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>You wait with abated breath.
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>Finally, they stop talking and turn to the three of you.
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>”After careful consideration, and much discussion. We have decided to give the first chair to Connie Amore.”
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>It’s hard to contain yourself after hearing those words.
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>So you internally cheer.
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>Each solo, each piece was a challenge.
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>You were worried at first, you had been pushing yourself very hard for this.
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>It all culminated in this weird burst of energy you have had as of recent.
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>Makes you feel like you could do anything, and you did.
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>The other two members who auditioned trot away, leaving you with the judges.
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>Maestro Quiet Note gives you a soft, but stern, look.
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>”Now then, Ms. Amore, I’d like to make it very clear, this is a very important position.”
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>You give a large smile, it’s hard to hold back.
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“I fully understand Maestro, I look forward to proving I can handle this.”
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>She nods slowly with the other judges.
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>”I hope so, this is a very stressful position to undertake. You are second to me, and therefore, have to handle pre-concert tuning and determining the bowings of all the violins in the section.”
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>She has nothing to worry about, but you have to assure her.
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“I wouldn’t have auditioned if I wasn’t sure Maestro.”
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>Quiet Note gives you a look, but nods.
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>”The next two weeks shall be your probation period. After which, we shall determine if you shall keep this position.”
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>You nod, she is too worried about all of this.
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>Nothing can go wrong.
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>”Now then, let us prepare for rehearsal.”
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>The judges start to move from their seats and head to their positions.
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>You of course, are so full of energy.
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>Can’t wait to tell all of your friends!
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>Actually, you should throw a party!
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>Later of course, time to smash this rehearsal.
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>As your trotting to your new seat, Friedrich Stables approaches you.
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>He also auditioned for first chair, but you just barely pulled ahead of him.
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>”I suppose a congratulations is in order Connie.”
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>Though he smiles, you can see he is a little upset.
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>Of course, you know how to handle this.
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“Thank you Friedrich. We both gave it our all, I look forward to you being my second.”
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>He raises an eyebrow for a brief moment.
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“As a matter of fact, I’d like to celebrate later this week. I’m going to invite the other members of course, but I’d like to invite you first.”
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>Your words stun him, it’s not that shocking though.
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>The time you have spent in this city has proven time and time again to turn the other cheek
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>Or at least, show those who cause trouble that you are a great pony to be around.
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>Then again, you could just knock their teeth out.
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>Focus Connie, he is talking.
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>”-just give me the time.”
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>Not sure what he said, so you nod instead.
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>You take your new seat to the maestro’s left.
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>It’s hard not to feel so smug, but you earned this dammit.
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>Every other pony takes their places and the new sheets are given out.
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>You gloss over them quickly, recognizing some of the pieces.
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>Bringing up your violin, you prepare yourself.
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>Glancing over to Quiet, you wait for the signal.
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>She carefully raises her wings, and begins the rehearsal as she gently moves them.
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>You lead the violinists, and the other chairs do the same with their own.
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>Each note hit, with near perfection.
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>Of course, you can hear that not all of the violinists are completely on point.
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>Will have to fix that after this piece.
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>Slowly the song ends, and Quiet takes a moment.
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>”Again.”
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>Translation, somepony messed up their part.
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>You lead on again with your section.
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>Not a second wasted on thoughts, just following the music.
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>This time things are better, but you know what you must do.
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>The song ends, and you have to address the issues with your section.
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“Somepony in the third seat is playing a C#, when clearly it needs to be a C.”
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>You note some nods, not going to pick out anypony.
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>At least not now, unless it’s needed.
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>Looking back over, you can see the other sections are tending to their own.
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>You wait of course for them all to finish up.
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>As soon as they do, Quiet begins the next piece.
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>This whole process takes time, but is quite normal from your own experience.
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>Roughly two and half hours later, it finally ends.
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>Not bad, but you know you can push your section to do better.
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>Not that you’re better than them.
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>They just need a little push to do better.
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>You give a few critiques to some of the newer members to help them out.
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>As everypony is putting away their things, you decide to talk to some others.
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>One of the newest members looks a little frayed, not that you blame her.
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>You remember when you first joined, you felt the same way.
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“I think you did well, just need to practice of course.”
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>She gives you a confused look before realizing what you mean.
