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>You woke up early again, though you were little more tired.
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>At first you were concerned the energy you have had was lost.
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>But thankfully, it returned again.
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>Though you’re not as concerned as you should be about it.
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>Things will be fine, it shouldn’t be a problem.
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“Just have to make it through today and the next two concerts is all.”
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>The first concert is this evening, and you can’t wait.
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>So you practice some more, never hurts, right?
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“I will be better, though if I do say so myself, I think I’m nearly the best.”
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>After all, you got first chair.
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>You shift through some songs, but decide to pick one at random.
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>Adjusting the violin, you begin.
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>As you play, you imagine yourself before an audience.
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>A memory flashes before you.
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>The talent show where you got your cutiemark.
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>Your parents had pushed you to play, and even your friends did.
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>When you stepped onto that stage in front of all those ponies.
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>So much anxiety, but you played.
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>The roar of applause as you finished was unforgettable.
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>A flash of light caught your eye, and you saw the mark finally adorning your flank.
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>Your attention almost drifts too much, but you manage to focus again.
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>Though you finish the song, you play another.
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>It’s like you’re possessed, but you don’t care.
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>Another finished, and you stop to take a moment.
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“Suppose I should start getting ready.”
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>Getting up, you grab your dress for this evening.
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“It’s lovely, shame I only wear it for concerts.”
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>You set it aside for now, along with your violin and bags.
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>It hits you that you forgot to send out those letters.
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>You breath out a frustrated sigh.
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“Alright, then I’ll send them out when I leave to the concert.”
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>Looking to the clock you note it’s getting close to leaving.
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“Might as well leave early though, I can kill some time with the other members.”
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>Your excitement is at an all time high.
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>It’s just another concert, but it feels your first all over again.
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>A stray thought enters your mind.
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>Maybe you should see a doctor about these weird energy spikes you have.
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>After the third concert of course, don’t want to potentially stay home.
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“It’s probably nothing, but I can never be too safe.”
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>The evening brings out many ponies, so you have to get a taxi.
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>You hail one and climb in.
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>Along the way, you think some more.
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>Yesterday you snapped at Friedrich, and the day before, you nearly did.
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>It’s not like you hate him, sure he can be stuck up, but he isn’t a bad pony.
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>Not too mention buying those bracelets yesterday.
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>It’s not like you really needed one.
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>Plus Feather was uncomfortable with it.
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>Shouldn’t you be a little more concerned?
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>The cart stops, pulling you out of your thoughts and you pay the stallion before stepping to the curb.
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>Many ponies are entering the building, some of which you recognize.
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>Mostly Manehattan elite, but some are your fellow members.
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>You join them and enter the venue to the dressing room.
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>As you just finish getting into your dress, you see Feather.
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>She is wearing a beautiful dress like yourself.
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“Hey there, how are you feeling?”
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>Feather beams, you can already tell she is ready.
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>”Pretty good actually, I think you gave me the confidence I needed.”
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>It’s hard to contain your joy from hearing that.
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“That’s wonderful, I’m glad to hear that.”
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>The two of you make your way to the back stage.
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>You see Friedrich, and figure you should talk to him.
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“Just one moment Feather, I’ll be right back.”
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>She nods and you approach him.
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>He is wearing a tuxedo in addition to his bow tie.
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“Hello Friedrich, if you have a moment, I’d like to apologize for yesterday.”
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>He raises an eyebrow and nods.
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>”I do, and I accept your apology. Though you really cannot let things get to you. We have a job as professionals and must learn to keep a level head.”
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“Thank you, I’ll try to do better.”
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>He smiles and offers you a hoof shake.
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>That’s a little surprising, as it’s the first genuine smile you’ve seen from him.
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>Of course you shake his hoof, and hopefully this is all water under the bridge.
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>You head back to talk to Feather before you all have to take your places.
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“Sorry about that. Had to try to apologize.”
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>She looks a little confused, but nods.
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>”It’s okay, I saw you two were talking intensely yesterday. I’m guessing something was said?”
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>More like you overreacted.
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“It’s nothing, just a minor problem was all.”
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>Several members head off to the stage.
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“Show time, I’ll join you in a moment.”
