Wow. I originally felt sorry for Radiant Hope in the Fiendship series.
Now, she’s the postermare for “Love Makes You As Smart as a Lobotomized Vegetable”.
While love plays a part, her interaction with the Shadow Ponies gives this some more credence. Of course it is hard to say if the umbrum were really as cheery as she saw or if she is just being used, but I think it all works well in the end.
@Joshua
Unless they make that iron will was actually faking all this as part of a plan to save the day (and create a big reputation for himself, reviving his job), this arc is pure crap.