Before the next episode, which is looking to be the most promising CMC episode yet, I was wondering if we could discuss the possibilities of these foals actually getting their cutie mark. Or, for the argument, is the seeking the cutie mark everything these characters have to offer the show? IMO, I think Sweetie Belle has the most realistic chance at getting her cutie mark before the other two. Her talents seem to stand out more than Apple Bloom's and Scootaloo's personal talents. Also, if Faust and the writers ever actually issue cutie marks to these characters, wouldn't their futures be separated from each other and their importance to the show. Apple Bloom with a cutie mark, makes her 'just another branch in the Apple family tree.' And scootaloo, while ambitious and adventurous like Rainbow Dash, would have to retire her scooter, which makes her unique, to an extent when she becomes a more mature pegasus clearing the sky's clouds. What are your thoughts?