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Previously, on Cute Quest:
Miss Cheerilee needed a helper, since Brynn fell sick with a cold, and the random hand of fate pulled your number from the hat of students.
You were helping her grade papers when you noticed something amiss with Sweetie Belle's homework assignment; All the answers had been erased, save for a few wrong answers written in afterward.
Deciding the root of this problem needed to be brought into the light, you embarked on an investigation at Miss Cheerilee's request.
What you turned up proved to be more than you bargained for.
Diamond Tiara was bribing Apple Bloom into sabotaging other classmates homework. For what purpose, only Diamond Tiara can say. Perhaps she did it to exercise the power of money, and the exploitation of Apple Bloom's burning desire to help her family.
In the end the plan was revealed, parents were called, punishments and apologies were dished out, and Apple Bloom had a lot to think about.
But you promised you'd be there for her every step of the way, giving her a hug and trying to comfort your friend.
The more material reward was a bag of crazy good candy from Miss Cheerilee. She couldn't thank you enough and made sure your parents heard of your good deeds, though she couldn't tell them the specifics. And it was only your first day as her helper.
Miss Cheerilee needed a helper, since Brynn fell sick with a cold, and the random hand of fate pulled your number from the hat of students.
You were helping her grade papers when you noticed something amiss with Sweetie Belle's homework assignment; All the answers had been erased, save for a few wrong answers written in afterward.
Deciding the root of this problem needed to be brought into the light, you embarked on an investigation at Miss Cheerilee's request.
What you turned up proved to be more than you bargained for.
Diamond Tiara was bribing Apple Bloom into sabotaging other classmates homework. For what purpose, only Diamond Tiara can say. Perhaps she did it to exercise the power of money, and the exploitation of Apple Bloom's burning desire to help her family.
In the end the plan was revealed, parents were called, punishments and apologies were dished out, and Apple Bloom had a lot to think about.
But you promised you'd be there for her every step of the way, giving her a hug and trying to comfort your friend.
The more material reward was a bag of crazy good candy from Miss Cheerilee. She couldn't thank you enough and made sure your parents heard of your good deeds, though she couldn't tell them the specifics. And it was only your first day as her helper.
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The rest of your time as Miss Cheerilee's helper was rather quiet, nopony in the class wanting to stir up any trouble after the rumors began to fly.
But it's been a couple weeks since then. Things have calmed down, your classmates resuming their normal activities and Apple Bloom putting the ordeal behind her one day at a time. You've grown closer to her as a result of the whole mess, spending time with her after school to refine ideas of things that might help Big Mac and Applejack take care of the farm with less effort. Scootaloo and Sweetie Belle help sometimes, but it's usually just the two of you, idling the time away with drawings and laughing at some of the sillier ones. It's good, productive fun.
The rest of your time as Miss Cheerilee's helper was rather quiet, nopony in the class wanting to stir up any trouble after the rumors began to fly.
But it's been a couple weeks since then. Things have calmed down, your classmates resuming their normal activities and Apple Bloom putting the ordeal behind her one day at a time. You've grown closer to her as a result of the whole mess, spending time with her after school to refine ideas of things that might help Big Mac and Applejack take care of the farm with less effort. Scootaloo and Sweetie Belle help sometimes, but it's usually just the two of you, idling the time away with drawings and laughing at some of the sillier ones. It's good, productive fun.
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It's a fresh fall morning when you walk to school today, waving at classmates as you head into the schoolhouse, unpacking your bag in the classroom as Apple Bloom and Scootaloo talk to you excitedly about this years talent show.
"It should be happening soon, we had it about this time last year," Apple Bloom says excitedly, "I can't wait! There's a whole lot of things we haven't tried to earn our cutie marks with."
"You sure about that? I thought we hit just about everything," Scootaloo muses.
She's about to continue when Miss Cheerilee calls for everyone's attention, and everyone heads back to their seats for the day's lessons.
It's a fresh fall morning when you walk to school today, waving at classmates as you head into the schoolhouse, unpacking your bag in the classroom as Apple Bloom and Scootaloo talk to you excitedly about this years talent show.
"It should be happening soon, we had it about this time last year," Apple Bloom says excitedly, "I can't wait! There's a whole lot of things we haven't tried to earn our cutie marks with."
"You sure about that? I thought we hit just about everything," Scootaloo muses.
She's about to continue when Miss Cheerilee calls for everyone's attention, and everyone heads back to their seats for the day's lessons.
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"Alright class, settle down, settle down. After last years talent show went over so well with Ponyville, we've decided to do another, but change it up a little bit," Miss Cheerilee explains, perking the ears of every student in the room, "So for this year, to raise money for the school and for the town, we're going to have….a fashion show!"
Half the classroom groans, the other half whisper excitedly.
And then, Miss Cheerilee makes the announcement that causes your eyes to bulge.
"And this year, the girls will be making the outfits, the boys will be modeling them!"
What?
"Alright class, settle down, settle down. After last years talent show went over so well with Ponyville, we've decided to do another, but change it up a little bit," Miss Cheerilee explains, perking the ears of every student in the room, "So for this year, to raise money for the school and for the town, we're going to have….a fashion show!"
Half the classroom groans, the other half whisper excitedly.
And then, Miss Cheerilee makes the announcement that causes your eyes to bulge.
"And this year, the girls will be making the outfits, the boys will be modeling them!"
What?
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Also pardon if I go slow, my skype is blowing up with this Christmas thing and it's rather distracting.
"Now then," Miss Cheerilee continues, smiling broadly in thinly veiled excitement, "Since I want each one of you to be excited about this project, you'll be working in pairs. I'll let you pick who you want to work with, so long as you promise to get along and work together to make something really special!"
The proverbial floodgates open, ponies jumping from their chairs and dashing around the room to stand beside the colt or filly they hope to work with.
You jump from your own chair, wondering who you should pair up with.
Also pardon if I go slow, my skype is blowing up with this Christmas thing and it's rather distracting.
"Now then," Miss Cheerilee continues, smiling broadly in thinly veiled excitement, "Since I want each one of you to be excited about this project, you'll be working in pairs. I'll let you pick who you want to work with, so long as you promise to get along and work together to make something really special!"
The proverbial floodgates open, ponies jumping from their chairs and dashing around the room to stand beside the colt or filly they hope to work with.
You jump from your own chair, wondering who you should pair up with.
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<Meta>
<Standings>
AB 5/5
Scootaloo 4/5
Sweetie Belle 2/5
Cheerilee 3/-
>>237153
You aren't sure how you feel about being a model, but if you pair up with a friend it can't possibly go that badly, right? Right?
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You hesitate, scanning the room for your three firends. Surely one of them is free.
The ponies you see free are: Sweetie, Scootaloo, Brynn, Apple Bloom.
Brynn is being a wall flower, just waiting for whoever is left, while Apple Bloom seems to be drawing again. Sweetie is fiddling with her hooves, and Scootaloo looks bored to absolute tears.
You also realize there are only two colts to the remaining three fillies.
You look like you have your choice of the three though, so who'll it be?
<Meta>
<Standings>
AB 5/5
Scootaloo 4/5
Sweetie Belle 2/5
Cheerilee 3/-
>>237153
You aren't sure how you feel about being a model, but if you pair up with a friend it can't possibly go that badly, right? Right?
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>>237155
You hesitate, scanning the room for your three firends. Surely one of them is free.
The ponies you see free are: Sweetie, Scootaloo, Brynn, Apple Bloom.
Brynn is being a wall flower, just waiting for whoever is left, while Apple Bloom seems to be drawing again. Sweetie is fiddling with her hooves, and Scootaloo looks bored to absolute tears.
You also realize there are only two colts to the remaining three fillies.
You look like you have your choice of the three though, so who'll it be?
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Sweetie Belle told you her sister was into fashion, right? Pairing with her seems like a solid idea.
You trot over to Sweetie Belle, having to tap her on the shoulder to get her attention. When she looks up to see you she gives you a pleasant smile.
Miss Cheerilee looks at the remaining ponies, a gentle "Hmmmm," escaping her as she ponders.
"I guess we'll have Scootaloo be the third member of a group. Do I have any volunteers to take her?"
Looks like Brynn and Apple Bloom are stuck together. Now it's just a matter of where Scootaloo goes.
>Volunteer to make her part of your group
>Encourage Apple Bloom to take her
>Do nothing
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Sweetie Belle told you her sister was into fashion, right? Pairing with her seems like a solid idea.
You trot over to Sweetie Belle, having to tap her on the shoulder to get her attention. When she looks up to see you she gives you a pleasant smile.
Miss Cheerilee looks at the remaining ponies, a gentle "Hmmmm," escaping her as she ponders.
"I guess we'll have Scootaloo be the third member of a group. Do I have any volunteers to take her?"
