Sorry I couldn't be there to tell you this. I flew off while you were sleeping.
It was a mistake.
Brush
Don't blame yourself. You needed somepony. I wouldn't have done it unless I wanted to.
CEOWitch
That's exactly what Mota told me when we first hooked up.
Brush
Brush...
CEOWitch
I just don't want to be hurt. Not again. And I don't want to hurt you. Part of why it feels so bad is that I knew the thing with Mota would happen. I know it's said that stallions recover faster, but it's me who's to blame.
You're a really nice stallion, CEO. I think it's better to stay friends.
Brush
Brush, you must stop blaming yourself. You care about everyone. You help everyone. Sometimes characters don't match.
I knew you were heading for heartache the moment I saw you with Mota. He's just a collegecolt. I'm not sure how hard he tried, but even if he did he could never live with somepony like us. Every time we're off on a mission we know it might be our last. The storm, the "dragon", dozens of other things I'm not allowed to talk about. You're the same. RD and Rarity have shared what happens on your missions. Not all of them are innocent as you'd like everyone to think. I can understand that. Not everypony can.
And don't you for one moment think that I went there because I felt pity for you. (I know exactly what that's like). I like what we had and so did you (I hope). There's no need to feel bad about it.
Remember I told you I'd be there for you.
CEOWitch
This feels so wrong.
Brush
Doesn't everything good feel wrong? But no I don't think it is. I think we both needed it.
CEOWitch
You know what's the difference between being a mare and a stallion at the Wonderbolts? In general a lot, but it boils down to two things: everypony either considers me eyecandy who's gone to where I am thanks for my looks and stallion charms or "that stallion who will fall for her"; and we get to kick anyone who's being too nuzzly.
CEOWitch
You're really bad with words :)
Brush
So I've been told. Just as I've been reminded (daily) that I have a great flank. :/ That might be true, but I appreciate if if mares don't keep bringing up the subject in the hopes I'd swoon. (Crash half tried it once.)
What I'm saying is, you're fine. We don't have to be anything more than friends, but I just want to say I understand you, and I enjoyed last night. I had hoped you wouldn't fly off in the morning, though.
CEOWitch
I did too. It's just... I'm a mess right now. I don't even know what to think. I'm still hurting. Part of me wants to should *yay* it all and just do what I please, but part also hopes that if I fly to Mota and ask for another chance he'll give it to me...
Brush
Well, I won't stop you, I think it'll be a terrible mistake (even if he hasn't moved on), but I still worn stop you. As they say "life is too short not to live in the fast lane".
CEOWitch
Sorry for disappointing you. I hope we can still be friends after this.
Brush
I won't lie, I was hoping for something more, but friends is nice. Friends is great. Just don't you forget it. And if you want to talk or be with someone I'll be here.
CEOWitch
Even if I end up getting back together with Mota?
Brush
Brush, you're so much my type it's not even real. Still, call me a dreamer, I'd like to spend the rest of my life with somepony who wants to spend to with me.
CEOWitch
CEO... you're too nice for this world. I fear you'll only get hurt.
Brush
I have that's why I'm nice. Besides, takes one to know one. ;)
CEOWitch
How am I even going to explain this to the others? I'm not even sure I can explain it myself?
Brush
Don't think about it. If you want to tell them, tell them. If not, don't. There's all to it. I barely know your parents, but I get the impression they brought you up somewhat sheltered. I'm not telling you to be like Crash and rush to anything that catches your fancy, but don't be afraid to grab the moment. Sometimes it works out.
CEOWitch
Like it did with Mota?
Brush
Okay, I'm stupid. You're strong enough to get over this, though. And you're definitely not alone. I might joke all the time, but I'm also serious. There are a whole lot of things I can tell you, some of them might even make sense. In the end of the day they are just words. I have no idea what's going on inside your head, no one does.
The only thing I can say with absolute certainty is that it's not your fault: not what happened last night, nor what happened with Mota.
And don't worry, I won't tell anyone about it. You can bet they'll ask until they're blue and I'll deny it. If and when you decide to talk about it with me or somepony else, I'll back you up.
CEOWitch
Thanks. I appreciate it.
Brush
Okay. Since it's clear you won't be coming back until I've left, I'll be returning to my place. I've left breakfast on the table (if your critters don't eat it up by then). Also, I'm leaving you my copy of the Chosen.
Please try to take care of it, okay? Blue get wall hissy and spitty when ponies damage his gifts.
CEOWitch
Thanks you.
I'm sorry.
Brush
So much complicated, yes.
Fluttershy is sorta sheltered. Yes.
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It is clear that Brush has not fully recovered from the break with Mota and is afraid to start another romance. Given how sensitive she is I can understand that she needs more time before she feels she can try again.
Interesting. I didn't see this coming, but in retrospect maybe I should have.
What's also funny is if this were our Earth, people in-story would suspect that CEO was using Brush. That he was putting on the "sympathetic friend" act so he could get some easy sex from an emotionally vulnerable woman. (For the record, I don't think CEO's callous or sneaky enough to do that.) But because the ponies' gender assumptions are the reverse of ours, nopony really considers the possibility of the stallion taking the initiative, romantically or sexually. And Brush, of course, tends to blame herself for everything anyway.
Is there a licensed therapist in Ponyville?
8188872 No, but DarkSparkle has read several books on therapy methods, and she's always willing to give it a try.
That was unexpected. Poor Brush...
I understand why CEO is doing what he's doing, but he did move a little fast for Brush, I think.
I do hope they get together, though. They make a cute couple. Then again, that's what I thought of Mota/Brush...
8188972
Ha.
Also, are you going to be at Bronycon this year?
S'pose this song would be appropriate for Mota at the moment.
8189536 What Mocha Star said, but still heart: and maybe even once again, Lise.
8189294 No, probably not, this year. But on the plus side, what ate my Bronycon savings was necessary surgery (yay, I can see with both eyes now!!!). I'll miss you, bro.
Yep, Mota is a dick. I hope CEO punches him at some point.
I knew those two were going to have a fling. We'll see where it leads.
Well, now the wedding is truly the only way.
8189556
Next year then!
A well-named chapter, this one. I do hope Brush gives CEO another chance when she's had more time to recover. They seem very good for each other.
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Now I'm afraid what will happen if it doesn't work out for them... :P But yes, Brush is sort of recovering :)
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There's more to the story than that ;)
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Ironically the closest thing is Brush herself (or Lyra).
8189841
Oh dear...
8189841
He's hurt as well. It was a difficult choice :)