Seems like we cannot quite last one episode without a touch of drama though. ^^; Very much like the tv series! :P
On the issue of a model posting the thread, I had been under the impression a non-model would post, but since I have been privy to a lot of the behind the scenes stuff since I joined I know just how much Rongi and everyone else worries about preventing bias. I can understand an outsider’s perspective though and as everyone else I just want to assure people again that if a model posts with the typical presentation header, it can be trusted he or she does it on Rongi’s behalf. He still pulls the strings behind the scenes and whips everyone in order, so for this cycle at least, our Overlord is still the one deciding what and when to post.

To the voting. 35°C in Germany and my brain is melting. I won’t be writing much in terms of comments, because in this heat it’s too tiring. At least I am voting, instead of being completely wrapped up with Early Acess like last round and derped up the time. <.< (then again the time limit that was given was not the 72 hours XD glad this time it’s correct /o/)
Now, in no particular order:

Masha – While I want to tie this round to a pyre and burn it to a crisp, I still like the picture I ended up with. (maybe I should do that to the minion instead – mmmh, grilled fish) Despite some empty space I feel it’s very serene and hopefully the judges won’t hate the weirdly “angled” arm under the water too much. XD

Iris – Without a doubt, it’s my favourite. The scenery, the 2! Birds, one of which looks like it’s flying to your outstretched hand… I almost wish you’d have gone for a Snow White vibe, more than the wedding dress. (I am biased toward the wedding dress, so many people randomly glamour it <.<) As it is, it’s still nicely matched to your little new friends.

Mini Ninja – Oddly simplistic and I am slightly bothered by the bland background and centered you, while the chest is almost cut off a bit, but somehow I still really, really like this. ._.

Twilight Dove – Nicely atmospheric & despite your dark skin you don’t blend into the darkness since you’re taking advantage of the lighting. The Quiqirn on the left gives a feeling of depth and it feels less like a posed picture and more like a nice scene a photographer stumbled on. Very nice!

Ruki – Haha, that confident smirk on his face while you’re all shocked! He has it figured out! I only wish we could see a bit more on the victim and a bit less of the ceiling. *inner murder-geek breaks out*

Koriander – I do like the concept so much! Conceptwise this is my fav this round! I only feel you might blend in a biiit too much in the background, with the greenish lighting making you look a bit sickly compared to the wamr campfire right next to it. Random chocobo in the back might have profited from the ghost barding they had last Halloween. ^^

Terrini – I hate that little octopus. Cost me 120k when it came out XD stupid me splurged and watched in the weeks after how the price dribbled down to 20k… *hrm* I like your coordination, even down to the staff! I think though with him being an octopus head, a water theme might have fit more. As is I’m not sure why you are there in the grass. It does frame you very nicely though.