A first for everything

Arriving at Sweet Apple Acres Rainbow Dash did a lap around the perimeter before she headed for the barn.

Applejack trotted up several minutes later with a bushel of apples on her back and a soft smile gracing her muzzle.  "Dashing, now to what do I owe the pleasure?"

Rainbow was leaning against the barn door with a piece of wheat in her mouth, looking down. "Jeez, makin' me wait forever.  I almost thought you didn't see me flying all over the place."

Applejack smirked .  "Sugarplum, ya got a reason for takin' me away from my work 'n chores or ya gonna help me out?"

"Uh, neither," Dash said looking worried at the prospect of more work, "I'm already done working for the day and I wanted lunch.  With you.  Today.  Now."

"Dashing, ya got a way with words.  Ah'll be ready in a few, just gotta put away my stuff and let Big Mac or Granny know.  Ya wait here and stay awesome."

"Uh," the last comment took Rainbow Dash off guard, "You got it, mare."  Really?  That's the best I could come up with?  My mirror thing?  She did smile in that way and look at her walking away.  I haven't seen a rump that nice since...  Stop it brain!**

Applejack and Rainbow went into town side by side, albeit one hovering, as they talked about their mornings since they parted a few hours sooner.  Arriving at Ole Deli, a simple place to eat simple food, they entered the restaurant; Rainbow Dash picked a nice table by the window and they scanned the menu for their lunch.  "This place doesn't have any lunch specials?  Look at this, nothing under 3 bits!  What're we doing at this fancy schmancy place for lunch?"

"Now, Rainbow Dash.  Don't get all picky, if it's the price, Ah'll buy."

"Heck no!  No way my dates payin' for herself," Rainbow said then felt herself blush again.

"Dashing you're turning purple again.  So, this' a date for real I reckon?" Applejack said smiling as she peeked over her menu.

"Yeah, whatever.  Can we just eat now?"  Rainbow Dash started to slink into her chair and move her wings to hide her face.

"I wanna try this here Tofu and Blue Cheese caper burger with sprouts and a soup.  What're you havin'?"

"I don't know, AJ.  Just pick something so we can eat and go."

"Let's do this every day until you're not embarrassed anymore, what'd'ya think, partner?"

The waiter arrived, a Pegasus mare with a yellow mane and lime coat.  "Hi, I'm Lime and I'll be your waitress today.  What can I get you?"

Oh gosh she has such a sweet voice.  "She's gonna order," Rainbow mumbled while pointing to Applejack.

"Aright, Ah'm takin the number 14 and she's having the number two."

"Number two, AJ?"  Rainbow asked, "I want the number one!"

"Nah, she said I get to choose so she's gettin' the number two.  Thanks, Lime."

"I'll put that in right away.  Can I get you some water or juice?"

"Cranberry Juice for me," Rainbow said.  Applejack nodded in agreement and Lime left to fill their order.

Rainbow Dash relaxed a bit over the next couple minutes and scanned the room, looking to see if they were being watched.  Lime brought their drinks quickly, looking between them and raising an eyebrow, before turning to another table.

Sipping their juice they didn't talk which made their time waiting for their meal feel longer.  Two plates of food were placed in front of them by Lime and they thanked her quickly, glad for a break in the silence.

Applejack looked at her burger and smiled then smelled her soup.  "Mmm.  Tomato bisque."

Rainbow looked at hers and smiled too.  A black bean burrito with spicy peppers and cream sauce was steaming on her plate and a fresh caesar salad with extra cheese to the side.  She looked at Applejack and gestured for Applejack to start.  Picking up her burger Applejack took a big bite and smiled as the cheese dripped onto the plate.  Rainbow's eyes widened as she looked at her meal.  She grabbed a fork and cut a large piece of burrito off and ate it.  She shuddered as the flavors danced on her tongue making her smile a little wider.

It was the best thing she'd eaten in a while and it was going to be worth every bit she was going to pay for it.  The rest of their meal the only noises they made were the sounds of chewing, slurping and chomping as they gobbled their meals loudly.  Finishing their meal at roughly the same time they sat back in their chairs and sighed loudly rubbing their bellies.

"I won, I finished first."

"Yeah?  Ya even taste yer meal?"

"Kinda, I'll taste it when I burp.  Important thing is I won," Rainbow said sighing, slouching in her chair slightly.

"Next time we'll make it official, with Pinkie as judge."

