History Recap / MyLittlePonyFriendsForeverIssue26

* TookALevelInKindness: Prince Blueblood...''sort of''. While he's still pretty full of himself, Blueblood is noticeably nicer here than he was in the TV series Season 1's "The Best Night Ever".

* TooImportantToWalk: Blueblood travels from the Crystal Empire to Yakyakistan in a palanquin. However, on the way back, he's forced to walk because it's too stuffed full of gifts for him to fit. He doesn't mind since the return trip is mostly downhill. However, given the diplomatic savviness he displays during the comic, one wonders if he knew the palanquin would be useful for such kinds of transportation.

Once in Yakyakistan, the two meet Prince Rutherford and Shining attempts a traditional yak greeting, which only serves to anger Prince Rutherford. Shining continues to work at negotiations, following the advice Twilight gave him but finds each attempt only gets Rutherford more upset. That evening, when Shining returns to the guest quarters, Blueblood insists everything is alright, and tells Shining to relax. Shining inadvertently falls asleep and when he wakes up he finds Blueblood gone. He races through the yak's palace only to find Blueblood relaxing and socializing with Prince Rutherford, and has easily negotiated a trade deal. As they complete the rest of their mission without further incident, Blueblood has to remind Shining that he is skilled as an ambassador despite his haughty nature, even if he does often avoid the more physical activities.

* ContinuitySnarl: On the other hand, "[[MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagicIDWIssue11To12 Neigh Anything]]" showed how Shining Armor and Cadance met in high school, and she was already an alicorn then.

* DangerouslyGenreSavvy: Blueblood is perhaps the most surprising example yet, knowing just what to say and do to placate the Yaks.

* NiceToTheWaiter: Given his treatment of Rarity, one would not expect Blueblood to be this way, but his palanquin bearers don't mind letting him ride on them and he tips Yakmina well. His "Guide to Diplomacy" page suggests that it's part of the manipulation.

Princess Cadance and Shining Armor are about to head to Yakyakinstan to negotiate a trade and peace agreement with the leader of the yaks, Prince Rutherford, and Twilight Sparkle provides her brother with some last minute advice. However, just as they about to leave, a situation arises that requires all four princesses, but Princess Celestia still insists Shining Armor go, and provide a replacement for Cadance -- Prince Blueblood. Blueblood does not rub Shining the right way on their initial encounters, as Shining feels him too pompous, particularly when Blueblood insists on traveling to Yakyakinstan via a pony-pulled palanquin while Shining insists on walking. Shining comes to quickly realize that Blueblood will be of no help in the hard work ahead and takes steps to try to keep him out of the negotiations.

Once in Yakyakinstan, the two meet Prince Rutherford and Shining attempts a traditional yak greeting, which only serves to anger Prince Rutherford. Shining continues to work at negotiations, following the advice Twilight gave him but finds each attempt only gets Rutherford more upset. That evening, when Shining returns to the guest quarters, Blueblood insists everything is alright, and tells Shining to relax. Shining inadvertently falls asleep and when he wakes up he finds Blueblood gone. He races through the yak's palace only to find Blueblood relaxing and socializing with Prince Rutherford, and has easily negotiated a trade deal. As they complete the rest of their mission without further incident, Blueblood has to remind Shining that he is skilled as an ambassador despite his haughty nature, even if he does often avoid the more physical activities.

** Blueblood placates the yaks with some griffon scones, which are, as expected, bad.

* LongBusTrip: Save for two minor cameos (three if you count a blink-and-you'll-miss-it flashback), Prince Blueblood hasn't appeared in the series since "The Best Night Ever" all the way back in Season 1.

* ContinuityNod: Blueblood's commenting that Shining Armor was lucky that the orphan he got together with became a Princess references Cadance's backstory in ''Literature/TwilightSparkleAndTheCrystalHeartSpell'', which revealed that she was originally an orphaned pegasus before she became an alicorn.

* ContinuityNod: Blueblood's commenting that Shining Armor got lucky that the orphan he got together with became a Princess references Cadance's backstory in ''Literature/TwilightSparkleAndTheCrystalHeartSpell'', which revealed that she was originally an orphaned pegasus before she became an alicorn.

** Blueblood placates the yaks with some griffon scones, which are, as unexpected, bad.

** Blueblood placates the yaks with some griffon scones, which are unexpected bad.

* CallBack: The Yaks from the episode "Party Pooped" return.

* HiddenDepths: Despite his haughty manner and egotism from his only major show appearance, Prince Blueblood is shown to be a very adapt ambassador.

The official solicitation: ''Shining Armor will have his hooves full when Prince Blueblood gets involved in a sensitive diplomatic mission. Will Shining Armor be able to make use of the Prince’s unique talents?''

* LongBusTrip: Save for two minor cameos, Prince Blueblood hasn't appeared in the series since "The Best Night Ever" all the way back in Season 1.

Tropes appearing in this issue:
* CallBack: The Yaks from the episode "Party Pooped" return.