"Xenophile's ''The Xenophile's Guide to Equestria" Equestria'' is written by Twilight and features a variety of ponies' perspectives on Lero.
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* StayInTheKitchen: [[InvertedTrope Inverted]]: Lero mentions having once been asked by an unidentified mare why he was out on the street instead of in the bedroom or in the fields. Applejack, Twilight and especially Rainbow Dash are ''livid'' when they hear it, more so than Lero himself.
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* StayInTheKitchen: [[StayInTheKitchen Stay In The Bedroom]]: [[InvertedTrope Inverted]]: Lero mentions having once been asked by an unidentified mare why he was out on the street instead of in the bedroom or in the fields. Applejack, Twilight and especially Rainbow Dash are ''livid'' when they hear it, more so than Lero himself.
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* WarriorPoet: Lyra. While the story makes several references to her martial art skills, she can more often be seen quoting philosophers and poetry, or dispensing sagacious wisdom.
* WeakButSkilled: Lero. While physically far outmatched by even the weakest pony, human physiology gives him a large advantage over ponies in several skills. And he certainly isn't helpless in a fight.
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* WarriorPoet: Lyra. While the The story makes several references to her martial art skills, skills and role as an auxiliary guard, but she can more often be seen found quoting philosophers and poetry, or dispensing sagacious wisdom.
* WeakButSkilled: Lero. While physically far outmatched by even the weakest pony, human physiology gives him a large advantage over ponies in severalskills.skills, and allows him to hold his own in a variety of sports. And he certainly isn't helpless in a fight.
* WeakButSkilled: Lero. While physically far outmatched by even the weakest pony, human physiology gives him a large advantage over ponies in several
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* CallForward: In Chpter 11 of ''The Xenophile's Guide to Equestria'', Twilight's mother advises her against trying to construct a hypothetical model of Lero's social structure. "I just hope you didn’t do something silly like try to construct an analogue of his society by mixing up a pastiche from the descriptions in Aggie’s book." As seen in Chapter 8 of ''Xenophilia'', this is exactly what she did.
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* ObliviousToLove: Lero, for several weeks prior to the first chapter, partially as a result of his lack of knowledge of Equestrian culture and social cues. Rainbow herself doesn't figure out that he does reciprocate her feelings until he kisses her back.
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* ObliviousToLove: Lero, for several weeks prior to the first chapter, partially as a result of his lack of knowledge of Equestrian culture and social cues. It's especially apparent in the side-story "Living the Dream". Rainbow herself doesn't figure out that he does reciprocate her feelings until he kisses her back.
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* DescriptionCut: When Celestia finds about Lero and Rainbow Dash's close friendship, she writes back saying that she's sure Twilight and her friends will handle the delicate situation with the "same tact and sensitivity that I and my sister would surely display." Meanwhile, Luna writes to Twilight asking to enter Applejack's pool, with an opening wager of ten bits on successful consummation within a month. Celestia is not impressed when she finds out.
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* HypocriticalHumour: When Twilight writes to Celestia about her friends' suspicions of a relationship building between Lero and Rainbow Dash, she criticises Applejack for suggesting a pool on the outcome of their time together, which she thinks is a terrible thing to do to a friend. As such, she put herself down for no more than three bits on the spread.
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* CurbstompBattle: Any time Lyra gets involved in a fight.
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* PunyEarthlings: [[DiscussedTrope Discussed]]. As a result of being placed in a culture where [[ValuesDissonance females seek to protect him]] and where he is viewed by almost everyone as weak and fragile, Lero finally snaps when threatened and lectures his would-be attacker that just because he isn't as strong as a pony, it does ''not'' make him helpless.
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** [[spoiler: Twilight also falls afoul of this, and at several times becomes convinced that Lero has no interest in her or wants to kick her out of the herd. Partly because she misunderstands human body languages, and partly because, hey, this ''is'' Twilight.]]
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** [[spoiler: Twilight also falls afoul of this, and at several times becomes convinced that Lero has no interest in her or wants to kick her out of the herd. Partly because she misunderstands human body languages, language, and partly because, hey, this ''is'' Twilight.]]
