I've really enjoyed the new season so far, and I don't usually comment on these, but man did I hate this episode.

*spoilers start*

Okay, what better premise to use for an episode than the done-ten-million-times-over breakup misunderstanding plot? It was obvious how this episode was going to resolve right at the start, and none of the filler in the middle could save it from being boring and pointless. They even used Spike to comment on how absolutely dumb the premise was as if that would somehow make it okay. And then, in a "big surprise" twist of lazy writing, Spike's completely implausible explanation turned out to be the truth.

I've never felt mad at MLP before, but this episode was completely inane. It was out of character for Big Mac considering the HUGE effort he went through to prove his devotion to Sugar Belle, and all it served to do was make me question the strength and premise of their relationship.

*end spoilers*

0/10, awful episode. Not even Discord could save this dud.

Wyoh had glanced back after the stunt they pulled, only to see the Sharptooth in a rage, knocking boulders into the crevice that the Threehorn had been running for. She felt a rush of joy- he'd made it out alive after all! Though, she reflected, judging by the size of those boulders he wasn't likely to stay that way. She let her eyes follow the crevice further down to where the cliffs that edged it opened out into a broad plain. Her view was blocked by the angle of the rocks in several places, but if the crevice led straight through, the Threehorn just might survive. She put it out of her mind, knowing that there was nothing they could do until they were safe, and turned to try to catch up with Buko.

The sharptooth had disappeared from view what felt like leagues ago, and Wyoh had wanted to stop, too. Energy was precious- she had tried to call out to Buko, but he had pulled too far ahead, and yelling against the wind was useless. So, she kept up as steady a pace she could manage while still keeping him in her sights, falling farther behind all the while. With utmost relief she watched the small figure before her slow, and then stop. She nodded in response to his greeting, and in due time finally reached the place where he stood.

The fastrunner wobbled to a standstill and stared dumbly at her companion for a moment. The world was spinning in a way she didn't like, and it took a few light shakes of her head to steady her vision again. "Yes, I made it," her belated response came in a flat, exhausted voice. Her eyes widened a bit as she recognized the swimmer, still clinging to Buko's back. "I don't think it got the Threehorn, either," she mentioned, her expression fuzzy and vague. "He might have been crushed, though. I'm not sure." It was all she could do to stay standing, and an emotional reaction was far beyond her reach in that state.

Thanks, guys! Unfortunately I haven't had the chance to read Mender's Tale, so this interpretation is based on a loose description. It's possible my way of drawing her might change a bit when I get the chance to read it

Thanks for the input on the lines, Sovereign! I have trouble doing consistent lines in Photoshop, and I think I may have been using this brush at too low of a resolution. While the lines look fine on their own, they are very graphic in style and don't really fit with the painted background. I went ahead and re-lined it real quick tonight. Ah, the wonders of technology  

I'm going to leave the one above up for comparison. (Rhombus, I'll e-mail you this version too )

I... Love this
Sucky is now a full-fledged OC, and it's too perfect

Ah, I love this! The water is handled very well, and while Ducky is not 100% on model, I don't think that's bad! Her pose and expression are very nice
Once again a great entry!

Ducky: Ruby? Are you alright?
Cera: She's been glaring at this wall for hours, it must have done something really bad.

Lame, I know
And yep, I can see it!

10%10 u should submit to Hugo awards

Ok! Either narrative or short caption is fine for this one

Welcome, welcome! Hope you enjoy your stay here
That part of the film always gets me, too  

Topps: "C-C-CREEPY CRAWLIES!"
Tria: "Topps, it was just a falling treestar..."