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// Parting 
// Story: Book 1 - The Behemoth came to Canterlot 
// by Equimorto 
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Scarlet diligently cleaned her hooves over the carpet, then opened the door and stepped inside. "I'm back," she announced, making her way to the living room. She was relieved to see both of her guests were still there, and still safe.
"Scarlet," the stallion greeted her. "How's Silver doing?"
"She's doing well. She's happy to know you're back." She'd almost said alright instead. She felt a light touch of hate towards herself once she realised she hadn't and why. But she made an effort not to show any of that was going on in her head. Instead, she turned to Blue Spark. "And how about you two? Did anything happen while I was gone?" She stared at the unicorn, trying to get her point across.
Blue shook her head. "No. Nothing noteworthy, really. We were just chatting, that's all."
The stallion nodded. "It was quite entertaining. I didn't have anyone to speak with while I was alone in the forest. Well, I had the trees, but usually wood doesn't answer back. It was nice to find one who did."
"I'm sure it was," Scarlet replied. She walked towards Blue, and quietly asked, "He wasn't being weird or anything, right?"
Blue shook her head again, less notably. "Nothing to worry about. He was a bit odd, but nothing bad."
"I understand. Thank you again for taking care of him." Scarlet cleared her throat, then went on more loudly, "Well, thank you for keeping an eye on the place while I was out. Can I offer you something? Do you two want anything?"
"I'll pass, but thanks," said Blue.
The stallion looked up. "I could go for some honey," he said.
"Of course," said Scarlet. "Blue? Are you really sure you want nothing?"
"Really." The unicorn's tone was gentle, but firm. "Don't worry about it. I already had enough food for today."
Scarlet sighed. "Alright then. Sorry again for keeping you so long, I'm sure you have your research to get back to-"
"I do." Blue looked precisely towards the clock hanging on the wall. "I should probably get going right now, actually, if you no longer need me."
Scarlet went silent for a moment, embarrassed, and swallowed. "Ah, sure, yes. I'm sorry I took so long. You can go now." She took a step back.
"Don't worry about it. It wasn't a problem." Blue stood up from the couch. "But now I really better get going. I might come to visit, one day."
"I would be glad to have you," said Scarlet, still feeling a little awkward.
Blue moved towards the stallion, and said something to him. Scarlet didn't catch what it was, but she was already too embarrassed to pry for information. She just waited, walked Blue to the door, and waved the unicorn goodbye as she walked away. Then she walked back to the living room, and looked at the stallion. "Oh, right, your honey. Do you want anything with it?"
The stallion tapped his chin for a moment. "Do you have any of those dry tea biscuits?"