“Gaahh! These so-called nobles are nothing but entitled brats!”
“Oh yes, my great great grandfather set up a mining business that now sustains the family business! Work? What’s that? Oh you mean doing something that’s not partying? Oh I could never do that!”
“Pathetic bucking excuses of ponies. No respect for those of us who work, not even respect for their business managers who keep them in the lavish lifestyle! I should have smashed that fancy pot over his head!”
“Just you wait, Blueballs! I’ve been biding my time, soon I’ll be able to kick things off. We’ll see who’s the talk of the town when I’ve finally got my company going.”
“You realize you’re talking aloud, right Jewel Stack?”
“Of course I know that Bit Stack, I’m just… venting my frustration! *Clang!* Fuck! Ow ow ow! Why in tartarus did I kick that fucking bucket?!”
“KEEP IT DOWN WOULD YOU!? Some of us are trying to sleep!”
“We should probably move on, come on, let's go get some drinks and you can vent about Prince Blueblood.”
“Fine, not like I like this neighborhood anyway!”
“Just shut up and leave!”
“Don’t let him get a rise out of you.”
“Yeah yeah I know, now come on, I could really use a good mug of cider, or perhaps something stronger.”
“Jewel, why did you come out this way? You almost never venture over to the west side, and you weren’t where we normally meet up.”
“Blueballs was particularly annoying today, swooning over some new mare that’s caught his eye, and said mare was looking to make a business deal with him. And of course he was willing to give her a slanted deal that favored her, hoping he’d get into her bed at some point.”
“Let me guess, she’s not into stallions.”
“Like, completely not into them. She’s got a harem of mares at her manor, at least, if the rumors are to be believed. Typical Blueballs ignores all of that and still thinks he has as shot.”
"Sounds like he’s in for a rude awakening.”
“Yes and of course as soon as things clear up he’ll blame me for it, even though I specifically told him about it.”
“You said you’re close to your goal, just how close are you?”
“Let’s just say I have a lawyer writing up a formal letter of resignation.”
“Shit, that close?”
“Yes, now let’s go in and get some drinks.”
“I guess we’re both celebrating and ruminating on the failings of some of the nobles.”
“Heh at least your nobles are good ponies. Look at that, two spots at the bar are open.”
“They are basically the opposite of Blueblood.”
“Here you go sis, now, do we go for strong drinks to start or work our way up?”
“I think cider’s a good place to start, I’m not looking to get smashed right away.”
“Alrighty, barkeep! Two tall ciders for us.”
“I’ll have them up shortly.”
“Thank you! Now, sis, how are things going for you? I haven’t seen you in a month.”
“I’ve been good, busy with land acquisition, building permits and construction company coordination.”
“Ah that second home you were telling me about, how’s that coming along?”
“Well, my clients are happy with how things are progressing. It’s been a bit tricky since Ponyville is prone to… ‘accidents’ that the rest of Equestria seems to escape.”
“I hear that it’s thanks to Princess Twilight and her friends.”
“Maybe, but there’s also the young foals, the Cutie Mark Crusaders who cause an inordinate amount of chaos.”
“Welp, here’s to things working out.”
“Yes, to things working out. *Clink*”
“Aahhhh, now that’s some good cider!”
“See, and we’re not going to get wasted. We don’t need a repeat of the last time we went out drinking.”
“I thought we were never going to mention ever again!”
“Come on bro, it’s kind of funny!”
“Waking up in your bed, pressed against you wasn’t funny”
“Aww, you’re so cute when you blush and grumble~”
“Enough Bit.”
“Aww… You’re no fun Jewel, come on, lighten up. It’s gotten your mind off things and that’s a good thing.”
“I hate that you’re right, but you’re right. Eghaa. Give it a month and things will be better.”
“That’s why I’m the older sister.”
“You’re just older because Mom pushed you out first!”
“Still older than you!”
“Can I get you two refills?”
“Yes please, I hadn’t realized we’d finished our first ciders.”
“You've been taking big sips since the toast. You really must have been stressed out by that meeting today.”
“Yeah… I guess I was. Thanks for the refill Barkeep.”
“Enjoy the ciders and please try not to shout if you can help it.”
“Sorry, Barkeep, I kind of got him really riled up.”
“I’m sorry too.”
“Yeah yeah, love birds, just don’t make me toss you two out.”
“BA!? What!?”
“Hahahahahaha you two are too easy to mess with!”
“Gaah! First you, now him!”
“Damn it! Not funny Scotch Barrel!”
“It sure was to me!”
“*Thunk!* Ow!”
“You really need to stop kicking and smacking your head into things, you’re just going to hurt yourself.”
“Thanks for the oh so glorious wisdom, sis, how’d you ever become so smart?”
“I learned from watching my numbskull brother.”
“I’ll show you who’s a numbskull!”
“H-hey! No noogies! Noooo!”
“You take your noogies and you like it sis!”
“Hahahahahahaha!"
“And now the whole bar is laughing at us!”
“Hahahahahahahahahahahahah! Come on sis, it’s funny!”
“I-Gh-Hahahahaha!”
“I think that we all needed a good laugh today, thank you two for that.”
“I certainly feel better after that.”
“Yeah, and that was part of the point of coming here.”
“Ah yes, my wise sister, planning this all along huh?”
“Nah, I just knew you needed a break and figured this’d help you relax.”
“It certainly did, sis. Now how about we finish off these ciders and have a couple shots on me.”
“Pfft- This whole trip is on you, bro!”
“...”
“Okay, okay, I’ll pay for the ciders if you pay for the shots.”
~***~
“Shhhoooo gllllaaaaddd we vhent Thrinking sis!”
“Uhgh, why’d you have to get so smashed Jewel?”
“Shellebrating!”
“Ehhhaaa, I suppose this is partly my fault. Come on, I’ll let you crash on the couch.”
“Tanks sis, you’s the best!”
“Ehhhuuuuh, you’re welcome bro.”
“Oof, diss is goo’d.”
“Nope, you’re getting your ass on that couch.”
“Fiiiiiiinnnnnneeeeee. Oooofff Hrk. Otay I’m goossd.”
“Sleep well, Jewel.”
“Sngghhhhhahhhhh shhoooo”
“And you’re already out like a light…”
“Love you, bro, and congrats on finally buying that gem mine.”
“Now to get some sleep myself… Fuck, the trash. *Thunk* There we go, now if you puke you won’t make a mess.”
“Ugh, I should not have let you talk me into doing shots…”
“Snrrrrr-shoooo…”
