I think its a combination of both. In this case (based on the original story) The Foal in question appeared to have developmental delays (it was incapable of speech while it’s siblings were, despite having obvious better nourishment) and also had severe anxiety issues when not near its mother. I think being Derp’d is generally accepted as like severe brain damage (vacant stare, listless, unable to care for itself).
So perhaps this is some form of retardation for the foal, we don’t have any official syndromes on it.
probably because it was used only one time so far. we are not even sure if sensitive babbeh is a term that is universal among fluffies or is unique to this particular mare
Its been used in a few other scenarios, but with different contexts. There is one MM did with a fluffy willing to give their ‘sensitive baby’ to her avatar, but the context was more the baby was incredibly emotional and scared. (implied impending abuse).
I wonder if that something the community can explore more and canonize, its apparent that Derp syndrome exists and other unintended medical issues; perhaps this can be something to expand upon.
Imagine something too sweet and innocent for the world. No, sweeter. No, dumber, even LESS to blame for the things about it that you find annoying. Cuter. CUTER!
It’s still not as sinful to want to hurt it as it would be to scare and hurt the sensitive baby. That’s why this comic feels sooooo good.
You know, I’m normally pretty comfortable with my sadistic tendencies, but I feel a bit like a total weirdo looking at that fat little fuck’s terror. Just drinking in that pure panic that he can’t even shape into words.