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>She nods, and hurries off.
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>The others warm up and start to review the music.
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>Just remember, you can do this.
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>You have done this many times before, and each a success.
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>The only difference is you’re the concertmaster.
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>You join the others on stage and tune with the orchestra.
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>Shortly after, Maestro Quiet enters the stage and bows to the applauding audience.
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>She turns and begins the concert.
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>Gently you move with the music.
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>It’s a wonder how such works were crafted by a lone individual.
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>Can’t lose your focus now.
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>You shouldn’t have stray thoughts like this.
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>The first half finishes, and it’s time for intermission.
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>You’re certain that was great, but the second and final half is just as important.
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>Some of the members go use the restroom, others talk.
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>Like you’re doing now.
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“First half done Feather, are you doing alright?”
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>She closes her eyes and nods slowly.
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>”Yeah. Kinda feel like my heart is gonna burst from my chest.”
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>You give her a soft smile, you’ve been there before.
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“It’s no different than a small audience, you’ll get used to it.”
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>She snorts and quickly her eyes shoot open.
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>You can’t help but laugh.
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>Her face turns red.
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>”I didn’t mean to do that.”
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“It’s fine, not like you’re the only who has done that when they’re nervous.”
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>”Doesn’t make it any less embarrassing.”
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>You give her a reassure pat on the wither.
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“Like I said before, we all have been there. Intermission is just about over though, so let’s finish strong.”
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>Feather smiles and nods.
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>The remaining members take their seats and you all prepare once again.
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>Music picks up, and the final half guides you once more.
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>Such strong emotions evoke a response.
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>If you were in the audience, you’d have no doubt you would be on the edge of your seat.
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>The last piece finishes strongly, and you are certain now.
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>It is flawless, you knew it would be!
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>The roar of applause only further confirms it.
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>You all bow, though you’re almost moved to tears of joy.
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>All of you move off stage and back to the dressing rooms.
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>Along the way you talk with Feather.
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“That was fantastic! Don’t you agree?”
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>She beams with joy.
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>”I couldn’t agree more, I’m so happy to have made it through.”
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>Friedrich interrupts you two.
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>>”It was quite nice, I agree. However, do remember we have another two shows.”
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>You’re a little annoyed, but he is right.
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>Feather’s face loses a little color.
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“It will be fine, we made it through tonight, we can do it again.”
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>Friedrich replies just after you.
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>>”Just continue as you are, that is my advice.”
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>He enters the stallion’s dressing room, while you two enter the mares.
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>Looks like his words got to Feather, she looks worried now.
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“Don’t worry about it Feather, you can do this.”
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>She shakes her head, and looks at you.
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>”Yeah, yeah I can.”
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>You nod gently and get out of your dress.
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>As you’re putting away your things, you’re starting to feel tired.
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>Odd, you haven’t been feeling tired around this time.
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>The concert must have taken more out of you.
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>It will be fine.
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>Feather approaches you with a small smile.
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>”I’ll see you tomorrow Connie.”
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>You smile back.
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“Take care.”
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>She heads off and you yawn.
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“Guess I’m more tired than I thought.”
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>As you reach the streets of Manehattan, you start to trot home.
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>However, you’re starting to find yourself more tired.
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>So you hail a taxi.
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>A cart pulls up and you climb in.
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>Your mind wanders randomly.
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>It’s hard to focus.
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>The ride home feels longer.
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>Your eyes close for just a second and suddenly you’re jolted awake.
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>The driver is looking back at you.
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>”Hey, wake up, we’re here.”
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>You shake your head, how’d that happen?
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>Doesn’t matter, you pull out some bits and hoof them over.
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“Here you go, keep the change.”
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>He tips his hat and takes off.
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>Trotting up the stairs, you note how heavy you feel.
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“I haven’t been getting much sleep.”
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>Letting out another yawn, you reach your apartment at last.
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>You set your things aside and head to the bedroom.
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>Normally you would stay up for a little longer as it’s still early.
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“I’ll be fine, just need to get some rest.”
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>You get ready for bed and lay down.
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>For some reason, you feel a little sad.
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>You can’t discern why as you fall asleep.
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