Looks like Brynn and Apple Bloom are stuck together. Now it's just a matter of where Scootaloo goes.
>Volunteer to make her part of your group
>Encourage Apple Bloom to take her
>Do nothing
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>8/10
She sighs, "Well, I just thought maybe you'd want to work with…just me? I mean, you and Apple Bloom spend a lot of time together, and you got to race against Scootaloo that one time. I just thought maybe this could be….our special thing together."
She's fiddling her hooves again, cheeks showing just the faintest tinge of pink as she confesses her desire to work one on one with you.
>8/10
She sighs, "Well, I just thought maybe you'd want to work with…just me? I mean, you and Apple Bloom spend a lot of time together, and you got to race against Scootaloo that one time. I just thought maybe this could be….our special thing together."
She's fiddling her hooves again, cheeks showing just the faintest tinge of pink as she confesses her desire to work one on one with you.
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You can't help but feel your cheeks warm up a bit in response.
It's true, you've spent the least amount of time with her out of the three girls. Barring the comment she made when you first met, that your eyes were pretty, you haven't done anything together.
That's going to change starting now, you decide.
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You just nod before waving in Apple Bloom's direction. She stops talking with Brynn, if the few words they've chosen can be considered a conversation, and looks at you with an eyebrow arched.
You motion to Scootaloo, acting like you're going to throw Scoots through the air at Apple Bloom.
She seems to get the picture, raising a hoof and telling Miss Cheerilee she'd be happy to help her friend out.
Brynn shows no change of expression at this, a neutral smile on his face as Scootaloo buzzes over, slapping a hoof with Apple Bloom.
Sweetie Belle watches, then turns and gives you a genuine smile.
"I promise we'll have a lot of fun! You'll see!"
You can't help but feel your cheeks warm up a bit in response.
It's true, you've spent the least amount of time with her out of the three girls. Barring the comment she made when you first met, that your eyes were pretty, you haven't done anything together.
That's going to change starting now, you decide.
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You just nod before waving in Apple Bloom's direction. She stops talking with Brynn, if the few words they've chosen can be considered a conversation, and looks at you with an eyebrow arched.
You motion to Scootaloo, acting like you're going to throw Scoots through the air at Apple Bloom.
She seems to get the picture, raising a hoof and telling Miss Cheerilee she'd be happy to help her friend out.
Brynn shows no change of expression at this, a neutral smile on his face as Scootaloo buzzes over, slapping a hoof with Apple Bloom.
Sweetie Belle watches, then turns and gives you a genuine smile.
"I promise we'll have a lot of fun! You'll see!"
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"Excellent," Miss Cheerilee says, handing out some pieces of paper for the groups to use, "Now, I want you to write down this list I'll put up on the board. These are locations you can get help picking out colors, sewing, and generally working on your outfits. And yes, I expect an outfit for each group member, even if only the boys are the ones being judged."
The rest of the day is spent discussing ideas and deadlines for the fashion show, which is to be held this upcoming Saturday. There will be no tests during the week so you can focus.
"How about we meet at my sister's boutique in Ponyville," she suggests, "She's a seamstress and really knows her stuff. I bet she'd be willing to help us out! We'd win for sure!"
"Excellent," Miss Cheerilee says, handing out some pieces of paper for the groups to use, "Now, I want you to write down this list I'll put up on the board. These are locations you can get help picking out colors, sewing, and generally working on your outfits. And yes, I expect an outfit for each group member, even if only the boys are the ones being judged."
The rest of the day is spent discussing ideas and deadlines for the fashion show, which is to be held this upcoming Saturday. There will be no tests during the week so you can focus.
"How about we meet at my sister's boutique in Ponyville," she suggests, "She's a seamstress and really knows her stuff. I bet she'd be willing to help us out! We'd win for sure!"
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"Shouldn't we make it ourselves?"
"Well, yeah," Sweetie says as Miss Cheerilee declares class is dismissed, "But she could help us with colors, or to make sure we do it right. N-not that I think we'll mess up, but this way she gets to meet you and we can maybe use some of her spare stuff at the boutique."
She falters for a moment, "A-and don't worry, I'll make sure I sew the stuff myself. Rarity can just be our….advisor."
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You give her a skeptical look, but continue, "Do you have an idea for the outfit?"
She nods energetically, "Oh yes! But it's a surprise! Plus, I'm not so good at drawing, and I don't think I can explain it very well. You'll just have to wait and see!"
Seems she wants to be in charge of the design. Whether that's good or bad remains to be seen.
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"Shouldn't we make it ourselves?"
"Well, yeah," Sweetie says as Miss Cheerilee declares class is dismissed, "But she could help us with colors, or to make sure we do it right. N-not that I think we'll mess up, but this way she gets to meet you and we can maybe use some of her spare stuff at the boutique."
She falters for a moment, "A-and don't worry, I'll make sure I sew the stuff myself. Rarity can just be our….advisor."
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You give her a skeptical look, but continue, "Do you have an idea for the outfit?"
She nods energetically, "Oh yes! But it's a surprise! Plus, I'm not so good at drawing, and I don't think I can explain it very well. You'll just have to wait and see!"
Seems she wants to be in charge of the design. Whether that's good or bad remains to be seen.
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Without further ado, the two of you pack your saddlebags and set off to Rarity's boutique.
Sweetie Belle can't seem to wipe the smile from her face as you walk beside her down the road, humming cheerfully as she leads you to her sister's place.
<If you have any questions for Sweetie you can do so now, otherwise we'll just move along.>
Without further ado, the two of you pack your saddlebags and set off to Rarity's boutique.
Sweetie Belle can't seem to wipe the smile from her face as you walk beside her down the road, humming cheerfully as she leads you to her sister's place.
<If you have any questions for Sweetie you can do so now, otherwise we'll just move along.>
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Sweetie Belle giggles, "Her name is Rarity, don't you remember? I thought I told you already."
"Uh, yeah, maybe. I guess I just forgot," you sheepishly reply.
Sweetie isn't bothered, "She's really nice and pretty, I bet you'll like her. And she's one of the most popular ponies in town! People show up at her shop all the time for different clothes and designs."
She sighs a little, "I want to be like her when I grow up."
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Sweetie ponders this for a bit.
"I guess you could help design my outfit, since I'm in charge for designing yours. But I've got some ideas I want to try out before we try anything else. But mostly you're supposed to wear what we make and look good."
She looks over at you with a big smile.
"Shouldn't be too hard then, right?"
>>237210
Sweetie Belle giggles, "Her name is Rarity, don't you remember? I thought I told you already."
"Uh, yeah, maybe. I guess I just forgot," you sheepishly reply.
Sweetie isn't bothered, "She's really nice and pretty, I bet you'll like her. And she's one of the most popular ponies in town! People show up at her shop all the time for different clothes and designs."
She sighs a little, "I want to be like her when I grow up."
>>237211
Sweetie ponders this for a bit.
"I guess you could help design my outfit, since I'm in charge for designing yours. But I've got some ideas I want to try out before we try anything else. But mostly you're supposed to wear what we make and look good."
She looks over at you with a big smile.
"Shouldn't be too hard then, right?"
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You smile back at her, little heart fluttering a bit at the compliment.
"I'm glad you think so."
One of Sweetie's ears twitches a little as she blushes, about to say something before the two of you nearly walk into the side of a building.
Sweetie isn't so lucky, actually bopping her nose on the door, while you manage to stop a mere hair from the window in front of you.
Seems you've arrived.
You back up to take a look at the building while Sweetie rubs her nose, letting out a gentle whimper, "Oooow…."
It's blue, purple, pink, with a variety of designs and what appear to be carousel ponies near the top.
Sweetie notices your gawking and stops rubbing her nose long enough to put a hoof out, as though presenting a performance about to be shown on stage.
"Welcome to Rarity's Carousel Boutique!"
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>36
You smile back at her, little heart fluttering a bit at the compliment.
"I'm glad you think so."
One of Sweetie's ears twitches a little as she blushes, about to say something before the two of you nearly walk into the side of a building.
Sweetie isn't so lucky, actually bopping her nose on the door, while you manage to stop a mere hair from the window in front of you.
Seems you've arrived.
You back up to take a look at the building while Sweetie rubs her nose, letting out a gentle whimper, "Oooow…."
It's blue, purple, pink, with a variety of designs and what appear to be carousel ponies near the top.
Sweetie notices your gawking and stops rubbing her nose long enough to put a hoof out, as though presenting a performance about to be shown on stage.
"Welcome to Rarity's Carousel Boutique!"
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You move forward and push the door open for Sweetie, nodding for her to move in ahead of you.
She smiles and bounces forward into the shop, with you walking in behind her.
