October Poll Do-Over

 [Oopsie. Sorry guys. I had made the last poll public so people could see what sort of story options would be available. But I hadn't realized that'd also make VOTING open to the public! D'oh! I've deleted that first poll and opened up this new one just for you, my faithful patrons. Hopefully I did it right this time. So if you wouldn't mind voting a second time, that'd be wonderful of you.

Told you I was new to Patreon!

What follows is a copy/paste of the first poll's description, repeated:]

 Alright, let's get the ball rolling! Here at Manicorn Fiction™ we've already selected from a bountiful hurly burly of menfolk to kick things off. The fella who receives the most votes here will get featured in a story at the end of the month. The others will be rolled over to the following month's poll, so there'll be multiple chances to get each man spanked. Don't be distraught if your favorite doesn't win this time! There'll also be a post up soon to offer suggestions on new candidates for voting. Think carefully now, and consider all your options!

This is but the first poll of the month. Once the victi--er, lucky winner is selected at the end of the week, there'll be another, more personalized poll to vote on his punisher!
So, in our stable we've got...   

Barret (Final Fantasy VII): Passionate environmentalist, devoted father, and leader of the eco-terrorist group AVALANCHE. Barret is a gruff, brash man with a short temper and a gun for an arm (which can probably be switched out for a paddle attachment in a pinch). He's got a new HD remake coming which's got all his fans flustered over his big new sweaty HD pecs and rugged new HD chest hair. But the real question is, does his brand spankin' new render also come with new HD butt hair? Only one way to find out!

Ryu (Street Fighter): The original shotokan. Ryu is a mainstay of the fighting game scene, appearing not only in every entry of the Street Fighter series but also numerous crossover games such as Capcom's Versus series and Smash Bros. Ostensibly disciplined, focused, and always intent on his training, what Ryu really lives for is the thrill and challenge of a good match. The beard is likely an attempt to "macho up" his appearance, giving him a more manly and grizzled look. But will it be enough to prevent him getting pulled over a lap this month, just like when he was a student training under Master Gouken?

Goliath (Gargoyles): Out of his time and often out of his depth, Goliath leads the Manhattan Clan--10th century Scottish gargoyles now living in New York City. His impressive wingspan, hulking muscles, and stoic demeanor all serve to make him adept in this role as guardian and nurturer to his charges, protecting humans and gargoyles alike from any and all threats, both futuristic and fantastical. He is also a very hands-on leader, in charge of disciplining the young males of the clan when required. This month however it might be his own muscular bottom suffering the sting of an embarrassing punishment.

Hellboy (Hellboy): A demon summoned to Earth in 1944 to bring about the Apocalypse, Hellboy would rather pet cats and eat pancakes. Now working for the B.P.R.D. as a paranormal investigator, he protects humanity from all sorts of nasty critters, Lovecraftian horrors, and things that go bump in the night. Despite his gruff nature, he's repeatedly proven himself a friend and ally to outcasts of human society, showing he has a heart every bit as big as his bright red pecs. Speaking of red, that's already the color of his butt before any spankings even take place. Would the color deepen during a hard discipline session, or would it outright change to purple?

Old Man Logan (X-Men): He's not the Logan you know. He's older, meaner, gruffer, and from an alternate future where all his friends and family died. Cheerful, right? But with the benefit of experience and a lotta hindsight he's now back in the past for a second chance at things. Maybe that means spanking all the bad guys into submission this time. Who knows, they'd probably deserve it. And they'd definitely love a chance to beat his ass back in retaliation, so he'd better watch out. Just don't call him Wolverine. He hates that.

The Boulder (Avatar: The Last Airbender): THE BOULDER is conflicted about taking part in this poll. While THE BOULDER is certainly no stranger to delivering smackdowns to deserving opponents, being the top pro earthbending wrestler in the world, THE BOULDER certainly has no wish to wind up with his own pants yanked down, his bare and muscly ass cheeks writhing and wiggling under a hard spanking himself. It would be embarrassing, and not suit THE BOULDER'S vaunted position. THE BOULDER demands that you do not vote for him! If you do, you will be sorry!