"Deal.  Now where's the-"

Lime came up and gave them their bill as Rainbow was finishing her sentance.

"12 bits?!?  For two lunches!  You're lucky this is a date, lady," Rainbow said as she dropped the bits, plus a few extra, on the table.

"Thanks, have a nice day ladies," Lime said with a genuine smile as she collected the bits, "Have a great night too," she whispered with a wink.

"Rainbow yer turning purple again."

"Thanks for lunch, Sugar.  I enjoyed that meal."

"Expensive meal you mean.  I coulda taken you to Le Amor de Passion for lunch."

"That's in Canterlot and the train ride is that much, anyway it don't matter cuz Ah was with you.  Thanks again, Ah gotta get back to work and I know you got some workout ta do.  Go show 'em why you're the best Dashing."  With a kiss on the cheek Applejack turned to start back to the farm before looking back.  "You're pretty when your cheeks are purple."

Returning to the weather office Rainbow went to her office and unlocked the door.  She looked behind her as a couple Pegasi looked inquizically at her.  I haven't used my office for months either.  I am a bad example, no wonder the flock doesn't respect me.  Entering the office she was greeted with the usual brick walls and a desk cluttered with paperwork she'd put off months ago.  Flock me this is how they see me?  I can't believe I work like this.

Rainbow went to cleaning and organizing her desk and office.  Opening the dusty shades and window dust blew around her office and into the hallway making herself and several other ponies cough.  She swept, mopped and dusted the whole office herself to the surprise of everypony else.  Taking a better chair from one of the cubicles she swapped it with the one at her desk and took a seat with a sigh and spun in place.  I have an office.  I've had an office but never used it.  Take that everypony.

Looking at the old stack of papers she had on her desk she chuckled as she pushed them into the garbage.  "I'd better get to work, I'm sure I've got something that needs to get done in this place."  She went to Diamonds office and knocked repectfully.

"Come in."

"Diamond.  I'm ready to be a better leader to my flock; I've done my work and taken a lunch for the day.  I-I need something to do."

"Paperwork, Miss Dash.  Finish your paperwork."

"Already done.  I've also cleaned my office and I'm ready to use it."

Raising an eyebrow Diamond looked at Rainbow Dash.  "Well, you've surprised me a little, however as a manager you need to find something to do yourself.  There's always paperwork or personnel problems that need fixing and I would love for you to spend a full day at work, doing work.

"I know and I am.  It's just," Rainbow rubbed the back of her head trying to find the courage, "I need some guidance and you're the best manager I know."  Diamond raised both eyebrows now.  "You see, I know I got manager because I was the best out there but, I don't apply myself to my actual job and I know I can be better.  I can be the best but, only with your help."

Diamond lowered his eyebrows and smiled for the first time that day.  "Miss Dash I am impressed at your attitude and behavior today and I hope it continues.  Close the door, we have a lot to discuss."

Rainbow Landed outside Applejacks window and knocked hoping she's open it.  It was still early in the evening but she wanted to see her mare friend.  When there wasn't an answer she tried looking around the orchard and barn but to no avail.  Resigning herself she went to the door and knocked.

*knock knock*

Waiting for a moment the door opened and Applebloom stood looking at her.  At least this time she doesn't look like she wants to kill me.  "Is AJ here?"

"No, she went to the barn to do some work and Ah ain't seen her.  Bye."  With that Applebloom shut the door.

"The barn, eh?"  Rainbow flew to the barn and looked at the door to the cellar.  It was used recently so she went in and shut it behind her.  The dust falling onto her head made her cough lightly as she descended.  The dancing rainbows could be seen barely as she peeked behind the barrels leading to the other room.  Crawling inside she heard light breathing as she looked around and saw Applejack asleep on the bed holding a book.  The magic in a couple of the gems was fading as the arcane energy was running out Rainbow noticed.

Going to a fading gem she touched it with the tip of her hoof and the rainbow inside it shifted colors across the spectrum ending back at the standard color scheme.  I don't understand this magic stuff but I like it.  Going over to Applejack Rainbow Dash smiled as she watched her sleep.  Wait, is that Daring Do and the Quest for the Sapphire Statue?  She's reading it for me?  Rainbow felt herself smiling at the thought of talking about Daring Do's adventures with her some night.  Rainbow looked at the night stand at the other books Applejack had brought.  Nothing about the Wonderbolts.  Someday, AJ.  You'll come around.

