Title:           My Funny Valentine
Author:          Slasher_Science
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First Edit:      Sunday 30th of June 2013 11:25:13 PM CDT
Last Edit:       Sunday 30th of June 2013 11:25:13 PM CDT

"Scotch. On the rocks."
>The bar tender says nothing and pours you your drink.
>The song on the jukebox changes.
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>You light a smoke.
>Lights dim.
>A mare leaves with her date.
>The only ones left are an older stallion and yourself.
>Strangers and stragglers at a bar.
>Celebrating a mockery of a holiday.
>You take a sip of your liquor.
>Ice clinks.
>It burns all the way down.
>Same as always.
>The bar tender places an ash tray next to your elbow along with a coaster.
>Upside down.
>Next drink is on the house.
>You tip your head to him and ash.
>Valentines Day had never been a big deal to you before.
>Never had you spent it alone.
>There had always been prospects.
>Human women.
>That's why you hid all day.
>Avoiding the happy couples.
"My funny Valentine..."
>The scotch is gone.
>Some ash falls into the ice.
>He places a fresh drink in front of you.
>Retracts the coaster.
>You look up at the smoky ceiling with the dim lights.
>The stranger leaves.
"Stay little Valentine, stay."
>The last straggler of strangers at a bar.
>You take another drink.
>It burns all the way down.
>Another drag.
>Burns it's way down.
"Each day is Valentines day..."
 
 
>Jazz always did make you feel better.
>Another scotch.
>Another cigarette.
>Life is not so bad.
>The lights have gone out.
>"Looks like it's just you and I for the rest of the night Anon."
>Another coaster.
>He pours himself Wild Turkey.
"Cheers."
>"Cheers."
>You both drink.
>He goes back to cleaning wine glasses.
>The door opens and you both look over.
>A mare walks in.
>She sits beside you.
>"Wine please? White."
>You slide your spare coaster in front of her.
"First one's free, Fluttershy."
>She blushes and smiles a little.
>"Thank you Anon. What are you doing all alone at the bar on Hearts and Hooves day?"
>That's right, they call it that.
>They probably don't get the title of the song you supplied for the jukebox.
>Just like they don't understand your actions.
"I could ask you the same thing."
>"White for the lady."
>"You could but I a-asked first."
>The cigarette goes out and you smile.
"You're right. I'm just, enjoying a peaceful night."
>She sips her wine.
>"Ah, it burns..."
>Funny little mare.
>She's not a drinker.
"So what's your story?"
>The song fills a momentary silence.
>"I, was at home. Bored. I was wondering if you were enjoying your first holiday in Equestria."
>You drink.
"Sounds kinda sad."
>"Yeah..."
 
 
>The only lights come from behind the bottles at the bar.
>The jukebox.
>And the exit signs.
>Fluttershy glances at you in the dark.
>The dim setting makes her look mysterious.
>A timid silhouette.
"Is your figure less than greek? Is your mouth a little weak?"
>The song has repeated itself.
>Fluttershy takes a drink.
>"I like this song Anon. It's relaxing."
>You light another cigarette.
"I like it too. I brought it from home."
>Her ears adjust to take in more of the sound dripping from the speakers.
>"It's a little sad though."
>Maybe.
>You're not a good judge of melancholy.
"Is it really?"
>She nods and closes her eyes.
>Her gentle humming reaches your ears.
>You drink.
>It stopped burning two drinks ago.
>Ice clinks.
>You put a hand on Fluttershy's hoof.
"It might be sad. Isn't it relaxing?"
>She follows you to the middle of the bar.
>The song repeats again.
>You hold her up and begin to move.
>The bar tender flips the sign to closed on the door.
>And lets the two of you dance.
>"Anon, you seem d-different tonight."
>She's right.
>You laugh.
"I could say the same to you, Fluttershy."
 
>A trumpet can be heard playing faintly from the dark bar somewhere in Ponyville.
>On a peaceful night
>A man dances with his funny Valentine.