… little did I know what it would turn into.
Applejack's spirits fell as Pinkie Pie and Sunset Shimmer deliberated their plans for the day. “Ya sure?” she asked, “They're fresh off the griddle.”
“I'll have just one,” Sunset said, grabbing a plate, “But I ate so many yesterday, I'd want to save some for the rest of you.”
“You didn't eat any yesterday,” said Twilight Sparkle.
“Well, if you two want to run off early, that's up to you,” Rarity said, “We'll meet up later.”
“Sure,” Sunset said through a mouthful of pancake, “we can have lunch.” She put her dishes away. “Come-on, Pinkie, let's go.” She grabbed Pinkie Pie's hand and the two girls ran down the road.
Applejack looked dejectedly at the platter in her hands. “Are my pancakes bad?”
“Of course not, darling,” said Rarity, “Who knows what's going on with those two.”
“They're probably still on the high from last night,” added Rainbow Dash, “Give them a little time to come back down. In the meantime,” she placed another stack upon her plate, “Their loss is my gain.”
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“Where to now?” Fluttershy asked as everyone regrouped from going through security.
Rainbow looked over the day's schedule for day two of the Star Swirl Music Festival. “Well, Tom Foolery doesn't perform for another three hours. So, that almost frees up our entire morning.”
“I'd like to check out the neon garden,” said Twilight.
“That sounds like fun,” said Fluttershy.
“If you think we can quickly solve it,” said Rainbow, “I don't wanna get lost in a maze.”
“You do that” Rarity said, “I'll try going backstage to see if I can meet Blackheart.”
“Isn't that a screamo band?” Twilight asked.
“Gee, Rares,” Applejack said, timidly, “never thought that was somethin' ya listened to.”
“Oh, I don't.”
“Then why do you want to meet them?” Rainbow asked.
Rarity pulled up a photo of the group on her phone for the others to see. “Stylish Rags is the band's costume designer and her designs are absolutely stunning!”
Applejack rolled her eyes. “Of course.”
“... I would be lying if I didn't say I look to her for inspiration for the costumes I make for the Rainbooms.”
“What about you, AJ?” Rainbow asked.
Applejack shrugged. “I'm down for whatever.”