She hates the humans. She hates their roads. She hates what the world has become...but most of all she hates her job.

Join Pinkamena Diane Pie (just call her Pinkamena) as she struggles through her day with stupid customers, and dumber management.

Don't look in the satchel.

[Now comes with Rage Review!] *warning: spoilers*

[Credit to Party Pop for new cover art]

[special thanks to JoeSFX for english to spanish translations in chapter 6.]

[Not a Cupcakes rewrite]

[Note: Fic is a dark comedy, and is AU. Expect characters to be different from their original canon roles and misanthropy abounds. May not be your cup of tea.]

[Previous Cover Art Below]
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IN RELATIONSHIPS, some things must be said, while others are best left unspoken. At the end of an exasperating day, Spike and Rarity camp in the desert and talk.

Story Paladin: Cerulean Voice ● Editor: BlueBook ● Proofreader: Tigerose

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