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** Spike interrogates a rock in the beginning to make sure it isn't a changeling. Later, Spike turns over one to find Thorax, to find that [[Objectshifting he turned into one to hide]].

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** Spike interrogates a rock in the beginning to make sure it isn't a changeling. Later, Spike turns over one to find Thorax, to find that [[Objectshifting [[{{Objectshifting}} he turned into one to hide]].
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** Spike interrogates a rock in the beginning to make sure it isn't a changeling. Later, Spike turns over one to find Thorax, to find that he turned into one to hide.

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** Spike interrogates a rock in the beginning to make sure it isn't a changeling. Later, Spike turns over one to find Thorax, to find that [[Objectshifting he turned into one to hide.hide]].
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Cleanup Not anticlimactic if it took a musical number and had a big emotional payoff, quick does not mean anticlimactic.


* AntiClimax: Spike manages to resolve the conflict by singing a song that instantly makes ponies accept the changeling with open arms. This only results when Twilight is the first to step forward to accept Thorax, as the Princess of Friendship, and her speech convinces her sister-in-law and B.B.B.F.F. to overlook their past experience with Chrysalis and give Thorax a chance, complete with Shining Armor offering his apologies on his and Cadance's behalf for their earlier behavior.
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* CollectiveDeathGlare: Spike is given a whole round of angry glares from everyone in the Crystal Empire throne room when he announces Thorax the Changeling is his friend and sings to convince them to drop their hatred and not all Changelings are evil.
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* ARottenTimeToRevert: Thorax takes on the form of a pony so he can interact with the citizens of the Crystal Empire. But when he meets the young Princess Flurry Heart, the massive amounts of love around her [[WarmBloodbagsAreEverywhere triggers his love-feeding instincts]], and he involuntarily reverts to his true form in front of everypony.
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That's misuse of a YMMV trope if I've ever seen one.


* GermansLoveDavidHasselhoff: Due to his [[Recap/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagicS3E2TheCrystalEmpirePart2 prior]] [[Recap/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagicS4E24EquestriaGames heroics]] in saving the Crystal Empire, the citizens see Spike as a national hero.
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* GermansLoveDavidHasselhoff: Due to his [[Recap/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagicS3E2TheCrystalEmpirePart2 prior]] [[Recap/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagicS4E24EquestriaGames heroics]] in saving the Crystal Empire, the citizens see Spike as a national hero.

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Moral Dilemma is being split, all examples are to be moved to proper subtropes.


* FriendOrIdolDecision: Spike choosing ''not'' to defend Thorax after his disguise fails isn't blatantly one, but Thorax later describes it as one; to his credit, Thorax acknowledges that it wasn't fair to expect Spike to put his status as the Crystal Empire's hero in jeopardy for the sake of someone he's only known for a day or so.

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* FriendOrIdolDecision: FriendOrIdolDecision:
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Spike choosing ''not'' to defend Thorax after his disguise fails isn't blatantly one, but Thorax later describes it as one; must choose between staying honorable to his credit, Thorax acknowledges that it wasn't fair to expect Spike to put his status as new-found changeling friend by standing by and defending him (and possibly setting up the Crystal Empire's hero in jeopardy Empire for an invasion as a consequence if it turns out this changeling is deceiving him and really '''is''' a spy) or [[MyCountryRightOrWrong remaining loyal to his adopted homeland and the sake Empire which hails him as their hero]] (by forsaking his new friend, which is a clear breach of someone he's only known for his dragon code and will stain his honor). Spike chooses the former, and Twilight, seeing Spike put so much at risk to defend Thorax, is the first to take his side and offer Thorax her hoof in friendship.
** Cadance and Shining Armor are also in
a day very difficult position, especially when Spike testifies on Thorax's behalf. They will have to choose between not taking any chances and arresting Thorax (but will strain and potentially ruin their relationship with Spike) or so.listen and trust Spike's account that Thorax means them and their Empire no harm (which will then put the Empire in danger if the latter is indeed a spy). Twilight taking Spike's side and accepting Thorax herself as the Princess of Friendship following Spike's heartfelt song helps Cadance and Shining Armor choose the latter pretty quickly since if Twilight is willing to accept Thorax, then so can they.



