Blank Slate was supposed to just be an ordinary government official, dispatched to do rather mundane work for a rather mundane bureaucracy. But when his unusual behavior attracted the interest of the Mane Six, they would, through time and patience, grow to learn what makes him unique, and what his special talents can really do for Equestria.
I follow quite a few writers on this site, but there aren't many where I "read now" when I see a notification pop up.
I'm happy to see this return. And it's looking really good so far.