Happy Hearts & Hooves Day!

or

Unattached Awareness Day

Rewatching the Hearts and Hooves Day episode, I was struck by the opening. Children in school, no snow on the ground... clearly post Winter Wrap-Up and pre- summer vacation. I dare say, ponies are wise enough to have their romantic holiday in the spring!

Have some Wasteland romance!

art by ManiakMonkey

I feel like I should say something profound about love... about how it is the strongest and purest form of friendship, or maybe about the difficulties and power of finding it in the wasteland. But I don't think I can say anything that you haven't already heard (or, if you are fortunate, felt yourself). And it is difficult enough to find in the real world. But while not all of us are blessed with being part of a romantic relationship with a "special somepony", we should all feel the magic of friendship. It is, after all, what brings us here.

It's been a couple months (and the addition of a few hundred followers) since I expressed my love and thanks to all of you. I'd say it's past time I do so again. So this is going out to all of you who took the time to read my story and enjoy it, those who have made Fallout: Equestria one of your favorites, who have left me comments... and even more, to all those who have gone on to create art, stories, music and more inspired by my story. This is for all of those who have made the Fallout: Equestria fandom such a wonderful community. (And, for the requisite moment of sappiness, I have to say that the little hearts here are wholly insufficient, but the hearts I would want to give you could not fit on the internet. And would also require a lot of ribbons, lace and glitter. )

From the bottom of my own heart, thank you. I love you all.

Whether you're with your special someone, family, local friends... or just here with us, I hope you feel love today, and I hope you have a wonderful weekend.