@Silver_lining
I really like the depth to this idea…

For a more “prepackaged” romance that uses a canon character for her love interest I recently came a across the idea of Pharynx. While not having any visible scars, he certainly takes his job seriously.

Somebody caught you smiling, and it wasn’t ironic.  
Radio Broker.

Hehehe awwwwww

“B-baka…”

Hey this is not bad for a short animation

The Littlest Edgelord.

That moment when you realize the Princess of Friendship is ogling you with bedroom eyes. x3

@Silver_lining  
Hmm, I could see Braeburn and cherry despite the age difference.

@Dust Rock  

 
Even though they have yet to interact in the show, I ship Braeburn x Cherry Jubilee. Something about the country gentleman-southern girl dynamic appeals to me. I also kinda like Braeburn x Rarity for a similar dynamic, though swapping country girl for city girl. Both cases, I can see Braeburn referring to them as “Miss Jubilee/Rarity”. But then for Rarity I have an idea for an OC who’s been unlucky in romance.

hnnggg
 
cuteness overkill

@Silver_lining  
Hmm… To be honest I could seriously see Braeburn like that, at least personality wise. Even though I don’t see him as much as a fanboy as spike.

@Dust Rock  

 
While in the past I imagined a scarred veteran like Tempest herself, I’m starting to like the idea of a fanboy civilian who initially makes a fool of himself trying to impress Tempest, then starts showing more depth and maturity during moments of vulnerability and kindness. Once they start to bond, Tempest begins helping him build himself up through training and exercise while dealing with occasional lapses into silly mode, culminating in a climax where he helps save the day through a mixture of goofball antics and legitimite badflankery.
 
In other words, an awkward, adorkable stallion who starts as comedy relief with a crush and transforms into a genuine action hero with Tempest’s help. That way it doesn’t appear like she only cares about him once he becomes a built-up action hero, rather once they manage to overcome the initial barrier of awkwardness and annoyance, Tempest actually contributes to her new beau becoming handsomely buff and successful (if still a lovable goofball at heart). The reward is as much hers as it is his.

Cutie Tempy :3

In all seriousness, who WOULD be a good a companion for her?

Can the featured image be a gif? Cause this should totaly be it!

Tempest: Hmm, he really is quite strong, tall, handsome, and…oh buck, he’s looking at me! Quick Tempest, act disinterested!

This is so good!