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// Chapter 32 
// Story: Date-Your-Own-Dashie 
// by CategoricalGrant 
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“You wanna get out of here and head back to Ponyville?” you ask Rainbow Dash.

“Huh?”

“You just look a little bored is all,” you say honestly. “You made an appearance. There’s no shame in heading out now.”

“You’re right,” she says, shuffling a little. “This place definitely isn’t my style, but…” Her ears flatten against her head. “Are you sure you don’t wanna stay a little while longer?”

“Yeah, I’m sure. Let’s head out and catch a train back to Ponyville.”

“Oh, a-alright,” she says, gathering up her discarded shoes and following you to the exit.





When you reach Ponyville’s train station, Rainbow Dash thanks you for coming with her and gives you a hug. A light, awkward hug, but a hug nonetheless.

When you hang out with Rainbow Dash now, it’s always in short bursts. She’s a riot to be around still, but it feels like she’s holding back; you don’t feel the same magic that you did during your first few get-togethers.

Maybe you did something to spook her, or maybe she’s just having a rough couple of months on the team. Regardless, you treasure the hugs you get whenever you see her...even though they’re light and awkward, like the one she gave you the night she changed.

It’s not like her to be timid. You wonder: what happened?


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