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I am Spyder27 and I write MLP stories! I'm known as the Emperor of Sundagio by friends~ I don't write free stories, so DM me for comm details. Follow me if you want regular updates on my stories~

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This story is a sequel to That Warm Smile

Sunset Shimmer and Adagio Dazzle are happily engaged and moving forward in life! The couple only has a few more things left to do before they tie the knot. Before they can do that, Adagio realizes she needs to do two very important things before she marries the love of her life. She needs to stop the demon in her mind and find two very important people she lost so many years ago. Will Adagio be able to find the only other sirens in this world and make things right before her marriage? Only time can tell~

Hello, everyone! I hope you're all doing well! This is my next big story that I have planned~ It will probably have around twenty chapters and all. Being a sequel to That Warm Smile, there are some context clues new readers may not initially understand, but in general, you don't need to read the previous works to enjoy this one! I hope you all enjoy this story~!
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ScisetShimmerEvan
ScisetShimmerEvan #2 · Dec 1st, 2022 · · · A Few Steps Forward ·
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“Yes, it did~ It is even more spacious than our last bedroom if you can believe it.” Sunset gently moves around the boxes, walking over to me and wrapping her arms around my waist. “Though, there’s still some more work to do, so we can’t exactly rest on it just yet.” Sunset gives me a wink before pressing her lips against my own, taking a small moment to just breathe before we get back to work. I can’t help but feel a little grateful that we only have a few more boxes to bring inside. It’s due to our small apartment’s size that we only had a few things to move here, but it’s still annoying to move all the heavy things.

It'll be all worth it in the end. :twilightsmile:

“I hope you don’t mind if some of us wait to give you our gifts until later, darling~ It would ruin the surprise if I revealed mine right now,” Rarity tells me with a smile. Fluttershy’s eyes look toward the floor in response to Rarity’s statement, but she doesn’t say a thing. Honestly, I wonder what’s going on in Fluttershy’s head, but for now, I should really help my fiancé. I’m sure I’ll find out what she’s thinking later on in the night in general. Right now? Dinner is about to be served~

It's obvious what Rarity's gift is. :ajsmug:

Taking my last bite of my cherry cheesecake, I can’t help but smile at the taste of the desert, despite the fact that it’s my third slice of the night. The sound of running water accompanies the sounds of Sunset scrubbing the dishes. On the other side of the now bare table, Fluttershy sits idly, tracing her finger on the surface. Everyone else has already left for the night, but she really wanted to talk to us alone for some reason. Regardless, Fluttershy is a good friend, so I think we owe her a chance to talk about whatever she has on her mind.

I hope she won't regret eating that much cheesecake. It's delicious but also very fattening. :unsuresweetie:

Reaching across the table, Sunset holds my hand and smiles at me slowly, nodding to me. I already know that this one gesture is telling me to let her take control in this situation. For some reason, I can already guess what she’s going to say… “Alright, Fluttershy. Adagio and I will accept this, but only this one time. It’s a great help, but we would feel too guilty accepting multiple of these donations from you.” A small smile finally appears on Fluttershy’s face, nodding to Sunset’s request with a happier expression than before. Regardless of the fact that Fluttershy feels better now that we’re accepting this, I still feel pretty guilty… Maybe this feeling will fade with time…

Only time will tell for that one. :applejackunsure:

“And that’s why I trust you. You’ve been doing the best you can here for nearly three and a half years. You’ve been the longest running teacher here since everyone else has merely been volunteers or they left pretty soon after they were hired.” Yeah, Rainbow Dash was here for a long time too… But that changed when she finally got into college. She quit being a teacher here and decided to take on part time jobs while she attended her classes. That pretty much leaves me as the only long-term hire that has stayed here for years at a time. “Your job is the reason why I wanted to see you today in truth.”

Not surprised about what Rainbow did but sometimes you have to make sacrifices you don't want to make. :fluttershysad:

ScisetShimmerEvan
ScisetShimmerEvan #3 · Dec 7th, 2022 · · · Pen to Paper ·
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“So, when did the Civil War start?” Apple Bloom asks me with a stern look on her face, holding a flashcard without showing me the answer. The smell of pasta fills the air of the living room, making me look back towards the kitchen. It’s not time to drain the water just yet, but it will be soon… I decided to cook us some food since Apple Bloom has been helping me study ever since I got off work. Besides… It'd be nice to cook for Sunset as well.As for Apple Bloom’s question, I can’t help but grimace slightly. Why am I supposed to remember this?

A space is needed after "well."

“Bon Bon. Lyra Heartstrings. Derpy Hooves,” Sunset says quietly, making me look back up at her. What is she…? What is this about? “Trixie Lulamoon. Wallflower Blush. Bulk Biceps. Octavia Melody. I remember them all. I even have the yearbook which has everyone you ever wronged at Canterlot High.” Sunset reaches over the table and holds my cheek, the same hopeful smile returning to her face. “Adagio. Don’t lose hope just because you can’t remember their names~ You have me. You have all of our friends. We would do anything to help you, even when it comes to helping you feel like you’ve changed as a person~” Can she… really remember all that? How…? I know she worked on the yearbook committee one time, but there’s no way she can remember all that. Still, she has the yearbook. Is it… really possible to apologize and move on like that…?

It's a good start. :applejackunsure:

“What about the field where we had a picnic on our first anniversary?” Sunset asks me a happy hum to her voice, scribbling down a couple more names.

Wait, how long were they dating before the engagement!?!? :applejackconfused:

“So, why do ya wanna race me again, Rainbow? We ain’t kids no more. We already raced each other at the last Apple Family reunion, so I don’t see why you want to do this,” the cowgirl asks her friend, walking a few paces in front of me. Rainbow Dash stretches with a slight groan as we walk further into the orchard. Honestly, I have no idea why they need me to be here for this. Why not ask Apple Bloom? That question, unfortunately, will probably go unanswered. Rainbow Dash is a weird individual in general.

