User blog comment:FairyRaven/Fairy Tail Chapter 306: Gray VS Rufus, Review and Commentary/@comment-24.87.61.44-20121102011013

I had hoped that it would've been longer, or that the fight would've been more even or lean towards Rufus' favour, so that Gray's actual emotions could've taken over (like against Fukuro or Ultear). I seriously would've enjoyed seeing more of Rufus' magic (maybe with one of the Dragon Slayers' or a Minerva spell?), because it just seems so awesome how he can weave together memories and combine magics together. I hope the anime expands on the fight~

I liked how Gray was "too fast" for Rufus, seeing as in the earlier chapters, he has been noted for being quick at moulding ice and has fought against Racer on decent grounds before Lyon showed up.

I rather enjoyed Gray's "I've never lost to the same person twice" line, (And he's obviously discounting Erza), because to me it seemed like he was actually threatening Rufus in an almost cathartic way; Rufus uses his past experiences to help him win his current battles, just the same, Gray, who has "never lost to the same person twice", uses the knowledge of his first loss (or some nakama power24.87.61.44 01:10, November 2, 2012 (UTC)) to win the second battle.

I enjoyed it, however, and I can feel the "moe-moe-crazy" side of myself scream "YAY" when Gray put on Rufus' hat. I don't know why. But it was pretty cool ^.^