"Rarity! Rarity, where are you?" she sing songs playfully, bounding around the inside of the shop.
You note that it's mostly clean, with the odd pile of fabric here or a mannequin in half completed clothing there. There are colors and designs all around, so much so that you can't tell where the workspace begins or ends. It's just one continuous circle of projects.
"Sweetie Belle! What have I told you about bouncing around my boutique!"
A white unicorn with a beautifully curled purple mane steps forward from behind a pony mannequin, removing her red glasses and letting them hang at the end of a necklace against her chest as she looks at you.
"Oh! Hello there, I didn't see you. Sweetie, is this a friend of yours?"
Sweetie Belle nods, "Yeah, his name is-"
"Puff," she says, her elegant voice making the word sound surprisingly delightful to your ears, "The one you keep telling me about?"
"H-how did you know?" Sweetie asks, her little voice cracking as Rarity smiles.
"You told me he had pretty green eyes. But you didn't tell me that he had such adorable eyelashes to go with them! Oh he's simply precious!"
<Spaghetti roll, same as before>
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You move forward and push the door open for Sweetie, nodding for her to move in ahead of you.
She smiles and bounces forward into the shop, with you walking in behind her.
"Rarity! Rarity, where are you?" she sing songs playfully, bounding around the inside of the shop.
You note that it's mostly clean, with the odd pile of fabric here or a mannequin in half completed clothing there. There are colors and designs all around, so much so that you can't tell where the workspace begins or ends. It's just one continuous circle of projects.
"Sweetie Belle! What have I told you about bouncing around my boutique!"
A white unicorn with a beautifully curled purple mane steps forward from behind a pony mannequin, removing her red glasses and letting them hang at the end of a necklace against her chest as she looks at you.
"Oh! Hello there, I didn't see you. Sweetie, is this a friend of yours?"
Sweetie Belle nods, "Yeah, his name is-"
"Puff," she says, her elegant voice making the word sound surprisingly delightful to your ears, "The one you keep telling me about?"
"H-how did you know?" Sweetie asks, her little voice cracking as Rarity smiles.
"You told me he had pretty green eyes. But you didn't tell me that he had such adorable eyelashes to go with them! Oh he's simply precious!"
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>24/50
>Some spaghetti
Sweetie Belle gives her sister a strange look.
You rub a hoof against your left leg nervously under Rarity's compliments. You've never been complimented by such a pretty mare before….
"Th-thank you, Miss Rarity."
"Now now, dear. Just Rarity will suffice," she says with a smile, "A friend of Sweetie's is a friend of mine. So, what brings you to my boutique?"
"We have a school fashion show," Sweetie explains, making Rarity's eyes light up as she inhales deeply with excitement.
"And you came to your big sister for help! Of course, of course, I'd be happy to help the two of you. And if you're wearing a design of mine, everypony will see it and want one for their own little fillies! Oh it's brilliant!"
Sweetie Belle coughs gently, "N-no, we have to design one ourselves. I just thought maybe you'd let us work here and maybe be….an advisor, kind of?"
She smiles at her older sister as Rarity deflates a little.
"Oh. Well. I suppose that will do. You can use that corner of the work room over there," she says, using her magic to move a set of mannequins out of the way, "I'll be working over here if you need me. Just try not to make too large a mess, okay?"
Sweetie Belle promises and the two of you head to the cleared out space, Rarity sliding small assortments of fabric after you for your use.
Sweetie unpacks her saddlebag, pulling a small notepad from it and flipping a few pages, "Alright! So, here are some ideas for outfits I've got."
>Sailor outfits
>Butler and maid
>Royal Ball theme
>Scarves and sweaters
"So, what do you think? Do you like any of those, or do you have some other idea that we should try?"
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>24/50
>Some spaghetti
Sweetie Belle gives her sister a strange look.
You rub a hoof against your left leg nervously under Rarity's compliments. You've never been complimented by such a pretty mare before….
"Th-thank you, Miss Rarity."
"Now now, dear. Just Rarity will suffice," she says with a smile, "A friend of Sweetie's is a friend of mine. So, what brings you to my boutique?"
"We have a school fashion show," Sweetie explains, making Rarity's eyes light up as she inhales deeply with excitement.
"And you came to your big sister for help! Of course, of course, I'd be happy to help the two of you. And if you're wearing a design of mine, everypony will see it and want one for their own little fillies! Oh it's brilliant!"
Sweetie Belle coughs gently, "N-no, we have to design one ourselves. I just thought maybe you'd let us work here and maybe be….an advisor, kind of?"
She smiles at her older sister as Rarity deflates a little.
"Oh. Well. I suppose that will do. You can use that corner of the work room over there," she says, using her magic to move a set of mannequins out of the way, "I'll be working over here if you need me. Just try not to make too large a mess, okay?"
Sweetie Belle promises and the two of you head to the cleared out space, Rarity sliding small assortments of fabric after you for your use.
Sweetie unpacks her saddlebag, pulling a small notepad from it and flipping a few pages, "Alright! So, here are some ideas for outfits I've got."
>Sailor outfits
>Butler and maid
>Royal Ball theme
>Scarves and sweaters
"So, what do you think? Do you like any of those, or do you have some other idea that we should try?"
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3 for Butler/Maid
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2 for Scarves and Sweaters
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2 for Royal Ball
For some reason a Butler/Maid set sounds interesting to you. Royal Ball brings to mind elegant dresses and a dapper suit, while Sweaters are a bit more season oriented. They all sound pretty good, but if you had to pick one, you'd go with looking like a butler.
Sweetie arcs an eyebrow, "I thought you'd go for Royal Ball stuff so you could look like a Prince or something."
"Is that weird?" You ask, making her shake her head and smile.
"No! I just thought, I dunno, you'd think one of the others were better. But if that's what you want, I am totally okay with that."
Is Butler/Maid your final choice?
And for a backup; Royal Ball, or Sweaters and Scarves?
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3 for Butler/Maid
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2 for Scarves and Sweaters
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2 for Royal Ball
For some reason a Butler/Maid set sounds interesting to you. Royal Ball brings to mind elegant dresses and a dapper suit, while Sweaters are a bit more season oriented. They all sound pretty good, but if you had to pick one, you'd go with looking like a butler.
Sweetie arcs an eyebrow, "I thought you'd go for Royal Ball stuff so you could look like a Prince or something."
"Is that weird?" You ask, making her shake her head and smile.
"No! I just thought, I dunno, you'd think one of the others were better. But if that's what you want, I am totally okay with that."
Is Butler/Maid your final choice?
And for a backup; Royal Ball, or Sweaters and Scarves?
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"I heard the whole thing," Rarity says, making you jump as she's suddenly behind you, corner of her glasses held gently in her mouth as she ponders, "But why butler and a maid? Shouldn't he be the butler and you be the Princess?"
"But, I don't want to make it seem like I'm above him or anything," Sweetie mumbles, "He's my friend. Besides, I think we'd look better as a pair instead of different things."
Rarity is silent, and though you can't see her since she's behind you, you think you can feel her smiling at her sister.
"Alright, just a suggestion. Sorry to interrupt," she says after a moment, silently retreating back to her work station.
"I heard the whole thing," Rarity says, making you jump as she's suddenly behind you, corner of her glasses held gently in her mouth as she ponders, "But why butler and a maid? Shouldn't he be the butler and you be the Princess?"
"But, I don't want to make it seem like I'm above him or anything," Sweetie mumbles, "He's my friend. Besides, I think we'd look better as a pair instead of different things."
Rarity is silent, and though you can't see her since she's behind you, you think you can feel her smiling at her sister.
"Alright, just a suggestion. Sorry to interrupt," she says after a moment, silently retreating back to her work station.
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"Well, if you'll be my Princess, I'll be your Prince," you say confidently, your heart beating a little faster as you think about Sweetie in a pretty dress.
Sweetie Belle lets out a small cheer, perhaps oblivious to what you're hinting at or just powering through it with sheer enthusiasm.
"It'll be great! I'll be in a cute dress, and you'll be in…what is it boys wear to big, royal events? Suits? Those things with coat tails?"
"Yes, Sweetie. Tuxedos. Or Suits. Or a uniform if they're in the Royal Guard. Or just something really dapper looking," Rarity calls out from her work station.
"Either way," Sweetie says, "This is going to be great! You'll look great and we'll totally win! Now, what colors do you want yours to be? You're kinda…..beige. What colors go good with that and black?"
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>>237290
>32
"Well, if you'll be my Princess, I'll be your Prince," you say confidently, your heart beating a little faster as you think about Sweetie in a pretty dress.
Sweetie Belle lets out a small cheer, perhaps oblivious to what you're hinting at or just powering through it with sheer enthusiasm.
"It'll be great! I'll be in a cute dress, and you'll be in…what is it boys wear to big, royal events? Suits? Those things with coat tails?"
