<p>Finals had just finished up at the School of Friendship, which meant that the weekend was wide-open for the relieved students on campus. However, since the recent actions of Cozy Glow still lingered guilt across the student body, a group of students decided to take take advantage of their newfound freedom with a gracious visit. They were hoping to find the Student Six in their dorm rooms so they could present a thoughtful gift, and some much-needed apologies for their involvement with the sadistic filly. Unfortunately, the group were only met with Smolder when they tried to state their case.</p><p>And to make matters worse, the dragon did <b>not </b>seem too keen on accepting their forgiveness right off the bat.</p><p>Can Turquoise and her friends manage to break through Smolder's gruff exterior and prove their atonement? Or is there a deeper reason for the dragoness' resistance to their claims?</p><div class="bbcode-center" style="text-align:center"><p><i>[</i><span style="font-weight:bold;font-style:italic">NOTE:</span><i> This story contains some coarse language, including a few slurs here and there, so reader discretion is advised. I meant to publish this story for Pride Month, but I'm really happy to have written this and break out of my writing slog.]</i></p></div>