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- >Last day of rehearsal and it’s a another beautiful day.
- >Though you heard that there is a schedule storm sometime in the next few days.
- >Regardless, your spirits are far from dampened.
- >You greet the random ponies you pass by on the sidewalk.
- “Wonderful day to you!”
- >Some greet back in kind or even nod.
- >A few just ignore you.
- >They just don’t understand your happiness.
- >You pass by some shops on the way to hall and stop.
- >Normally you don’t just go shopping for no reason.
- >Today however, you feel the need to treat yourself.
- >Later of course, have to go to rehearsal.
- >Shaking your head, you continue to trot to the hall.
- “Maybe something nice, like a new necklace? Or a bracelet?”
- >Could get both, though one is already expensive.
- >Should be fine, it’s not like your finances are suffering.
- >Before you get too caught up in thinking, you see the hall.
- >Several ponies are just entering, one of which is your new friend, Feather.
- >You quicken your pace to meet with her.
- “Hey there Feather!”
- >She quickly turns to you and smiles.
- >”Oh, hello Connie.”
- >From what you can tell, she looks far better than the previous days.
- >You trot alongside one another and talk.
- “Last day before the concert, are you excited?”
- >Feather smiles, but it’s a little forced.
- >”Yeah, kinda. I’m mostly nervous.”
- >Poor thing.
- “Why’s that? You’ve played before an audience before, haven’t you?”
- >She sighs.
- >”I have, just not one this big. Plus this is my first real concert here in Manehattan.”
- >You forgot about that, time to help her out.
- “It will be fine Feather, you’re worrying too much.”
- >She gives you a look.
- >”You say that, but I’m not so sure.”
- >You both reach the main area, and you touch her wither to reassure her.
- “We were all nervous before our first concert. This may not be Trottingham, but I assure you, this isn’t much different.”
- >Feather looks a little happier, and takes a moment to breath a sigh of relief.
- >”Yeah, you’re right. Let’s do our best.”
- >You give a small cheer and smile at her.
- “That’s the spirit, onward to victory!”
- >She smiles back and you go to prepare.
- >Like always, you will treat this as if you’re live before an audience.
- >Quiet takes her place and the songs begin.
- >The music pours from the group.
- >You can feel the emotion in each note.
- >That’s one reason why you’ve always enjoyed playing.
- >How it can express oneself through music.
- >With rehearsal nearly over, you contemplate writing your own music.
- >Sure you’re never written before, but you feel so inspired.
- >Careful now Connie!
- >Almost lost focus, that would’ve been disastrous.
- >With the last song finished, you can say that was perfect.
- >You feel without a doubt that the concert will be a success.
- >Many of the members talk amongst themselves.
- >You decide to approach Friedrich.
- “So Friedrich, what do you think?”
- >He looks to you with the same stoic look he wears.
- >”I think it went well.”
- >As he starts to tend to his things, you feel a little annoyed.
- “Well? That was perfect, what could’ve been better?”
- >He talks to you while he puts away his violin.
- >”Perfect might be overselling it. There is always room for improvement Connie.”
- “That’s true. However, I am certain the concert will be fantastic.”
- >Friedrich turns back to you, his face unchanged.
- >”It likely will, all of us do our best. Well, most of us do.”
- >For the first time in a while, you feel angry.
- “We all do. I don’t know why you can’t see that.”
- >This time he fully faces you.
- >”Like I said, room for improvement. Why are you getting upset over this?”
- >Feeling your anger rise, you step closer to him.
- “You always act like you’re above everypony, always saying they don’t do enough.”
- >He takes a step back and looks greatly confused.
- >”I’m not above anypony, what is wrong with you?”
- >Just as you’re about to unload on him, you see that several members are staring.
- >What are you doing?
- >No, seriously, what are you doing?
- “I...I’m sorry, I don’t know what came over me.”
- >You take a step back, and feel a little shameful.
- >Friedrich looks concerned.
- >”If I said something to offend you, I am sorry, but.” He pauses, and looks around. “Perhaps you’re letting the stress get to you.”
- >Is he right?
- >No, you’re not stressed.
- “I’ll be fine, thank you Friedrich.”
- >He nods and picks up his things.
- >What caused this?
- >You shake your head.
- >Things are fine, you just need to get some fresh air.
- >So you go find Feather, the two of you can talk and practice.
- >That’ll help clear your head.
- >She just finished getting her things together.
- “Hey there, ready to go practice?”
- >Feather’s face lights up.
