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mushroompone


This is great. I’m going to get a good grade in horsefic, something that is both normal to want and possible to achieve,

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Discord and Mistmane share their thoughts on perception over tea.


This fic is an entry in the Rare Pairings Pillars Shipping Contest

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Thanks for the submission! We look forward to reading this piece and wish you best of luck in judging!

Wow, this is really sweet. I find it difficult to get behind most Discord ships besides the usual two people go with, but you sold this 100%.

Your prose and ideas are as creative and succinct as they always are! I have to give huge props to you for using Mistmane, as she's probably one of the more difficult Pillars to work with? You handled her fantastically though. I love the dynamic you built with Discord and the concepts you explored with them feel so obvious in hindsight, yet I never would have considered them otherwise! I only wish this was longer. Fantastic stuff, thank you for participating!

He’s doomed. Helplessly in love, especially with phrases like:

Like rain on the surface of a lake. Bursts of refracted color everywhere.

Like sunlight sparkling on snow

Like silver bells around a cat’s neck.

I’ve heard a while back, that for relationships to work, there has to be something in common and something uncommon. This story is good example of that. Both have fun in each other’s presence, they know the world of possibilities, but see the possibilities in different ways. Incorporating the message of beauty, as common with Mistmane, is a nice touch.

I especially like the delicate balance of Mistmane’s tolerance of Discord’s antics. She allows him creative freedom, but a smack when he crosses the line. I might’ve not caught it completely, but I think if it pertains to him being off-topic. She doesn’t want him distracting from the point. Kind, but firm in her statements.

“I know.” Mistmane nudged him. “Believe me. Now, come on, you great beast.”

Laying it on a little thick there, Mistmane. :rainbowlaugh:

Suddenly, Discord found himself wondering if the texture of Mistmane’s skin was due to age or to some otherworldly reptilian transformation. Draconic, almost.

Huh, maybe that’s why Discord likes her. She resembles something more than a pony. Has a sharper view attributed to that of a Draconequus. Just an observation.

He held his tongue, even as he ran his mouth

This speaks volumes. Pun not intended.

But he pushed it down.

You're so wrapped up in layers, onion boy, you're afraid of your own feelings

They reminisced about eras few alive could remember

I wonder how Discord’s relationship with Mistmane was when younger. They must’ve crossed paths more than once, since both of them are related to major events in Equestria’s history. Were they friends? Did one look to the other as a hero? Surely, they grew up in the same time period as mentioned here.

“I think you’re one of the most beautiful creatures I’ve had the good fortune of meeting,” she said softly.

Does sound like something Mistmane would say!



Bike was right. This is criminally underrated.

One thing I wish to see is more of these two. After the first break, it switches to telling. I want to hear more about how Discord learned to listen. How his interactions with Twilight had shifted because of this change to be less of “butting heads” and more of understanding. But, nonetheless, well-done! Rare pair and pulls it off with style!

Mistmane gave Discord a curious look, then reached out to gently stroke the heart-shaped leaves. They did not move as vegetation anymore-- rather, they bent to her touch like a foal's toy.

Huh, I thought Mistmane perceives plants as her children, and that she would react negatively to all these transformations.

Howdy, hi!

Ah, loved this. A nice slow-burn romance between two very different characters. I love how they each bring something out of the other, complement each other in ways that wouldn't be seen normally. It's just so intriguing seeing all the pieces line up as they do, and for the final declaration of love to pay off in such a heartwarming way.

I like how Discord describes Mistmane, and the slow slip-ups he makes that give away his true feelings. It's an absolute treasure to read and a real joy.

That being said, my one and only biggest note is that Prince Blueblood part, I feel that was rushed through too much, sort of passed over when it really could have dug deeper into the two character's discussion about perception, depth and possibility.

Overall, this was just super fun to read. Thanks for this really rare pair Mush~!

as always i am just impressed with the quality of your prose, with the short, one-sentence paragraphs being used to great effect in controlling the pace and the beats. not to mention that it's fun to read another great author's take on Discord antics. thought this one was really fun:

Mistmane rolled her eyes, but Discord tapped his chest with one claw and a gold star-shaped sticker appeared there, proclaiming 'good job!' in balloon letters.

but just as great and important is how much in stride Mistmane takes all of his antics. in contrast, Discord feels intrigue at the contradictions between Mistmane's appearance and how she behaves, and this reversal of which character is supposed to be the one that is out of place and discordant was a great way to bring Discord down from his normally aloof personality to truly be able to connect with another creature. him seeing Mistmane's creativity as organized chaos, and the counterpart to his own, was just fantastic.

and her calling him "beastie" as a term of affection was just adorable and fun. not to mention how absolutely perfect the last line was. so smooth!

The ways you had Mistmane and Discord interact were really inventive and made a lot of sense for them. Watching them learn from each other and grow their relationship was fascinating.

This was so interesting. I never would have pictured a relationship between these two, but you did such a great job of fleshing out the idea and making it feel genuine. Their interactions here were genuinely really interesting to read about, and Discord's thought process throughout the story was fascinating.

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