Dash sure can be sometimes. :ajbemused:

“Because AJ here will die from all the dust she’s about to inhale,” Dash taunts the cowgirl, only making the two of them seem more determined to win this race.

:facehoof:

“It’s true that this world doesn’t have a lot of magic,” she whispers in a harsh tone, flashing me a look of anger. “But that is not always the case. As you heard from Sunset, magical occurrences have happened in this world. Magic may not be common here, but it exists nonetheless.” Taking a deep breath, she turns to look at me with a small smirk. “That is all I will say for now. But do think about the possibilities, Adagio. You never know when some miracle may happen. For good or for worse~”

Well, she better be prepared for what's coming!!! :fluttershysad:

Spyder27
Spyder27 #4 · Dec 7th, 2022 · · · Pen to Paper ·
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Thanks for the comment~ They were dating close to two years before the engagement~ Now it's two and a half or so~

ScisetShimmerEvan
ScisetShimmerEvan #5 · Dec 7th, 2022 · · · Pen to Paper ·
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I see thx for the confirmation. Must've forgot over how busy I've been lately. :applejackunsure:

ScisetShimmerEvan
ScisetShimmerEvan #8 · Dec 17th, 2022 · · · Operation Snake Tooth ·
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“Why do we have to call this Operation Snake Tooth?” Honestly, I’m not even sure how I am in this situation. While it’s true that Apple Bloom and I are friends, I’m always dragged into weird adventures by her. Why does she always come up with the weirdest ideas and why am I always the person she goes to for help? Well, besides Sweetie Belle and Scootaloo, I’m the one she always asks. Why do we even have to call our adventures operation codenames in general? Probably because Apple Bloom likes them, despite the fact that she’s sixteen. She really hasn’t changed a bit since the moment I met her a few years ago.

I was wondering the same thing Adagio. :applejackunsure:

The funniest part about coming along for this little adventure is that Apple Bloom wasn’t allowed to bring her wagon into the book store. What did she do to make sure it’s safe? She tied it to a cop car. An actual cop car… I have no idea why she would think that is a sane plan, but she told me that cops would keep her stuff safe. Why do I doubt that? She also put a very detailed and vague threat on a note attached to her wagon that would make anyone feel a little squeamish. Essentially, she said that bad things would happen to someone who steals her wagon. One part of her very graphic threat said that she would “make Saw look like a kiddie movie.” What the hell goes on in that head of hers? I know for a fact that she’s strong enough to manhandle anyone she wants, so it’s a very ominous threat.

Really AB, really? :facehoof:

“So, you’ve been here more than I have. How long does it usually take you to get inside?” I ask Apple Bloom hesitantly, not exactly keen on waiting for a long time. Looking over at the cowgirl, her head is almost buried in the box of books, making sure each book was still accounted for. The box rests inside the wagon that was, thankfully, not stolen. When we got outside the bookstore, we actually found a cop who had untied the wagon, but he looked pale upon handing it over to us. The note was in his hand and I can’t help but find it funny that Apple Bloom’s threat was enough to make the cop sick. He was sick enough that he didn’t even scold her for tying her wagon to his car. That is pretty damn impressive.

Well I'll be! :pinkiegasp:

“Oh god… You’re back to see Diamond Tiara, I assume?” the woman asks slowly, sounding like she’s rolling her eyes on the other end.

Kinda sounds like she doesn't like Apple Bloom if you ask me. :unsuresweetie:

“The deal you made with me a month ago. I can’t go into details out here, of course, but don’t act oblivious, Dazzle. You were the one who came to me. I’m hardly the type of man to take jokes like these favorably.” Turning around, Rich walks back inside the building, leaving me standing at the bottom of the stairs. What deal…? What deal is he talking about?! She didn’t… She… Did she go to him? Why? What is she up to!

Ok, now I see what's happening and why it's bad! :fluttershysad:

“How in the world can a Nexus be involved with Rich?! He’s a mortal man in this human world! He wouldn’t know about anything related to that!” I yell at the siren, slamming my fist against the countertop with a grimace. If she told Rich about magic… He’d surely try to use it for his own good. Probably to heal his daughter and then increase his empire.

I'm sorry what? :applejackconfused:

Making my way down the hall, I stop at the first door that’s open to my left, peering inside to see a dimly lit room. Inside, a red wagon sits at the foot of the bed, holding a box of books. Apple Bloom sits right beside the bed with an open book in her hands, reading to a pale and skinny Diamond Tiara. The girl looks like she hasn’t slept in a few days, but Apple Bloom said she always looks rough… Is this really how she lives on a daily basis? Tied up to a heart monitor and an oxygen tank? I never knew it was this bad…

Damn what happened to her! :applecry:

“Are ya alright?” Apple Bloom asks gently, placing her hand on Tiara’s. Nodding to Apple Bloom’s question, Tiara tries to take a deep breath, coughing again. Her coughs get harder and wilder without a breath in between, taking much longer than a normal coughing fit. Tiara’s hard coughs barely give her time to breathe in as her heart monitor starts to beep faster. This isn’t a normal cough, right…? “Diamond?” Apple Bloom quickly asks, holding her hand as Tiara’s frail body shakes with each faster and harder cough. “Diamond?” she calls out urgently, her eyes frantically looking out the door, locking with mine. Different machines beep wildly just as multiple people come rushing down the hallway towards us. Taking a step away from the wall, I try to look inside, past the multiple servants attending to Tiara. Tears stream down Apple Bloom’s cheeks, trying to hold onto Diamond Tiara. “Please help her!”

