A Dazzling Trio

Chapter XXV: Sunny Days

For some context, "Natra ven tru, ardo tru nao" means "I love you, but you don't love me".

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Chapter XXV: Sunny Days

The RV finally starts to move. It took a while for everyone to get settled, but we're finally leaving this city. Although, this is the city Sonata has called home for a while now. I assume it is a bit more difficult for her to leave. The one bed in this vehicle was unanimously given to Fluttershy since she seems the least rested out of everyone. Everyone else inside the vehicle is scattered around the main area. Sonata sits next to me, closer to the door. Her legs are close together with her palms pressing down on her thighs. Clearly, she is still trying to get comfortable here, but she doesn't know what we deem as acceptable here. It's understandable in some aspects. I had to go through the same learning process.

Sonata twists and turns in her seat as everyone else either tries to sleep or they look at their phones. I only use my phone to take calls, text others, or take pictures though... I never really understood why people spend so much time scrolling their phones. From the way Sonata moves her head, I can tell she is thinking about something to say. I can't exactly help her here. I have no idea what to say either.

"So, um... Pinkie Pie?" Sonata asks for her attention, making my usually optimistic friend look over at us with a vacant expression.

"Yes?" she plainly answers, her flat hair covering one of her eyes.

"What do you do? For a living?" Sonata asks quietly, trying to start up a conversation. "I run a restaurant chain and you already know that, but I was wondering what you do." Pinkie Pie straightens herself in her seat, an interested look on her face.

"I have two jobs. I'm a baker and a party planner," Pinkie responds with a monotone voice, but a part of her reaction shows that she isn't completely bored. Notably, her eyes don't look so plain anymore. She probably finds some of this fun in a way. I know she liked talking about her work with me in the past. Maybe that's what is happening here...

"Oh? That must be pretty stressful. Two jobs can't be easy," Sonata responds with empathy, but Pinkie shakes her head.

"No, actually. It's not too difficult. I really love my jobs and I put all of myself into them. It'd give me more free time if I only had one job, but I kinda don't want to give up either one." Even though Pinkie's tone is quiet and bland, I can almost swear I see her hair curl a little. Maybe I'm just imagining things...

Giving Sonata's shoulder a little rub, I try to reassure her before standing up carefully. With how the vehicle is moving, it's a little hard to stay upright, but I manage to walk to the door separating us from the compartment where Applejack is driving. It would probably be better for me to let Sonata talk to them alone rather than me constantly watching. Besides... I have to talk to Applejack...

Opening the door, I walk in slowly just as the vehicle makes it onto the highway. Applejack looks back for a very brief moment before motioning for me to close the door.

"Is this seat taken?" I ask her quietly, sitting in the passenger side. A small shake of her head comes from her, even though I am already seated. Nothing about her seems off. I guess I expected her to be a little awkward given the conversation that is coming.

"Nah, I don't mind the company," Applejack states, nodding to me. "What's up?" I'm glad that she's open to talking with me. I really need to properly apologize to her instead of my attempt that was half hearted last night.