"Yes, Sweetie. Tuxedos. Or Suits. Or a uniform if they're in the Royal Guard. Or just something really dapper looking," Rarity calls out from her work station.
"Either way," Sweetie says, "This is going to be great! You'll look great and we'll totally win! Now, what colors do you want yours to be? You're kinda…..beige. What colors go good with that and black?"
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Colour theory to the rescue. But I think we should confirm with Rarity.
>>237298
>>237300
"Your eyes are green too, silly," Sweetie says, still smiling, "But that could work."
>>237301
"I like blue, too! Maybe a blue body, with like, green gems on it for cufflinks or buttons? What about silver trim, too? Too much?"
>>237307
"I think I like almost every color," Sweetie says, realizing how many things she's approving, "Maybe we should narrow down the design first, then pick colors."
She hums as she doodles on the notepad in front of her, before showing it to you.
"Okay, the one on the left is that military style one. You'll have a sash, but the rest of the outfit is kind of plain if we don't throw some other stuff on it. Like fake medals and stuff."
"The one in the center is a tuxedo, with a little bow tie and everything." The drawing has a bow tie with a little smiley face on it. "I like bow ties."
"And the last one is a suit. It's like a tuxedo, but without the bow tie and no coat tails. I think I like the suit the least."
>>237300
"Your eyes are green too, silly," Sweetie says, still smiling, "But that could work."
>>237301
"I like blue, too! Maybe a blue body, with like, green gems on it for cufflinks or buttons? What about silver trim, too? Too much?"
>>237307
"I think I like almost every color," Sweetie says, realizing how many things she's approving, "Maybe we should narrow down the design first, then pick colors."
She hums as she doodles on the notepad in front of her, before showing it to you.
"Okay, the one on the left is that military style one. You'll have a sash, but the rest of the outfit is kind of plain if we don't throw some other stuff on it. Like fake medals and stuff."
"The one in the center is a tuxedo, with a little bow tie and everything." The drawing has a bow tie with a little smiley face on it. "I like bow ties."
"And the last one is a suit. It's like a tuxedo, but without the bow tie and no coat tails. I think I like the suit the least."
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>>237312
>>237317
>>237316
>>237315
>>237313
You point to the tux, "How about we try that. Without the smiley face, of course."
Sweetie laughs at your joke, "Of course! Though I think a bow tie with a smiley would be cute. M-maybe not for a fashion show, though."
Sweetie draws a big circle around the tux drawing before continuing.
"Alright, let's try and narrow down those color choices."
>Warm colors; reds and browns
>Clean feeling colors: greens/blue green
>Cool colors: Light and dark blues
>Some other mix
>Let Sweetie choose
>>237317
>>237316
>>237315
>>237313
You point to the tux, "How about we try that. Without the smiley face, of course."
Sweetie laughs at your joke, "Of course! Though I think a bow tie with a smiley would be cute. M-maybe not for a fashion show, though."
Sweetie draws a big circle around the tux drawing before continuing.
"Alright, let's try and narrow down those color choices."
>Warm colors; reds and browns
>Clean feeling colors: greens/blue green
>Cool colors: Light and dark blues
>Some other mix
>Let Sweetie choose
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>>237324
>>237334
>>237326
"I like cool colors," you say, thinking of light blues especially, "but would reds be better since it's fall?"
>>237339
"A valid point," Rarity calls out, apparently still eavesdropping, "But I wouldn't worry about that too much. This is for a fashion show for fun and fundraising, yes? It's not exactly the next fashion line being rolled out from Canterlot."
"If she had her way it would be," Sweetie Belle whispers, giggling a little.
>>237330
"I'll choose after you do. You're the one who has to be on the runway after all, so it's mostly about your outfit."
>>237334
>>237326
"I like cool colors," you say, thinking of light blues especially, "but would reds be better since it's fall?"
>>237339
"A valid point," Rarity calls out, apparently still eavesdropping, "But I wouldn't worry about that too much. This is for a fashion show for fun and fundraising, yes? It's not exactly the next fashion line being rolled out from Canterlot."
"If she had her way it would be," Sweetie Belle whispers, giggling a little.
>>237330
"I'll choose after you do. You're the one who has to be on the runway after all, so it's mostly about your outfit."
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>>237342
>>237343
>>237344
>>237345
"Cool colors it is!" Sweetie proclaims, pulling a pack of crayons out to color the tuxedo drawing.
She colors the main body a rich blue, with the interior being a slightly lighter blue.
>>237346
"Yeah! That way it compliments your pretty eyes," Sweetie says, making your wings buzz a little at the compliment.
"And then I'll wear a dress that's a kind of….seafoam green."
"Oh, please no," Rarity says from her workbench, "Something a little more subtle than that, I beg you."
"Well fine! What about olive green?"
"Ew, no. Try pine green, dear."
"Alright, fine. Pine green for the dress. With…tea green highlights and collar."
"Now you're getting it."
With that settled, the only thing left to do is make it.
<Time skip?>
>>237343
>>237344
>>237345
"Cool colors it is!" Sweetie proclaims, pulling a pack of crayons out to color the tuxedo drawing.
She colors the main body a rich blue, with the interior being a slightly lighter blue.
>>237346
"Yeah! That way it compliments your pretty eyes," Sweetie says, making your wings buzz a little at the compliment.
"And then I'll wear a dress that's a kind of….seafoam green."
"Oh, please no," Rarity says from her workbench, "Something a little more subtle than that, I beg you."
"Well fine! What about olive green?"
"Ew, no. Try pine green, dear."
"Alright, fine. Pine green for the dress. With…tea green highlights and collar."
"Now you're getting it."
With that settled, the only thing left to do is make it.
<Time skip?>
>>237350
>>237352
>>237353
Rarity takes your measurements rather quick, keeping you from getting too nervous about her soft hooves on your tiny frame.
You head home for the night since Sweetie says there's nothing else for you to do.
You return the next day to find a not so bad looking tuxedo in the colors you asked for set up on a pony mannequin of about your size.
That was….quick.
You look around for Sweetie Belle, and are surprised to find her fast asleep, face down at a small work bench with her hooves stretched out in front of her.
You nearly jump out of your skin at someone touching your back, and turn about to find Rarity standing behind you. She puts a hoof in front of her mouth and motions you to an adjoining room.
"She stayed up all night working on your little tuxedo," she says when you're out of danger of waking Sweetie, "I don't think I've seen her work so hard on anything before. It must really mean a lot to her, winning this fashion show."
She smiles down at you, "Or…something like that. How about we let you try it on so she can make some adjustments when she wakes up?"
>>237352
>>237353
Rarity takes your measurements rather quick, keeping you from getting too nervous about her soft hooves on your tiny frame.
You head home for the night since Sweetie says there's nothing else for you to do.
You return the next day to find a not so bad looking tuxedo in the colors you asked for set up on a pony mannequin of about your size.
That was….quick.
You look around for Sweetie Belle, and are surprised to find her fast asleep, face down at a small work bench with her hooves stretched out in front of her.
You nearly jump out of your skin at someone touching your back, and turn about to find Rarity standing behind you. She puts a hoof in front of her mouth and motions you to an adjoining room.
"She stayed up all night working on your little tuxedo," she says when you're out of danger of waking Sweetie, "I don't think I've seen her work so hard on anything before. It must really mean a lot to her, winning this fashion show."
She smiles down at you, "Or…something like that. How about we let you try it on so she can make some adjustments when she wakes up?"
>>237359
>>237360
>>237361
Rarity puts a hoof to her chest, smiling brightly, "Well, aren't you just the little gentlecolt! I think she'd like that very much."
The first thing you do is try on the tux, Rarity helping you slide your wings through a pair of little holes in the back.
"There! I know how uncomfortable it is for you pegasi to have your wings trapped under some garment," her tone briefly turns dour, "Believe me. I know."
She has you turn about once or twice, then walk the length of the small room the two of you are in to see how it feels.
It's….comfortable. The coat tails aren't long enough for you to trip on, the chest section is snug without being too restricting, and the collar is short enough it doesn't rub your chin and make it itch.
Has Sweetie done this sort of thing before? Because it's pretty nice.
"I think you look dashing, if I do say so myself," Rarity gushes, "I dare say if you were just a bit older the mares would be all over you."
Very briefly she looks embarrassed, "Oh, I'm sorry, that was rather crude of me. Forget I said anything other than you look good."
>>237360
>>237361
Rarity puts a hoof to her chest, smiling brightly, "Well, aren't you just the little gentlecolt! I think she'd like that very much."
The first thing you do is try on the tux, Rarity helping you slide your wings through a pair of little holes in the back.
