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“Such a lovely day, can’t wait for the concerts.”
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>You’re making your way to the Manehattan Orchestra Hall, and it’s a beautiful day.
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>Oddly enough, you didn’t sleep much last night.
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>Only three hours, but you don’t feel tired at all.
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>Nor have you been eating much.
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>Everything still feels fantastic.
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>As you’re approaching the hall, you see a bit of light reflecting off something on the sidewalk.
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>Its a bit!
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“Well now! Today really is my lucky day.”
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>Whatever cosmic force, or Celestia for that matter, did this to you.
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>Never let it end.
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>You can see some other members are showing up early as expected
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>And you join them entering the hall.
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>The other members chat amongst themselves and head to the main seating area.
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>Along the way, you chat up some of the newer members.
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“Hope you’re all excited for today’s rehearsal.”
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>They’re still clearly nervous, especially to have you a senior member, talking to them.
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>Not surprising, they still expect a hazing.
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>The mare from yesterday speaks up.
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>”Yeah, it’s going to be good to practice with the others.”
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>Though she is anxious, you can tell she is trying to appear more confident.
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“Agreed, the more we play together, the better.”
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>Good, that seemed to relax them a bit.
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>You never were one for hazing the new members.
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>It always annoyed you when the seniors did it.
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>Especially when you first joined.
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>That memory doesn’t upset you as much as it used to though.
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>A little reassurance is all they need to succeed.
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“Just remember to do your best, that’s what I’ve always done.”
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>She smiles and nods.
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>”Thank you Ms. Amore.”
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>No surprise she tries to be formal, but you won’t have that.
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“Please, call me Connie.”
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>”Oh okay, Connie. I do appreciate you trying to help us out.”
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“You’re welcome, let’s go prepare.”
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>All of you head off to your respective sections.
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>You take your seat and start to tune your violin.
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>Not that you really need to, but it never hurts to be safe.
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>Doesn’t take long for the maestro to take her place.
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>She clears her throat and awaits the rest of the symphony to get ready.
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>Everything starts off beautifully.
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>One thing that always caught your eye, was how she used her wing tips as the baton.
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>Probably why she is one of the best in all of Equestria.
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>The music continues to flow in near perfect harmony.
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>Each piece, a true wonder.
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>Slowly, the music winds down, and you feel excited.
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>At the rate these rehearsals are going, you’d say the concerts will be a success.
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>You take the time to talk to the other members.
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>If only to give them encouragement.
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“That was wonderful, but of course we have another day of rehearsal. Nothing to worry about in the slightest.”
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>Some give respective nods, murmurs of agreement, or the occasional eye roll.
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>Would be nice if they all shared the kind of energy you have.
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>As you start to gather your things, Friedrich approaches you.
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>”Connie if you have a moment, could we talk?”
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>This should be interesting.
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“Of course, what is it Friedrich?”
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>He gives a false smile, of course.
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>”You’re doing a great job, but don’t you think you should address the individual members?”
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>You feel some anger, is he really trying to tell you what to do?
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“I have no reason to unless it becomes a problem.”
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>A slight twitch in his eye, but he keeps on his mask.
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>”Yes, but they should be addressed regardless. We can’t make mistakes.”
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>One thing that always annoyed you about Friedrich.
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>He always acted like he knew what was best.
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>You shoot him a glare and lower your voice.
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“As I said, I will deal with it if it’s a problem.”
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>He tenses up for a split second, before nodding.
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>”Fair enough, just trying to help.”
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>Friedrich goes off to tend to his things, while you put on your bags and pickup your case.
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>Maybe that was a little harsh, he might be right after all.
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>No, you just have to show them better is all.
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>You’re one of the best, and can set the best example.
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>Taking a moment to look around, you see the mare from earlier.
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>Might be the perfect time to make a new friend.
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>You approach her with a smile.
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“Hello again, how are you fairing?”
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>She looks a little more at ease.
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>”Pretty good, I think everything went well.”
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“I agree, so, how would you like to hang out?”
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>She looks surprised, but continues.
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>”Um, hang out? As in today?”
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>She’s silly, still nervous of course.
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“Yes, we could practice together.”
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>Her face clears up.
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>”Oh, of course, I wouldn’t mind. Though I won’t be able to stay long.”