* MoralDilemma:
** Spike must choose between staying honorable to his new-found changeling friend by standing by and defending him (and possibly setting up the Crystal Empire for an invasion as a consequence if it turns out this changeling is deceiving him and really '''is''' a spy) or [[MyCountryRightOrWrong remaining loyal to his adopted homeland and the Empire which hails him as their hero]] (by forsaking his new friend, which is a clear breach of his dragon code and will stain his honor). Spike chooses the former, and Twilight, seeing Spike put so much at risk to defend Thorax, is the first to take his side and offer Thorax her hoof in friendship.
** Cadance and Shining Armor are also in a very difficult position, especially when Spike testifies on Thorax's behalf. They will have to choose between not taking any chances and arresting Thorax (but will strain and potentially ruin their relationship with Spike) or listen and trust Spike's account that Thorax means them and their Empire no harm (which will then put the Empire in danger if the latter is indeed a spy). Twilight taking Spike's side and accepting Thorax herself as the Princess of Friendship following Spike's heartfelt song helps Cadance and Shining Armor choose the latter pretty quickly since if Twilight is willing to accept Thorax, then so can they.
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* NotSoDifferent:
** During parts of "A Changeling Can Change", you can see Starlight reflecting on the lyrics and realizing that Thorax's situation isn't all that different from hers.
** Twilight also has a similar interaction as her expression changes from anger to sympathy during the course of the song as she realizes how much Spike is willing to risk losing his fame and his friendships with her, her family, and her friends, for Thorax. This could be due to being reminded of what happened with Trixie back in "No Second Prances". Twilight was about to make the same mistakes again with Thorax.

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It only counts as a Sadistic Choise if an antagonist brings this upon the main characters. And this episode clearly had No Antagonist.


* MoralDilemma:
** Spike must choose between staying honorable to his new-found changeling friend by standing by and defending him (and possibly setting up the Crystal Empire for an invasion as a consequence if it turns out this changeling is deceiving him and really '''is''' a spy) or [[MyCountryRightOrWrong remaining loyal to his adopted homeland and the Empire which hails him as their hero]] (by forsaking his new friend, which is a clear breach of his dragon code and will stain his honor). Spike chooses the former, and Twilight, seeing Spike put so much at risk to defend Thorax, is the first to take his side and offer Thorax her hoof in friendship.
** Cadance and Shining Armor are also in a very difficult position, especially when Spike testifies on Thorax's behalf. They will have to choose between not taking any chances and arresting Thorax (but will strain and potentially ruin their relationship with Spike) or listen and trust Spike's account that Thorax means them and their Empire no harm (which will then put the Empire in danger if the latter is indeed a spy). Twilight taking Spike's side and accepting Thorax herself as the Princess of Friendship following Spike's heartfelt song helps Cadance and Shining Armor choose the latter pretty quickly since if Twilight is willing to accept Thorax, then so can they.



* SadisticChoice:
** Spike must choose between staying honorable to his new-found changeling friend by standing by and defending him (and possibly setting up the Crystal Empire for an invasion as a consequence if it turns out this changeling is deceiving him and really '''is''' a spy) or [[MyCountryRightOrWrong remaining loyal to his adopted homeland and the Empire which hails him as their hero]] (by forsaking his new friend, which is a clear breach of his dragon code and will stain his honor). Spike chooses the former, and Twilight, seeing Spike put so much at risk to defend Thorax, is the first to take his side and offer Thorax her hoof in friendship.
** Cadance and Shining Armor are also in a very difficult position, especially when Spike testifies on Thorax's behalf. They will have to choose between not taking any chances and arresting Thorax (but will strain and potentially ruin their relationship with Spike) or listen and trust Spike's account that Thorax means them and their Empire no harm (which will then put the Empire in danger if the latter is indeed a spy). Twilight taking Spike's side and accepting Thorax herself as the Princess of Friendship following Spike's heartfelt song helps Cadance and Shining Armor choose the latter pretty quickly since if Twilight is willing to accept Thorax, then so can they.