"There! I know how uncomfortable it is for you pegasi to have your wings trapped under some garment," her tone briefly turns dour, "Believe me. I know."
She has you turn about once or twice, then walk the length of the small room the two of you are in to see how it feels.
It's….comfortable. The coat tails aren't long enough for you to trip on, the chest section is snug without being too restricting, and the collar is short enough it doesn't rub your chin and make it itch.
Has Sweetie done this sort of thing before? Because it's pretty nice.
"I think you look dashing, if I do say so myself," Rarity gushes, "I dare say if you were just a bit older the mares would be all over you."
Very briefly she looks embarrassed, "Oh, I'm sorry, that was rather crude of me. Forget I said anything other than you look good."
>>237368
"Thank you, Rarity," you say, cheeks a little warm.
"Now then," she says after hanging your suit back on a mannequin, "You want to help make Sweetie's dress, correct?"
You nod. It's the least you could do after she stayed up all night making something for you.
"You do know how to sew, right?"
>>237374
>>237375
Rarity gives you a knowing look, "How about I help you? The outfit she made is the one being judged, not the one she'll be wearing. So I could help you sew together her dress, since I'm not sure you know how. Would you like that?"
<If you accept, the quality of the dress will be guaranteed to be no lower than "Good" quality, and the time it takes to make will be reduced exceptionally.
Alternatively you can make it completely by yourself, though the time it takes and the quality they are will be determined by skill rolls. This one will hold more sentimental value, but is much more easily messed up.>
<Also there will be 3 types of dresses, basically being: easy to make, kinda difficult to make, exceptionally difficult to make. The harder it is, the higher skill and more time required.>
<I'll let you deliberate on it for a few. Feel free to ask any questions.>
"Thank you, Rarity," you say, cheeks a little warm.
"Now then," she says after hanging your suit back on a mannequin, "You want to help make Sweetie's dress, correct?"
You nod. It's the least you could do after she stayed up all night making something for you.
"You do know how to sew, right?"
>>237374
>>237375
Rarity gives you a knowing look, "How about I help you? The outfit she made is the one being judged, not the one she'll be wearing. So I could help you sew together her dress, since I'm not sure you know how. Would you like that?"
<If you accept, the quality of the dress will be guaranteed to be no lower than "Good" quality, and the time it takes to make will be reduced exceptionally.
Alternatively you can make it completely by yourself, though the time it takes and the quality they are will be determined by skill rolls. This one will hold more sentimental value, but is much more easily messed up.>
<Also there will be 3 types of dresses, basically being: easy to make, kinda difficult to make, exceptionally difficult to make. The harder it is, the higher skill and more time required.>
<I'll let you deliberate on it for a few. Feel free to ask any questions.>
>>237384
You explain your desire to make it yourself, but would like Rarity to quality check at intervals to assure it's turning out alright.
"I could do that for you, yes. Just come get me when you reach a benchmark, such as finishing the torso, or working on frills, or anything like that."
<Basically you'd get a +2 to the total of your rolls per step, instead of a larger one from her doing most the work. Barring rolling a complete failure and having to start over on that section, this will ensure it's at least "Moderate" quality over all.>
You explain your desire to make it yourself, but would like Rarity to quality check at intervals to assure it's turning out alright.
"I could do that for you, yes. Just come get me when you reach a benchmark, such as finishing the torso, or working on frills, or anything like that."
<Basically you'd get a +2 to the total of your rolls per step, instead of a larger one from her doing most the work. Barring rolling a complete failure and having to start over on that section, this will ensure it's at least "Moderate" quality over all.>
>>237390
Rarity smiles, "Not only a gentlecolt, but cautious to boot! If you want me to, I suppose I could make something in my spare time. I can't guarantee how great it will be though, since I have my own projects to work on for varying clients."
<Alright, final weigh in. How much help do you want and what difficulty dress do you want to make for Sweetie>
Rarity smiles, "Not only a gentlecolt, but cautious to boot! If you want me to, I suppose I could make something in my spare time. I can't guarantee how great it will be though, since I have my own projects to work on for varying clients."
<Alright, final weigh in. How much help do you want and what difficulty dress do you want to make for Sweetie>
>>237400
>No help Hard mode
Herewego.jpg
Rarity takes Sweetie Belle to the upper floor of the boutique, no doubt getting her settled in a bed somewhere so she can sleep more comfortably.
She has a set of measurements from the last time she made a costume for her sister, so you don't have to worry too much about that.
With the workspace cleared, you nervously begin to put something together. The most logical place to start is the torso, right?
First 5 rolls, 1d20
Natural twenties give an additional +5
Natural ones are equal to a 0
Under 20 = Failure, try again (Eats half a day)
21-35 = Poor
36-65 = Average
66-85= Good
86-95 = Exceptional
96-100+ = Phenomenal
<Good luck!>
>No help Hard mode
Herewego.jpg
Rarity takes Sweetie Belle to the upper floor of the boutique, no doubt getting her settled in a bed somewhere so she can sleep more comfortably.
She has a set of measurements from the last time she made a costume for her sister, so you don't have to worry too much about that.
With the workspace cleared, you nervously begin to put something together. The most logical place to start is the torso, right?
First 5 rolls, 1d20
Natural twenties give an additional +5
Natural ones are equal to a 0
Under 20 = Failure, try again (Eats half a day)
21-35 = Poor
36-65 = Average
66-85= Good
86-95 = Exceptional
96-100+ = Phenomenal
<Good luck!>
>>237410
>>237411
>>237412
>>237413
>>237414
>35/100
Poor Quality torso.
You hold up the torso after working on it, finding it to look….lumpy.
>>237419
Each set of rolls will use half of a day. You can stay up late to make a third roll on one day, but it will cause you to only have one roll the day after since you have to recuperate.
Going a third time in one day will also incur negative modifiers to your overall score due to being really tired, unless you make a will roll to do really well.
It is Tuesday in Ponyville. The talent show is Saturday morning. School has effectively been cancelled so that students can put everything they can into the project.
The first half of Tuesday is now gone. Three and a half days remain.
<Note, you cannot third shift on Friday night. You have to be conscious for the show on Saturday, Mr. Runway Model.>
You could make it moderate quality by doing an autopilot instead of actually rolling, but then you miss out on potentially making something great. Your call.
>>237411
>>237412
>>237413
>>237414
>35/100
Poor Quality torso.
You hold up the torso after working on it, finding it to look….lumpy.
>>237419
Each set of rolls will use half of a day. You can stay up late to make a third roll on one day, but it will cause you to only have one roll the day after since you have to recuperate.
Going a third time in one day will also incur negative modifiers to your overall score due to being really tired, unless you make a will roll to do really well.
It is Tuesday in Ponyville. The talent show is Saturday morning. School has effectively been cancelled so that students can put everything they can into the project.
The first half of Tuesday is now gone. Three and a half days remain.
<Note, you cannot third shift on Friday night. You have to be conscious for the show on Saturday, Mr. Runway Model.>
You could make it moderate quality by doing an autopilot instead of actually rolling, but then you miss out on potentially making something great. Your call.
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>>237434
>>237435
>>237436
R-R-R-Redo!
You look at the lumpy torso and promptly discard it. Sweetie deserves better than that. And you're gonna give it to her.
Have some music while you roll:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0RTNzF26QE&feature=share&list=FLdFxJrchlXDSbDvG3HCaHuw
Here we go again!
Under 20 = Failure, try again (Eats half a day)
21-35 = Poor
36-65 = Average
66-85= Good
86-95 = Exceptional
96-100+ = Phenomenal
>>237435
>>237436
R-R-R-Redo!
You look at the lumpy torso and promptly discard it. Sweetie deserves better than that. And you're gonna give it to her.
Have some music while you roll:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0RTNzF26QE&feature=share&list=FLdFxJrchlXDSbDvG3HCaHuw
Here we go again!
Under 20 = Failure, try again (Eats half a day)
21-35 = Poor
36-65 = Average
66-85= Good
86-95 = Exceptional
96-100+ = Phenomenal
>>237440
Our first 0! Congratulations! I'm so sorry.
>>237441
>>237442
>>237443
>>237444
>60/100
>Average
As night begins to settle in you wipe your brow, looking at your work on the torso section. It looks….okay. It's not lumpy like the last one, but nothing about it really stands out.
Rarity wanders over to look at it, also commenting that it's not bad, but not great.
"If that's your first attempt at sewing, it's a good start. Don't feel bad about it."
>Pull Third shift
>Go home and start on the next bit tomorrow
Our first 0! Congratulations! I'm so sorry.
>>237441
>>237442
>>237443
>>237444
>60/100
>Average
As night begins to settle in you wipe your brow, looking at your work on the torso section. It looks….okay. It's not lumpy like the last one, but nothing about it really stands out.
