Had Violet been drinking water he would have done a spite take.
“I don’t think that’s really any of your business.” Violet said surprised at the question.
“Sorry, I recently listened to this radio play called ‘The Room’ and a character says that to break the ice with another, so I thought it would be good for a few laughs.” Iron Thorn explained getting up and going to the kitchen.
“Oh, I’ve heard of it, is it any good?” He asked as Iron levitated two mugs of cider into the room and gave one to Violet.
“No. No it is not. It has to be the worst thing in all of Equestria.” Iron said shivering.
“Come on it couldn’t have been that bad.” Violet said taking a sip of cider.
“Oh? You remember the incident with the mongoose and the bag of frozen peas?” He asked putting his mug down.
“Ya, why?” Violet asked with a raised eyebrow.
“It’s that times 2,356.” Iron said taking another sip of cider.
“Wow! That is bad.” He said finishing the cider.
“Indeed, who comes up with that kind of thing anyway?” Iron asked.
“Who knows?” Violet said shrugging.
In the Canterlot gardens a low laugh could be heard from one of the statues.
“Ahahahahah, now that my master piece; ‘The Room’ is being broadcast it won’t be long until I’m free. Ahahahahah.” Discord thought from inside his statue.
“So anyway,” Iron said changing the subject. “Did Luna send you a ticket to the Grand Galloping Gala too?” The master mechanic asked.
“Yes she did, I guess that’s her way of saying thanks for the Airship.” The tan Unicorn said.
“That’s what I figured too. So do you have anypony in mind to give the other ticket to?” He asked.
“I don’t know.” Violet said with a sigh. “I mean sure, I can think of somepony I would like to ask but we’re just friends and I don’t want to risk ruining our friendship, then there’s this other mare that I could ask but I’m not sure she would be into somepony like me.”
“Well why don’t ya tell me about them and maybe I could help you make up your mind.” The dark brown Unicorn said.
“Ok, well first there’s Derpy; she’s a grey Pegasus mare with a blond mane and tale and has a couple of bobbles for a Cutie Mark. She loves muffins and is kind of cute. She’s also the locale Mailmare as well as a bit of a cluts which is due to her eyes which are a bit crossed but I look past it. Better cross eyes then no eyes.” He said with a laugh. “Then there’s Rarity; she’s a white Unicorn mare with a well-kept violet mane and tail. She’s the owner of the Caracole Boutique and was my first costumer as well as the first pony I met in Ponyvile. She’s really into high society stuff and has three diamonds for a cutie mark.”
“Well they both sound nice; I have to admit I thought it would be a little easier to help you choose.” Iron Thorn said rubbing the back of his neck.
“Ya I know and that’s the problem.” Violet said adjusting his goggles.
“Well you should decide soon, the Gala will be here before you know it.” He said a little jokingly. “Anyway, so what have you been up to since you’ve been in Ponyvile?”
Violet told his old mentor and friend about his time in Ponyvile from when he presented the airship to Princess Luna, to fixing the engine on the train. He told him about his friends and about all the failed attempts at fixing the machine that turned out to just open and close the garage door.
“Well it’s good to see you’re making friends.” Iron said taking the mugs back into the kitchen.
“Ya, I do feel a little awkward being the only stallion in the group but they don’t seem to mind. Anyway, how have you been since closing up shop?” Violet asked when Iron came back into the living room.
“I’ve been doing good. Been kind of freelancing a bit, taking on small jobs for old friends and family.” He said stretching a bit. “Anyway,” He said looking out the window. “It’s getting late and I should hit the hay soon. Your old room’s open if you want.” He said offering him a place to stay.
“Thanks, that sounds nice.” Violet said with a yawn.
Violet helped Iron with the dishes before going into his old room, which now lay bear with all stuff in Ponyvile, and went to bed.