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* BizarreAlienBiology: In-universe, several characters are utterly confused by human males possessing nipples. The strength of Lero's hands also surprises many ponies who expect them to be extremely fragile and weak.
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* BizarreAlienBiology: In-universe, several characters are utterly confused perplexed by human males possessing nipples. The strength of Lero's hands also surprises many ponies who expect them to be extremely fragile and weak.
* HumansThroughAlienEyes: Partially inverted with Lero being the 'alien' in this case. The main story is told from Rainbow Dash's point of view, and the spinoff "Xenophile's Guide to Equestria" is written by Twilight and features a variety of ponies' perspectives on Lero.
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* HumanThroughAlienEyes: Partially inverted with Lero being the 'alien' in this case. The main story is told from Rainbow Dash's point of view, and the spinoff "Xenophile's Guide to Equestria" is written by Twilight and features a variety of ponies' perspectives on Lero.
* MeaningfulName: The name Bellerophon will be familiar to those who know their Greek mythology.
* MeaningfulName: The name Bellerophon will be familiar to those who know their Greek mythology.
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** [[spoiler: Twilight also falls afoul of this, and at several times becomes convinced that Lero has no interest in her or wants to kick her out of the herd. Partly because she misunderstands human body languages, and partly because, hey, this ''is'' Twilight.]]
* SickeningSweethearts: While they try and keep their relationship private and low-key, Lero and Rainbow Dash display this from time to time, often to the embarrassment of the latter.
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* SuperDrowningSkills: According to Rainbow Dash in the side story "Fish out of Water", ponies either fall into the category of capable swimmers or being completely unable to swim at all with no middle ground, most in the latter. Lero is also initially believed to fall into this category due to the poor swimming abilities of apes, but he quickly proves them wrong.
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* SuperDrowningSkills: According to Rainbow Dash in the side story "Fish out of Water", ponies either fall into the category of capable swimmers or being completely unable to swim at all with no middle ground, most in the latter.latter group. Lero is also initially believed to fall into this category due to the poor swimming abilities of apes, but he quickly proves them wrong.
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** [[spoiler: Twilight's attempts to compensate for this when she tries courting Lero and Rainbow Dash fail spectacularly, as a result of her trying to extrapolate human culture from gryphon and dragon behaviour.]]
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This story has since spawned a ScrapbookStory [[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/57315/The-Xenophile%27s-Guide-to-Equestria sequel]] - written in-universe by Twilight Sparkle - [[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/62265/Xenophilia%3A-Side-Stories two collections]] of [[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/67231/xenophilia-further-tales side stories]], both in progress, set at various points in the timeline, and a [[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/62374/xenophilia-side-story-cultural-norms one-shot]] dealing with Lero's taboo against public nudity. The series' popularity has also inspired several pieces of RecursiveFanfiction, and elements from the story are referenced or borrowed in several other works.
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This story has since spawned a ScrapbookStory [[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/57315/The-Xenophile%27s-Guide-to-Equestria sequel]] - written in-universe by Twilight Sparkle - [[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/62265/Xenophilia%3A-Side-Stories two collections]] of [[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/67231/xenophilia-further-tales side stories]], both in progress, set at various points in the timeline, and a [[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/62374/xenophilia-side-story-cultural-norms one-shot]] dealing with Lero's taboo against public nudity. The series' popularity has also inspired several pieces of RecursiveFanfiction, and elements from the story are increasingly being referenced or borrowed in several other works.
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** Mares as a whole are also extremely protective of their stallions.
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** Mares as a whole are also extremely protective of their stallions.stallions, with even the slightest perceived threat triggering this.
* BizarreAlienBiology: In-universe, several characters are utterly confused by human males possessing nipples. The strength of Lero's hands also surprises many ponies who expect them to be extremely fragile and weak.
* HumanThroughAlienEyes: Partially inverted with Lero being the 'alien' in this case. The main story is told from Rainbow Dash's point of view, and the spinoff "Xenophile's Guide to Equestria" is written by Twilight and features a variety of ponies' perspectives on Lero.
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* SuperDrowningSkills: According to Rainbow Dash in the side story "Fish out of Water", ponies either fall into the category of capable swimmers or being completely unable to swim at all with no middle ground. In-universe, Lero is also initially believed to fall into this category due to the poor swimming abilities of apes.
