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As it happened, it was a warm Tuesday, and not too far from Canterlot High. Despite the graduation ages ago, Sunset never really steered too far from it. Whether it was longing for being able to go to her old world at any point, or because most of her group of friends was also living in that area, it was hard to tell. But probably both.
One friend in particular was not amongst those. Living farther, in Seattle, it wasnât like they could see each other at a whim: but Sonata did make time to come over. Especially when-
âTacos!â She laughed at the prospect. Sunset, despite a rather formal attire that included a feather brown cap, had settled their meeting at a local dinner with great tacos. It didnât specifically have loads of those on Tuesdays, but hey, you canât have everything.
âHelp yourself,â Sunset sat down at her earliest convenience, and Sonata just followed along. Sunset then dropped the cap on her lap. âI may not make much with this job, but I can at least treat you big time.â
âWhoa, you really grew up!â Sonata continued, as if she just now had gauged the size difference. Sunset had grown some noticeable inches since last time, while Sonata continued a very slow aging process. âI wish I could get taller. People might take me more seriously then.â
âYouâre plenty serious,â Sunset said, though a laugh betrayed her stance on the matter. Sonata sighed.
âNot even you, huh. No wonder I canât get anything going despite all these years.â
âAh⊠Sorry.â Sunset coughed in order to try and straighten up her will to laugh. âI know itâs been hard for you, still. Youâre⊠still not singing at all, huh?â
No response. Sunset decided it was a good time to make some orders. They managed to settle on some tacos without too much of the awkward silence. Sunset insisted on the subject, despite that.
âNaturally, it IS very hard to get around without skills developed over a millenia⊠But you said you had ideas when you left last time.â
âMhm! But they tend not to amount to anything. And itâs hard to be motivated when I have no one to turn to. Your friends are nice: you are too. ButâŠâ
Now it was Sunsetâs turn to be silenced. Right. With Ariaâs death and Adagio being⊠Adagio, she couldnât be expected to have anyone as close as them anytime soon: or at any point, rather. No human lasted a millenium. She needed an alicorn princess or something-
That struck a cord with Sunset. She got to thinking.
âSonata. Do you remember how long you were supposed to be banished for?â
âNoooo idea. I thought it was forever. But itâs not like I wouldnât try to go back, as I did with that portal⊠thingy⊠on the school grounds. That didnât go well.â
âMaybe not then,â Sunset spoke, arms crossed, and fingers swirling an unloaded pipe. âBut Princess Twilight holds the best standing that a princess can hope for. If you plead your case to her now, maybe something will come of it.â
â⊠Are you getting my hopes up?â Sonata asked, first tilting her head, but then grabbing the incoming taco that was their order and wielding it threateningly against Sunset. âYou were planning this, right? Itâs not all the time you bring me to eat when I pass by.â
âMaybe I was,â Sunset said, nibbling on one end of the pipe and shooting a smile. âMaybe I wasnât. Whoâs to say? But wonât you agree itâs better than not trying it? You canât just get used to the standing youâre in, girl. I⊠worry about you.â
Silence. For a while, neither party spoke. But then, Sonata took a bite of the taco. And her eyes lit up.
âItâs delicious!! ⊠OK, you win. Thanks, Sunset. I feel like I was giving up there. Thatâd be lame, wouldnât it. But letâs do it! Today!â
Now that was better. Happy at a successful attempt, Sunset took a bite of her own taco.
It was also delicious.
