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// Chapter 54- The Right Notes 
// Story: Reformed Unicorn Group Podcast 
// by Quoterific 
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"Is this really a good idea?" Sunset sighed, "I will need some of Applejack's best cider after this show, you know right?"

It was the start of Sunset and Lyra reconciliation session on the show. As part of the session, Starlight suggested that she shows her and the res of the R.U.G. some of her hobbies. Today, she managed to get permission from Twilight to go back and retrieve some her her guitars again like last time. Starlight said that if they show each other some of their hobbies, it would help settle their differences and help settle their past. In addition, Sunset got other instruments that she can play, including a keyboard.

"It would be better with fingers you know?" Lyra huffed and crossed her forelegs, sitting in her usual human way. It turns our Lyra was just as reluctant to join the group as well.

"Hooves work in the same way," Sunset rolled her eyes, "You play the harp, so why can't a guitar be any different?" 

"So then," Tempest tried to make sure that the show runs as smooth as possible. Each unicorn had a guitar on their lap, gingerly fiddling with it and waiting for their lessons to begin. Sunset gave a strained smile and began explaining the basics. 

"Each section of vertical lines are called frets and the strings are numbered from the thinnest at the bottom to the thickest at the top. The frets are also numbered from far right to left. You simply roll your hooves around to play the chords, either horizontally or vertically. Precision is key here with hoofs, as you don't want to put your hoof on the wrong string. Everypony got that?" Every unicorn nodded, though Lyra just blew her mane. 

"Chords can be played with all the strings or individually plucked when playing a melody for example. Now everypony, place your hoof slightly on the fret one and two in the middle two strings and we will play an E major chord." Everypony did as they were instructed. Slowly, with some difficulty, they all played the chord, creating a soft sound that filled the room.

"That was nice," Trixie mused. 

"Glad you all like it," Sunset smiled, then turned to Lyra, "What did you think Lyra?"

Lyra jus stood their with a large dopey smile on her face. It was that strange dopey smile that Sunset had nightmares about. She, as well as the others, were starting to get worried. What they didn't expect was for Lyra to hug Sunset with a crushing hug.

"That was totally amazing!" Lyra cried out in joy, "The sound was something else! Playing the harp is something, but a guitar? It's like the best feeling ever!" Lyra then went on and on, just like how she would talk enthusiastically about hands. Sunset looked at the others with a strained smile.

"That went better than expected," Starlight contemplated at the sight. Lyra was now hugging the guitar.

"Please don't drool over it," Sunset sighed, "The stain on wood will take forever to get off."

"I better show you my harp next time! Think about it. A harp and a guitar playing together! How amazing would that be?!" Lyra exclaimed with giddiness.

"Well," Trixie grinned slightly, "At least you two are making progress." That earned her a heated glare from Sunset.

"Don't be like that," Trixie encouraged, "You'll be friends in no time."

"Forgive me for not jumping for joy at that," Sunset moaned, "A harp and a guitar together? That might be something interesting though."

"I would love it if you two can also write reports to me on what you learnt from each other," Starlight suggested. This earned an eye-roll from the unicorn.

"Great, now I'm writing friendship reports as well," Sunset sighed.

"Don't worry about it, mini Twilight. I'm sure that your friendship reports are going to be just fine," Trixie giggled.

"Don't worry," Starlight comforted a now blushing Sunset, "She called me that when I was teaching her teleportation magic."

"Well," Tempest cut in, "I'm glad things are looking up now. We will be back after a show rt break, and hopefully things will calm down again. We will see you all very soon. Keep playing and enjoy the show and day."