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* SuperDrowningSkills: According to Rainbow Dash in the side story "Fish out of Water", ponies either fall into the category of capable swimmers or being completely unable to swim at all with no middle ground. In-universe, ground, most in the latter. Lero is also initially believed to fall into this category due to the poor swimming abilities of apes.apes, but he quickly proves them wrong.
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** In particular, Lero's attitudes towards nudity cause much confusion for ponies and is frequently brought up.
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From here, the story follows Lero and Rainbow Dash's relationship as they both attempt to understand and adjust to each other's cultural and social norms. Particular focus is given to Equestria's tradition of polygamy, (a neccessity given the male to female ratio) where the lead mare of a herd will set her stallion up with unattached mares.
This story has since spawned a ScrapbookStory [[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/57315/The-Xenophile%27s-Guide-to-Equestria sequel]] - written in-universe by Twilight Sparkle - [[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/62265/Xenophilia%3A-Side-Stories two collections]] of [[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/67231/xenophilia-further-tales side stories]], both in progress, set at various points in the timeline, a [[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/62374/xenophilia-side-story-cultural-norms one-shot]] dealing with Lero's taboo against public nudity, and [[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/65537/xenophilia-quantum-leap a crossover]] with ''Series/QuantumLeap'', [[http://www.fimfiction.net/group/1699/Xenophilia-HQ all apparently in continuity with each other]].
The original story ''Xenophilia'' contains examples of:
This story has since spawned a ScrapbookStory [[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/57315/The-Xenophile%27s-Guide-to-Equestria sequel]] - written in-universe by Twilight Sparkle - [[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/62265/Xenophilia%3A-Side-Stories two collections]] of [[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/67231/xenophilia-further-tales side stories]], both in progress, set at various points in the timeline, a [[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/62374/xenophilia-side-story-cultural-norms one-shot]] dealing with Lero's taboo against public nudity, and [[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/65537/xenophilia-quantum-leap a crossover]] with ''Series/QuantumLeap'', [[http://www.fimfiction.net/group/1699/Xenophilia-HQ all apparently in continuity with each other]].
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From here, the story follows Lero and Rainbow Dash's relationship as they both attempt to understand and adjust to each other's cultural and social norms. Particular focus is given to Equestria's tradition of polygamy, (a neccessity necessity given the male to female ratio) where the lead mare of a herd will set her stallion up with unattached mares.
This story has since spawned a ScrapbookStory [[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/57315/The-Xenophile%27s-Guide-to-Equestria sequel]] - written in-universe by Twilight Sparkle - [[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/62265/Xenophilia%3A-Side-Stories two collections]] of [[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/67231/xenophilia-further-tales side stories]], both in progress, set at various points in the timeline, and a [[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/62374/xenophilia-side-story-cultural-norms one-shot]] dealing with Lero's taboo against publicnudity, nudity. The series' popularity has also inspired several pieces of RecursiveFanfiction, and [[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/65537/xenophilia-quantum-leap a crossover]] with ''Series/QuantumLeap'', [[http://www.fimfiction.net/group/1699/Xenophilia-HQ all apparently elements from the story are referenced or borrowed in continuity with each other]].
several other works.
The original story ''Xenophilia'' and its spinoffs contains examples of:
This story has since spawned a ScrapbookStory [[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/57315/The-Xenophile%27s-Guide-to-Equestria sequel]] - written in-universe by Twilight Sparkle - [[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/62265/Xenophilia%3A-Side-Stories two collections]] of [[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/67231/xenophilia-further-tales side stories]], both in progress, set at various points in the timeline, and a [[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/62374/xenophilia-side-story-cultural-norms one-shot]] dealing with Lero's taboo against public
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* BerserkButton: Rainbow Dash is fiercely protective of Lero, and reacts with fury when he brings up a highly offensive misandrist comment made to him months earlier.
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** Rainbow Dash is fiercely protective of Lero, and reacts with fury when he brings up a highly offensive misandrist comment made to him monthsearlier.earlier.
** Mares as a whole are also extremely protective of their stallions.
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** Mares as a whole are also extremely protective of their stallions.
