Intent on turning around her poor reputation, a certain great and powerful mare decided to add a few new pieces to her performance. However, despite a resolve to improve, she had both no inspiration, and an audience who saw her only as a fraud. That being the case, she packed her saddlebags, and began a long trek to lands far outside the borders of Equestria. Months of journeying, picking up local acts, and leaving for parts unknown took their toll on her, but in the end, she felt they were worth it. Once she had mastered the new tricks, nopony could call her a sham ever again. Finally, her sojourn ended, and Trixie was prepared to put on her new show. All was going well, Trixie wowing the audience again and again by walking on hot coals, draping herself upon a bed of nails, and causing a snake in a basket to dance. It was a pity that even after all her hard work, there was still a pony who seemed to be heckling her. Knowing how poorly she dealt with their ilk, she reluctantly began packing in the show, which she was gratified to note was blamed on the pony who called out. Surrounded by a crowd of irked ponies, he revealed that he meant no harm, and wished for the show to continue as well. "Honestly, all I was saying was that Trixie is a fakir, and she's a pretty good one too!"
quickie for missing last week due to technical difficulties
What happens when the cutie mark crusaders dropped Opalessence into a vat of lemonade?
She came out a sourpuss.