Sitting on the edge of the bed Rainbow brushed her hoof against Applejacks mane.  The soft flowing hair yielded to the pressure and Rainbow felt something.  Pulling it out carefully she noticed it was that picture from before with a heart drawn around their faces.  She is so sappy.  Placing the photo back she leaned in to kiss Applejack as the scent of fresh apples filled her senses.  What was supposed to be a wake up peck on the cheek suddenly turned into Rainbow taking Applejacks face in her hands and starting to passionately kiss her lips.

Startling away Applejack pushed with her front legs as hard as she could at the unknown kisser.  With a grunt Rainbow was thrown back against a barrel of cider against the back wall cracking it as Applejack looked on in surprise.  "Oh Dashing, I'm so sorry.  Are you okay?"

"AJ?  I was just trying to be more romantic like you said.  I thought kissing you awake was gonna be nice."

"Oh, it was Sugarplum.  Ah just wasn't expecting anyone is all."

"Whatever just," Rainbow looked at her coat and saw it was wet with cider and smiled as her eyes sparkled, "cider?  We can't let it go to waste, can we?"

"Oh Dashing," Applejack shook her head in disappointment as Rainbow dashed to get the sample mug from the other room.  Returning with two mugs she grabbed a tap and opened the barrel, "Let's celebrate AJ," Rainbow said as she filled her first mug.

"Now, what are we celebratin'?"

"I got a lotta respect at work, had lunch with the prettiest mare in Equestria and survived a kick across the room from her all in the same day.  Pretty awesome if you ask me," she said with a laugh as she filled Applejack's mug.

With a clack they drank them down in four swallows.  With a giggle Applejack held her cup to Rainbow as she refilled her cup.  "AJ, this special cider has alcohol in it?  Doesn't it?"

"Sugar it's all alcohol.  We've been fermenting this barrel for two years.  From that wall to this wall it goes 20 years down to two.  We sell 'em to big spenders for a hefty fee when we need the bits.  What that means is that we can not, NOT, drink from these ever again.  Understand?"

"What if I get you to hit me into another barrel?" Rainbow asked seriously.

"If Ah was to do that you wouldn't be leavin' here without a doctor."  Rainbow flinched as Applejack said that.

She might be serious.  This is her families livelihood after all.  "Don't worry, I was just joking AJ.  Don't be so serious."

"Ah wasn't.  Don't let me ever catch you drinkin' from these again.  Ah almost clobbered you after you tapped that one.  Sells for 1,600 bits.  You gonna pay me for that?"

"1,600 BITS?  That's insane!"

"No, that's good cider," Applejack said as she finished her mug and wiped her mouth. "Top me off."

The next hour was spent drinking special cider and joking, telling stories and flirting with each other until Rainbow Dash couldn't stand on her own hooves anymore.  "AmpleJack?  Why.  Why. Why do you say 'bucking' and us Pegasi say 'flock?'"

"Rainblow Dashing.  Ah jus dunno.  Maybe.  MAYbe on accounta y'all flyin' are always like birds and a flock like ya say.  And us earthers are always buckin' cuz we ain't flyin' up there in the sky like beautiful birds soarin all over."

"Soarin.  What a flockin' prick.  I can't know what I saw in 'im.  He was a. A jerk and only wanted to rut always.  He even poked out during a dinner date!"  Rainbow Dash laughed as she was already laying on the floor.  Applejack was sitting a few feet away and laughed the same.

"So, y'all was eatin' and he poked out?  That's halar-hilr-holly.  Funny as heck!"

"Oh, it gets better.  We were at a restaurant with dozens of ponies around us.  Some waiting outside for his autograph.  He flew out like there was an emergency and-" Rainbow spilled her drink as she lost herself in laughter kicking the air and rolling over.  Applejack giggled at her friends'  jubilence.

Waking up with Rainbow Dashes wings was a delightful feeling as Applejack stretched her legs and rolled off the bed.  Standing was a mistake as the high quality cider had taken its toll and she felt her head throb and her stomach turning almost as fast as the room twisted in opposing directions before her eyes.  She started to tip over then hopped back into bed and laid on her side.  Oh, don't throw up.  Don't throw up.  Don't throw up.  Oh this was more fun before I blacked out.  Scooting closer to Dash Applejack moved a wing back over her and she fell back asleep.