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* BewareTheNiceOnes: The stories note to the point of exhaustion that Lero is quite a bit more frail and weak than all kinds of ponies. He himself knows that. However, as one chapter in the main story demonstrates, he can easily strangle a unicorn out of channeling a spell... and that's without going for causing real damage.
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* BewareTheNiceOnes: The stories note to the point of exhaustion that Lero is quite a bit more frail and weak than all kinds of ponies. He ponies, a fact he himself knows that.is all too aware of. However, as one chapter in the main story demonstrates, he can easily strangle a unicorn out of channeling a spell... and that's without going for causing trying to cause any real damage.
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* ObliviousToLove: Lero, for several weeks prior to the first chapter. Rainbow herself doesn't figure out that he does reciprocate her feelings until he kisses her back.
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* MeaningfulName: The name Bellerophon will be familiar to those who know their Greek mythology.
* ObliviousToLove: Lero, for several weeks prior to the firstchapter.chapter, partially as a result of his lack of knowledge of Equestrian culture and social cues. Rainbow herself doesn't figure out that he does reciprocate her feelings until he kisses her back.
* ObliviousToLove: Lero, for several weeks prior to the first
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* StayInTheKitchen: Gender-flipped: Lero mentions having once been asked by an unidentified mare why he was out on the street instead of in the bedroom or in the fields. Applejack, Twilight and especially Rainbow Dash are ''livid'' when they hear it, more so than Lero himself.
* ValuesDissonance: In-universe, this affects a lot of Rainbow and Lero's relationship. Lero proves adaptable, though.
* VitriolicBestBuds: Lero and Rainbow Dash both enjoy verbal sparring with each other, and each gives as good as they get.
* ValuesDissonance: In-universe, this affects a lot of Rainbow and Lero's relationship. Lero proves adaptable, though.
* VitriolicBestBuds: Lero and Rainbow Dash both enjoy verbal sparring with each other, and each gives as good as they get.
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* StayInTheKitchen: Gender-flipped: [[InvertedTrope Inverted]]: Lero mentions having once been asked by an unidentified mare why he was out on the street instead of in the bedroom or in the fields. Applejack, Twilight and especially Rainbow Dash are ''livid'' when they hear it, more so than Lero himself.
* SuperDrowningSkills: According to Rainbow Dash in the side story "Fish out of Water", ponies either fall into the category of capable swimmers or being completely unable to swim at all with no middle ground. In-universe, Lero is also initially believed to fall into this category due to the poor swimming abilities of apes.
* ValuesDissonance: In-universe, this affects a lot of Rainbow and Lero'srelationship. Lero relationship, as well as Lero's interactions with other characters. He proves fairly adaptable, though.
* VitriolicBestBuds: Lero and Rainbow Dash both enjoy verbal sparring with each other, and each gives as good as theyget.get.
* WarriorPoet: Lyra. While the story makes several references to her martial art skills, she can more often be seen quoting philosophers and poetry, or dispensing sagacious wisdom.
* WeakButSkilled: Lero. While physically far outmatched by even the weakest pony, human physiology gives him a large advantage over ponies in several skills. And he certainly isn't helpless in a fight.
* SuperDrowningSkills: According to Rainbow Dash in the side story "Fish out of Water", ponies either fall into the category of capable swimmers or being completely unable to swim at all with no middle ground. In-universe, Lero is also initially believed to fall into this category due to the poor swimming abilities of apes.
* ValuesDissonance: In-universe, this affects a lot of Rainbow and Lero's
* VitriolicBestBuds: Lero and Rainbow Dash both enjoy verbal sparring with each other, and each gives as good as they
* WarriorPoet: Lyra. While the story makes several references to her martial art skills, she can more often be seen quoting philosophers and poetry, or dispensing sagacious wisdom.
* WeakButSkilled: Lero. While physically far outmatched by even the weakest pony, human physiology gives him a large advantage over ponies in several skills. And he certainly isn't helpless in a fight.
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** The attitudes of the first three are fleshed out a bit in the side story "Fish Out of Water" - Honeysuckle and Honeybee are disgusted by interspecies mating, but Honeysuckle doesn't enjoy being mean as much as she let on earlier, and Honeybee is a decent enough pony to leave them alone after Lero saves her from drowning. Honeydew remains a full-on {{Jerkass}} though, giving the impression that her sister's life is worth nothing to her.
