//------------------------------// // Day Two // Story: The Four and One Erebi Nights // by RandomBlank //------------------------------// The Four and One Erebi Nights or Triple-booked Day Two during which caveats of modern economy and communication become evident. “I want appointment for two for tonight!” a high-pitched, demanding voice sounded in the earphone. “With the zebra.” “Excuse me, but Mr. Ice Pack is booked for tonight already.” “Then cancel it, you stupid mare.” “I’m sorry but I can’t do that.” *click* *ring-ring* “Fun Agency, how may I help you?” Silky Voice asked sensuously. A suspiciously sweet voice sounded. “Please cancel my appointment for this evening with the zebra.” “May I ask in whose name the appointment has been made?” “ARE YOU DENSE? IN MY NAME YOU RETARD! I DON’T WANT ANY ZEBBER GIGOLOS AT MY DOOR TONIGHT, IS THAT CLEAR?” “All right, all right! Canceling, no need to be nervous ma’am.” *click* *ring-ring* “Is the zebra available yet?” Same foalish voice as before. This stank to heaven. But what choice did the poor dispatcher have? “Yes, the appointment has just been canceled.” “Good! All night, his place.” “May I have your name?” “Twilight Sparkle!” a giggle sounded somewhere in the background. “Thank you, miss Sparkle. Have a nice day.” Silky Voice opened the phonebook and quickly flipped it to the right page, then dialed the number. “Ponyville Library, Spike speaking, how may I help you?” “Can I talk to miss Twilight Sparkle?” “Twiiiiiiliiiight! Phone!” A moment later the voice answered. “Twilight Sparkle here.” “This is the Fun Agency. Did you just make an appointment with Mr. Ice Pack in your name for tonight?” “Why, no, wait, why?” “Somepony has just made it in your name a few minutes ago.” “Umm... well... thank them?” “Miss, if it wasn’t made by you in your name, it’s invalid we cannot accept it.” “Well then... can I make it in my name?” "Umm... I’m worried the cancellation might have been bogus too. I think the other customer may still show up. "Oh, I’m sure we’ll work something out. At worst I’ll just yield my place to the rightful appointee. I really don’t mind, but I know Mr. Pack is quite... busy, so I’m not going to miss the opportunity." "I... will conditionally write you in. But please, I’m not accepting complaints on this one." "Of course, thank you!" At last the dispatcher called the zebra. She told everything from beginning to end, just to make sure he gets the image. "Did the voices that made the booking sound young?" "Very young." "I would give my right hoof that was Diamond Tiara and Silver Spoon again. They got me on probation with their lies already. And now they try to cancel my appointment with Princess Luna." "With WHOM?" "Southern tower, top floor, Canterlot Castle. She is a wonderful customer." "Uh... maybe I’d better cancel that thing with miss Sparkle..." "No, look. Princess Luna will be at least an hour late. I would much rather have a witness if the two little terrors show up." "Suit yourself." "Thank you for the heads-up."