Delayed release of next chapter [Preview] · 8:12am Nov 5th, 2019
Just wanted to apologize for those waiting for chapter 32 to be published. Unfortunately, my editor has fallen ill and only recent was able to come back on the rebound. So, for as much as I would love to put the peddle to the metal and crank out as many chapters as fast as possible, I want the best readable versions to be presented to you all. On top of that, I believe the health and well-being of my editor and anyone else I may work with should take priority. In this case, getting on back on the rebound means catching up on the kind of work that pays the bills and ensuring he's healthy, fit, and safe.
Work on the chapter has started but was delayed due to his illness. I'm hoping he'll be well enough to complete the review of this and we can move onto the next few already lined up. But, if you like, here's a little preview:
"Oh... Well, that sounds like an amazing birthday... - "Twilight just caught those last few words - "Wait. What do you mean you only somewhat remember?"
Chris shrugged slightly. "Well... where we come from, there's a stupid challenge called Going Twenty-One for Twenty-One. And all that is, is trying to do twenty-one shots in one night when you turn twenty-one. And I did it. But I only remember doing the first sixteen."
"Oh, my goodness," Twilight recoiled. "And by twenty-one shots, you mean twenty-one shots of your alcohol?"
Chris flashed an embarrassed smile. "Yeah... and other drinks that were a lot stronger than what you've all had. A lot stronger than what I had yesterday, even."
Sniff patted Chris on the back. "Oh, yeah. Homeboy here was the life of the party until he blacked out. Then he was just a hot mess and got us kicked out of the club."
"Awe, that's too bad," Twilight gave her condolences. "What kind of dance club kicks out their patrons for having too much fun?"
"They had their reasons," Benny chimed in. "But anyway, what are we supposed to do here for this?"
"I'm glad you asked!" Pinkie shouted, manifesting herself behind Benny and placing a hoof over his shoulder as she side hugged him. "I want you all to get out there! Meet some ponies! Play some games! And most of all-"
"Read a book!" Benny shouted out over Pinkie.
"Yeah!" Pinkie, in turn, raised a triumphant hoof in the air. "Read a b- No!"
Benny embellished a sigh knowing she didn't catch on that he was messing with her. "Fiiiiiiine... We'll party... if we have to... I guess."
Pinkie glared at Benny, perhaps the first time ever feeling put off by him. "You're not being serious, are you?"
"Well. - " Benny bent down to be eye level with the irritated mare - "It's kinda hard to be so serious around you."
"You're killing the mood there, Benny Boy," Sniff announced as he wound his hand back, only to swing it down and slapped Benny on his ass.
Benny shot up, clenching his butt cheeks and grabbing his ass in reaction with a yelp. "Ah! What the hell, man?"
I look forward to it!
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This is going to be the first part of a very long day for our Stranded Seven.