One day, the Cutie Mark Crusaders are approached by Noteworthy, who has a problem. His marefriend, Cipher Splash, won't tell him what her cutie mark means, and nopony else seems to know either. Each clue they uncover only deepens the mystery and drives them further up the proverbial wall. Can the crusaders keep themselves from going insane and finally uncover the truth, or will Cipher live up to her name?
A submission to The Comedy (Is Serious Business) Contest, as well as a companion piece to Cipher — Encryption. Reading both stories is recommended, but not necessary.
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Ah. Wrong order, then.
Also, they never came out and asked her? Really? I think even Cypher would be hard-pressed to find a way to gloss over a triple-dose of puppy-dog eyes asking for her cutie mark story.
In any case, Cypher's talent appears to be obfuscation, appropriately enough. Ironically, she seems to be having a crisis of knowing when to use that talent. She might have actually needed the Crusaders' help without knowing it.
As for the comedy, there's some enjoyable goofiness and winks at the fourth wall, but it honestly feels like it's trying too hard, especially when contrasted against the serious emotion of the companion piece. Still, best of luck in the judging.
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Honestly, I put more effort into Encryption, as I was more confident in that premise. Also, Aragon's contest seemed to have way more competition.
The needs more water reference was a nice touch.
You spent too much time trying to be funny and not enough time writing a comedy. :/