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