This can't be good! :raritydespair:

Spyder27
Spyder27 #9 · Dec 17th, 2022 · · · Operation Snake Tooth ·
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Apple Bloom certainly is an agent of chaos, isn't she~? I love her XD Also, the woman behind the comms doesn't like Apple Bloom due to what happened in Apple Bloom's Regrets, which is an earlier entry in this series~ :pinkiehappy:

Also, the last chapter explained that a Nexus is a center of magic in Equestria~ Essentially, the dark version of Adagio is looking for one in this world~

My final comment is that I won't say exactly what is happening to Diamond Tiara, but she's been sick for a while now~ :raritywink:

ScisetShimmerEvan
ScisetShimmerEvan #12 · Dec 21st, 2022 · · · The Way Forward ·
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I’ve never really liked the setting of a hospital. Everything feels so… restricted. All colors except for white are drained from the environment and everyone is waiting for an ill friend or family member, so no one is waiting for a party exactly. All the emotions here are either negative or absent… The last time I was here, I had fallen down some icy stairs. Needless to say, I don’t like remembering that instance or the dream I had here…

I always feel uncomfortable when at a hospital as it's a reminder of the near death I had over an infection I got that nearly killed me if I wasn't treated by professional doctors. I know the feeling Adagio. :applecry:

“Well, from what I heard, Diamond Tiara is doing better now. It was a flair up, but with the right care, she’ll be back to normal soon,” Applejack tells me slowly, her expression briefly showing an awkward conflict. “Um… I mean as normal as she can get. Whatever her normal was before this. Anyway, Apple Bloom is gonna stay with her overnight. I was going to take her home but… I couldn’t really tell her no.” Applejack walks past me towards the exit, making me look back down the hall. A part of me still wants to stay here and wait for Apple Bloom, but I know she won’t back down. She’ll wait here all night, even if it means she has to fight the doctors themselves.

That's good I guess? :unsuresweetie:

“Yep. It’s hard to let her go since ya want to protect her. Imagine how hard it is for me. I still see her as a small child, learning how to ride a tractor in my lap.” Applejack smiles for a moment, taking a deep breath. “Don’t worry. She’ll be fine. If she needs help, she’ll call for it. I admit that she’s better at that than I am. I’m too stubborn to ask for help sometimes.” The statement sounds a little solemn coming out of her mouth. Honestly, I can’t help but agree with it. Despite the fact that I haven’t been her friend for as long as Rainbow Dash has, I can realize that Applejack can be pretty stubborn. “I actually have something to talk about with ya,” she tells me quietly, both of us passing through the parked cars.

I feel the same about my sister too. She still feels like she's the annoying and somewhat pesky sister I know despite she's nearly 17 and I'm gonna be 21 in just a month. Still, I feel the same way AJ feels in regards to younger sisters. :applejackunsure:

“To be honest, I guess not. Rares and I have been thinking about marriage for a while now, but a lot of questions get raised when that happens. She ain’t exactly looking for that since the fashion industry doesn’t look at a young designer favorably when she is already committed to someone.” A slow sigh exits her lips just as we stop at a red light. Applejack really puts a lot of thought into this situation and how it would affect Rarity, huh? I guess I’m lucky in that way. Sunset and I getting married isn’t a problem for either of us… “But I am tired of living in separate places. And I was raised with the ideas of a traditional marriage, so I guess it would be nice to actually tie the knot someday.” Stepping on the acceleration, the vehicle slowly starts to move forward back to its original speed. Applejack’s expression doesn’t change that much, so it’s hard for me to actually tell what she’s thinking. “The major thought in my head is that no one is getting any younger. I mean, let’s face it. My little sister is almost an adult now. My Granny Smith isn’t going to get any better and her memory is only going to get worse. So, I suppose it is conflicting. In no way would I ever break up with Rares. She and I love each other way too much for that. Though, we have tried before.”

Change is hard for all of us, and is one of my biggest weaknesses. :pinkiesad2:

Patting my shoulder again, Applejack chuckles to herself, pointing to a small picture hanging from the rearview mirror. In the picture, Applejack stands with all of her family, including Rarity and Sweetie Belle. Sometimes, I can’t help but wonder how it is for Sweetie Belle and Apple Bloom. They’re almost sisters-in-law at this point. If their sisters actually get married, it would be official. Sunset and I don’t have that kind of family. The only ones I would consider close enough would be Aria and Sonata… We aren’t actual sisters though… I don’t even think I will see them again in general.

Kinda wish Hasbro made it official before eqg ended if the sirens were indeed sisters. Cause in my eyes they are. Even if they were evil and stuff... :twilightblush:

Taking out the box, I quickly take off my shoes, taking a deep breath before I open it. The bright purple boots instantly have a sheen in the light from the overhead fan, making me admire the appearance of them. Despite how beautiful they look, I still feel a little hesitant to actually put them on. Come on, Adagio… Use them. You know how tempting it is. They look beautiful and they capture exactly the type of fashion I would wear back then. All it would need are spikes.

She sure did go overboard with clothes with spikes if my memory serves correct. :duck:

“Well, duh! Of course I wouldn’t put it in your tent. That stuff gets everywhere. Besides, I almost suffocated when I inhaled one in my sleep before, so I’d never want that to happen!” The way that Pinkie casually states that she almost died due to her own actions makes me feel a little unsettled, but she does this kind of stuff all the time. She should really keep her own safety in mind…

Not to mention Princess Twilight inhaled one during the first round of the botb. :ajbemused:

“I guess that only really leaves one question,” Applejack adds right after Rarity’s statement, clearing her throat. “How do we go about this?”

