From Start to Photo Finish
So I was just doing what probably is about 60% of what my job is, being Twilight’s errand colt, when I noticed a crowd of ponies forming around something. Wanting to see what all the hubbub was about I walked into the crowd.
There I saw a light blue earth pony mare with a white mane and tail. She was wearing a black, white and pink dress, along with pink sunglasses.
“Yes Ponyville I, Photo Finish, have arrived. I have come to find somepony who has sparked my interest. Do any of you ponies know where I can find this...” She stops talking to take out a newspaper and reads, “Seth Disarmonia.”
Everypony pointed at me.
“Ah, so you are the famous creation of Discord.” She said smiling at me.
“Well, technically yes, but I don’t what that to be what ponies think of me as when they see me. Hell, I get enough negative points from Cloudsdale for being in a mixed relationship with somepony from there.” I say only for the mare to ignore probably everything after “Well, technically yes.”
“Well Mr. Disarmonia I, Photo Finish, want you.”
“Didn’t you just hear me? I have a girlfriend.”
She breaks out into laughter. “No, no, no. Not like that. I would never, say, have a private photo session with one of my clients. No, I mean that I want you to be my new star.”
“Uhhh.... what?”
“I, Photo Finish can give you the life you’ve always dreamed of.”
“What do you mean?” I asked because I had to admit that this was starting to get me interested.
“I want you to be my new male model.”
That’s when I went from interested to laughing my flank off.
“What is so funny?” She asked.
“You want me? Me! To be a male model? That’s just...” I said before laughing again.
“Why is it funny? You’re perfect. The black coat, those red eyes, that unkempt mane and being the creation of one of Equestria’s greatest villain gives you a major hook.”
“Okay I see your point, granted it shows you didn’t listen to what I said about not wanting to be thought only as that pony Discord made out of pure boredom. Besides I’m not really the type to dress up. Hell, the only time I think I ever wore clothes was at Shining and Cadence’s wedding. So Miss Finish if you want to get a model with that same hook try my sister Screwball. I don’t know what she’d say, but who know she might take it.”
“Screwball? Hmmm... sounds like a name that can make a very... interesting client.”
She then stepped onto this chair thing, I don’t know what it’s called, and it got lifted by two stallions and she got carried away.
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The next day I was at the café on my break when I saw a certain blue mare with a blue and white mane. Ponyville’s local dentist Colgate, who I would never expect to be here. So, I decided to sat hi and address that.
“Well, if it isn’t Miss “Coffee will ruin your teeth.” I said in a jokingly tone.
“Oh, good afternoon Seth... I uhhh...” She said trying to hide her cup behind her back.
“So it looks like there’s a little hypocrisy going on here.”
“Well, I’m going to brush my teeth right after and besides I told you that during you last appointment because that’s my job. *Sigh* If only everypony listened to me.”
“If they did, you and Screwball would both be out of a job. Speaking of which how is she?”
“Well the other day we had nopony in the office and considering closing up early when who should walk in, but Photo Finish, that famous photographer. I literally gave a fanfilly squeal.”
“You sure Berry Punch would appreciate you squealing over another mare?”
Colgate got a deep blush and asked, “Y-You know a-a-a-about m-me and Berry?”
“Well, yeah. Screwball told me how you two seemed to hit it off when she introduced you two to each other.”
“I’ll destroy her!” Colgate shouted like she suddenly turned into Rarity.
“Whoa, take it easy. Why are you so mad at her over that?”
“Well, me and Berry aren’t really that ummm... open about it. I mean... I come from Canterlot, which okay isn’t as intolerant as say Cloudsdale.”
“Tell me about it.”
“But, my most of my family is very traditional to the point where my cousin Crest was actually disowned by her parents when she came out of the closet.”
“So you’re worried about that happening to you?”
“I guess.”
There was an awkward silence for a few seconds before I spoke.
“Well should you worry about that?”
“What?”
“Well, ask yourself this. Do you love her?”
Colgate’s blush returned and she closed her eyes for a short while before reopening them and saying, “Y-Yeah. I think I do.”
“Are you happy whenever you two are together?”
“Yes I am.”
“So, why hide what you feel? You’re happiness should come before anypony else’s opinion, even those of your own family. All that should matter is you and the pony you love no matter what.”
“Do you really think so?”
“The closest thing I have to a parent is Discord and I’m with Rainbow Dash, one of the wielders of the Elements of Harmony. I think I know a thing or two about going against one’s family.”
Colgate remained silent, so I continued.
“Besides even if you’re family in Canterlot is traditional, you’re in Ponyville now. Which seems to be very tolerant over this kind of thing. I mean look at Lyra and Bon Bon or Vinyl and Octavia. Nopony seems to mind them.”
Colgate was still silent before she smiled and said, “You’re right. It shouldn’t matter. Thank you Seth.”
She then stood up and said, “Now if you excuse me I’m going to my girlfriend and ask her out on a date.”
“Good luck.” I said.
“Thanks. You know we should talk more. You seem like a cool guy.”
“I wouldn’t have somepony as amazing as Rainbow if I wasn’t.”
Colgate gave a small chuckle and walked out.
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Later that day I was walking home when I heard the voice of one certain mad scientist that I happen to me related to.
“You!” Screwball shouted.
Crap is she mad at me for dumping Photo Finish on her? Please Celestia don’t let her have any acid on her or something.
Screwball walked up to me and she was smiling. Wait what?
“Thank you Seth.” She said.
“Uhhh... What?” I asked.
“You got me a new job that pays way more than being a dentist’s secretary.”
“What with Photo Finish?”
“No with Carrot Top, what do you think?”
“You took up the modeling offer? Wow never thought you be into the whole dressing up and posing thing.”
“I’m not, but I was interested when she started talking money. Hey, according to my calculation with what I’ll be able to get more parts for my machines and maybe even my own place. So, I think doing some poses and having teenage colts clop over my pictures will be wroth it.”
“Please never put that image in my head ever again.”
Screwball laughed and said, “Whatever. Anyways I’ll see you around bro.”
So, yeah in the span of two days I think I’ve improved the lives of at least three ponies. I’ll say so far this is a good week.
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Author’s Notes
Okay guys just to let you know I’ll be taking a short break from this story. (No I’m not out of ideas already.)
I want to start working on another story involving Seth and the Mane 6 on an adventure.
Which question would it be better to post those chapters on this story or make it, it’s own separate one? I’m thinking of the latter. Either way I’ll hopefully see you all then.