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>”Oh, well thank you.”
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“It’s fine, I was the same way when I first joined.”
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>She relaxes, and smiles.
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>”Yeah, it is a bit much.”
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>You give a smile in return.
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“It will pass over soon enough, especially when we play together more. You’ll fall right in tune like the rest of us.”
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>She nods, and you head off to talk some more before preparing to leave.
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>Most of the other members are happy to chat.
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>Though some are annoyed by how energetic you can be.
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>In truth, it’s only recent that you’ve had this kinda energy.
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>Part of you wonders if you should be concerned.
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>Doesn’t matter, these changes have only helped you.
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>You grab your case and saddle bags before leaving.
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>Manehattan never looked so beautiful!
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>Well, not since you first moved here.
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>While you wouldn’t mind enjoying a nice trot to home.
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>You have a party to plan out, letters to write, things to do!
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>So you hail a taxi.
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>A stallion pulls up with a taxi cart and waits for you.
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>”Where to miss?”
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>You climb in and give him your address.
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>He takes off and while you’re riding with him, you figure you could chat.
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“So, how is work?”
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>He tilts his head a moment, realizing you’re talking to him.
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>”Um, fine, I guess?”
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“That’s good to hear, I just got first chair on the orchestra.”
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>He is still moving along at a decent pace, but keeps talking.
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>”Not sure what that is, but it sounds good.”
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>You giggle, of course he doesn’t know.
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>Not everypony knows the ins and outs of a orchestra.
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“It’s a very important position, it means I’m charge of my section and can be the solo if needed.”
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>He nods his head.
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>”Oh, well then, that’s very nice.”
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>Before you can continue, he stops in front of your apartment building.
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>”Here’s your stop miss, that’ll be 10 bits.”
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>You hoof over the bits, and a tip.
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“Thank you for the ride. Have a wonderful day.”
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>”You as well ma'am.”
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>You step off the cart and start to move to the front door when he takes off.
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>Part of you is certain he was hurrying along to avoid talking.
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>He must be busy.
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>You get your mail on the way up, no bills, nothing important.
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>Well a few letters from friends of course.
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>Making your way to your apartment and bounce in your step.
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>You’re overjoyed to finally have earned this seat.
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>Heading inside and set your things down.
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>Such a wonderful apartment, and affordable to boot.
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>You should celebrate, you can party with your friends later.
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>There is always plenty of time, no worries.
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>Opening up the hallway closet, you grab a bottle of wine and pop the cork.
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“Ah, such a nice sound.”
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>You take a sip, and feel great.
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>Almost never drink, except on special occasions.
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>Even then, it’s just wine.
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>Of course, you need to do so much and soon.
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>You set down your glass and start writing letters.
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>First one is to your friend Eri.
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>Need to tell her about how your success, and of course, see what she is up to.
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>It takes no time, unlike usual.
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“And, done! That was easy, hope to hear from her soon.”
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>Few more letters to other friends and your done.
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>Don’t really feel like eating either.
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>So instead you decide to practice the pieces for this weeks concert.
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>Not quite the same as playing with others, but you have to sharpen your skills.
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>Despite what others tell you, it’s still not good enough.
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>You should be able to play perfectly.
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>Just have to keep at it.
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>You sort out the sheets, and prepare to play.
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“Hmm...How about this waltz? This should be a good warm up.”
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>The song echo throughout your apartment.
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>The neighbors never complain about it.
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>If anything, you have received many compliments.
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>You put in about six hours of practice each day now.
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>Every since you started trying out for the first chair, you pushed yourself that much harder.
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>Best of all, you have had no ill effects.
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>Taking a moment to grab a bite, you set down your violin.
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“Not all that hungry, but I should eat anyways.”
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>You take a quick look around the kitchen, throwing together some pasta.
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>After you finish cooking, you refill your glass of wine.
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“Wouldn’t have it any other way, though I should start to plan out the party of course.”
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>You’ll have time for that later, so much more to do.
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“I’ll just practice more, oh! I should write my teachers and thank them for helping this far.”
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>You clop your hooves and let out a little cheer.
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>Finishing up, you note it’s getting late.
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“Well, I can squeeze in a few more things. Not like it’s going to be a problem or anything. I’m certain tomorrow will go just as well as today.”
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