That is something only you girls can answer. :twilightsmile:

Spyder27
Spyder27 #13 · Dec 21st, 2022 · · · The Way Forward ·
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I'm sorry to hear about that infection, but I'm glad you were able to heal from it! One of my grandparents went through a similar experience, but I've never really had a "near death experience."
I'm going to be 21 in about a week~ And I feel the exact same way to my little sister. She's a teenager now, but it still feels like she's 12. I guess I feel protective over her in that sense.
And the spikey clothing is iconic in its own right~ Adagio will get back to that fashion sense one day~ :twilightsmile:

Spyder27
Spyder27 #15 · Jan 7th, 2023 · · · An Innocuous Visit ·
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I'm glad you like it~ :twilightsmile: I definitely enjoyed writing the Sundagio fluff of this chapter~

ScisetShimmerEvan
ScisetShimmerEvan #16 · Jan 7th, 2023 · · · An Innocuous Visit ·
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If I could help my friends with money, what would I do? Not many of my friends are in need of money. Other than Rainbow Dash. She is still trying to get through her studies while working as an assistant to her university’s baseball coach. She lives with her parents and constantly complains about not having enough money to spend on some item she’d like. Other than Dash, I’d probably just invest in my friends’ businesses to give them a little more to work with. Regardless, that’s if I had the money. Who knows? If my ideas for the music studio pay off, maybe I’ll be able to fulfill that vision.

Feel a little sorry for Dash. :fluttershysad:

Quickly, I walk through the second floor lobby area and make my way down the hall, trying to ignore everything except getting to Rich’s office. Still, it’s hard for me to keep my eyes away from the one room to my left. Outside of Diamond Tiara’s room, a small board hangs right next to the nearly closed door. The board has a list of names of who is allowed inside her room and at the bottom of it is Apple Bloom’s name. Through the crack in the door, not much can be seen from inside Tiara’s room. It’s still pretty dim inside, but I can see the flashing of blue light, presumably from a television. Sitting right next to Diamond Tiara’s bed, a familiar girl with red hair laughs along with the ill teenager, both of them seemingly having a good time. I’m glad that Apple Bloom is still permitted to see Tiara after the coughing fit she had last time. I was almost sure her father would make it impossible for anyone who wasn’t necessary to see her. Maybe he does see Apple Bloom as necessary. I mean, let’s admit it. She is Diamond Tiara’s only friend right now and taking that away is going to break anyone’s spirit.

What about silver spoon? She's DT's friend too. :applejackunsure:

“Oh! Well, Tiara’s white blood cell count is really low right now, so I’m trying to not get her sick and all. But she also gets depressed when every person she sees has to wear a mask around her, so I’ve been sleeping over here the last couple of nights. Everyone could use a smile during a time like this, right?” From the movement of her cheeks, I can sort of tell that Apple Bloom is smiling under her mask. It’s still a weird plan and I can’t help but wonder if her family approved of this, but I suppose Apple Bloom is willing to go through those lengths to help someone. I know she went through some incredible hoops to help me when I desperately needed a friend. Even lying to Applejack just to make sure I got the help I needed.

Wow, her health is really bad! :applecry:

Looking at the piece of paper, I can’t help but raise my eyebrow slightly. It is my handwriting, that’s for sure. The items on this list are pretty… random. Maps of pretty much any region in the country, access to a fake I.D. and even an energy reader. What the hell are you up to…? “Yeah, I remember why I needed these,” I lie through a whisper, handing the sheet of paper back to Rich. I need to find out why she would need these items and why she’s planning on going on a trip in my body. “Now. What did we agree was my end of the deal?” It would be stupid to leave here without that crucial bit of information. There’s always a price to using Rich’s vast resources.

Something tells me it might involve Aria and Sonata. :unsuresweetie:

Leaning back in his chair, Filthy Rich closes his eyes, a slightly annoyed smile coming to his face. I can only assume that he isn’t pleased about having to tell me all these details again, but I can’t leave without them. I know that she wouldn’t tell me the specifics even if I asked her… “Your end of the deal is simple, Dazzle. I want you to convince your friend, Apple Bloom, to… consider applying to the same college Diamond Tiara will be attending.” Raising my eyebrow, I can’t really take him seriously for a moment. Did he actually just say that? What kind of request is that? It sounds so simple, yet… Mysterious. Why would he want that?

:pinkiegasp:

https://m.

“Well, I’m always going to have your back~ No matter what happens today, just remember you’re doing the right thing.” Again, Sunset gives me a kind smile that warms my heart, making me remember that one winter I fell in love with her. Before I can comprehend another thought, Sunset stops us in front of an apartment door, looking into my eyes. “Just so you know,” Sunset whispers, bringing her lips to mine with the confidence of a lion tamer. Her hands gently pull against my scarf, pulling me into the embrace regardless of my wishes. “Naytra ven tru~ Remember that.” Again, my cheeks flush at the words Sunset confidently states. It’s rare that she ever uses those words with me, but she’s remembered them for a year and a half now. Every time she says those words, I can’t help but feel flustered that she remembered something so small about my past.

Naytra ven tru? :applejackconfused:

“Well, I, for one, think that was very mature of you~ Your apology is accepted,” Octavia states with a smile, shaking my hand once more without hesitation. “I’m glad you have had such a life-changing journey~ Though, I must apologize for my wife.” Once again, Octavia looks down at the blue-haired woman, prompting Vinyl to raise her arms in confusion.

That's 2 down and a lot more to do. :trollestia:

“Oh? Well, I’m working through my college classes to become a psychologist~ I also have an internship where I work under some pretty credible doctors and all,” Sunset tells Vinyl pridefully. She only has a year left of this routine before she actually graduates. Regardless, it’s an impressive achievement.

Huh, never thought she'd be interested in becoming one. :rainbowhuh:

Sunset’s hands grab a hold of my shirt, pulling against me as she bites my neck. Within a moment, I can feel the thin fabric rip against my back, making my eyes widen. Everything in me feels like it’s on fire, seeing just how much she wants me. In one simple move, she claimed me as hers and made me fall for her even more. All she had to do was rip my shirt off of me… She better keep that promise.

