The Artist and the Musician

“Oof, who just ran into me?” Elegy asked. “Sorry about that, miss. I didn’t see where I was going and I’d like to apologize for that in any way possible.” I said. “That’s okay, I myself had no idea where I was going, being new here and all.” she said. “I’m new to Ponyville as well, what brings a polite mare like you to Ponyville?” he asked. “Well, I’m a travelling musician from Canterlot, my name is Elegy, and I never got yours.” “My name is Shade Sketch, though most ponies call me Shade, I’m a travelling artist myself. It’s great to meet you Elegy.”

We really hit it off over the next half hour. We both talked about our lives in Canterlot, how our line of work is doing, and overall casual banter any normal group of ponies talked about. Elegy was a great mare, and she was so interesting to be around, ponies like her only came around once in Celestia’s reign. That’s when I asked.

“Would you like to go for some coffee sometime?”

She sat there, thinking over my request. She seemed to be looking over her schedule with the occasional ‘Hmm’ and ‘umm’. After a short period, she agreed to the date.

“Sure, how about tomorrow though, as we both seem to have some unpacking to do.”

“Well then, I hope to see you soon then. It was great to meet you Elegy.”

“And you too, Shade.”

I was the happiest stallion in all of Equestria right now. I moved into a great town, and I got a date in my first hour of being here! Nothing could possibly bring me down.

I trotted along the streets of Ponyville. People going to and from shops and houses just enjoying the beautiful day set out in front of them. My new house was near a place named Carousel Boutique, a pony had given me the directions to where it was, and I was nearing what would soon be my new housing. I approached the empty house and was ready to enter, until a unicorn mare with a royal blue mane, and flowing magenta dress trotted on up to me.

“Why, hello there. You must be the new neighbor. My name is Rarity, and I am the owner of Carousel Boutique. It’s nice to meet you… umm…”

“Shade Sketch, though most ponies call me Shade. I’m an artist from Canterlot. It’s gr-“

“Canterlot! I absolutely love Canterlot. The sophistication, the fashion, and the regality of it all! You must tell me about sometime.”

“Sure Rarity, anytime you have an hour to spare. Just not today, as you can see, I have a ton of unpacking to do.”

“Well then how about tomorrow? Would you be free for a cup of tea?”

“Sorry, not tomorrow either. I have a lunch date with a mare I met at the station, and just can’t turn it down.”

Rarity stated to get starry eyed. “Ooo, a mare! Shade, you’re an artist and a ladies man. The complete package! So tell me, what is she like?”

“Her name is Elegy. She’s a musician from Canterlot. She Came to Ponyville with goals and thoughts, not unlike mine. She’s very intelligent, polite, great sense of humor, and proud of who she is. Overall, just a great pony to be around.”

“She sounds marvelous darling.” The fashion forward pony said. “ Well, if you’re ever in the neighborhood, feel free to stop on over to Carousel Boutique for a chat.”

And with that, Rarity was off to her house, leaving me to mine. I stepped inside to the expansive room ahead of me. Just as it was detailed, the open concept of it all was beautiful to me. Looking at the array of boxes and bags that lay behind me though, I knew I had a lot of work ahead of me. I let out a sigh and began to prepare my new home.