Rarity wanders over to look at it, also commenting that it's not bad, but not great.
"If that's your first attempt at sewing, it's a good start. Don't feel bad about it."
>Pull Third shift
>Go home and start on the next bit tomorrow
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Dammit guys.
At this rate we'll never get a phenomenal piece.
At this rate we'll never get a phenomenal piece.
>>237458
>>237459
>>237462
>>237464
You thank Rarity for the encouragement, telling her you'll come back tomorrow.
"Sounds like a plan. I'll make sure Sweetie gets her rest at home for a day or two so you can work in peace, so don't worry about that."
She walks you to the door, "And might I say, I think it's real sweet of you to be doing this for her yourself. I'm certain she'll love it for that reason alone, if nothing else. Chin up, little Puff."
You thank her for her kind words and head home, getting some much needed rest.
You return the next morning, feeling refreshed and ready to get back to work.
It is Wednesday morning. 3 full days remain.
<Roll when ready>
>>237459
>>237462
>>237464
You thank Rarity for the encouragement, telling her you'll come back tomorrow.
"Sounds like a plan. I'll make sure Sweetie gets her rest at home for a day or two so you can work in peace, so don't worry about that."
She walks you to the door, "And might I say, I think it's real sweet of you to be doing this for her yourself. I'm certain she'll love it for that reason alone, if nothing else. Chin up, little Puff."
You thank her for her kind words and head home, getting some much needed rest.
You return the next morning, feeling refreshed and ready to get back to work.
It is Wednesday morning. 3 full days remain.
<Roll when ready>
>>237470
>>237471
>>237472
>>237473
>>237474
>29/100
Poor.
First set of frills are too thick and lack the frilly part that makes them frills.
Rarity observes your process, having to quite literally remove herself from the room after watching you work for a while.
When she comes back she nearly pleads.
"Are you quite certain you don't want my help? Really, really certain?"
>>237471
>>237472
>>237473
>>237474
>29/100
Poor.
First set of frills are too thick and lack the frilly part that makes them frills.
Rarity observes your process, having to quite literally remove herself from the room after watching you work for a while.
When she comes back she nearly pleads.
"Are you quite certain you don't want my help? Really, really certain?"
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>>237484
Yes. We started this, and we're going to finish it.
Yes. We started this, and we're going to finish it.
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Oh god Sweetie Belle deserves better
>>237494
>>237497
>>237498
>>237504
>>237500
>>237502
>>237505
<Majority says nay>
"One more try," You tell Rarity, tossing the failed frills to the side and grabbing another set of fabric, "If I can't do this by the end of the day, then you can help me."
Rarity nearly whimpers and heads to a different room, no longer content with watching you work.
You are determined! +5 to your total on next set of rolls.
<Good luck!>
>>237497
>>237498
>>237504
>>237500
>>237502
>>237505
<Majority says nay>
"One more try," You tell Rarity, tossing the failed frills to the side and grabbing another set of fabric, "If I can't do this by the end of the day, then you can help me."
Rarity nearly whimpers and heads to a different room, no longer content with watching you work.
You are determined! +5 to your total on next set of rolls.
<Good luck!>
>>237511
>>237512
>>237513
>>237514
>>237517
>54/100
>+10 overall bonus!
>64/100
Average
An epiphany strikes in how to create the frills, and suddenly you've got the first set finished. They look…..plain. Good, but plain. It matches the torso very well.
At this rate you won't get your cutie mark for sewing, but at least it's presentable.
Rarity has returned from the adjoining room, looking at your second batch of frills. She seems impressed.
"I see you figured out how to get them naturally bendy like that. Did you look at a diagram somewhere, or figure it out on your own?"
You tell her you figured it out yourself, and her eyebrows raise in pleasant surprise.
"Perhaps you have a knack for this. Or the knack of learning through mistakes. Either way, it looks alright."
She looks out the window at the setting sun, "But it's getting late again. How time flies when you're working hard, no?"
>Call it a day
>All nighter
>>237512
>>237513
>>237514
>>237517
>54/100
>+10 overall bonus!
>64/100
Average
An epiphany strikes in how to create the frills, and suddenly you've got the first set finished. They look…..plain. Good, but plain. It matches the torso very well.
At this rate you won't get your cutie mark for sewing, but at least it's presentable.
Rarity has returned from the adjoining room, looking at your second batch of frills. She seems impressed.
"I see you figured out how to get them naturally bendy like that. Did you look at a diagram somewhere, or figure it out on your own?"
You tell her you figured it out yourself, and her eyebrows raise in pleasant surprise.
"Perhaps you have a knack for this. Or the knack of learning through mistakes. Either way, it looks alright."
She looks out the window at the setting sun, "But it's getting late again. How time flies when you're working hard, no?"
>Call it a day
>All nighter
>>237532
>>237533
>>237534
"I guess," you say, trying hard to hide the disappointment in your voice. You knew this was the hard design, that it was going to be rough, but even so….
Rarity walks over and raises your head, putting her hoof under your chin and making your eyes meet hers.
"Chin up, Puff. Not everypony was made for this kind of thing, but your effort is a noble one. My offer to help still stands though, if you find it to be too much tomorrow."
You thank her as you get up and she walks you to the door once again. Maybe it's just you, but she seems to linger with the door open for a bit after you head out.
<The next morning>
<It is now Thursday morning. Only Two days remain.>
Rarity welcomes you into her boutique once again, fabrics all laid out for you in your workspace as you settle in to start working once more.
<Roll when ready, and good luck>
>>237533
>>237534
"I guess," you say, trying hard to hide the disappointment in your voice. You knew this was the hard design, that it was going to be rough, but even so….
Rarity walks over and raises your head, putting her hoof under your chin and making your eyes meet hers.
"Chin up, Puff. Not everypony was made for this kind of thing, but your effort is a noble one. My offer to help still stands though, if you find it to be too much tomorrow."
You thank her as you get up and she walks you to the door once again. Maybe it's just you, but she seems to linger with the door open for a bit after you head out.
<The next morning>
<It is now Thursday morning. Only Two days remain.>
Rarity welcomes you into her boutique once again, fabrics all laid out for you in your workspace as you settle in to start working once more.
<Roll when ready, and good luck>
>>237548
>>237549
>>237551
>>237552
>>237554
>58/100
Average
For once, your first work turns out looking fair. It's quality matches the first set of frills, allowing you to either move onto the hat, trim, or attempting to make an even better set of frills if you feel so adventurous.
<You can hold onto the average quality set of frills and try to make another one that's better, or move on if you so choose.>
>>237549
>>237551
>>237552
>>237554
>58/100
Average
For once, your first work turns out looking fair. It's quality matches the first set of frills, allowing you to either move onto the hat, trim, or attempting to make an even better set of frills if you feel so adventurous.
<You can hold onto the average quality set of frills and try to make another one that's better, or move on if you so choose.>
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>>237566
Because the RNG doesn't care if it's greentext.
Because the RNG doesn't care if it's greentext.
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>>237583
>>237584
>>237585
>>237586
>>237587
>53/100
>+5 overall bonus!
>58/100
Good!
You wipe the sweat from your brow and lean back to get a kink out of your back from leaning over the torso and frill sections for so long. You hold each piece up and look at it, finding yourself pleasantly surprised with the end result.
Even Rarity compliments you on how well it looks, saying "That's much better than anything I've seen from someone your age. Especially for a young colt! Well done, Puff, well done."
She sets the outfit up on a mannequin, taking a long look at it in the setting sun's light that spills through the front windows. The trim reflects a tiny bit of light thanks to some reflective material mixed in with the standard stuff, the product of some natural ingenuity that struck you.
"Well done indeed."
You yawn, determining it's time for you to head home. Rarity shows you to the door, waving as you head home for the day.
<It is now Friday, the final day of work.>
>>237584
>>237585
>>237586
>>237587
>53/100
>+5 overall bonus!
>58/100
Good!
You wipe the sweat from your brow and lean back to get a kink out of your back from leaning over the torso and frill sections for so long. You hold each piece up and look at it, finding yourself pleasantly surprised with the end result.
Even Rarity compliments you on how well it looks, saying "That's much better than anything I've seen from someone your age. Especially for a young colt! Well done, Puff, well done."
She sets the outfit up on a mannequin, taking a long look at it in the setting sun's light that spills through the front windows. The trim reflects a tiny bit of light thanks to some reflective material mixed in with the standard stuff, the product of some natural ingenuity that struck you.
"Well done indeed."
You yawn, determining it's time for you to head home. Rarity shows you to the door, waving as you head home for the day.