Oh my! :twilightoops:

Spyder27
Spyder27 #18 · Jan 7th, 2023 · · · An Innocuous Visit ·
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In the story Apple Bloom's Regrets, it explains that Silver Spoon dropped Diamond Tiara as a friend as soon as she stopped being relevant/popular in school due to her poor health. :twilightsmile:

And maybe it does involve those two~ :raritywink:

Naytra ven tru is what I came up with for sirens' way to say "I love you". In That Warm Smile, Adagio explains a couple of sayings that are in siren language. These include Rodon being the word for fire, Nayva for heart, and naytra ven tru for "I love you". The only other siren word I have included thus far is Zorehn, being the word for death. Other than that, there are a couple of sayings that sirens use such as "Making a nest", "Steal the gem", and "Sliding scales" all being phrases for sex :twilightsmile:

Snowdrifter
Snowdrifter #20 · Jan 13th, 2023 · · · Operation Snake Tooth ·
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Also, that author's note - burning your hand, falling down stairs AND catching the C-bug?

At least you haven't exploded, then exploded again! :pinkiegasp:

Spyder27
Spyder27 #21 · Jan 14th, 2023 · · · Operation Snake Tooth ·
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I know, right? XD A lot happened to me that week, so it sucked quite a bit :twilightsmile:

Snowdrifter
Snowdrifter #22 · Jan 16th, 2023 · · · An Innocuous Visit ·
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“Oh? Well, I’m working through my college classes to become a psychologist.

Because everypony Sunset meets - even the human ones - are crazy, and only Sunset has the periscipacity to comprehend this. 🙃

Spyder27
Spyder27 #23 · Jan 17th, 2023 · · · An Innocuous Visit ·
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Even Sunset's girlfriend is a little crazy, so Sunset needs the skills to deal with everyone~ :raritywink:

Daybreaker218
Daybreaker218 #24 · Jan 17th, 2023 · · · A Silly Day ·
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That’s a shame, I always liked Twilight and Timber…

Anyways, good chapter.

ScisetShimmerEvan
ScisetShimmerEvan #25 · Jan 17th, 2023 · · · A Silly Day ·
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Walking out of the music studio, I reach inside my bag and pull out an alligator-themed hoodie. It was one of the presents that Sunset gave me for our first anniversary and I haven’t had a lot of chances to wear it. In fact, I’m also wearing the purple boots she gave me for that anniversary. I didn’t mean for that coincidence to happen, but it’s fun nonetheless. My outfit surely looks weird to the other people on the sidewalk. I’m wearing an alligator hoodie, stylish purple boots and a soft scarf, despite the fact that it’s summer. I don’t particularly care what other people think though… Pinkie Pie asked me to wear something that’s brighter and more fun than my usual black leather coat. Again, that was another present from Sunset.

Lol, I can't believe gave her that as an anniversary gift! :rainbowlaugh:

“Hey, Derpy!” Pinkie yells with an excited wave, prompting the woman to raise her hand and offer a wave in return. Pinkie quickly pulls me along, closing the distance between us in record time. My friend hugs the woman with a smile and I finally realize where I’ve seen her before. Derpy was the name of a girl who served Sunset and me snow cones. Apparently, she also attended Canterlot High while I was there. That was years ago at this point, but the scars of my actions still exist in some parts.

When did that happen? The snow cone part? :applejackconfused:

A thoughtful expression comes to Derpy’s mind before her eyes widen, a look of realization appearing within a second. “Oh! Yeah, I remember that! You had some really good songs.” I feel caught off guard… Did she just… compliment me? If she remembers me, then why would she compliment me instead of focusing on my mind control or the other magic I used?

At least she didn't say anything rude. :twilightsheepish:

“It’s alright,” Derpy interrupts me with a smile patting my shoulder as a friendly gesture. Again, I feel surprised at this change of events. Why would she instantly accept my apology? “You were a bully, but you weren’t the worst bully I had. In fact, you were one of the better ones. You actually complimented me and made me feel like I could take on the world, despite this whole situation,” Derpy tells me slowly, waving her fingers around her eyes to draw attention to it. “Yeah, you were manipulating me, but a lot of my other bullies focused on my appearance and broke me down. Instead, you built me up, so if anything, I wanna thank you.” Gently, the gray woman takes my hand in hers, a genuine smile appearing on her lips.

I have a feeling many people Adagio will meet to apologize to will either accept it or just outright reject it if they do or not remember her. :unsuresweetie:

“Uh huh! See, a lot of people picked on me. I never really had the confidence to participate in competitions because of my eyes and my ditzy personality. I kind of thought no one liked me…” Derpy looks away slowly, taking a moment to collect her thoughts and leaving silence in between us. “But then you came along and convinced me to try! I had never wanted to try, but you told me I could do it. My mom always said that too before she died, so it was nice to hear that again~ Even if you were just using magic on me and all, I still appreciate your help in giving me the confidence I needed. I learned that it’s always best to give it a try.” Derpy shakes my hand before wiping away a tear, the biggest smile on her face. “I even won a science competition with my biology project, despite my poor grades in chemistry. So, thank you for making me believe in myself again~”

That sure took me by surprise! :pinkiegasp:

Raising my eyebrow, I lean back in my seat and smirk at her statement, shaking my head slowly. “You think I could start a cult without magic?” I ask her in a rhetorical tone, chuckling to myself. The idea of that is comical to me. I don’t think so highly of myself, but I’ve had two people today tell me that I would have been able to turn people to my side even as a normal human.

