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// Lyra's Correspondence PMs 
// Story: Equestrian Fanfiction 
// by Lise 
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Baby, how are things going? Didn't get any PMs from you yesterday. Are things complicated again?

Bob







You have no idea :(

Now that my mother learned I'm bearing she wants me to move back home so that the foals could “grow up in a healthy environment”. She really gets me so mad sometimes! I almost walked out five minutes after I got there. If it wasn't for my father I would have. Stars he has nerves of steel.

LyraHands 







Want me to come get you?

Bob







I wish, but no. My father wasn't joking about my mom’s health. The way things are going she might need aether surgery. It's still not a hundred percent certain, but everything points towards it being the horn. That and stress, but she's been on relaxing spells for some time and that doesn't seem to have had any effect.

Twenty years and I didn't even know of her condition. She definitely didn't show any symptoms when I was growing up. She would complain about headaches every now and again, but I considered those normal, especially with her working as much as she did. 

And can you believe it, both my parents knew! They almost didn't get married because of that. It was my father who insisted that he didn't care and he'd be with her no matter what. 

I really can't deal with the contrast. On the one hoof she's be so incredibly hard working to make sure my father and I had everything we did. Getting into school was as much her doing as mine. Suffering through the constant pain of her condition while taking care of our family…I'm not sure I could be as strong. And at the same time she's so narrow minded. :/ She actually said she hopes the foal takes my traits. I guess I should be thankful it she’s toned her comments down.

LyraHands 







Sorry you're going through this, but I'm also proud of you. You're stronger than you give yourself credit for. And again, if you need me just send a line and I'll be there. I'm glad that you went there. Despite everything I think it was the right thing to do. You'd never stop thinking about it otherwise. 

How serious are things with your mother? Do you need me to check with my connections?

Bob







Good thing I have you. I'd be lost otherwise. :)

It's serious. It's reached the point at which she can't do magic without crippling pain. I had to talk to her doctor to find that out. And she's stubborn about surgery, of course. Not that it isn't scary, but she keeps on trying everything else even if she knows it's useless.

From what I read she has a three month window. If she doesn't do anything by then she might lose her horn and that… I mean she's still my mother, I must feel for her, but with the way she acts, after everything she caused me, she's making it so *yay* difficult :(

LyraHands 







Lyra :( If there's anything I can help with just say it. I'm not bothered by being called names. I know you can't see it, but I think i think things are warming up between you two. I've been writing to your father almost every week. He's still having some trouble understanding the whole mares with mares thing, but he's willing to try. I know that deep down your mother is as well. (Trust me. I've seen Celestial fanatics, from the nice ones to the raving kind. I know when somepony has deep ideological issues.)

Bob







You're too good for me, but I'm never letting you go. I'll be seeing the doctor again today. I also got to speak to Luna (site Luna) about it. She's busy as Tartarus dealing with the day to day stuff and organizing the convention, but she promised she'd help as well. Bellucio was off to see his marefriend, so I didn't get to see him.

I also checked with school stuff. I'll be having my exam in two weeks. At this point I'm not sure I'll get top grades, but I just want to get it over with. With that and my music diploma I could finally start looking for a proper job. Working with DaBoss is fun, but it doesn't pay much.

LyraHands 







I told you not to worry about money. I have this. You can do anything you want. I knew what I was getting into when I first met you ;) If you want you could be one of those artistic types that walk around in suggestive robes all day and scribble songs on the living room wall. :P

Bob







Ouch! My ex used to do that. Well, minus the suggestive robes. She never liked clothes. On that note, maybe I should go see her. It's been ages and it would be nice to catch up. (Don't worry, it turned out she was straight. A bit of a shocker for both of us at the time.)

LyraHands 







Knowing her, I wouldn't be surprised. It doesn't look like she’s anywhere near settling down. I used to feel so threatened by her at one point.

Bob







From Vinyl?!? She's half your size! How would be threatened by her?

LyraHands 







You're so cute when you're playing dumb *kiss*

I was afraid you'd go back to her. A lot of ponies have a thing for petites. It was a huge relief when I found out that she was into stallions. Say hi to her from me if you see her.

Bob







Will do.

Must go now. I've been in my room more than I should. I expect my mother is already grumbling downstairs. I bet my parents are reading the site. I know my father is, but I think my mother is as well.

I really hope it goes better today. I can't stomach her insults for much longer. She has learned to be careful where you're concerned, so they are just directed towards me in a passive-aggressive way—just enough to make the point but keep me from storming out. To make things more fun I need to convince her to do the surgery. I really hope she isn't using this as a bargaining chip to get me back home.

LyraHands 







Do your best. *hugs* And remember. If you ever need me just PM me and I'll be there in ten minutes.

Bob







I know :) 

Love you!

LyraHands 







*smooches*

Bob