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// 25. Southern Coaching 
// Story: EqG Tales: G.L.O.W. Edition 
// by Brian Sheil 
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Vinyl Scratch, A.K.A. DJ Pon-3, walked down the streets with a worried look on her face.
“Oh, man. What a fix I’m in.” Vinyl said to herself. “I got invited to attend a social event in Canterlot City. What’s more, my roommate, Octavia, recommended that I get invited. I don’t know how to behave in an event like this.”
Vinyl then looked at a piece of paper she carried. It directed her to a social club in town. When she arrived, a young sky blue skinned man with deep blue hair and wearing a full black tuxedo greeted her at the door.
“Miss Vinyl Scratch, I presume?” The young man said with a British accent.
“Eh, y..y..yes. That’s me.” Vinyl replied, getting nervous.
“Welcome, madam. You’re being expected. Follow me, please.”
Vinyl follows the young man inside the building. Vinyl was amazed. People socializing with each other, big windows with views of the neighborhood. And some shelves of books line the walls.
Twilight Sparkle would be impressed with all of these books. Vinyl thought.
The DJ was lead to another room. There sat two women with flowing blond hair, and wearing similar outfits. Frilly long sleeve shirts, and skirts down to the ankles, and they wore platform shoes. The difference is the colors. One wears full on sky blue, the other wore full on pink.
Vinyl saw the women, and got the shock of her life. “I don’t believe it. Scarlett and Tara: The Southern Belles.”
The lady in blue, Scarlett, greeted the visitor. “Hello, Miss Scratch. A pleasure to meet you.”
Vinyl got nervous. How does she react to these ladies of the south? The lady in pink, Tara, walked over to comfort her. “Come, come, my dear. No need to be afraid.”
Vinyl was escorted by Tara to sit down at her table. 
“We understand that you were invited to a social event here at Canterlot City.” Tara said. “Is that true?”
“That’s right.” Vinyl replied nervously. “I was recommended by my roommate.”
“Your roommate is the elegant Octavia Melody, I believe.” Scarlett added. “That was nice of her to do so.”
“Crazy is more like it.” The DJ starts to get nervous. “What was she thinking?”
As Vinyl panics, Scarlett comforts her. “Calm yourself, Miss Scratch. I’m sure you’ll be fine.”
“Are you sure?”
“I’m positive. Miss Melody figured that you can use a little change of atmosphere.”
“And, that’s where we come in.” Tara informed. “We are going to guide you on how to adjust to any environment.”
Vinyl soon simmered down a little. “You..you are?”
“Yes, ma’am.”
This is a surprise for Vinyl Scratch. Allowing The Southern Belles to help her learn about how to behave in social events.
“We’re renting a place here in Canterlot City.” Scarlett informed. “Perhaps some time with us will help start your education.”
With one week before the social event, Vinyl does what she can to learn proper manners fast. Scarlett and Tara give her briefings on mannerism. Asking elegant friends to demonstrate how it’s done. They even show Vinyl some books she might like to read.
It was very shaky at first, but Vinyl started to learn, little by little. As the days roll on, Vinyl starts showing her coaches that she can adjust. Given a charming outfit, Vinyl starts to show elegance. Showing a proper curtsy to guests. Learning how to talk properly. And, being quite the lady. This made Scarlett and Tara very proud of their student.
The event arrived. It took place at the same building where Vinyl met the Southern Belles. Dressed in a sky blue shirt with deep blue sleeves, a long magenta skirt, and blue platform shoes, The DJ enjoyed herself as her roommate, Octavia, approached her. Octavia has on a long teal sleeveless gown, long red gloves, and black shoes.
“I’m very proud of you.” Octavia praised. “You behaved quite well.”
“Thanks, Tavi.” Vinyl replied quietly. “Scarlett and Tara were right. I CAN adjust well.”
Octavia was surprised to hear those names. “You mean your coaches were The Southern Belles?”
Vinyl nodded as she was approached by a yellow skinned man with marigold hair and wearing a blue tuxedo with a black bow tie and black shoes.
“You met the noble Southern Belles?” The man asked.
“Yes, I did.” Vinyl answered elegantly. “Those southern ladies gave me some pointers about proper manners.”
“Well then, come with me. Some of my friends would love to hear this.”
Smiling, Vinyl followed the young man as Octavia watched proudly. “Good work, Vinyl. You made me proud.”