I'm with Adagio on this one. I don't think she'd be able to handle it even without magic. :fluttershysad:

“So… Rich asked you to talk to me about this? I…” Apple Bloom’s mouth hangs open for a moment, trying to say something else, but unable to come up with it. “He doesn’t want me to tutor her. He just wants me to make sure she’s alright,” she tells me with a hurt look in her eyes, shaking her head with a sigh. “Diamond said that her father doesn’t trust her to go places alone. I thought that might change in college! But that’s not the case! Ugh, what does she have to do-” Apple Bloom stands up from her seat in anger, stopping mid sentence to bring her hands to her head. For a few moments, Apple Bloom tries to think of something to say while she seethes in anger. That is until she stops, taking a deep breath and sighing with a defeated breath. “Although… I do agree she isn’t the healthiest… I would probably try to protect her too.” Placing her hands on my desk, Apple Bloom looks down at the wood surface with a thoughtful expression, letting a couple of seconds pass by without a single sound. “I… Let me think about it, okay?”

I had a feeling this would happen. :pinkiesad2:

“T-Timber broke up with m-me…”

Talk about quite the cliffhanger to a pinkie pie chapter! :twilightoops:

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Spyder27 #26 · Jan 17th, 2023 · · · A Silly Day ·
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Who knows what will happen? :raritywink:

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Spyder27 #27 · Jan 17th, 2023 · · · A Silly Day ·
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The snow cone part happened in the second bonus chapter of A Dazzling World titled Friday's Observations.

And yeah, I definitely wanted to make this chapter surprising, so I made it a bit different than all the others with Derpy actually thanking Adagio~ :twilightsmile:

Also, yes, the cliffhanger does leave a lot of suspense, doesn't it? :twilightsmile:

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ScisetShimmerEvan #30 · Jan 23rd, 2023 · · · Scorned Souls ·
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“Timber and I… W-we were at his place,” Twilight slowly whispers, recounting the events of the day as cautiously as she can. Every word seems to hurt her regardless. “I was going to sleep over… I brought up how distant we’ve been and he told me that… That I can’t seem to understand him.” A small whimper comes from Twilight’s lips before she forces herself to stop, taking a breath. “He said that we never do the things that he wants because I’m controlling… I didn’t think that I-I was being controlling. Am I…?” Twilight looks down at her free hand, tears welling up in her eyes at the mere thought crossing her mind. She slowly places her forehead in her hand, shaking her head with a deep breath.

What does she mean by controlling? :applejackconfused:

“It’s true that you’re sometimes… possessive for control of a situation. You hate chaos and I don't think anyone can fault you for that.” For a moment, Sunset’s eyes look towards me with a questionable stare before I give her a reassuring glance. “But it all depends on what’s going on between you two. Do you take time to listen to Timber’s suggestions?” I ask her quietly, trying to be the least judgmental as possible. Twilight looks up at me with a couple of tears in her eyes, still pulling together enough strength to take my question seriously.

Ok, now I see where this is going. :rainbowderp::rainbowhuh:

“It’s alright to not like some things. No one is saying you have to go hiking with him, but… Relationships are about compromise. As long as you do something to let him know you enjoy him for who he is and listen to his opinions, then that should be enough,” Sunset reassures Twilight quietly, rubbing her shoulder with the same kind smile she made me fall in love with. She always knows the right thing to say, even if it’s adding to the point I was making before. We really do work well as a team.

That's our Sunset. :twilightsmile:

“Stay safe for me too,” Sunset tells me quietly, gently dragging her fingers across my cheek before walking towards the garage door, grabbing her bag with Twilight following after her. Even though I don’t think this is the best idea for them, I just hope things go alright with them. I know that if Sunset and I broke up, I’d probably do the exact same thing.

Still, hopefully Twilight can mend her relationship with Timber. :fluttershysad:

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ScisetShimmerEvan #33 · Jan 24th, 2023 · · · Shining Through ·
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“Then you’ll get right back up and we will find a way to go on,” Sunset responds just as quietly as me, her kind tone letting me know she’s telling me the truth. At least, what she believes is the truth.

She's right. :twilightsmile:

“Adagio,” she whispers in a soft hum, pulling me into a hug from her standing position. Her body feels so warm… So soft and inviting that the thought of failing her makes me crumble completely. I can’t help but lose it… I-it’s so hard not to cry. “Honey, you’re not going to fail me. You’re so kind and loving and you work so hard to make sure I’m alright. I know it’s really stressful, but don’t think that you will fail me.” Hearing her words, my arms wrap around her and keep her as close as possible. My tears fall even harder and I can’t hold back the cries. I-I love her so much. “Oh, sweetheart. You work so hard. Sometimes, you have to let me take care of you too.” Her fingers run through my hair, bringing back so many memories instantly. So many moments of happiness that I never want to give up.

She's right, you don't have to do this alone. :fluttershysad:

Barely nodding, I try my best to hold back more of my tears. Sunset gently pulls me up from my seat, hugging me once more. Her warmth lets me know that she’s here and that she doesn’t plan on leaving. One of Sunset’s hands moves down to my leg, but before I can react, her arms force me off my feet. With one simple action, Sunset is now carrying me above the ground with the same kind smile on her face.

:pinkiegasp:

https://m.

“Well, I’m sure you did a great job. You seemed to remember a fair amount of the material from what you’ve told me~ Let’s just try to relax for a bit,” Sunset tells me before turning off her phone and placing it on the table. Instantly, my anxiety levels rise, thinking about the possibility of the results being sent right now. As scary as it is to reveal the results, it’s scarier to not know…

Sunset's right, don't let it get to your head and be happy it's over with. :raritywink:

“You passed, Adagio,” Sunset tells me with the biggest smile, a couple of tears falling down her cheeks. “Oh my god, I’m so proud of you!” Within a moment, Sunset pulls me into a tight hug, letting out a couple cries of happiness as she holds onto me. I… I can’t believe it… I actually passed? I did it? All that stress paid off?

Congrats Adagio! :yay:

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Spyder27 #34 · Jan 25th, 2023 · · · Shining Through ·
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I'm glad you think so~ I was definitely hoping you would like this chapter~ :twilightsmile:


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The GED is done with~ Now all that's left is the 99 other things in her life

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Daybreaker218 #37 · Feb 7th, 2023 · · · Business as Usual ·
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She has reached a high point again, which leads me to believe the demon wants to pull her back down.

