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// Prolouge 
// Story: Pepperdance 
// by TaliZorah 
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My eyes carefully examine the paper in front of me, taking in the significance of each word, looking for any kind of deceit or trickery. The silence continues for several long minutes. 

"And you can pay in cash?" I ask, finally breaking the silence. I look up and across the desk to the unicorn stallion sitting across from me. 

In response, the businesspony floats over a large sack. "Not all at once, but in increments of, let's say, a few thousand apeice."

I didn't like him. he sounded haughty, stuck up, and a whole mess of other words I suspect many-a-farmer would use to describe somepony who made a living off of words and paper instead of actions.

I look over at the paper one more time before giving a slow nod. He gives a small grin before floating over a pen. I grab it with my mouth and take a deep breath, holding it for a moment before slowly exhaling. I lower my head to the desk and as ink and metal meet paper, I slowly maneuver the pen across the paper. 



Pepperdance



I let go of the pen and the businesspony picks up it and the signed document with his magic. "Excellent," he says, levitating over the bag of bits. "Here is your first payment. Do you have a place of residence, somewhere we can send the rest?"

I nod and motion for the pen. He floats it back over and I write down my friends address on a small notepad. He takes both objects and stands up. I follow suit, and we both make our way out of the room. He stops and extends his hoof towards me. I return the gesture and we shake. 

"Pleasure doing business with you, Miss Pepperdance," he begins. Shame it wasn't under better circumstances, however." I remain silent as he opens the door. "Have a pleasant day, Miss Pepperdance."

"Thanks," I mutter in response. As the door shuts behind me, I turn back and glance at the sign hanging up on it. 



Ponyville Realty




I sigh and tuck the bag of bits into my saddlebags. I turn towards the direction of my friends house on the outskirts of town and begin to walk.