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* ExoticExtendedMarriage: Due to Equestria's disproportionate female-to-male ratio, monogamy is considered selfish and most stallions end up with three mares.
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* ExoticExtendedMarriage: Due to Equestria's disproportionate female-to-male ratio, monogamy is considered selfish and most stallions end up in relationships with three mares.mares, more if there's another stallion involved.
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** Lyra as well. After Rainbow tells the others about Lyra's martial arts background:
-->'''Lero''': Wow. “Wow.” The human said. “I had no idea. She’s always been really friendly to me.
-->'''Rainbow Dash''': Yeah, I've heard that about her. ''Total'' sweetheart, you'd never guess that she could kill you in half a second from like three hundred bodylengths away.
-->'''Lero''': Wow. “Wow.” The human said. “I had no idea. She’s always been really friendly to me.
-->'''Rainbow Dash''': Yeah, I've heard that about her. ''Total'' sweetheart, you'd never guess that she could kill you in half a second from like three hundred bodylengths away.
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* BestialityIsDepraved: In-universe, Honeydew, Honeybee, Honeysuckle and Glitter Dust antagonise Rainbow Dash over her relationship with Lero, calling her a "monkey-lover".
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* BewareTheNiceOnes: The stories note to the point of exhaustion that Lero is quite a bit more frail and weak than all kinds of ponies. He himself knows that. However, as one chapter in the main story demonstrates, he can easily strangle a unicorn out of channeling a spell... and that's without going for causing real damage.
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* [[{{OT3}} OT4]]: Lero, Rainbow Dash, [[spoiler:Twilight Sparkle and Lyra Heartstrings]].
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* Polyamory: Customary in this version of Equestria, due to the higher percentage of mares than stallions.
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* ValuesDissonance: In-universe.
* VitriolicBestBuds: Lero and Rainbow Dash both enjoy verbal sparring with each other, and each gives as good as they get.
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* ValuesDissonance: In-universe.
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* VitriolicBestBuds: Lero and Rainbow Dash both enjoy verbal sparring with each other, and each gives as good as they get.
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''Xenophilia'', written by [[http://www.fimfiction.net/user/AnonAuthor AnonAuthor]] and published on [=FIMfiction=] by [[http://www.fimfiction.net/user/AnonponyDASHIE AnonponyDASHIE]], opens several months after [[MeaningfulName Bellerophon]] "Lero" Michaelides' unexplained arrival in [[WesternAnimation/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagic Equestria]]. Despite missing his home and family, Lero has adjusted well - he has multiple paying jobs, a nice house, and a close friendship with Rainbow Dash. Said friendship gradually grows into love, but Lero fails to pick up on it until Rainbow kisses him in the opening chapter.
From here, the story follows Lero and Rainbow Dash's relationship as they both attempt to understand and adjust to each other's cultural and social norms. Particular focus is given to Equestria's tradition of polygamy, (a neccessity given the male to female ratio) where the lead mare of a herd will set her stallion up with unattached mares.
This story has since spawned a ScrapbookStory [[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/57315/The-Xenophile%27s-Guide-to-Equestria sequel]] - written in-universe by Twilight Sparkle - [[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/62265/Xenophilia%3A-Side-Stories two collections]] of [[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/67231/xenophilia-further-tales side stories]], both in progress, set at various points in the timeline, a [[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/62374/xenophilia-side-story-cultural-norms one-shot]] dealing with Lero's taboo against public nudity, and [[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/65537/xenophilia-quantum-leap a crossover]] with ''Series/QuantumLeap'', [[http://www.fimfiction.net/group/1699/Xenophilia-HQ all apparently in continuity with each other]].
The original story ''Xenophilia'' contains examples of:
* AdaptationalBadass: Lyra Heartstrings, who is described by Rainbow Dash as a grandmaster of a unicorn martial art called Still Way, one of the five or six most dangerous ponies in Equestria including the princesses, and the only pony in town besides Twilight who could take Rainbow in a serious fight.
* BerserkButton: Rainbow Dash is fiercely protective of Lero, and reacts with fury when he brings up a highly offensive misandrist comment made to him months earlier.