Anyhoo, another great chapter !

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ScisetShimmerEvan #38 · Feb 7th, 2023 · · · Business as Usual ·
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“You really need to ask me these things, Fancy?” I ask him blatantly, standing up from my seated position. “You remember what you asked me when you hired me? You asked me to uphold the qualities of this studio by teaching everyone I can with no bias. I have done that. God, can’t you see that I am the one who is the most attached to this studio?” Putting my hand down on his desk, I look down at him, not seeing my boss. I only see someone who seems to be backing down from his initial deal with me… Within a second, my hand feels numb and the sense of control in it begins to go away. No… I can handle this. Not her. “Fancy, I am the one who sees the potential of this place. The potential to give everyone a voice. Not even you see the lengths it can go…”

Not here.*

Bringing the pen down to the paper, I quickly write my signature on the line, completing the document. Fancy Pants nods at my decision and all the emotions of owning this place hits me at once. “Congratulations, Adagio Dazzle,” Fancy tells me, standing up and shaking my hand. “You’re now the new owner of Daytime Choir.”

As exciting as it sounds, Adagio is gonna have a full plate with running the music studio. :fluttershysad:

“Unfortunately, I can’t. I didn’t really bring the right clothes for that. Wouldn’t want to get this beautiful scarf dirty, would we?” With a small flick of my finger, I draw her attention to the purple scarf Sunset had given me years ago, causing both of us to giggle to ourselves. If it wasn’t for Rarity’s help, this scarf would be nothing but dumpster trash after it was torn.

When did that happen, the scarf getting torn that is? :unsuresweetie:

“I… Every time I think about it, it feels… way too soon. It almost feels like I’m admitting I’m no longer youthful and that passion has left me in favor of something quiet… Settling down.” Rarity’s lips turn to a frown, her head tilting slightly downward in shame. “I know that sounds wrong, but… It’s depressing. To think that I’m only getting older and maybe my time of relevance is coming to an end much sooner than I thought.” Rarity, an early twenties fashion designer, is afraid of growing older… I mean, I can sort of see her viewpoint, but I’ve lived for thousands of years. If anything, I’ve lived long enough. But her? She is a passionate and energetic person who has dreams for the future. In a way, she’s scared that those dreams won’t come true if she shows any sign of slowing down. Settling down with her girlfriend or pursuing her dreams…

I can kinda see why this is worrying Rarity, though I feel like she's taking it a too far. :applejackunsure:

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Spyder27 #40 · Feb 7th, 2023 · · · Business as Usual ·
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I can't help but wonder what you commented before. XD But thanks for the compliment! This story is definitely not done with Umbra Adagio moments :ajsmug:

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Spyder27 #41 · Feb 7th, 2023 · · · Business as Usual ·
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Not her* :twilightsmile: She's referring to the siren in her mind~
Adagio accidentally had her scarf torn in A Shimmering Heartbreak. XD

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Daybreaker218 #42 · Feb 7th, 2023 · · · Business as Usual ·
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Oh I had commented on how I hadn’t gotten a notification for the last chapter, then I realized it was just an updated version of a chapter you had already uploaded so the comment wasn’t really necessary

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Spyder27 #43 · Feb 7th, 2023 · · · Business as Usual ·
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Ah, I see~ Yeah, I try to update chapters when I find errors and the time to do so. Surprised you noticed that I updated it tho

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Eddy13 #45 · Feb 12th, 2023 · · · Pen to Paper ·
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I'm personally hoping that Adagio's former self plans to split herself away and get a body of her own. That way, there'd be nothing stopping the Rainbooms from rainbowing her into rock.

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Spyder27 #46 · Feb 12th, 2023 · · · Pen to Paper ·
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XD I love your phrasing of this comment! Rainbowing her into rock. :rainbowlaugh: I feel like Dash would say something like that. Also, I can't quite say what her plan is just yet~ (Would you believe me if I said even I don't know? :rainbowhuh:)

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Daybreaker218 #47 · Mar 15th, 2023 · · · One Achievement Follows Another ·
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Very nice indeed. Quite uplifting, though my one complaint is you wasted the opportunity when Trixie asked Adagio how she pulled those bills out to say “A magician never reveals her secrets.”

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Spyder27 #48 · Mar 15th, 2023 · · · One Achievement Follows Another ·
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Oh, I love that idea~ Now I wish I had included it. :rainbowlaugh: Though, I did want Adagio to seem more genuine with her, so not helping her out by explaining the register trick would have made it seem cocky and arrogant though. Still. I like the idea. Maybe I'll find a way to include it in the future.

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Daybreaker218 #49 · Mar 15th, 2023 · · · One Achievement Follows Another ·
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To be fair I’m pretty sure Sunset Shimmer said that to Trixie at the end of Forgotten friendship

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ScisetShimmerEvan #50 · Mar 16th, 2023 · · · One Achievement Follows Another ·
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“It wasn’t just this door. It was every door on the way here,” Fluttershy commented with a giggle, joining in on the teasing. Dash dawns a look of betrayal upon hearing Fluttershy’s words. Honestly, what made her think Fluttershy would defend her in this case? She was the main witness to Dash’s attempt at showing off.

Looks like she'll need to do some inspections before the building reopens. :applejackunsure:

“Maybe you’re just jealous, Dash,” Applejack tells her with a hearty laugh, scruffing up the athlete’s hair. With one swift move, Applejack pulls Rarity in for a hug, lifting the fashionista off her feet and subsequently surprising her.

https://m.

Taking a sip of my whiskey, I contemplate what Sunset just told me. Everything about magic in this world… It doesn’t add up. Why is it so different than it is in Equestria? And why did they get those necklaces in the first place? Are they this world’s version of the Elements of Harmony? If so, then why would it act so… wild? It doesn’t make sense. Even the siren queen inside my mind has had a hard time understanding magic in this world. There has to be some rhyme and reason to it all. The only one who can figure that out is her… She knows the most about magic here, yet she’s afraid of it.