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* MoralDilemma:
** Spike must choose between staying honorable to his new-found changeling friend by standing by and defending him (and possibly setting up the Crystal Empire for an invasion as a consequence if it turns out this changeling is deceiving him and really '''is''' a spy) or [[MyCountryRightOrWrong remaining loyal to his adopted homeland and the Empire which hails him as their hero]] (by forsaking his new friend, which is a clear breach of his dragon code and will stain his honor). Spike chooses the former, and Twilight, seeing Spike put so much at risk to defend Thorax, is the first to take his side and offer Thorax her hoof in friendship.
** Cadance and Shining Armor are also in a very difficult position, especially when Spike testifies on Thorax's behalf. They will have to choose between not taking any chances and arresting Thorax (but will strain and potentially ruin their relationship with Spike) or listen and trust Spike's account that Thorax means them and their Empire no harm (which will then put the Empire in danger if the latter is indeed a spy). Twilight taking Spike's side and accepting Thorax herself as the Princess of Friendship following Spike's heartfelt song helps Cadance and Shining Armor choose the latter pretty quickly since if Twilight is willing to accept Thorax, then so can they.


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* SadisticChoice:
** Spike must choose between staying honorable to his new-found changeling friend by standing by and defending him (and possibly setting up the Crystal Empire for an invasion as a consequence if it turns out this changeling is deceiving him and really '''is''' a spy) or [[MyCountryRightOrWrong remaining loyal to his adopted homeland and the Empire which hails him as their hero]] (by forsaking his new friend, which is a clear breach of his dragon code and will stain his honor). Spike chooses the former, and Twilight, seeing Spike put so much at risk to defend Thorax, is the first to take his side and offer Thorax her hoof in friendship.
** Cadance and Shining Armor are also in a very difficult position, especially when Spike testifies on Thorax's behalf. They will have to choose between not taking any chances and arresting Thorax (but will strain and potentially ruin their relationship with Spike) or listen and trust Spike's account that Thorax means them and their Empire no harm (which will then put the Empire in danger if the latter is indeed a spy). Twilight taking Spike's side and accepting Thorax herself as the Princess of Friendship following Spike's heartfelt song helps Cadance and Shining Armor choose the latter pretty quickly since if Twilight is willing to accept Thorax, then so can they.
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--->'''Cadance:''' I don't know what else we can do!
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YMMV trope


* {{Adorkable}}: After Spike makes up the phony excuse that Crystal Hoof/Transformed Thorax is his pen pal from the Crystal Empire, Twilight is overjoyed and says he could have been using her "pen pal quill set" complete with an excited flapping of her wings.
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* FriendOrIdolDecision: Spike choosing ''not'' to defend Thorax after his disguise fails isn't blatantly one, but Thorax later describes it as one; to his credit, Thorax acknowledges that it wasn't fair to expect Spike to put his status as the Crystal Empire's hero in jeopardy for the sake of someone he's only known for a day or so.
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* IAmAMonster: Thorax refers to himself as “the evil changeling.” He also is implied to dislike his natural changeling appearance, as he said nopony could trust someone who looks like it.

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* IAmAMonster: Thorax refers to himself as “the "the evil changeling.” changeling". He also is implied to dislike his natural changeling appearance, as he said nopony could trust someone who looks like it.
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* IAmAMonster: Thorax refers to himself as “the evil changeling.” He also is implied to dislike his natural changeling appearance, as he said nopony could trust someone who looks like it.
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* DeathGlare: Everypony in the Crystal Castle's throne room shoots one at Spike to show defiance as he tries to convince them that Thorax is nice during his musical number.
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** Once again, Spike comes up with a LineOfSightName, as he did for Ember in "[[Recap/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagicS6E5GauntletOfFire Gauntlet of Fire]]".

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** Once again, Spike comes up with a LineOfSightName, LineOfSightAlias, as he did for Ember in "[[Recap/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagicS6E5GauntletOfFire Gauntlet of Fire]]".



* LineOfSightName: Spike gives Thorax's pony name "Crystal Hoof" with the camera panning to a crystal followed by a closeup of Twilight's hoof.

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* LineOfSightName: LineOfSightAlias: Spike gives Thorax's pony name "Crystal Hoof" with the camera panning to a crystal followed by a closeup of Twilight's hoof.

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* ArmorPiercingQuestion:

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* ArmorPiercingQuestion:ArmorPiercingQuestion: Spike delivers two of these during his song:
** ''"Would you say I'm a hero, glorious and brave, if I told you something you wouldn't believe?"''



