//------------------------------// // Chapter 10: Other Nightly events // Story: Hearth's Warming in Los Pegasus // by Applejack224 //------------------------------// That same night... Starry Night had just arrived at her home in a somewhat nice part of Los Pegasus. Years of working for Mr. Projector and his studio had given her the luxury of being able to purchase a nice house in a nice part of town. and the two-story building was just right for a pony like her. She opened the door and stepped into the house's warm embrace. After putting up the items she got at the mall, Starry made herself a cup of hot cocoa and sat in front of the TV, preparing to enjoy a little time by herself. As she watched a rather boring and poorly made Hearth's Warming movie, she couldn't help but think about her encounter with Film Reel earlier. As much as she respected the opinion of Mr. Projector, this was one thing she simply couldn't wrap her head around. Her, getting along with Film Reel? Ha!she thought to herself. She already played with him once, and was pretty sure neither one wanted to see each other. Amused, she took her smartphone out, and called her friend, a mare named Aqua Marine. After the first three rings, the sound of the phone being answered was heard and a mare's voice said, "hello"? She spoke in a Southern drawl. "Hey, Aqua Marine. It's me, Starry." Starry replied. "Oh, howdy Starry, you doin' good?" Aqua asked, her tone tired, but still generally joyful. "Yeah, I've been doing good. What you been up to?" "Well, the boss has asked me to review some of the big releases this year. Honestly, I reckon the folks who make these Hearth's Warming movies are just looking to make a quick buck." "Heh, I feel ya, Sister. Anyway, I called you because I had something interesting happen today." "Oh? What sort of thing?" "Well, I sorta ran into my ex into the mall." "Wait, you did what?!" "Yup. Sure did. I ran into him at one of the jewelry shops today, and Projector was with him." "That's mighty crazy. So what did ya do?" "Well, what happened was is that he bumped into me, making me drop my purse. He then picked it up and that was when I realized who he was. It was quite a surprise to the both of us." Starry took a breath before continuing: "Then, we kinda started talking and that's when Projector came along, explaining how Film was his friend I wanted to meet. Like, really, he thought I'd like that loser? Haha, what a fool." "Hey, uh, I don't think you oughta talk about him like that. I mean, I don't know what kind of pony he is, but I don't think he's a loser." Aqua countered. "And what would you know, Aqua? You never even met the guy." "Well, no, but~" "Listen, Aqua, Film was just a weird, freaky colt who's become really soft and fat. I only dated him for the money, same with Corsair." There was silence on the other end for a few seconds before Aqua replied, "you know, Starry? That's pretty shallow of you. I mean, it sounds like y'all still got some things to work out." "Oh, please, Aqua, that pony's a stupid loser. No way I'm making up to him." Starry replied. Aqua sighed and said, "alright, whatever, Starry. I still think you oughta apologise and make amends, but I ain't going to be able to pressure you." "Yup. Anyway, goodnight, Aqua." "Goodnight, Starry," Call ended.