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// Setting Up 
// Story: TimberTwi Tales: First Impressions 
// by CapNTilfy 
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Twilight and Fluttershy reached the site, where everyone was pitching in to set up the big wrap-up party. The two went their separate ways, and Twilight found herself a few feet away from Timber, who turned around to face her and blushed.

"I know you're attracted to me," he said with a smile. "But I didn't expect you to gravitate towards me!"

Twilight couldn't help but snort. "Shut up with the jokes," she said with a smile as she rolled her eyes and folded her arms. "Is there anything I can help you with?"

Timber cupped his chin in thought as he looked around. "How about setting up those tents?" He gestured towards a couple of light brown tarp canopies.

Twilight nodded, then channeled her geode.

"So," Timber said as a purple glow enveloped a canopy. "What's the plan?"

Twilight blinked as the canopy began to rise. "'Plan'? What plan?"

"The dinner and movie."

Twilight felt heat rise to her face, and her concentration faltered momentarily, causing the canopy to fall to the ground with a clatter.

"You okay, Twilight?"

Twilight turned to Timber and nodded. "Yeah," she said with a sheepish smile. "Sorry about that... I got a little distracted there." She let out a nervous laugh, then closed her eyes and regained her focus. The canopy rose, then clicked into place. She then ensnared a pair of tables in her telekinesis, and set them next to each other.

"Thanks, Twi," Rainbow shouted as she sped past, deftly filling the tables with food.

Twilight yelped. She still wasn't quite used to Rainbow's super-speed... with a shake of her head, she brought herself back to reality and turned her attention back to Timber. "As far as food is concerned, I'd rather avoid going to Sushi-Mi, Sweet Snacks Café or the Aunt Orange smoothie kiosk if we're going to be at the Canterlot Mall."

Timber raised an eyebrow. "What's wrong with those places?"

"Sunset, Pinkie, and Applejack work at those places, respectively. I don't want to run the risk of bumping into any of my friends while we... hang out."

"Fair enough." Timber paused for a moment, then ran through a mental list of other restaurants he knew of. "What about Roma's? I hear that's a pretty good place to eat."

Twilight tilted her head slightly. The name sounded familiar to her for some reason... perhaps she heard it in passing. She didn't see the harm in going there, so long as she didn't run into anyone she knew. "Okay, Roma's sounds good."

"All right," Timber said as he took out his phone. "What day and time? We should probably figure that out next before deciding on a movie."

Twilight nodded as she set up another canopy tent. "That sounds sensible. What's your schedule going to look like moving forward?"

Timber thought for a moment. He and Gloriosa were going to be busy for a while after tomorrow, working on repairs and maybe hiring some additional help... if he wanted this date to happen, he'd have to make time.

"How does next Tuesday evening sound?"

Twilight reached into her pocket and grabbed her phone, then checked her schedule. After swiping with her thumb a couple of times, she nodded in satisfaction. "That works, but it can't be a late night."

"Makes sense. Wouldn't want you to lose sleep over me." Timber winked at Twilight, and she blushed, only for him to do the same. The two looked into each other's eyes awkwardly, then turned their heads swiftly.

"S-So," Twilight said shakily as she tried to regain her composure. "What kind of genre are you interested in?"

Timber made a noncommittal noise as he shrugged. "I'll watch pretty much anything, really. What about you?"

"I don't normally watch movies. I just wanted to go to one because..." Twilight trailed off as she felt herself blush. "Because you w-wanted to."

Timber's face reddened slightly. "Ah... well how about this, then? I'm up for watching anything but horror. I think we've both had more than our fair share of scares throughout this week."

Twilight couldn't help but giggle. "Agreed." Her eyes suddenly widened. "Wait! What about that movie about Star Swirl?"

"...Star Swirl? The astronomer?"

Twilight nodded excitedly. "I can't believe I almost forgot about it! I was so preoccupied with all the magical happenings that it nearly slipped my mind!"

Timber could only marvel at Twilight's sudden display of passion. It was one thing to see how she sang and danced on the stage of the Crystal Ball, but this? This was like a whole different level, and he knew almost immediately that he wanted to see more of this side of her. Before he knew it, a sigh escaped his lips. "Sounds good to me."

"Perfect," Twilight chirped, then checked her phone for times.

Don't get your hopes up. It'll be just one date, and that's it.

Timber clenched his teeth. It'd be more than that if he had any say in the matter!

"How does a 6:30 show sound? We could have dinner at Roma's at 5:30, we'd arrive in time for the previews, and we'd be back at our homes by about nine."

Timber nodded. "Sounds like a plan. It's a date."

Twilight blushed again. "W-Well, I'm going to see if anyone else needs some help getting things ready."

"Yeah," Timber said with a smile. "See you later."

Twilight returned the smile, then walked off.

Gloriosa, having seen Timber and Twilight's interaction from afar, was happy for her brother. She watched as Twilight walked towards her.

"Hey," Gloriosa said, causing Twilight to stop. The counselor put a hand on her shoulder. "I can't remember the last time I've seen him happy like that," she said, gesturing to Timber. "Be good to him, will you?" She patted her on the shoulder, then left her.

Time passed as everything was put together, and once all was set up, Pinkie skipped up to the stage with a microphone in her hand and a grin.

"All right, people! Party time! Woohoo!"