Octavia Takes a Walk

Minutes after they left the restaurant, Vinyl decided to play a little game of I-Spy. Octavia was lagging behind the duo as Vinyl and Spike continued playing their little game.

“I spy with my little eye, somepony, red.” Vinyl said looking at a certain stallion hauling a cart at the distance.

“It’s Big Mac.” Spike replied rolling his eyes.

“How’d ya know?”

“The only pony in town who’s got a red coat is Mac. Here's a challenge. Name me anypony else that has a red coat and I’ll give you a bit.”

“Ooh ooh, There’s uhh…” Vinyl rubbed her chin in thought.

“There’s nopony else in Ponyville that has a red coat other than Big Mac.” Octavia replied, boredom clearly evident on her voice.

“You’re still bored aren’t you?” Spike observed.

“Oh believe me this is actually making me feel a bit better, despite the fact that Vinyl is doing horribly at I-Spy.” She said rolling her eyes.

“Hey, It’s not my fault there’s nothing good to I-spy around here.” Vinyl replied frowning.

“Alright then let me try.” Octavia said confidently. She looked around observing her surroundings.

“Let’s see here. I Spy with my little eye, something,” Octavia looked around trying to find something interesting to choose. ”something green.”

“Oooh this is gonna be interesting.” Vinyl said intrigued.

“Is it, my spines?” Spike asked with a grin.

“As much as I know that you like being the center of attention. No.” Octavia giggled.

“Is it that flower patch?” Vinyl queried.

“No.”

“Is it that watermelon?” Spike questioned.

“Not that either.”

“That butterfly?” Vinyl inquired.

“Nope.”

“How about that tree with a kite in it?”

“Still no!” Octavia said sing-song

“Well what in the hay is it?!” Vinyl asked frustrated at her friend.

“Well, look at Sugarcube Corner .” Octavia motioned towards the store.

“Yeah and?” Vinyl said clearly irritated.

“Look at one of the windows.”

Vinyl looked towards the store and carefully observed what Octavia was motioning towards, until she finally found it.

“Ooohh. Its Gummy!” Vinyl shouted with joy.

“Yes, it’s Gummy.” Octavia said smiling at Vinyl’s endeavours. “Although I never knew one could be so competitive in a game of I-Spy.” Octavia said poking Vinyl

“Meh you tend to be a bit playfully competitive once you’re with friends.”

“True that.” Spike said as they walked near the Carousel Boutique. What he didn’t realize was how long he took staring at the boutique that he also didn’t realize his two friends taking notice.

“Sooo, Spike.” Vinyl questioned with a grin.

“Oh Rari- Oh what was that?” Spike asked with a bit of confusion.

“Oh nothing,” Vinyl snickered. “ I’ve been wanting to as you, how’re you and Rarity comin’ along eh?” She asked while nudging the drake knowing full well about his infatuation with the alabaster mare

“OH! Uhh, nothing much. I still visit her every time I’m free, so like almost every other day I think? So I guess everything’s good between us, Why?” Spike said and questioned.

“Really, nothing else like-“ Vinyl pantomimed hugging another pony whilst kissing the air

Octavia bopped the mare in the head.”Alright Vinyl enough with harassing the poor dear.” She said motioning to the now red-faced Spike.
“But in all seriousness now, how are Rarity and you, romantic-wise?” Octavia hummed.

“Oh, we’re just friends.” Spike said with a bit of sadness evident in his voice.
“I think she seems to like the more,” He rubbed his head in thought. “ponies in high-places though. Like the ones in Canterlot? Or ones that can get her quick on the fashion business. Though I would like to get a chance to show that I’m a bit more than an assistant.”

Vinyl place a hoof on his shoulder. “Don’t worry dude, you’ll get her someday.”

“Thanks Vinyl. But enough about me, how are you and Freon Sights going along?” He asked.

She responded with a snort, then a snicker, which then turned to full-blow laughter, rolling on the street . ”Haha! Dude, what made you think that Neon and I were an item?” She questioned getting up on all her hooves and wiping a single tear from her eyes.

“Well you guys kinda look like a thing so I thought-“

“Dude, just to clarify, his name is Neon Lights. Also me and him are like collab buddies. Every once in a while, when we feel like it we meet up at either his or my place to create some music.” Vinyl clarified.

“Oh really now? What type of 'music'?” He said grinning.

“Oh you know some remixes here, originals there, and a bit off-“ She stopped as she saw the ever-growing grin on his face.

“Oh get your mind out of the gutter!” She said punching him in the shoulder.
“But yeah Neon and I are just friends.” As cool as he was, she thought nothing of him more than just being a friend. "Though he does act a bit odd around me sometimes... Hmm, might ask him 'bout that soon." Vinyl thought

“Or so you say.”

“Ehh, what about you Octy? Got anyone ya got your eye on?” Vinyl asked nudging her friend.

“Umm no not really, due to the fact that I’m not interested in having any sort of relationship with anypony at the moment.” Octavia answered rubbing her hooves together. "And also the fact that I'm not a very socialistic type of pony."

“Oh come on, there’s gotta be atleast somepony that caught your eye on.” Vinyl whined.

“Hmm, yes well I am a bit attracted to Big Mac…” She answered meekly

Vinyl groaned. “He doesn’t count, almost all the mares on town want some of that Apple.”

“Well I guess you can say He’s the… apple of their eyes!” Spike laughed out. Much to the amusement of the two mares.

The trio walked silently through the town slowly taking in the sights and enjoying eachother’s company.

“Well, this is calming.” Octavia thought.”Perhaps I should do this more often.”

She looked ahead and saw Vinyl and Spike sharing idle chit-chat with each other, giving out a laugh every once and a while. She looked around and began to see that they were walking into the more crowded part of town.

“Hmm, Vinyl? Spike?” She called out to them.

“Yo wassup?” Vinyl answered.

“Would you guys mind if I walked alone for a bit? I’m gonna try walking alone. See you at the home?”

“Oh okay, me and Spike were planning on going to Sugarcube Corner to grab some sweets anyway. See ya at home!” Vinyl shouted over her shoulder.

“See ya later Octavia!” Spike said waving away at Octavia.

“See you guys later!” Octavia said waving at the duo.

“Now, where should I go next.” Octavia asked to herself while walking towards another part of town.