** ''"Would you say I'm a hero, glorious and brave, if I told you something you wouldn't believe?"''

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* {{Foreshadowing}}: A small bit when Spike is interrogating a rock under suspicion of being a changeling, despite past appearances implying they could only change into ponies. Thorax later proves that changelings can in fact shapeshift into non-living objects like a rock.

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* {{Foreshadowing}}: {{Foreshadowing}}:
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A small bit when Spike is interrogating a rock under suspicion of being a changeling, despite past appearances implying they could only change into ponies. Thorax later proves that changelings can in fact shapeshift into non-living objects like a rock.rock.
** After being welcomed by the others, Thorax expresses hope that he can go back home [[Recap/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagicS6E26ToWhereAndBackAgainPart2 one day]] to teach the rest of his kind about friendship and creating love.
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* AesopAmnesia: Averted. One can be forgiven for believing that Twilight could relapse once again to not accepting a redeemed villain like she did with Trixie, but thankfully, her experience with said mare factored into her accepting the changeling and convincing her sister-in-law and B.B.B.F.F. to do the same.

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* AesopAmnesia: Averted. One can be forgiven for believing that Twilight could relapse once again to not accepting a redeemed villain like she did with Trixie, but thankfully, her experience with said mare may have factored into her accepting the changeling and convincing her sister-in-law and B.B.B.F.F. to do the same.



** Spike must choose between staying honorable to his new-found changeling friend by standing by and defending him (and possibly setting up the Crystal Empire for an invasion as a consequence if it turns out this changeling is deceiving him and really '''is''' a spy) or [[MyCountryRightOrWrong remaining loyal to his adopted homeland and the Empire which hails him as their hero]] (by forsaking his new friend, which is a clear breach of his dragon code and will stain his honor). Spike chooses the former, and Twilight, remembering what happened with her and Trixie in "No Second Prances" along with seeing Spike put so much at risk to defend Thorax, is the first to take his side and offer Thorax her hoof in friendship.

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** Spike must choose between staying honorable to his new-found changeling friend by standing by and defending him (and possibly setting up the Crystal Empire for an invasion as a consequence if it turns out this changeling is deceiving him and really '''is''' a spy) or [[MyCountryRightOrWrong remaining loyal to his adopted homeland and the Empire which hails him as their hero]] (by forsaking his new friend, which is a clear breach of his dragon code and will stain his honor). Spike chooses the former, and Twilight, remembering what happened with her and Trixie in "No Second Prances" along with seeing Spike put so much at risk to defend Thorax, is the first to take his side and offer Thorax her hoof in friendship.



** Twilight also has a similar interaction as her expression changes from anger to sympathy during the course of the song as she realizes how much Spike is willing to risk losing his fame and his friendships with her, her family, and her friends, for Thorax. This is mostly due to being reminded of what happened with Trixie back in "No Second Prances". Twilight was about to make the same mistakes again with Thorax.

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** Twilight also has a similar interaction as her expression changes from anger to sympathy during the course of the song as she realizes how much Spike is willing to risk losing his fame and his friendships with her, her family, and her friends, for Thorax. This is mostly could be due to being reminded of what happened with Trixie back in "No Second Prances". Twilight was about to make the same mistakes again with Thorax.

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* ArmorPiercingQuestion: ''"Why can't we imagine a changeling can change?"''

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''"Why can't we imagine a changeling can change?"''
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** ''"Would you say I'm a hero, glorious and brave, if I told you something you wouldn't believe?"''
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* FiveSecondForeshadowing: After absorbing the message of Spike’s song, Twilight is the only one who remains with a sad expression unlike the others’ {{Death Glare}}s for the remainder of it, hinting at her RousingSpeech which happens after it ends.

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* FiveSecondForeshadowing: After absorbing the message of Spike’s Spike's song, Twilight is the only one who remains with a sad expression unlike the others’ {{Death Glare}}s for the remainder of it, hinting at her RousingSpeech which happens after it ends.



* RousingSpeech: Twilight gives one just after Spike’s song ends, explaining he’s right all along and someone who appears bad can do their best to be good.

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* RousingSpeech: Twilight gives one just after Spike’s Spike's song ends, explaining he’s he's right all along and someone who appears bad can do their best to be good.

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