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Prince Blueblood is a hell of a character to write in MLP fan-works, I’ve noticed. There are so many expectations, so much potential catharsis and irony… You really have to jump through so many extra hurdles just to use this guy.

Rarity: If I may.
Applejack: By all means, proceed.
Rarity: Thank you. <ahem> These are some simply stunning roses. To think you get to see them every day…
Rainbow Dash: Ugh.
Prince Blueblood: Aren’t they? They’re just so romantic. In fact… Will you marry me?
Rarity: …! W-Wait, what?
Prince Blueblood: Hahaha! You wouldn’t believe how many gold-diggers say “yes” too quickly to that line. Helps filter out the guileless ones early.
Rarity: How… cruel.
Prince Blueblood: I prefer “shrewd.”
Rarity: That too.