<It is now Friday, the final day of work.>
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>>237597
<I forgot a chart, my mistake.>
A hat can compliment or wreck an outfit, so extra care should be taken to ensure it works well. Rarity gives you a design she thinks will go well with a frilly dress, suitably avoiding the cone shaped princess hat for a more modern, balanced hat. It's a hard to mess up design, which reduces your chance of botching it, but makes it tougher to improve past average when you don't really know what you're doing.
Under 20 = Failure, try again
21-30 = Poor
36-75 = Average
76-90= Good
91-95 = Exceptional
96-100+ = Phenomenal
<I'll ignore previous rolls because you guys already have it cut out for you. Good luck!>
<I forgot a chart, my mistake.>
A hat can compliment or wreck an outfit, so extra care should be taken to ensure it works well. Rarity gives you a design she thinks will go well with a frilly dress, suitably avoiding the cone shaped princess hat for a more modern, balanced hat. It's a hard to mess up design, which reduces your chance of botching it, but makes it tougher to improve past average when you don't really know what you're doing.
Under 20 = Failure, try again
21-30 = Poor
36-75 = Average
76-90= Good
91-95 = Exceptional
96-100+ = Phenomenal
<I'll ignore previous rolls because you guys already have it cut out for you. Good luck!>
>>237616
>>237617
>>237618
>>237619
>>237620
>34
Poor
It's so lumpy….
Rarity is now sitting beside you as you struggle to convince yourself to continue. The only thing that turned out right the first time was the trim, and it's so frustrating to keep making poor quality things. How does Rarity do it?
"I know you're working hard," Rarity says soothingly, "You've already finished the lions share of the outfit, let me make the hat for you. Or at least give you some pointers…"
What's it gonna be? You have one roll. One.
>>237617
>>237618
>>237619
>>237620
>34
Poor
It's so lumpy….
Rarity is now sitting beside you as you struggle to convince yourself to continue. The only thing that turned out right the first time was the trim, and it's so frustrating to keep making poor quality things. How does Rarity do it?
"I know you're working hard," Rarity says soothingly, "You've already finished the lions share of the outfit, let me make the hat for you. Or at least give you some pointers…"
What's it gonna be? You have one roll. One.
>>237655
>>237656
>>237657
>>237658
>>237659
>>237661
>>237662
Majority says to get some advice, but do the work yourself.
Due to Rarity's familiarity with this design, her advice will confer +10 on your total score. Note that she will only be giving verbal assistance, as per your request.
Under 20 = Failure, try again
21-30 = Poor
36-75 = Average
76-90= Good
91-95 = Exceptional
96-100+ = Phenomenal
Good luck on this, your final roll.
>>237656
>>237657
>>237658
>>237659
>>237661
>>237662
Majority says to get some advice, but do the work yourself.
Due to Rarity's familiarity with this design, her advice will confer +10 on your total score. Note that she will only be giving verbal assistance, as per your request.
Under 20 = Failure, try again
21-30 = Poor
36-75 = Average
76-90= Good
91-95 = Exceptional
96-100+ = Phenomenal
Good luck on this, your final roll.
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YOU GUYS
STAHP
YOU ARE RUINING EVERYTHING
STAHP
YOU ARE RUINING EVERYTHING
>>237688
>>237689
>>237690
>>237691
>>237692
>24
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fiS9WLjw3v0
You stare at the thoroughly average hat you spent all day working on, the hat you had hoped would at least put a little spark to the rest of the outfit.
But even with Rarity's advice….even with her right next to you, telling you where to stitch and how to pad it….
It's still just….average.
You wanted to make something special. Not something average.
Something wet hits the hat in your suddenly shaking hooves.
The first of your tears.
>>237689
>>237690
>>237691
>>237692
>24
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fiS9WLjw3v0
You stare at the thoroughly average hat you spent all day working on, the hat you had hoped would at least put a little spark to the rest of the outfit.
But even with Rarity's advice….even with her right next to you, telling you where to stitch and how to pad it….
It's still just….average.
You wanted to make something special. Not something average.
Something wet hits the hat in your suddenly shaking hooves.
The first of your tears.
>>237717
Rarity manages to gently pull the hat from your hooves, and set it on the mannequin alongside the rest of the average outfit.
A monument, you think, to how you just….couldn't.
Rarity comes back to your side as you cry, trying to soothe you.
"Now now, it's alright. You did just fine for your first try, don't be sad. Many ponies your age can hardly wear a set of clothes like this properly, let alone make one. You should be proud! The fact it looks like it could be purchased at a store is an accomplishment not to be taken lightly."
Through her kind words and a little bit of time, you eventually calm down. Rarity gives you a handkerchief to wipe your eyes with, though you refrain from blowing your nose in it.
She gives you a reassuring smile as you hand it back to her, before patting you on the head and gently stroking one of your ears.
"And even if you think it's just average, you still made it. You made it yourself for Sweetie. That gives it more worth than anything you could get at a store."
Rarity manages to gently pull the hat from your hooves, and set it on the mannequin alongside the rest of the average outfit.
A monument, you think, to how you just….couldn't.
Rarity comes back to your side as you cry, trying to soothe you.
"Now now, it's alright. You did just fine for your first try, don't be sad. Many ponies your age can hardly wear a set of clothes like this properly, let alone make one. You should be proud! The fact it looks like it could be purchased at a store is an accomplishment not to be taken lightly."
Through her kind words and a little bit of time, you eventually calm down. Rarity gives you a handkerchief to wipe your eyes with, though you refrain from blowing your nose in it.
She gives you a reassuring smile as you hand it back to her, before patting you on the head and gently stroking one of your ears.
"And even if you think it's just average, you still made it. You made it yourself for Sweetie. That gives it more worth than anything you could get at a store."
>>237744
Rarity smiles again, "An average high quality dress is still a high quality dress, Puff. Perhaps you're holding yourself to higher standards than you should be."
>>237745
"I know she will. And all the other ponies will be jealous she got a custom made dress from her friend."
>>237747
"Not with you looking like this! No, no no no. I won't have you looking a sorrowful mess. You're coming with me," she says, getting up and pulling you up with her, before dragging you off to a restroom.
She sets you up on the counter, grabbing a washcloth and running it under some warm water before wiping your face.
It's a little embarrassing, and eventually you convince her to let you do it, though she insists on staying near you and repeating that you did a good job.
Rarity smiles again, "An average high quality dress is still a high quality dress, Puff. Perhaps you're holding yourself to higher standards than you should be."
>>237745
"I know she will. And all the other ponies will be jealous she got a custom made dress from her friend."
>>237747
"Not with you looking like this! No, no no no. I won't have you looking a sorrowful mess. You're coming with me," she says, getting up and pulling you up with her, before dragging you off to a restroom.
She sets you up on the counter, grabbing a washcloth and running it under some warm water before wiping your face.
It's a little embarrassing, and eventually you convince her to let you do it, though she insists on staying near you and repeating that you did a good job.
>>237757
You dry your face on a towel handed to you by Rarity, feeling a little better after her pep talk and washing up.
"Sweetie Belle is at our parents for the night, so you don't have to worry about her seeing you like this either," Rarity informs you, "She'll see your work tomorrow. And win or lose, I'll take the both of you out to lunch after the show. Just promise you'll put on a smile and have some fun, okay?"
You dry your face on a towel handed to you by Rarity, feeling a little better after her pep talk and washing up.
"Sweetie Belle is at our parents for the night, so you don't have to worry about her seeing you like this either," Rarity informs you, "She'll see your work tomorrow. And win or lose, I'll take the both of you out to lunch after the show. Just promise you'll put on a smile and have some fun, okay?"
>>237766
>>237767
You nod and try to force a smile, making Rarity giggle slightly as you put on an oversized grin.
"Alright, alright, that's good enough for me," she says with a slightly playful tone, "How about you head home for the night. You need your rest for the show tomorrow."
She once again shows you to the door, and you head home for the night.
<There won't be any more rolling tonight, fyi. Since we're running over on time I'm just gonna type it out and get it out there.>
>>237767
You nod and try to force a smile, making Rarity giggle slightly as you put on an oversized grin.
"Alright, alright, that's good enough for me," she says with a slightly playful tone, "How about you head home for the night. You need your rest for the show tomorrow."
She once again shows you to the door, and you head home for the night.
<There won't be any more rolling tonight, fyi. Since we're running over on time I'm just gonna type it out and get it out there.>
>>237773
Saturday arrives, and you wander to Rarity's boutique once more. This time with a small kernel of dread inside you, and you open the door with a silent prayer that Sweetie won't be too disappointed.
Rarity was right, as things turn out.
Sweetie Belle is in her outfit, eyes wide and almost sparkling with delight as she stands on her hind legs and twirls, giggling constantly. The frills splay out a little, and for a moment you worry they'll fall apart.
They hold, and as she comes back to rest on four hooves you heave a sigh of relief.
"Puff!"
