Never the Final Word (Vol. 2)

by FanOfMostEverything

FoME's Herculean Effort (applezombi's "Rich in Flowers, Unlucky in Love")

Author's Note:

[Comedy][Slice of Life]

This is a follow-up to applezombi's "Rich in Flowers, Unlucky in Love," part of Serendipity: An Odd Pairings Anthology. (2,997 of 11,981 words, [Slice of Life][Anthology])

RICH IN SPOILERS, POOR IN VISIBILITY: Daisy has developed unrequited feelings for Stygian, who comes in frequently looking to buy bouquets in the latest of his many unsuccessful attempts to find love. She refuses to ask him out due to the ethical concerns of doing so with a customer... until Roseluck, fed up with the both of them, fires her for all of ten minutes to remove the excuse.

Flash Magnus blinked, took a long draught of cider, and ran the story back through his head. “She got you to actually court somepony?”

Stygian sighed and thanked whatever was listening that they weren't in public. The Pillar of Bravery never feared making an ass of himself. “I was doing rather well on my own, but yes. Ms. Roseluck did push us both along the path faster than we might have walked it ourselves.”

Flash turned to Rockhoof. “Think we have room for another pony in the Pillars? That’s got to qualify as a deed worthy of song.”

The massive stallion nodded. “The skalds’ve done more with less.”

“I’m right here. I can hear every word you’re saying.” It wouldn't be so bad if Stygian hadn't had to remind his companions of that more than once over the course of their adventures.

“We’re not besmirchin’ the lass’s honor, lad, and we’re both happy for the both o' ye." said Rockhoof, saluting Stygian with his own tankard. "It’s just a bit of a shock.”