Asking for a royal loan from Twilight being out of the question,

And why not? She's royalty, and I seriously doubt Twilight would mind helping.

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Well, as I hinted at in the story, Spike is trying to do things his own way somewhat. Yes, he could ask for a loan; but if he's trying to be independent/run his own life, he wouldn't just hit Twilight up for everything. Does that stop him from asking when he knows he needs help? Nah. Just this time, he's trying to not just go ask for money.

Goodness gracious! Is a dragon's appetite really that insatiable?

Do you plan on continuing this story featuring these two lovebirds?

potential impregnation

That's quite impressive for multiple reasons.

can we get a link to the full cover art?

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It’s been a commissioned set so far, so beyond this would rely upon said commissioner to decide that.

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I’m afraid I can’t, the full art goes against the site’s ToS.

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That's true, but you can post the derpibooru number and let let them find it that way

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Great story It's pretty hard for me to picture characters who are normally always naked wearing clothes though