Sweetie Belle is on you, quick as a flash, her tiny hooves wrapped around you tight enough to pinch your wings and cause you shortness of breath as she spouts "Thank you" in a continuous stream.
"Sweetie Belle, don't do that or you'll wrinkle your dress," Rarity says from her workbench, unable to keep from smiling, "Let the poor boy go so he can get dressed. The two of you have a show to go to, remember?"
Saturday arrives, and you wander to Rarity's boutique once more. This time with a small kernel of dread inside you, and you open the door with a silent prayer that Sweetie won't be too disappointed.
Rarity was right, as things turn out.
Sweetie Belle is in her outfit, eyes wide and almost sparkling with delight as she stands on her hind legs and twirls, giggling constantly. The frills splay out a little, and for a moment you worry they'll fall apart.
They hold, and as she comes back to rest on four hooves you heave a sigh of relief.
"Puff!"
Sweetie Belle is on you, quick as a flash, her tiny hooves wrapped around you tight enough to pinch your wings and cause you shortness of breath as she spouts "Thank you" in a continuous stream.
"Sweetie Belle, don't do that or you'll wrinkle your dress," Rarity says from her workbench, unable to keep from smiling, "Let the poor boy go so he can get dressed. The two of you have a show to go to, remember?"
>>237780
Sweetie Belle lets go with a soft apology, grinning like a fool as she skips and bounds around.
Her energy and positive mood are infectious, and soon you can't help but smile with her, though you aren't nearly so keen to bounce around in nice clothing.
>>237782
You think the outfit looks good on Sweetie, the outfit complimenting her eyes, though it contrasts a bit with her mane colors. Still, she pulls it off well, and you make sure to tell her so.
"You look real pretty, Sweetie."
Sweetie doesn't stop bouncing around. If anything, her pace only increases as she says thank you once more as you get dressed. She finally takes a breath to say, "I think it's the dress though. It's so beautiful!"
Hearing her say it puts your mind at rest. You think she's just pulling it off well, but it means a lot to hear it from her.
Rarity once again helps you slip your wings through the back of the outfit. With that, the three of you are ready to head to the school.
Sweetie Belle lets go with a soft apology, grinning like a fool as she skips and bounds around.
Her energy and positive mood are infectious, and soon you can't help but smile with her, though you aren't nearly so keen to bounce around in nice clothing.
>>237782
You think the outfit looks good on Sweetie, the outfit complimenting her eyes, though it contrasts a bit with her mane colors. Still, she pulls it off well, and you make sure to tell her so.
"You look real pretty, Sweetie."
Sweetie doesn't stop bouncing around. If anything, her pace only increases as she says thank you once more as you get dressed. She finally takes a breath to say, "I think it's the dress though. It's so beautiful!"
Hearing her say it puts your mind at rest. You think she's just pulling it off well, but it means a lot to hear it from her.
Rarity once again helps you slip your wings through the back of the outfit. With that, the three of you are ready to head to the school.
>>237794
You arrive at the schoolyard, where the other students mill about, talking about how long they worked on their outfits or what the clothes are made of.
They all fall silent when you and Sweetie walk up, all smiles and cool colored clothing. Most the other students went with fall colors, so the two of you stick out like frostbitten thumbs.
Rarity finds a place in the gathering crowd of ponies, standing next to Apple Bloom's sister, Applejack.
'Speaking of', you think, looking around the group of murmuring students in varying levels of clothing, 'where is Apple Bloom?'
Eventually you find her, Scootalo, and Brynn all standing together and having a nice conversation. Seems they got along well enough during the week.
You smile to yourself, pleased at this outcome.
You arrive at the schoolyard, where the other students mill about, talking about how long they worked on their outfits or what the clothes are made of.
They all fall silent when you and Sweetie walk up, all smiles and cool colored clothing. Most the other students went with fall colors, so the two of you stick out like frostbitten thumbs.
Rarity finds a place in the gathering crowd of ponies, standing next to Apple Bloom's sister, Applejack.
'Speaking of', you think, looking around the group of murmuring students in varying levels of clothing, 'where is Apple Bloom?'
Eventually you find her, Scootalo, and Brynn all standing together and having a nice conversation. Seems they got along well enough during the week.
You smile to yourself, pleased at this outcome.
>>237798
I admit, I'm pretty tired right now. If you want me to play it safe, I can just cut it off here, go to sleep, then type the rest and toss it in this thread when I get up.
If you want it to be interactive, it'll have to wait until Saturday as I have plans that popped up for tomorrow night.
Have a vote on it now and I'll respect the decision you guys make. You are the players and this is for you, after all.
I admit, I'm pretty tired right now. If you want me to play it safe, I can just cut it off here, go to sleep, then type the rest and toss it in this thread when I get up.
If you want it to be interactive, it'll have to wait until Saturday as I have plans that popped up for tomorrow night.
Have a vote on it now and I'll respect the decision you guys make. You are the players and this is for you, after all.
>>237803
>>237805
>>237809
>>237806
Alright, doing this will likely just make Saturday's event the show and the rest of that day.
So say the players, so it will be.
>But please give us a sneak peek of the first few sentences for great justice
Oh fine. Not necessarily the first lines, but here's something.
Sweetie Belle pulls you behind the stage curtain, making you look at her as she straightens your bow tie and gently pats down your mane a little to get it looking more presentable. Your cheeks warm a little at her touch, and from looking into those nice green eyes that so resemble your own.
"There! Perfect! Now you go strut your stuff, Puff. And remember: Smile!"
>>237805
>>237809
>>237806
Alright, doing this will likely just make Saturday's event the show and the rest of that day.
So say the players, so it will be.
>But please give us a sneak peek of the first few sentences for great justice
Oh fine. Not necessarily the first lines, but here's something.
Sweetie Belle pulls you behind the stage curtain, making you look at her as she straightens your bow tie and gently pats down your mane a little to get it looking more presentable. Your cheeks warm a little at her touch, and from looking into those nice green eyes that so resemble your own.
"There! Perfect! Now you go strut your stuff, Puff. And remember: Smile!"
>>237824
And with that, we shall call it.
Saturday night will be the next night. Unsure of time as of yet, though we'll roughly plan for 7pm EST like usual.
Thank you for your patience. I know there was a lot of batch rolling tonight. I hope you'll continue to put up with me as we continue onward.
Thank you once again, and have a pleasant night everyone.
>>237818
Unavailable, as the consequences of all your actions haven't settled quite yet.
Pro tip: Sweetie Belle's is going up, and Rarity is appearing on your radar.
>>237813
There is approximately one week of this quest left, before obligations take me away.
It will conclude by next weekend as a result.
And with that, we shall call it.
Saturday night will be the next night. Unsure of time as of yet, though we'll roughly plan for 7pm EST like usual.
Thank you for your patience. I know there was a lot of batch rolling tonight. I hope you'll continue to put up with me as we continue onward.
Thank you once again, and have a pleasant night everyone.
>>237818
Unavailable, as the consequences of all your actions haven't settled quite yet.
Pro tip: Sweetie Belle's is going up, and Rarity is appearing on your radar.
>>237813
There is approximately one week of this quest left, before obligations take me away.
It will conclude by next weekend as a result.
>>237848
Nah man, there are plenty of others who can write things for you. Cute things, smutty things, all the things I've written in the past 6 months, I'm sure there are those willing and able to surpass those things.
I just hope I've repaid the laughter and feels I've received over the years from you guys. You all deserve that much.
Nah man, there are plenty of others who can write things for you. Cute things, smutty things, all the things I've written in the past 6 months, I'm sure there are those willing and able to surpass those things.
I just hope I've repaid the laughter and feels I've received over the years from you guys. You all deserve that much.
>>237857
Where are you getting your training?
>>237860
The only problem spots right now are Syria and Iran. We don't have to worry about Syria because Assad will drop sarin gas on his people and get the world's collective boot shoved up his ass long before Aspirant is ready to start flying around and killing brown people.
Where are you getting your training?
>>237860
The only problem spots right now are Syria and Iran. We don't have to worry about Syria because Assad will drop sarin gas on his people and get the world's collective boot shoved up his ass long before Aspirant is ready to start flying around and killing brown people.
>>237875
>Lackland AFB hosts a collection of vintage military aircraft on static display on its parade grounds, including a B-52 Stratofortress, F-4 Phantom II, SR-71 Blackbird, C-121 Constellation, B-17 Flying Fortress and a B-25 Mitchell.
I almost wish I was signing up so I could see all of those.
>Lackland AFB hosts a collection of vintage military aircraft on static display on its parade grounds, including a B-52 Stratofortress, F-4 Phantom II, SR-71 Blackbird, C-121 Constellation, B-17 Flying Fortress and a B-25 Mitchell.
I almost wish I was signing up so I could see all of those.