(Octi) The Day the Music Stopped Ch3

>Day Tea Talk In equestria

 

>You reach the big red doors in the front with a Treble mark on them.

>The rain is starting to pick up and you can hear the thunder not far away.

>Mr and Mrs. Von Clef are already inside the mansion.

>Octi, you, and the guards are the only ones outside.

>He pushes you along, "Hurry up, don't keep them waiting Ape."

>Octavia just glares at him as you gulp.

>'Well the worse they can do is kill you r-right?' you try to assure yourself as you step into their residence.

>Octi can feel your nervousness and decides to walk closer to you. Now shes's touching you.

>She's basically doing the pony equivalent of holding hands and gives you a reassuring smile.

>"It'll be okay Anon, I promise! Everything's worked out in the past why wouldn't it be the same today?"

>She sounds just about as nervous as you feel. This is probably not good.

>You can only nod as you travel to the great halls of her home, looking at the portraits on the walls and the expensive furniture and instruments.

>You also spot a few maids in the middle of cleaning. They are kind enough to stop their work to stare at you.

>Fucking great.

>You eventually arrive to a living room of sorts, Both Mr. and Mrs. Von Clef are sitting on the table, most likely waiting on you.

>You were walking rather slowly, mostly taking in everything.

>You haven't been anywhere this fancy except the castle, mostly to visit Moonbutt.

>She might not say it, but you know she gets lonely. Peo-Ponies here don't appreciate the night!

>How could they not! I mean the moon here is like 5 times the size and has such a welcoming light coming from it.

>Needless to say you are her best friend, she doesn't quite get along with the nobles but shes able to put up appearances well enough.

>If you arent dead soon, you'll probably go visit her after all this.

>"AHEM." you hear this as the guard shoves you in and closes the door.

>Effectively taking you out of your trance.

>Now its just you, Octi, the Von Clefs, and a maid in the room. Probably making the tea.

>"Be a dear and join us, wont you Anon?" Mrs. Von Clef tells you from her seat next to her husband.

"Uhh...Sure Mrs. Von Clef."

>"Anon please! Mrs. Von Clef is my mother, call me Canon!"

>Her husband scoffs at this.

>"Dear! This ape isnt worthy of even thinking of our last names! why is h-"

>An Icy stare from her silences him.

>You are almost sure you her the sound of a whip in the background.

>You feel very lucky you aren't under her stare this time.

>After a few more seconds of this a maid comes along.

>"The tea is ready mistress! Just how you like it." says a beaming golden Earth Pony maid.

>While she's setting the tea down you decide to take the seat across from the couple.

>Without hesitation, Octi takes the seat next to you.

>She's still trying to make you more comfortable.

>The maid serves everyone at the table, even you surprisingly!

>Her father finally snaps out of his fear endued trance and clears his throat.

>"Let's get this over with honey, I want this ap-Human out of my house."

>She takes a careful sip of her tea and visibly shudders in pleasure.

>"Ah that's refreshing. I see you're still making the best tea in Equestria Sugar Spoon!" she flashes a smile to the maid.

>She nods and smiles even wider "Of course Mistress!" and takes her leave.

>She takes a few more sips and looks up at you.

>"Okay time for business." She puts her cup down and focuses on you. "Where did you meet my daughter?"

>You her yourself get tense but answer anyway, it's not like you have an option...

"A-at the Gala m'am"

>She pouts a little "I told you to call me Cannon, Anon."

>It is at this moment you ponder how many emotions pony can go through in mere seconds. Serious one second and pouting the next.

"I'm so-sorry m'a- I mean Canon!"

>She smiles and nods happily "That's better! Now next question, How long have you been courting my daughter?"

>You were actually trying out the tea set out for you but the question makes you take a spit-take, luckily you are able to face away from her before unleashing a blast of hot liquids to Cannon's face.

>You hit her husband instead.

>He looks like he's about ready to explode. Not like you notice though, you are too taken back by her question.

"C-Courting!? N-no we're not courting! we've been dating for a few months now, a little bit after the changeling invasion!"

>"Oh silly me! Of course I meant dating dear, but I appreciate the honesty." She covers her mouth with her grey hoof while giggling a little.

>Her laughing ceasing, she begins again "Okay so what do you do? as in career-wise." She takes another sip.

Well.....

>You rub the back of your neck and chuckle nervously.

"I'm currently unemployed at the moment....Nobody in Canterlot seems to want to hire a Human...well nobody except the circus and I still have some dignity left."

>You grab the cup with both hands.

"They think im some sort of monster when I go into their shops...I even had the guards called on me a few times!"

>You laugh awkwardly at the memories and you can feel the tears coming back.

>All those months being alone and isolated, being treated like trash because you were different. Wanting nothing more than to go home.

>Your grip on the cup hardens and Octavia notices.

>She places her hoof on your hand and squeezes a little, reminding you of why it's not so bad here.

>She smiles softly at you and you can feel the sadness leave you.

"I'it's not so bad though! I have an apartment that's close-ish to the castle, and the Princesses help me out when they can, and having friends is always a plus."

>Canon has been nodding silently as you spoke, taking it all in.

>Finally she says "Okay from what you're telling me and from what I've seen already, you're a good stallion. One that I would love to see with my daughter but.." Her tone and face become serious "..what are your plans for the future?"

>Youre confused. Does she mean marriage!? You're both too young for that!

>She notices your expression and thinks of how to better elaborate her point.

>"As you know Anon, Octavia has a very promising career as a Cellist in the Canterlot Ensemble. I believe she'll be First-chair in a year or so from the talent I see in her. But right now it's an important moment for her and her future."

>She gets that 'Evaluating' look again as she glances out the window, "She going to be so busy with her music soon, that you might not be able to see her for weeks at a time."

>That sentence hits you like a ton of bricks.

>And you been tackled by Pinkie Pie before so you know how that feels. #rek

>Octavia's eyes suddenly widen "I know my schedule will be a little more busy but we've been fine until now! I dont see why that would change at all mom."

>You look over to your gray mare.

>"On my way to the Castle I stop by his apartment to wake him up! We even get to have breakfast together in the mornings."

>Why haven't you thought about this? You can barely see each other properly twice maybe three times a week as it is! If she gets even more busy you'll be lucky to see her once a month.

>Canon looks over at you once again. Her calculating stare gone replaced by a soft almost pleading stare, almost as if s-

>"And If worse came to pass, I would stop playing in The Ensemble for Anon!" says a beaming Octavia

>It's Mr. Von Clef's turn to spit-take.

>Her mother closes her eyes. She knew what her daughter was going to say.....she's willing to give up her dream, her future...for you.

>You want to be happy.

>To grab her chin and kiss her deeply.

>But you can't.

>The rain is still pouring outside, you can hear the thunder rumbling on as well.

>You close your eyes and breathe deeply.

>You know what you have to do.

Octi, babe? We have to talk....

 

 

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