Apple Bloom loves making potions. Unfortunately, she hasn't found anypony to share her passion and hobby with -- so when she meets the "potionista" known as Potion Nova, it's a match made in heaven. Unfortunately, her desperation to not mess up in front of the pony she admires quickly goes awry, and Potion Nova opts to give her a tried-and-true lesson that resonates with her and her work.

For the May 2023 Pairings Contest.