* BestialityIsDepraved: In-universe, Honeydew, Honeybee, Honeysuckle and Glitter Dust antagonise Rainbow Dash over her relationship with Lero, calling her a "monkey-lover".
* EveryoneCanSeeIt: Rainbow Dash's crush on Lero isn't a secret to anyone except Lero, and once the two get together, Twilight and Applejack very quickly figure it out.
* ExoticExtendedMarriage
* FantasticRacism: Honeydew, Honeybee, Honeysuckle and Glitter Dust towards Lero.
* InterspeciesRomance
* ObliviousToLove: Lero, for several weeks prior to the first chapter. Rainbow herself doesn't figure out that he does reciprocate her feelings until he kisses her back.
* [[{{OT3}} OT4]]: Lero, Rainbow Dash, [[spoiler:Twilight Sparkle and Lyra Heartstrings]].
* Polyamory: Customary in this version of Equestria, due to the higher percentage of mares than stallions.
* StayInTheKitchen: Gender-flipped: Lero mentions having once been asked by an unidentified mare why he was out on the street instead of in the bedroom or in the fields. Applejack, Twilight and especially Rainbow Dash are ''livid'' when they hear it, more so than Lero himself.
* ValuesDissonance: In-universe.
* VitriolicBestBuds: Lero and Rainbow Dash both enjoy verbal sparring with each other, and each gives as good as they get.
From here, the story follows Lero and Rainbow Dash's relationship as they both attempt to understand and adjust to each other's cultural and social norms. Particular focus is given to Equestria's tradition of polygamy, (a neccessity given the male to female ratio) where the lead mare of a herd will set her stallion up with unattached mares.
This story has since spawned a ScrapbookStory [[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/57315/The-Xenophile%27s-Guide-to-Equestria sequel]] - written in-universe by Twilight Sparkle - [[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/62265/Xenophilia%3A-Side-Stories two collections]] of [[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/67231/xenophilia-further-tales side stories]], both in progress, set at various points in the timeline, a [[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/62374/xenophilia-side-story-cultural-norms one-shot]] dealing with Lero's taboo against public nudity, and [[http://www.fimfiction.net/story/65537/xenophilia-quantum-leap a crossover]] with ''Series/QuantumLeap'', [[http://www.fimfiction.net/group/1699/Xenophilia-HQ all apparently in continuity with each other]].
The original story ''Xenophilia'' contains examples of:
* AdaptationalBadass: Lyra Heartstrings, who is described by Rainbow Dash as a grandmaster of a unicorn martial art called Still Way, one of the five or six most dangerous ponies in Equestria including the princesses, and the only pony in town besides Twilight who could take Rainbow in a serious fight.
* BerserkButton: Rainbow Dash is fiercely protective of Lero, and reacts with fury when he brings up a highly offensive misandrist comment made to him months earlier.
* BestialityIsDepraved: In-universe, Honeydew, Honeybee, Honeysuckle and Glitter Dust antagonise Rainbow Dash over her relationship with Lero, calling her a "monkey-lover".
* EveryoneCanSeeIt: Rainbow Dash's crush on Lero isn't a secret to anyone except Lero, and once the two get together, Twilight and Applejack very quickly figure it out.
* ExoticExtendedMarriage
* FantasticRacism: Honeydew, Honeybee, Honeysuckle and Glitter Dust towards Lero.
* InterspeciesRomance
* ObliviousToLove: Lero, for several weeks prior to the first chapter. Rainbow herself doesn't figure out that he does reciprocate her feelings until he kisses her back.
* [[{{OT3}} OT4]]: Lero, Rainbow Dash, [[spoiler:Twilight Sparkle and Lyra Heartstrings]].
* Polyamory: Customary in this version of Equestria, due to the higher percentage of mares than stallions.
* StayInTheKitchen: Gender-flipped: Lero mentions having once been asked by an unidentified mare why he was out on the street instead of in the bedroom or in the fields. Applejack, Twilight and especially Rainbow Dash are ''livid'' when they hear it, more so than Lero himself.
* ValuesDissonance: In-universe.
* VitriolicBestBuds: Lero and Rainbow Dash both enjoy verbal sparring with each other, and each gives as good as they get.