Shame we never got to know the origin of the crystal. But fortunately, I myself made a possible theory similar to this that I added into my own eqg finale I made last year. I even put a shocking twist regarding the crystals towards the end of the story. :raritywink:

“Well… My friends started to experience similar things with their magic. We all talked about it and came to the agreement that we wouldn’t use our necklaces anymore and we wouldn’t talk about it ever again. We thought it would be the best for the world if it had less magical problems.” Walking back towards me, Sunset sits back down on the couch, rubbing her hands together in the middle of her thoughts. “Rainbow Dash and Applejack were the only ones who didn’t agree at first. They thought we should still use our necklaces and track down magical threats, but they agreed after a bit of pleading. But now, I guess that deal has been broken since Dash used her magic again and… here I am talking about it.”

Wow, that sure does explain everything now. :fluttershysad:

“You told me that magic in this world, no matter how uncontrollable it seems, tends to enhance certain attributes of a person. Usually, if someone has evil or torment in their heart, you told me that they will turn into something dark and disastrous.” Grabbing Sunset’s hand, I do my best to smile leaning forward to make up for the distance she made between us. “Whereas if someone is valiant and true, they will be made into something good. You told me this rule. You found out one rule of magic in this world already. I think if anyone has a shot of fully understanding and utilizing magic here, it is you.”

Seems like Adagio for once knows how to handle this better than Sunset. :twilightsmile:

“Is it wrong to be confident in you? You were always telling me I could do it when I stressed out about the test.” Bringing Sunset’s hand up to my lips, I gently kiss the back of her hand without breaking eye contact, bringing a blush to her face. “But in all seriousness? I believe in you because… I know you’re a good person. I know whatever malice you may have had in your heart disappeared a long time ago. You’re so compassionate and kind that there’s no way that you’re the same person you were back then.” Looking into her eyes, I know that the truth is a lot different from her point of view. She doesn’t have any evil in her heart. Every reason she would use magic would be for a good cause. “You’re perfect. You may not believe me, but just believe me when I say that you would not turn into that demon again.”

I think I've found my favorite part of the chapter/reminds me of something similar I did for my eqg final last year. :raritystarry:

The whole reason I’m here is to see a couple friends. Applejack pointed me in the direction of the river near the edge of the farm. The sounds of splashing only prove to me that I’m close. Walking up a steep embankment, I look over into an energetic river. The water flows enough that it could probably drag you downstream if you float, but it’s not strong enough to pull someone who is swimming or standing in the water. A large splash sends water out in all directions, an orange girl popping her head out of the water to shake her magenta hair. Sweetie Belle promptly splashes Scootaloo with more water, the two of them laughing at each other. On a makeshift platform above the river, Apple Bloom stands above them in her swimming suit, yelling some nonsense to them. It feels really weird to see Apple Bloom without her bow on.

Ikr. :duck:

A sheepish grin comes over Apple Bloom for a moment. Laughing at my statement, Apple Bloom brushes the hair out of her face with a nod. “Well, yeah, I was doing that, but Diamond is feeling a lot better! Her immune system is doing better than it was and now I can finally hang out with Scoots and Sweetie Belle again~” A look of realization appears in her eyes as she looks at me, suddenly grabbing my hands. “Wait a minute! You were supposed to take your test a few days ago! Did ya take it? Oh, you have to keep me in the loop, Adagio!” Apple Bloom tells me with as much excitement as she had when I first told her I fell in love with Sunset. Apple Bloom has always been excited for her friends. She’s always there to build me up and she’s actively called herself one of my best friends. I mean, she isn’t wrong.

Good to know DT is doing better. :yay:

“You like it? I got it for clearance and I figured I could use some more formal clothes. I was thinking something that wasn’t a dress, you know?” Twilight does a little spin in front of me to show off her new apparel, admiring it for a second before looking back up at me. “I got a new job at Equestria World as a magician. I already technically work as a biologist, but I figured the second job could help me earn a little more money.” Stepping out onto the porch, Twilight quietly closes the door after making sure the light inside is turned off. I can only assume why she is being so cautious is to make sure Spike doesn’t wake up from the noises. He sleeps a lot, but I suppose that’s expected with dogs…

Didn't expect her to be a magician. :applejackconfused:

“I’m not going to apologize to her. She’s a bigger narcissist than I was,” I scoff, folding my arms with a roll of my eyes. “Don’t get me wrong. I still flaunt my stuff and I say that I’m better than others, but that is all mostly a joke. Mostly. That Trixie is… insufferable.” Groaning to myself, I bring my hand up to my face, taking a deep breath in. “Why should I even give her the pleasure? I’ve already proved I’m better than her.”

Had a feeling it was Trixie. :trollestia:

“This model of register is a fickle son of a bitch,” I state in a monotone voice, looking at the drawer of cash. It is almost overflowing with the amount of cash stuffed inside. I guess Trixie’s manager doesn’t take out some of it on a regular basis… “When this drawer is overflowing, this kind of register has the habit of ‘eating’ bills up.” Slowly, I slide two fingers on top of the bills, curling them up inside the top of the drawer. I can’t see anything, but I can definitely feel something soft like a dollar. Chuckling to myself, I pull as gently as I can, bringing the bills out of the tight space above the drawer. Trixie’s eyes instantly widen upon seeing the bills, surprised to see my little trick.

Damn! :pinkiegasp:

“Actually… there is one last thing I want to do.” Sunset raises her eyebrow at my question, but her smile still remains. “There are two people I need to talk to one more time…”

This next chapter will sure be interesting. :rainbowhuh:

Glad to see the story back following it's month long hiatus but my only complaint is how long this turned out.

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