Bonus: Part Time Job
I glanced out the window, staring glumly at the grey November skies. At least it hadn’t snowed yet. My lab partner poked my arm. “Denise, we need to work.”
“Right.” I turned back to the project in front of us. We’d done the lab—now came the paperwork. Luckily, I had an Asian for that.
Meeko was perhaps the best typist I had ever seen. I had never asked if she knew her name was the same as an animated raccoon. Maybe if it ever came up in conversation… I shook my head. Too many distractions. Earlier, I had been wondering how the variances in skin color and features among people appeared to ponies. Probably not too varied, considering the bright variety of hues ponies were colored.
“Are you hungry?” Meeko asked. “Maybe that’s why you can’t focus.”
It was true that we’d both been there far longer than the class actually lasted. Such is the nature of lab reports. I nodded. “Yeah, I suppose I could eat.”
“Let’s order something,” she said, pulling out her phone. “I don’t think either of us can spare the time to leave.”
That was true, not with the report due tomorrow. I was glad someone with a strong work ethic was my lab partner. Then again, if it was even stronger maybe we wouldn’t be in a desperate, final-night situation.
“How does Jimmy John’s sound?” asked Meeko.
I remembered that I had some cash. “That’s fine. I’ll have whatever you’re having.”
She made the call and I tried to keep my mind on the report. Only a few minutes later, the door burst open to reveal a uniformed mare. “Jimmy John’s – world’s fastest sandwich delivery!”
“That was fast!” exclaimed Meeko. She knew Rainbow was my roommate, so there was no surprise in seeing a multicolored pegasus bringing us dinner.
I commented, “That’s nothing; you should see her fly.”
Rainbow was breathing hard from sprinting, but she smiled at the complement. Opening her saddlebags, she gave us our sandwiches and drinks. “Here’s what you ordered.”
She made change from a small coin purse worn on her fetlock. We thanked her again, and she shot back out the door.
Meeko and I managed to get the report done within the next hour and I headed back to the dorm. Rainbow’s delivery to us must have been one of the last of her shift, because she was there when I got back.
“The sandwich was good, thanks.” I knew Rainbow had nothing to do with making them, but I had appreciated the meal.
I sat down. “I had a question. In fact, I’m a little surprised it hasn’t come up before. Do ponies have a hard time telling people apart?”
Rainbow looked up. “What, do you think that you all look the same to me?”
I shrugged. Rainbow thought for a moment. “No, actually. I think the differences in people makes it pretty easy to tell them apart. The main difference in ponies is color. In fact, the facial structure in most ponies is similar. There are some differences in eyebrows or how they use their expressions, but a colorblind pony has a real problem telling to faces apart.”
“Interesting.” I thought for a moment. “So can you easily distinguish between people based on faces?”
“Actually, smell is more useful,” Rainbow replied. “With my job, I see a lot of people every day.”
I had read somewhere that pony senses, especially smell and hearing, were somewhat sharper than human. “So should I start taking more showers?”
Rainbow laughed. “Trust me, as far as olfactory offenders go, you aren't on the list.”
Surprised, I asked, “When did you start learning words like that?”
“It's amazing what you can pick up in the delivery business.”
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Well this was an unexpected treat
Mind giving me the number to Jimmy John's? I'm suddenly in the mood for pizza.
My head is full of... sandwiches?
I suppose I should be happy, I got more reading that wasn't THAT much of a tease...
Did you accidentally move this up from the bottom? I was confused when I saw an unread chapter but there was nothing on the story page (darn collapsed chapter lists)
2277730
That's Papa John's. Jimmy John's does sandwiches. And if you call a JJ's and ask for pizza, you're going to be the source of much laughter.
Also, having worked at JJ's part time while attending college, I'm getting a kick out of Rainbow working there. She'd fit right in.
Rainbow has a nice hat. Question: Who said that Rainbow or Denise?
If it was Rainbow then this is actually one of those moments where another paragraph confuses me more.
2277730 They.... They do sandwiches. Not pizza. What the hell bizarro world you living in?
telling to faces apart.”
*two
Also, good story, but does Dash pick up the sandwitches with her teath?
A nice addition to a great story.
2278321 Isn't there some place that makes a pizza sandwich? I seem to recall seeing that some years ago.
Heck, if not, I might just make one myself some time.
2278613
Blazin bagels makes peperoni pizza bagels, that they can turn into sandwitches.
2278612 I was wondering that too.
I think that idea was covered elsewhere in the story, but it seems of particular note here, and I just can't recall what Denise thought of ponies using their mouths on stuff. 
I thought their tagline was "Freaky Fast Delivery"...
2278122
Rainbow said it, because if you read past that it said that "I" or "Denise" thought about what was said beforehand, making Rainbow the one that said it. I don't think it is too confusing myself that Rainbow would be the one to say it truth-be-told.
Sudden bonus chapter!
you used the word "olfactory" because the doctor used it when he tricked the family of blood didn't you?
2278797
Which sounds better?
"Jimmy Johns -- World's fastest sandwich delivery!"
Or
"Jimmy Johns -- Freaky fast delivery!"
What an absolutely pleasent surprise. I haven't been to this site in awhile, since there's always something new and awesome to read it kinda stole my life and I've been trying to get it back.
So, comming back on a whim to find, not only that fimfiction now has a mobile version(thank god!) But that The Roomate, one of my very first favorite stories, has updated? Freaking awesome!
There wasn't anything particularly...meaty in this. But just getting to see this was fun. The whole discussion of pony identification was fun, though I think Pony faces are probably more unique than the shows limited animation can show. Ya know, in a real world scenario.
It was fun to see Rainbow on the job. Shame she can't fly. Then the food would get there before you could hang up the phone. Freaky fast indeed.
the best picture ever.
nice I like the pic
Best Dashie Pic.
That pic made my day despite it only being 2 AM.
SHES NOT WEARING THE SHIRT
4044258 Eh, I drew this more than a year ago.
4044268 I wasn't expecting a reply, lol. It's still cute.
It just needs the shirt.
I now find this chapter absolutely hilarious, because I'm currently working as a delivery driver at Jimmy John's.