Another fine take on it. Good show, good good show.

Again, I apologize for going on so long about these stories. Please do not feel any need to reply unless you have something you wish to add based on something I touched on that is worth your time. :)

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I found this story really enjoyable in the first reading and even more profound in rereading it.

You, again, set up the 'conflict' with SYLVEON having her ill feelings towards her cousin, FLAREON. Her mother attempts to quell the unpleasant feelings her daughter has, but it is clear that our introduction to the problem is only the beginning of a strong lesson in respect and understanding.

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To SYLVEON's defense, little kids of her age due tend to look down upon those who are not 'Big Kids'. Perhaps this is because, in potty training, it is presented that using diapers is a show of immaturity while getting into 'Big Kid Underwear' puts you at a whole new level that greatly transcends the one you were in prior to being a 'Potty Master'.

You then take how, for a lot of kids, how they really do not have a choice in who they visit, how SYLVEON really has reason to not like knowing she is expected to play with the still diapered, 4 year old FLAREON.

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Highlights as the conflict resolves are how FLAREON remains positive. He is aware of his situation, even if SYLVEON does not really think he is. However, he makes his understanding clear when she questions why he is still in diapers and he answers that he knows he will be able to master the potty when his body is ready to allow him to do so. (I wonder how FLAREON would get along with ESPEON from Demoted To diapers? They'd probably be really good for each other.)

SYLVEON's mother also takes her time in gradually escalating her approach to her daughter's sour attitude. She is still young and would, likely, not understand why she is being yelled at and all-out punished for stating, to her, is the truth about FLAREON. Aren't kids supposed to be honest? Plus young kids lack the proper 'filters' to keep from saying things that could hurt others.

I now could only imagine how FLAREON felt after he was harshly called out for putting pudding into his Pampers. He, likely, did not realize what he was doing until the dirty deed was done. However, SYLVEON's grand announcement to his parents, coupled with her worsening attitude, set up for a punishment that really was nothing beyond allowing SYLVEON to see what it was like to be in her cousin's shoes.

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The heartwarming conclusion of SYLVEON gaining a respect for her cousin from her padded experience helped the two bond better than they have probably been able to do since after SYLVEON mastered the potty. Now, given the context of the story, SYLVEON will be less likely to judge a book by its cover and be an encouraging relative who cares not about what he wears as much as making the most of her visits over to his house, or when they visit his.

I'm so happy you found this story and liked it so much! You picked up on a lot of things I didn't the first time! Guess I need to reread some of Snivy's stories too, lol.

Well, to be fair, Snivy's stories are in my personal bullseye when it comes to this sort of content. More precisely is how, I feel, a younger me would have felt validated through reading them and seeing how someone actually understands what it it is like to have such an ill-viewed interest, cannot make it 'magically go away''. (I've tried to detach myself from liking diapers and diapered cartoon animals for over 23 years. I've yet to find any true way to not have this part of me reside inside my spirit and, well, one can only find positive ways in which to work with what is not seen kindly by many both online and off.)

I've written a bunch of Children's Books over the years and have, to no profit, got them self-published by a friend. Diapers are there, but the stories are much like what Snivy does. They 'scratch the itch' while providing actual context beyond, "Just get to filling that diaper! I have no interest in these characters beyond how they make use of their Pampers!".

This is why I wrote such long comments. I want to try to return to doing more work that is like snivy's. I have strayed from battles with anxiety and depression and want to get back to where I, too, can make stories that have cuteness, morals, and that delightful feeling of being carefree and making a diaper perform magic tricks when depositing from Side 1 and/or Side 2'. :)

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I would also be doing a bit of a disservice to my need for jokes if I did not point out your user name as having 'Blindfolded' in it. You see, I have no physical eyesight and, given I am always game for a blind joke, I can't help but get a chuckle at replying to someone who is 'Blindfolded'. <LoL!>

Would just like to say that I have no issue with the lengthy comments at all! They’re fun to read and I’m glad you have lots to say about my stories.

Honestly good point. Too many of these kinds of stories just go straight to the furfillment. We need more stuff where the story can stand on its own! I'm sure those kids books you've written fall into that catagory too!

(Also I figured that my username would come up lol. No ill will towards you I just wanted an alliteration with my name.)

*Snugs* I actually brought it up as, given the climate of today and how people can quickly mistake another's intentions, I wanted to help share that you can talk openly with me. I genuinely know when someone is being rude and when someone is not. Moreover, if I am not sure, I ask before I throw a tantrum. :)

Personally, I've had much experience in whether-or-not to be upfront with my physical limitation, or not. The problem happens regardless wherein people get nervous that I am a ticking time bomb waiting to go off as a result of a mispoken phrase. Nothing could be further from the truth.

So, more to the point, I had a real laugh when I saw your user name. This is because I like to find humor in my circumstance while also, hopefully, showing how glad I am to have a chance to interact with someone while being candid and showing that physical limitations need not define us inside, or out.

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*Nods* Oh, yes. Furfillment is nice for what its purpose is meant to be. However, given Snivy's work, you would not have to do a whole lot of work to change up a few things in order to make most of their stories into 'Family Friendly' ones that serve very important lessons about the difficult transition from Toddler to 'Big Kid'. One could argue that the transition is extremely traumatic and, due to how it is such a major topsy-turvy on your life at that point, there is reason none of us have reliable memories of our pre potty training years.

*Snugs* Thanks for such a nice conversation. It is not often I am able to really interact with someone who is interested in written works. You renew my hope that, one day, I will be known more for my Children's Books than my Baby Fur content. (There is nothing wrong in being good at writing works in your choice of genre. However, Snivy has reminded me of why I truly began to dedicate time to writing and, soon, I look to return and share more of these works lost in hiatus.).

Well Thier's Karma And Thier's Redemption 8/10