Rainbow Dash woke up and stretched as she felt Applejacks warm body against her.  Getting up she smiled as the sensation of a headache filled her with memories from before they had fallen asleep.  The room was very dim as the crystals were running dry.  Rainbow crawled out of the room and  went up the stairs to find a place to relieve herself.  Opening the main cellar door she was blinded by the midday sun.  "Oh. Buck."

Rushing back down into the other room Rainbow shoved Applejack and tried to wake her up.  "We're late for work!  Get up!"

"Dash, it's saturday. Ain't no work to be done.  Come back to bed."

"Saturday?  It's already after sun up!"

"So?  Go to sleep.  Ain't nothin' goin' on."

"But, we have that dinner party tonight!"

"That's tonight," Applejack said as she sat up in bed.  Her head was still aching but everything else had returned to normal. "Right now let's sleep off this hangover."

"I feel fine.  I've gotta pee, AJ.  C'mon!"  Rainbow started bouncing her back end.

"Ugh, bouncin' ain't gonna make it better.  C'mon, let's get you to the house and quick."  Lighting a lantern and turning off the gems they crawled out and Applejack re-hid the entrance.  As she turned to look at Rainbow Dash the light of the midday sun made her head ache worse.  Shielding her eyes she followed Dash outside and shut the heavy wooden door.  Rainbow Stretched her wings and legs and hovered a few feet from the ground as Applejack slumped and walked to the house.

Opening the door and going upstairs was the hardest chore she had to do all week while Rainbow followed close behind talking about how much fun talking last night was.  Applejack let Rainbow into the bathroom as she went to her room and climbed back into bed and fell right asleep.

"Applejack?  Applejack.  Wake up.  I've let you sleep enough.  C'mon sleepy pony.  It's past lunch time and I'm hungry."  Rainbow Dash started pulling and shoving Applejack until she woke up with a loud yawn.  Stretching for what felt like the fourth time that day.  She rolled out of bed onto the floor with the pillow in her mouth and landed on it.

"Ah don't wanna get up yet.  It's mah day off," she grumbled.

"Applejack," Rainbow whined this time, "I wanna get lunch with you again," she said as she poked Applejack.

"Can't ya get some grub from the fridge?"

"I want real food, out there!  I can't stay cooped up all day.  C'mon AJ, let's go do somethin'.  Race you to town," Rainbow challenged hopping into a starting position.

"Ain't no race to get going right now.  Ah'm wakin up so go get me some tea to start my day," Applejack still hadn't opened her eyes.

"Fine.  Sheesh, I never thought you'd be this lazy on your day off."

"Ain't lazy, relaxin.  You do this all the time ev'ry day."  The comment took Rainbow by surprise as she stammered, trying to think of something to say.

"Well, not today!  And I'm gonna go out and I guess I'll see ya later then."

Applejack rolled over and opened her blinked her eyes open a few times then yawned as she pushed herself up on her forelegs.  "Alright.  Ahm up.  What're we doin, Miss rushing."

"Well, I'm hungry and my head still hurts so I think a few sandwiches and a salad is needed.  C'mon!"  Getting up Applejack kissed Rainbow on her cheek again but didn't smile as she left the room to relieve herself.  Rainbow Dash went out the window and began flying laps waiting as Applejack exited the house with a bright smile and looking refreshed.  "AJ, that was the longest pee ever!"

"Well, Ah had to comb my mane and wash my face and hooves and go.  What'd'ya expect?  Drop and go?"  Applejack snickered as she trotted toward town with Rainbow Dash flying close beside her.

"You don't brush your mane."

"Ah do when Ah see you, you just don't notice."  Rainbow smiled at that remark but didn't get a chance to retort. "So Sugarplum, where we eatin'?  I could eat a whole rainbow I'm so hungry."

"Ha-ha.  Lets go to The Salad Bar.  They have great build your owns."

"Sounds good ta me.  I'm buyin'."

"Fine.  We'll take turns."

"Then tomorrow Ahm choosin' where we eat."  Applejack smiled as she began to speed up.  She didn't want to admit it but she was really hungry now that she was sober and rested.  Turning to a full gallop Applejack took the lead to a surprised Rainbow Dash who quickly followed the racing mare ahead of her until she remembered that whoever lost was going to have a make-over.  The thought of sitting in Rarities shop for hours getting dressed up gave her a boost to her speed.

