I sighed dejectedly as I parted company with Millie at the place where we'd met up outside the café. I really appreciated what Millie was trying to do, but I can’t believe she…he? Dang, I’m almost as confused about that as Millie is. Anyway, I can’t believe Millie really thought Octavia and I could just talk it out. Millie’s a good dude, but kind of clueless when it comes to mares. That wife Millie talks about must be really understanding.

I shook my head as I walked back to the hotel. It was good of Millie to come find me after I left the café. I did feel a little better afterwards, and I made sure to invite her to Rave Beatz. It was…well, kind of horseapples that Octavia and I put Millie through all that, and I felt like I owed her something. I sniffed a little as I raised my shades for just a moment to wipe my eyes. Well, I probably would have invited her anyway. I hated to admit it, but Millie might be my best friend. Totally great, Vinyl. You're closer to some space alien than any other pony.

Back at the hotel, I played some tunes for a while and thought about life, the universe, and everything. Wow, all three of those things were screwed up for me. I had to give Millie - well, Miller back then - credit for making things a little better for the outcome of what happened in Canterlot. It got me started on the right path. Still, I knew I had disappointed Millie by not doing enough to become a better pony.

A little anger brought a frown to my face as I worked some records on my turntables. If Octavia had only been there to help. I guess maybe Millie was right and I was stronger than I thought, but that didn’t mean it was fair.

Well, I had learned a lot. I could be strong and independent. I would show them both. I glanced out the window. It was almost time to go. I checked to make sure the night vision charm was still active on my sunglasses and left the hotel as dusk began to settle over the city.

Author's Note

We're going to cycle through half a dozen or so alternate points of view before finding out what happened to Millie.
Read carefully - one of them might just be the killer.