Breakfast - Table for three

>You are Shimmer Light.
>... Things have been... interesting lately.
>You've been spending more time with Hexferry.
>You actually listen to what she says by choice; you even participate in conversations with her!
>... Most of the time, they're one word answers, but those are still answers.
>You're doing it.
>You're actually interacting with someone.
>She's teaching you a few things about interactions, too.
>... Thinking about others is difficult, but you'll do it anyway.
>"... It was a really big hit to his ego."
>You still aren't sure who "Virgo" and "Actias" are, but something happened between them.
>Virgo asked her out and she declined him.
>... You don't really understand asking anyone out. Love is a concept out of your comprehension.
>Whatever, you've gone this long without it.
>... Actually, you've gone this long without interaction, and you're glad you have it now...
>... Right.
>"Hey, Shimmer?"
>You look over to Hexferry.
>"How... How are you holding up?"
>... She asks you that from time to time.
>Usually when the streets are almost empty and you're near home.
>Like you are right now.
>You look forward.
>Your house is in sight.
"... Fine."
>That's the same answer you always give.
>But it's true every time you say it.
>Then she'll say something about how nice it is to talk and walk with you, and how you need to do it again soon.
>"That's good."
>Right, and...
>"... Um..."
>Wait, that sounds like a leading statement.
>You look back at Hexferry.
>She looks... pensive.
>"How would..."
>That sentence apparently didn't work.
>She's trying again.
>"Do you want to..."
>She'll get whatever she wants to say.
>Hopefully.
>She sighs.
>"... I hope you're fine with this, but... I want you meet more ponies."
>... What?
>You blink.
>"What do you think?"
>She looks very hopeful. She's trying to hide it, but she really wants you to be on board.
>... Do you really want to be around anyone else?

>You've had a lot of time to adapt to Hexferry, you're not sure you can do the same for anyone else.
>... But Hexferry looks so pleading...
"... Who?"
>"Meisa."
>She didn't hesitate for a second.
>... Which one was she, again?
>Was she the stagnant brown one? No, that's... um...
>You still aren't able to match names to looks.
>That's not your fault, Hexferry hasn't really been telling you what they look like.
>Or maybe she did way back when you weren't listening to her.
>... You're... not going to bring that up, and hope you won't mistake whoever she is when the time comes.
>She was described as fancy and upright, from what you remember.
>Maybe she's the regal one.
>That makes sense.
>She seems... tolerable.
>At least she isn't Caramel, you've heard bad things about her.
>... You wouldn't like her, you have little doubt about that.
>She's a joker, a trickster who enjoys messing with others' heads. She only doesn't things for her own satisfaction.
>... To your understanding.
>Hexferry seems to like her.
>... You've been staring at Hexferry for a while.
>You didn't know you did that until she brought it up a few days ago.
>You turn to look at the ground.
"Sure."
>She sounds overjoyed.
>"Great! I'll tell her tomorrow and we'll set it up as soon as possible. Is there any time you can't have it?"
>You shake your head.
>Your schedule is usually pretty open.
>"Okay. And... Shimmer?"
>Your eyes meet hers.
>"... Thank you... for giving all of this a try."
>... Have you ever been thanked before?
>Whatever.
>Hexferry seems... happy.
>You assume the light feeling in your chest is also happiness.
>... It feels... nice.
>"Well, I guess I'll see you again tomorrow."
>Ah, it's that time already?
>... You're actually starting to enjoy Hexferry's company...
>She turns to her door and waves to you.
>You just wave in return.
>... It was another good day.