- >”Yeah, sure.”
- >The two of you head out, though you have a nagging feeling in the back of your mind.
- >Feather takes notice of your silence.
- >”Is everything alright?”
- >Her words draw you out, and you give a smile.
- “It’s fine, I was just overthinking something. Everything is okay!”
- >She gives you a half smile, but nods.
- >Instead of hailing a taxi, you remember seeing that jewelry store earlier.
- >You head off with her following you.
- >”Where are we going? Are we not going to take the taxi?”
- “To the store, I thought about picking up a necklace or something.”
- >She looks confused.
- >”Uh, okay. Hope that doesn’t dig too much into practice.”
- >You giggle, there is plenty of time.
- >She is worrying too much, like you were.
- >As you reach the store, you have another idea.
- “How about I buy you something?”
- >Feather gives you a look.
- >”Why? We haven’t known each other that long.”
- >You look back at her.
- “I’d like to think we’re friends. Besides, it will help take your mind off things.”
- >She looks unsure, but finally smiles.
- >”I’ll just look around, if I see something, I’ll tell you.”
- >You eyes dance across the display cases and the nearby store owner trots over.
- >>”Can I help you ladies?”
- “Seeing if anything catches my eye.”
- >She nods along.
- >>”Anything in particular? Maybe something for a loved one?”
- >You pause, and turn to her.
- “Actually, could you show me your bracelets?”
- >She nods and quickly leads you over to a case.
- >Before you, many bracelets of different designs are laid out.
- >Each are so pretty.
- >Also quite expensive.
- >This is a treat for yourself, it’s not a problem.
- >One catches your eye, a silver bracelet with a emerald gemstone.
- >You point to it.
- “This one is lovely, could I try it on?”
- >She smiles, and brings it out carefully.
- >You slip it on easily, you can hardly take your eyes off of it.
- >Without a doubt, you will buy this.
- “I’ll take it.”
- >As you’re paying, you see Feather approach.
- “Find anything you want?”
- >She looks uncomfortable.
- >”No, not really.”
- >Looking around, you bring her over to the same case you were just looking at.
- “How about one these? We could get a matching pair?”
- >She shifts for a moment.
- >Finally she nods.
- >As you both head back to your apartment, she starts talking.
- >”That was quite a bit of money you just spent. Especially for somepony you haven’t known for long.”
- “It’s not a problem, really. Like I said earlier, I consider us friends.”
- >”Okay. I’m sorry, this is just a little unusual for me.”
- >Are you really overdoing this?
- >Everything is fine, your finances are good, this won’t be a problem in the slightest.
- >Need to stop getting distracted.
- “It’s fine, you’re worrying about this too much.”
- >You reach your apartment and look over your mail.
- >Several letters from friends and family.
- >Can’t wait to read them later!
- >You practically fly up the stairs.
- >Feather has to move a bit faster to keep up, but you both reach your apartment and enter.
- >”Not to sound rude, but how is it you have so much energy?”
- >You’ve been questioning that for yourself on and off.
- >So, you shrug.
- “I’ve been this way as of recent, I’m not worried though. I feel perfectly fine.”
- >She nods, but looks concerned.
- >You set your mail down on the desk and head into the living room.
- >Unfortunately there isn’t much time left to practice, but a little won’t hurt.
- >You both pull out your violins, and you look through some pieces.
- >One catches your eye and you show it to her.
- “How about we start off with this one?”
- >She looks over the sheet briefly.
- >”Alright, I’ve played this one a few times before.”
- >Bringing your violins up, the song starts.
- >This was one of your favorite pieces.
- >A few more songs you play together.
- >But sadly she has to go.
- >You wish she could stay around longer, but you understand.
- “Goodbye Feather.”
- >She gives a small smile.
- >”Goodbye Connie, thank you for today.”
- “You’re welcome.”
- >The door shuts and you head off to look at those letters.
- >You approach your desk and look through quickly.
- >Letting out a sigh though.
- “Not one from Eri yet, she must be busy.”
- >You get to writing back each letter, and figure you should write Eri again.
- “Wouldn’t hurt to send her another, maybe she didn’t receive the last.”
- >Finishing up, you set aside the letters for tomorrow.
- >It’s here you realize you haven’t planned out everything still.
- “Am I stretching myself too thin? No, that can’t be. I always have a schedule to follow.”
- >You look outside the nearby window at the Manehattan night sky.
- “Tomorrow will be fine, I have done many concerts before and each a success.”
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