>you sigh out deeply, unable to rid your mind of the troubles currently occupying the space
>anything from simple issues to more large-scale problems, or potential ones, seem to keep you up
>the sound of hooves lightly trotting your way has you look up
>that purple horn with those perked up ears ease in through the doorway, followed immediately by that darker mane with the cute stripes in it
>”Hey~” she says, always sounding so chipper when greeting you
>you give a smile at the tone and lift your hand, returning the gesture before looking to the floor once again
>”Something wrong?” she asks, stepping in and carefully closing the door with her magic
>you're uncertain if you should trouble the sweet pony with your own issues
>her body moves up, looking up at you and tilting her head to one side in curiosity
>”You can tell me, you know. I'm a pretty good listener,” she mentions, sitting down in front of you
>the sight is pretty adorable, watching her ears twitch and swivel as she blinks in her wait
>”Come on,” she says softer, reaching one of her forelegs up and lightly placing her hoof to your knee
>the small notion is enough to break your mind away from all those worries as you gently rest your hand over her hoof
>she doesn't seem to mind your touch, even letting give it a small pat, returning a gentle smile to you
>it's a bit too much, having such a curiously caring pony wanting your mental state soothed
>you break down a little and begin naming off a few things, telling her how stupid it is to be upset by it all
>her eyes never falter as she listens closely and waits patiently for you to finish speaking
>at the end of it all, she pats your knee much like you did her hoof, and leans in to rub her cheek against it
>”It's not stupid. Things can pile up on anypony. It's only fair I listen to someone I care about,” she says tenderly
>you agree and smile, patting the space next to you on the bed
>she looks at it before moving over and hopping up, giving her hinds a small kick as she makes it most of the way
>you chuckle and carefully lift her hips to let her get some footing and finally manage to get up completely
>she paces around you before moving back and settling down at your side
>you thank her for hearing you out and begin softly petting along her mane, enjoying the silkiness it offers
>it's relaxing and she doesn't seem to mind you showing a bit of affection
>in fact, her head lowers more and more until she rests her neck and chin over your leg
>your pets move down along her back as she smiles and nestles in a bit closer, sighing happily
>before long, her eyes drift shut here and there until she closes them completely
>you watch her rest, thanking her quietly and lean down to kiss the top of her head
>it's been a while since you felt so relaxed and at ease
>minutes pass as you watch her nap, making sure not to disturb her as you do
>now that your mind was in a much better place, you couldn't help but admire her
>her little mumbles in her sleep make you give a snicker
>this eventually causes those cute ears to lift and turn
>you're quick to react, reaching up and giving one of them a gentle rub along the edge and back
>a small coo comes from the purple pony, letting you continue until her body rolls on its side
>when you see the chance, you reach down and carefully run your fingers along her soft coat and that warm stomach
>her mane splays out as she tilts her head back while she seems to move just slightly for you to keep rubbing
>you oblige happily, letting your fingers work in against her soft belly and that lovely, purple coat
>one of her hind legs give a little kick before it settles
>you keep up the work, moving in circles and gently running up and down her stomach as you watch
>another little kick and a complacent smile forms along her muzzle
>you couldn't be happier