//------------------------------// // Chapter 14 // Story: Responsibilities // by Hiver //------------------------------// I poked at my muffin with my spoon. Now I normally would be the first in line for a cinnamon anything. But I’m really not convinced it mixes well with strawberry. It could in all honestly be completely delicious. It smelled good. But I was a bit afraid to try it. “Let me get this straight,” Sunset asked, her cup of coffee floating before her, “You somehow managed to end up promising to do Princess Celestias job for two weeks?” “In short, yeah.” She stared at me for a long moment and then shook her head and sipped her coffee, “I’m not even going to ask.” “Thank you,” I sighed and picked up my muffin, giving it a bite. Yep, that’s brilliant. Silver’s a genius. “Say. Would…” “Nope,” She said and sipped her coffee, “Not a chance.” “Damn,” I sighed and then shrugged my wings, “Fine. Did you manage to get Swift onboard?” That got a smile from her, “Are you kidding, he jumped at the chance.” “Well, as long as you’re having fun,” I grumbled and then nibbled at my muffin. Okay, it’s impossible to be annoyed when eating this. Witch. Silver Leaf is a witch! Wonder if it would be possible to bribe her to deliver? “I am!” Sunset said with a smile and put her cup down, “And I can just imagine you sitting on that throne, wearing a tiara.” “You are really lucky this thing is so tasty, or you would be wearing it.” She winked at me and turned back to her coffee again, “Are you sure you want to be seen throwing food in public, your highness, think of the press!” I glared at her before I sighed and put my muffin down. I really, really disliked the fact that she was making sense right now. I might not overly care, but I didn’t want to embarrass Luna and soon my actions would reflect on Celestia too. There was enough pressure on them as there was and the last thing I wanted to was to somehow heap more on either of them. “Will you be wearing the crown?” “Sunny I'm getting closer to not caring about journalists.” She giggled and sipped her coffee, “Well, maybe not hers. But I think something like it would look good on you. Especially with that cloak and medallion.” “Well, you’re in for a wait then,” I said and shook my head, “Cause that’s not happening.” “Not even for Princess Luna? Are you telling me you never worn her crown at some point?” Uhm. Clearing my throat, I sipped at my spicy tea. Sunset shot me an ‘I win’ smile and sipped her coffee without further comment. “Shut up,” I grumbled and split my muffin in half, handing her the other half. “Thank you,” she said and carefully tried it before she blinked at it, “…This is a strangely good mix.” “Yep,” I agreed, “ I’m going to have to stop questioning Silvers experimentations. For every chocolate and daffodil she tries, there’s like twelve of these.” “I like both chocolate and daffodils.” I raised my eyebrows at her, “Together?” Sunset hesitated, “Maybe not the best mix.” “Told you. But this one is great,” I said with a grin, finishing my half. She nodded in agreement, licking her lips before she looked around, “This place is always full. Not that I’m surprised. Best café in town if I’m to be honest.” “Mixed blessing,” I said and sipped my tea, “While I’m happy things are going great for Silver, you have to be lucky to get a table. Honestly, if it wasn’t for the fact that she always kept a seat free for me, I’m not sure I’d be able to squeeze in here.” “Coming here just after work doesn't help,” Sunset agreed, “Not sure this was the best time of day.” “…Fair point.” Silver Leaf smiled as she moved up next to us, “Page, how was the muffin?” I grinned at the Pegasus, “Brilliant. Never tried that combo before but it works.” Sunset nodded in agreement, “It was really good.” Silver lit up, “I’ll get you another couple!” and bustled off. “Maybe I’m lucky she doesn’t deliver,” I said as she left, “I’d be rolling around soon enough.” “Speaking of which, can we move training forward a bit today? I have a meeting with Captain Cold Skies around sunset,” Sunset said and sipped her coffee. “Sure thing. Not like my timetable is completely full or anything.” Sunset blinked, “Oh yeah. Think you’ll be able to keep it up while you cover for the Princess?” “I should be able to squeeze it in to watch you run around.” She smirked, “Me running should be a spectator sport.” “I could sell tickets.”