The Art of Organised Cheating Part 1
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Previous ChapterNext ChapterYou canter about aimlessly, wondering where Spike could be. Suddenly, you find yourself heading towards Rarity’s house. You’ve noticed that Spike has a hopeless crush on Rarity. Perhaps he went to go pay her a visit and lost track of time. This is what you’re hoping.
You arrive at Rarity’s boutique. After letting yourself in, Rarity welcomes you.
“Hello, Rarity,” you say, checking behind her back for any signs of Spike “how’ve you been?”
Rarity giggles and shifts her body to the side, mirroring you and obstructing your view of what could be behind her. “Why, I’ve been busy!”
You shift your body to the other side, and Rarity imitates your movement. It’s as if she has something to hide.
“Rarity,” you ask carefully, “what’s behind your back?”
“Whatever do you mean, dear?” Rarity asks, nonchalantly.
You stretch your neck up high to look over Rarity, and again, she does the same.
Finally, you’ve had enough. You use your magic to levitate Rarity out of the way and behind you.
“No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no!!” Rarity pleads as she flies into the air.
You find a rack of black clothing, all of which are adorned with violet lace and ribbon. They look stylish, not too ostentatious. Classy.
“Are you satisfied?” Rarity hisses.
You’re confused now.
“You see,” Rarity begins, “this line of clothing is for the average mare. One who isn’t affluent enough to purchase my finer works.” Rarity gestures over to her dresses that are bejeweled with diamonds. “I didn’t want anypony to see these until they were complete.”
Rarity throws a scowl your way.
“Um, I’m sorry.” You manage to say. “I’m looking for Spike. You haven’t seen him by any chance, have you?”
Rarity begins to shake her head. “No, I can’t say I have. Is he missing?” She raises her eyebrow.
To answer the question, you look at the clock. You haven’t seen him in a while. At this point, you’d conclude him to be ‘lost’ rather than missing.
“No. I just have no idea where he is.” You say.
Rarity shakes her head. “I don’t know. Perhaps a cup of tea may clear your mind?”
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