"Hey, no flyin' ta win!  That's cheatin'!"

"You didn't say anything about that when we made the bet!"  Rainbow called as she zipped overhead to the restaurant leaving a rainbow contrail and a plume of dust in her wake.  Coughing ponies glared at Rainbow as she landed and waited at the restaurant.  Can't beat the amazing Rainbow Dash.

Arriving at The Salad Bar Applejack coughed from the still settling dust and ignored her gloating mate.  The Salad Bar was plenty busy but another meal they enjoyed together.  After they finished and paid they went for a walk through town with Rainbow teasing Applejack about the loss.  "Yeah yeah.  Rainbow Dash you're gonna lose big some day and I'll make you get a hooficure in front of the whole town."

"Ain't gonna happen AJ.  I'm the best and you know it!"  Applejack rolled her eyes and scoffed.

"Dashing, I got somewhere ta be.  I'll see ya at the party tonight at Quills?"

"You seriously wanna go to that?  Okay, I've gotta go home and get a couple things so I'll see you there before sundown?"

"It's a date, Sugarplum."  Rainbow waved and started to fly away.  She got about fifty feet up as Applejack called to her. "Rainbow Dash.  You ain't gettin' away with a kiss goodbye!"  Rainbow felt her body stiffen and her wings stopped.  For a couple seconds it seemed like she was gliding comfortably but then she began to fall.  As she realized she was falling she began to recover but not before another Pegasus grabbed her a few feet from the ground and landed in front of Applejack with Rainbow on her back.

"Are you okay Rainbow Dash?" Lime asked.

"Yeah, thanks Lime.  Great catch but aren't you supposed to be at work?"

"Rainbow Dash.  Now that ain't a nice way ta say thanks," Applejack scolded then turned to Lime, "Lime, thank you for savin' my hot headed friend."

"It's no problem.  After giving me such a great tip yesterday I think we're even.  Where are you headed Rainbow Crash?"  Lime giggled innocently as Rainbow stood up and got centimeters away from Limes face suddenly.  Rainbow's wings were angled flat and she bore her teeth as she glared into the eyes of her foe.

"Call me that and I'll rip your feathers out one at a time," she growled loud enough for others to hear and stop to watch the theatrics.  "No one calls me that and if you think you-"  Applejack stepped between Rainbow and Lime and pushed Rainbow back with a smile.

"Sugarplum, she didn't mean nothin by that.  It was a slip of the tongue was all.  Stay calm and let me do the talkin'."  Rainbow was still ready to fight but she lowered he guard slightly, but was still ready to fight.  "Now Lime, let's go for a walk and talk for a spell.  Rainbow, go home and I'll see ya later."

"Applejack!" Rainbow called as she hovered a few feet in the air.  Applejack and Lime stopped and turned around as Rainbow flew to Applejack and tackled her to the ground.  Startled ponies around them, as well as Lime, jumped back expecting to see hooves flying and teeth biting but instead Rainbow was on top of Applejack kissing her.  I'm kissing her in front of the whole town again.  Flock me I'm never gonna live this down.  "There's your goodbye kiss."  Rainbow said as she pulled her muzzle from Applejacks.  Applejack had the cheesiest smile as Rainbow flew away to her cloud house.

Lime and Applejack got back together and walked away from the gawking crowd and continued their conversation at a more personal volume.  "So, I guess the rumors are true then?  You and the great Rainbow Dash are Filly-foolers?"

"Well if that ain't obvious Ah can't explain it better," Applejack laughed, "But we weren't always together, it's only been a couple, very long, days.  How bout you, Lime?  You gotta special somepony?"

"Not full time.  I have a couple mares and stallions I see at times but it's nothing serious."

"Mares and stallions?  Ah don't know of many like that that do it by choice."

"Yeah, it's just about feeling good sometimes and others it's about not being alone.  Some of my friends have families but lovers on the side of both genders.  I figured I'd let you know that you're getting attention from a few ponies that'll start making passes at you both."

"Oh really?"  Applejack smiled wryly, "You're the first I reckon?"

"Oh, no.  I'm not that kind of mare to break up a new relationship.  But, we'll see in a few months," Lime winked as the both giggled.

"Lime, I have plans to spend many a year with that mare and ain't no pony gonna change that.  We've been through a lot more than any pony else knows and that makes a bond that can't be broke easy."

