Opalescence's father pulled her aside as her mother and sister made their way to the dining room. Looking forcefully at his daughter, he lowered his voice. "She may stay the night, but she will leave tomorrow. And furthermore, I will not tolerate any... shenanigans. Do I make myself clear?"
"Yes, father. I will help her find a new residence in the morning." Opal hung her head and ears in defeat.
Her straightened up and returned his voice to normal, "Good. I'll send Long Pull back for your use, after he drops off your mother and I. Now,... let's go see this 'dancer' of yours."
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Glamdancer had been relieved when Prim had reappeared to tell her she was staying the night, apprehensive when he told her that she would be joining the family for dinner, and bedazzled when he led her inside. The entryway melded into a cavernous main foyer with a majestic tiered chandelier suspended over a grand staircase with a balcony extended at the second floor. The staircase itself rose up to the third floor and then separated into two wings that rose to the sides then back towards the front at the fourth and fifth floor respectively.
Prim pointed out features as thy entered the foyer. "We have the front sitting room to the left with the ballroom behind, front lounge to the right followed by the dining room with the kitchens beyond, breakfast room and first floor of the conservatory in the back. Your room for the evening is on the second floor to the right, whilst the master and family occupy the upper floors." Prim grinned slightly at the marveled expression on the young vagabond's muzzle. "Ah... here is the Master, himself. I shall leave you here, my young miss, and will deposit your travel bag in your room." Prim bowed and trotted off, leaving Glamdancer standing in front of Opalescence and a stern-looking, middle-aged, stallion with a russet coat, platinum mane (and tail and mustache), and a cutie mark showing a gated mansion framed by a sunburst. He was sporting a beige dinner-jacket and plum ascot.
Opal waved a hoof at the stallion, "Glamdancer please let me introduce you to my father, Grand Estates." Looking at her father, Opal waved her other hoof at Glam, "Father, this is Glamdancer. She's the mare who helped me."
Glamdancer gave a curt bow, "A pleasure, Mr. Estates." A puzzled look crossed Glamdancer's face, "Grand Estates? As in the Grand Estates who owns Manehatten's Eminence Tower?"
"And most of Manehatten itself." Grand boasted with a polite grin. "Greetings, Ms. Glamdancer. I must thank you for bringing our Opalescence back to us, unsullied."
"I'm glad to have been of service then, Mr. Estates." Glamdancer said with a nervous smile, while Opal tried to maintain a civilly neutral expression.
"Well, let's not keep the rest of the family waiting. Shall we?" And with that the stallion led the two mares into the dining room.
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Dinner did not go well for Glamdancer. The table had been set for six with Grand Estates and his wife, Social Eminence (whom Glamdancer found out was whom both the famed tower, this palatial mansion, and their daughters were named after), sat at the ends. Glam was seated opposite Opal, and beside her father. Opal's older sister was sat at Glam's right, while the youngest sister (whom Glam learned later was called Dot) was sat beside Opal.
If that wasn't bad enough; during the soup portion, Glamdancer noticed an uneasy quite settle over the table before seeing that the family was staring at her. It was then that she noticed that everyone else was utilizing their magic the use their spoons, and not their hooves. Giving an apologetic smile, she then also grasped her spoon in her magic. Throughout the dinner, Glam noticed that Opal's youngest sister kept giving her mixed looks of curiosity/repulsion... while the older sister would give looks of smug superiority. As the meal continued Glam proceeded slowly: first using her magic for her utensil, then setting that down to grasp her water glass (she politely refused the wine when offered with the excuse of keeping to an athletic diet for her dancing), before reversing the process to continue eating. This became more difficult when the main course came out and Glam had to use both a fork and a knife. With the stress of keeping up appearances and the taxing use of her meager magic skills, Glam knew before the dessert course came that she would have a headache before she went to bed.
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Opal, after excusing herself to her parents, was leaving the dining room. She was feeling she should apologize to Glamdancer, who had left during the dessert course, and was trying to think of what to say when Luminescence cut in front of her.
"My word, dear sister, but I didn't realize just how adventurous you were until now." Luminescence chuckled.
"What are you referring to, Lumi?" Opal inquired.
"Why your previous evening, of course. A night of wanton debauchery ending in the bed of you lover. Though I guess having a mare-friend would be a way to not lose your figure to foaling."
Opal had noticed their youngest sister trotting over to join them. "This is not something we should be discussing in front of Dot."
"Discussing what?" Dot asked with piqued curiosity.
"Mares and beds, of course." Lumi replied, gazing down upon her sisters. "Yes, you're right. Dot is much too young for this discussion. Unless she has a mare-friend she wants to tell us about? Or perhaps she has a stallion instead?"
"Dot, go to your room. Lumi, enough, she has no part in this affair." Opal remarked, having noticed the uncertainty in Dot's posture and not wanting to upset her further.
Luminescence watched as Dot left them, before turning back to Opal. "Speaking of affairs, I'm hosting a soiree in two days. You and your mare-friend are, of course, both expected. Have a nice night, Opal dear." With that Luminescence left to her rooms.
Opal grimaced at the trap she had fallen into, and sighing started up the staircase.
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Glamdancer was in her room, rubbing her temples in order to sooth the headache brought on by her magical exertions. She was wondering how well she would sleep that night, when she heard somepony knock on her door. Opening it, she was surprised to see Opal standing there. "Hi Opal, I'm sorry about dinner I..." The rest of her words were cut off as she found herself pulled into a deep, fierce kiss. Noticing the overpowering feelings of apology, desire, and a need of control; Glam, at first resistant, gave in to the kiss with her own feelings of acceptance and support.
Opalescence ended the kiss after a while, a thankful smile on her lips. "Good Night and sleep well, Glamdancer. We'll be leaving in the morning." Her hoof lingered a little longer on Glam's cheek, before Opal turned and trotted to her own bedroom.
Glamdancer watched Opal leave, a deep blush burning her cheeks, before closing the door. Putting her back against the door before sliding down, all the while trying not to giggle like a crazy filly. She bit at her bottom lip as her mouth curled into a smile. Great, how am supposed to get to sleep NOW?