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“Of course. I know this is rude of me, but what is your name?”
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>She smiles and is far more relaxed from earlier.
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>”It’s alright, my name is Feathered Strings, you can call me Feather.”
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>She gets her things together and the two of you head out of the hall.
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>So much to do, so much to plan.
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>Plenty of time in the world and you will get it all done.
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>You talk with her as you hail a taxi.
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“How long have you lived here in?”
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>”A few months, I moved here from Trottingham.”
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“I’ve never been there, my family moved here from Ponyville when I was young.”
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>The taxi pulls up, you both climb in and give him the address.
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>”Think I’ve heard of it, small town near the Everfree forest?”
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>It delights you to hear somepony actually know about it.
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“That’s right. You can see Canterlot in the distance on a clear day.”
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>”Wow, have you ever been there?”
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>The memories come back briefly.
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>Such a beautiful place, a part of you misses it.
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“I lived there once, though I don’t remember much of it, because I was very little. What I do remember it being quite breath taking.”
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>Feather’s eyes widen.
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>”Really? If you don’t mind me asking, why did you move?”
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“I don’t mind. My father had a contract in Ponyville, and mother didn’t mind because she could work from home.”
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>That’s the reason you moved here as well.
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>Thankfully your family stopped moving after you got enrolled in the academy.
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>”Oh, you move around a lot then?”
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“Not too often, we ended up staying here of course.”
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>Before the conversation continues, the taxi stops.
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>”Here we are ladies.”
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>You pay him and head upstairs to your apartment.
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>Upon entry she gawks at everything.
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>”This is really something else.”
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>You beam at her with pride.
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“I agree, I was so lucky to get this place. Now then, shall we begin?”
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>Feather nods enthusiastically and you both take a seat in your living room.
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>It’s not often you get a friend to play alongside.
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>Most of the members are busy, not that you blame them.
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>You both pull out your violins and prepare.
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“How about we play this one, and see where it goes from there?”
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>She nods, and you both begin.
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>The song ends, and she looks to you expectantly.
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“That was fantastic!”
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>She looks unsure.
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>”Really? I’m not so confident still.”
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>This is exactly why you have to bring others up.
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“I’m am one hundred percent sure. How about we do some more?”
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>Her eyes fill with hope and she nods.
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>This goes on for a while, and before long, she has to leave.
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>”This was great Connie, we should do it again sometime.”
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>You don’t want her to go, but she clearly is busy.
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“Agreed, how about tomorrow?”
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>”Well, sure. Would probably help to get in as much as I can from somepony like yourself.”
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>Hearing this makes you overjoyed.
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“Wonderful, see you later Feather.”
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>”You too Connie.”
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>She leaves and you’re alone now.
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>Doesn’t matter, you have so much to do.
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“I should plan out that party, but I could practice more. I should visit my parents! Wait, it’s late, I’ll do it tomorrow.”
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>You sit down and start to play out a few more songs.
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>As you’re playing, the unexpected happens.
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>A string breaks.
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>To say you’re shocked is an understatement.
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>You try to rationalize what happened.
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“I have been playing an awful lot, but I should’ve replaced it sooner.”
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>Just as you’re getting up to remedy this, you hear a knock on the door.
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“Now who could that be?”
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>Upon answering it, see it’s your neighbor.
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>”Hello Connie, it’s a bit late, so could you keep it down?”
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>You’re about to get angry, when you realize he is right.
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“Oh, sorry. Won’t happen again.”
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>”Thank you.”
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>You close the door and head back to tending to your violin.
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>Careful examination reveals the string snapped in half.
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“Should’ve expected this I suppose. Oh well, I can replace it.”
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>Normally you would go to the shop to take care of this.
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>But you’ve learned to fix it yourself sometimes.
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>The only problem, it’s a pain.
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>Needless to say, it takes a while and you will have to fully test it tomorrow.
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>Rather not upset your neighbors again.
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“I should get something to eat and probably head to bed.
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>As you’re eating, you still feel great.
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>Rehearsal went well, made a new friend, found a bit.
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>Only bad parts were breaking a string and upsetting your neighbor.
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>That doesn’t bother you still.
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>You shake your head as you head off to sleep.
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“Nothing to worry about, just a few small problems today is all.”
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