"I know Applejack.  I was joking!" Lime said as she wrapped a foreleg around Applejack, "I haven't seen a couple like you two for a while.  I think you're gonna last a while.  You've got a great foundation and most ponies don't have that to start with.  But, there are a few out there that'll test you for the challenge.  Just keep an eye open and watch out for Dash.  She's impulsive and could be tricked into something."

"Yeah, Ah know, but I trust her loyalty.  And if she does get into a situation she'll get out of it and we'll work it out."

"That's why I know you'll last a while, not many ponies have what you have.  So, I heard you're going to Quills party tonight?  See you there?"

"Yer goin' too?  Must be some shindig she's throwin'."

"No, just a few of us get dresses up and have wine and snacks and talk about our lives and lovers," Lime giggled.

Dressed up, huh?  "Well, Ah'll see ya tonight then.  I got somewhere ta be."

"Okay, see ya later Applejack!  If you see Rainbow tell her I'm sorry for what I said."

"Ah will and don't fret none.  She's already forgot about it I bet."

"Damn that Lime, makin fun of me." Rainbow was punching one of her compacted clouds she used as a punching bag, "Calling me Rainbow Crash.  If Applejack wasn't there I'd be grounded for a week.  Flocking green bitch."  Rainbow turned and bucked the cloud hard and walked away from it.

I better just get ready for this stupid party.  What should I wear?  Why should I have to wear anything?  What about my mane?  Or my tail?   OH MY GOSH what if this is a big coming out party where everypony will know about our relationship and judge us based on how many times we've done it?  Okay, calm down Rainbow Dash.  Just get to the closet and pick out something nice and brush your mane and put a bow in your tail.  No big deal.  You're gonna rock whatever you wear.

"Oh Applejack, my darling.  I haven't seen you in what feels like forever!  Dear, did you brush your mane!  It's huge improvement over, uh, not," Rarity tried to salvage the greeting that was turning sour fast, "So, to what do I owe the honor?"

"Ah need one of yer fancy getups for a little party Ahm goin to tonight and make it snappy."

"Oh you need a dress!  From me!  I am so happy you've come to the best.  Oh my!  Tonight?  We haven't a moment to lose.  First I have to get you to the spa to get your mane and coat cleaned up then a massage to loosen your skin and a hooficure to show off those lovely hooves you're always hiding beneath all that mud and dirt."

"Rare, Ah just need a dress-"

"And a dress does nothing if it's accented by a messy mare so go-go-go.  I have to do some designing while you're there, I'll see you in two hours."

"Oh Applejack you look amazing!  I have just the dress for you and you can try it on right now!  Come, come."  Rarity ushered her into a room and helped her change.  With a loud squeal of glee that could almost be heard outside Rarity beamed at her successful evening dress and gave Applejack a letter to give to the salon for a mane-style.  "I am so happy you let me make you over today.  You'll be the bell of the ball!  Now go get yourself a coltfriend and see if he has a brother for me."

Applejack rolled her eyes and thanked Rarity as she went back to the spa for a mane-style.  If I knew losin' would be this bad I woulda made the bet one sided.  Apple buckin' or hole diggin'.  Next time, Applejack.  Next time.

AAAAAAA.  I don't know what to wear and I can't do a thing with my mane.  I can't go to my first dinner with Applejack looking like I always do, I want her to remember this as a special night with her special somepony, not just another night with 'Rainbow Dash.'  "I have to see Rarity," she said as she face hoofed.

Arriving at Rarities closer to the party than she should have she flew into the shop and right in front of a surprised Rarity.  "Rarity I have a date tonight and I need a dress and I don't know what to wear and I need to do my mane and tail but I don't know what to do and I really need your help and NO ONE can know I'm begging you for this, EVER."

With a nervous chuckle Rarity nodded and levitated a dress from a rack to Rainbow.  "Rainbow, this will go good with your mane and tail with a little fluff at the spa.  Okay?"

"Thank you!"  Dash shouted as she grabbed the dress and hugged it then left for the spa.  I can't believe I was so worried.  Get my mane done and get to the party.  Say hi and let them talk about how awesome I look then leave with Applejack in style.

"Ladies, I need a quick mane-style and tail fluff!  I got a party to get to in an hour," Rainbow shouted as she entered the sap.

"It's almost closing time, ma'am."

"I'll pay double!"

"Locks!  You gotta customer! Hurry up!"