Miss Eve also seemed to catch on as she reached out with a hoof and started brushing along his neck and mane. After about a minute, they received their first indication that their efforts weren't in vain. Neil's body flopped on its side, now dangerously close to the edge, in an attempt to escape their touch. At the same time, his legs pulled themselves up against his body. No matter how adorable he made himself look, his unconscious movements were ineffective. A pony couldn't get away from magic that easily as the pressure continued.