It's time to open up, you conclude after taking a deep breath. Vinyl seems to have seen right through you anyway, and the strain of keeping your dreams and desires secret while investigating a scene seemingly celebrating and reveling in what they were about would break you sooner or later.
“Up until recently, you know, I wouldn't have thought what I dreamed of was even possible. Physically, I mean. Between two ponies.” You gesture with your hooves, your hesitations still stalling

After that intense of an interview, you think it best to take your leave of Nocta while you've still managed to keep on reasonably good terms... and not made yourself look too vulnerable. There's still one more angle you can attack here, after all.
“Well, thank you for your time, Miss Nocta. Would you mind if I stayed to interview Vinyl Scratch when she is between sets? The bouncer said she would be free to see me.”
She seems to consider this, then nods as you get to your hooves,

You decide to take the 'Equine Interest' angle; celebrity talk was a bit of a cheap reader bait, but it would be a good way to make sure a story this important (and your name in the byline) got in front of as many ponies' eyes as possible. “Well, to begin with Miss Nocta, how did you manage to secure top-of-the-line talent so quickly into your tenure? Vinyl Scratch has to be one of the most recognizable DJ's working the scene today, and word on the street is you've secured an exclusive c

[Persuasive Level 7 Succeeded in a Challenge! Persuasive has increased to Level 8!]
The key to pulling off any bluff is to look like you have every right to be where you are, doing what you are doing, all the while showing no visible sign of strain or effort. Marching right up to the entrance, bypassing the line, you have your card at the ready for the bouncer to inspect. “Earth Writer, Canterlot Chronicle. I'm here to talk to your boss for a feature in the Style section.” It's

You spend a little time deliberating over the drink you will order to fortify yourself for the rest of the day's work. Both relaxation and alertness would be of help here, but which would be most useful? The decision is a tough one, but the smell of coffee and Bale Hay's from the next booth over remind you that there's a third option!
“I'll take a Neighrish coffee; it's going to be a long hunt for this latest story.” The barkeep nods at your order, fixing it up with an elegant cre

[Dangerous Level 4 Succeeded in a Challenge! Dangerous has increased to 5]
Just before the wide open set of jaws close the light away from your eyes forever, you regain control of you magic. Taking up your pencil in a panic-fueled surge of energy, you jam it in a random direction at her, landing a point-first jab in the sensitive flesh of your assaulter's inner thigh! The roar of pain from the kirin temporarily deafens you, but your chief concern right now is the freedom of your body rather t

[Dangerous Level 3 Failed in a Challenge! Taking on this challenge has increased your Dangerous to Level 4]
There's an art to looking like you're the sort that is best not to mess with. The way you carry your head, the calm contempt in your eye for any threat, the confident strut of your walk... which is unfortunately broken when you stumble on a loose cobblestone right in front of the alleyway. Quicker than you can blink, a pair of cloven hooves reach out of the darkness, seize you by your sh

It wasn't a very hard decision to pick which lead to follow. As much help to your future career as upper-class connections could be, if you actually want to find these artists, it is probably best to seek them out in an area more familiar to you. Filing away the previous notes, you take up your notebook into your pocked and tuck your press card into your hat. There's a lot of folks who just can't help but talk to an empty notebook, and keeping track of things should aid in investigation.
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[A Twist in your Tale! You are now Seeking a Secretive Style]
“I'll take the Style and Art Beat, chief. Bohemian quarter's not too far from here, after all.” You reply, after a little consideration to the career implications. Between the resignations and no-shows, it was just possible that the Chronicle starting on a downward spiral, and you wanted a chance to jump ship.
Lead Type, being an earth pony himself, couldn't read your mind, but there was something in his look that told

What spirits guide the destiny of ponies?
What marks the path of fulfillment in their lives?
Is it just Harmony, or are there other spirits in play?
Deeper, darker manifestations of desire, hidden just beneath the surface, that seek to make Equestria more into their own image?
Well, what if there are? What more could you do than you would already?
Discover what you can, enjoy what you may, for however long it lasts. No one ever leaves this world alive anyway…
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