One event Flutterbreeze never failed to attend was Fillydelphia’s annual Beverage Convention. Four of his friends set up booths and competed for a chance at winning the coveted Best Drink of the Year award.
Purple Blast, a young vintner, was the brother of the husband of Flutterbreeze’s eldest sister. He was also the cousin of the husband of Flutterbreeze’s other sister, also older than himself. Coffeeflower attended, of course, as well as his bitter rival, Marshmallow Sparkle, the hot chocolatier. His other friend, Appleshine, brought in some of his best apple juice and apple cider.
Flutterbreeze was sampling Appleshine’s cider as they watched Coffeeflower and Marshmallow talk smack to each other a short ways off. “You know,” he said “if they would only put their differences aside and join forces, they probably would win the competition.”
“Don’t hold your breath. The two of them are as sour as lemon juice.”
“More steamed than a kettle of tea.”
“Still, they make a flavourful entertainment, do they not?”
“I see what you did there.”
An irritated Marshmallow Sparkle walked over to them. “Can you believe that guy? He called me a marshmallow!”
“But... isn’t that your name?” Flutterbreeze said.
“Yeah, but he said I looked like a marshmallow!”
“Oh snap!” said Appleshine, then after a stare from the other two he sheepishly said. “Uh, sorry.”
“No offense, but to be honest,” said Flutterbreeze “you do look a little like a marshmallow.” A frown spread across the white unicorn’s face. “Listen, don’t be so sour about it. He’s just trying to put a bad taste in your mouth.” Appleshine started to snicker.
“Well, it doesn’t matter anyways!” Marshmallow declared. “Because I’ll prove to him that my hot beverage is the superior! The creme-de-la-creme!” He then walked away proudly.
A few moments later Purple Blast wobbled up to them.
“Uh, hey there Purple.” said Flutterbreeze. “Just curious, how many drinks have you had so far?”
“Ahh you knoooooooooooow, I had to scope out the competition.” he said with a wink, his words a bit slurred. “And you know, everything is just wonderful here, you know?”
“Umm, I think it’s about time you stop.... seriously. Go drink some coffee or something.”
“Weeeeeeeeeeell I guess that’s a mighty fine dandy idea there. Oooh is that apple juice?”
“I’m gonna go check on Coffee Flower. Stay away from the cider.” He walked over towards the coffee-based beverage section, shaking his head.
“Ahh, I see you have come for the best coffee in Equestria.” Coffeeflower said jokingly, pouring his friend a zebra mocha. “Very exquisite taste you have there, sir.”
“So I hear you and Marshmallow have been enjoying yourselves this evening.”
“That guy is such a creeper! With his red eyes, and pale coat, and black mane... oh by the way, who are you going to vote for Best Drink of the Year?”
“The same pony I vote for every year, *takes a sip* the mayor.”
Coffeeflower nearly spit out his coffee laughing. “The city tap water? You are so weird.”
When Flutterbreeze returned to his apartment, he was surprised to find a certain blue unicorn sleeping on his bed. He grabbed his pair of cymbals and bashed them together, waking her up.
“What are you doing in my...” She looked around, very confused. “This isn’t my room...”
“Late night last night?” he said, putting away the instrument.
“I know what you are thinking...” She said defensively, “But the Great and Powerful Trixie was not drunk! I was merely very tired last night... and it was dark.”
“Alright... this never happened.”
She nodded and walked out of the room, embarrassed.
‘I’m never leaving my room unlocked again.’