…This was an opportunity. It was too much of an opportunity to pass it up, but at the same time, Rarity was not the right pony for negotiating. She could negotiate really well with clients of course, but this was a number too big for her.

Twilight on the other hoof? She was a princess with diplomatic duties and practically grew up by Celestia’s side, helping her to get a strong trait when it comes to leading the conversation.

That simple realization sparked something inside of her and her eyes began to glow.

And then her eyes briefly glowed again.

Trait discovered: Negotiator – Growing up at the princesses side and being a princess as well gives you a bonus in any negotiations! The success rate is proportional to one’s intelligence.

Another trait. And one that seemed to help her think clearly in this situation as various routes to steer the situation in her favor were automatically popping up in her mind. It was amazing. Twilight couldn’t help but grin giddily at the discovery, before hearing her friend's voice again.

“It is a fair o-”

Instantly Twilight lit up her horn and appeared next to her friend’s side.

“Wait, Rarity. Let me handle this negotiation!” the alicorn mare stated, making the unicorn in question flinch in surprise while Ceraph snarled, getting into a cautious stance, already expecting this to turn into a fight.

“T-Twilight? She is trying to help…somewhat!” Rarity pleaded, mind seemingly not quite registering her friend’s words, so the alicorn put a comforting hoof on her friend’s side.

“I know, I heard everything. So let me negotiate with her. I can’t let you handle this alone.”

“Ooh, really? I was worried and I suppose if you are that collected about it, I wouldn’t mind having you by my side and well, use your experience in such matters.”

The futa demoness by then crossed her arms, snorting derisively. The deal was practically complete if she had one more minute alone with her, but now? Her plans were busted and she had to negotiate again. It was obvious why she was displeased.

And yet, she wasn’t about to let this new arrival lead the conversation, so she started up again.

“So, Twilight, royalty of this small hamlet, are you willing to offer to become my pet instead of her? I suppose, a princess would be quite unique and I could make more concessions with this…”

Ceraph gave a seductive smile, but it was a smile that was slightly faltering, as the alicorn responded to it with a calm smile.

“Oh, I do intend to have a very healthy relationship with you, Ceraph. But a bit different from what you have planned. For one, neither of us should be dragged off to your home. Instead, how about I welcome you instead?”

“Welcome, me?” the futa demoness asked, albeit her eyes were already lighting up as she understood what this mare meant. “So, you want to offer me a place in this town, despite the unrest from the attack and the skepticism you would face for this action?”

“That I will. I understand very well that not all who came here are out to invade us. That would be quite the presumptuous assumption to make. And while it may not be easy, it is wise to quickly extinguish any such prejudice. And what better way than working together with you?” Twilight queried, keeping her brilliant smile.

“To me it sounds like you have more advantages from this than I do. I think I might prefer some ass instead of this,” she shot back, but Twilight could easily see through her. She knew the advantages well, she was just fishing for some more benefits.

“Not having to hide away or feel retaliation would be very beneficial to you. And being the first of your kind to develop a good working relationship with us comes with quite the prestige and recognition. Many will look upon you favorably, which would make it easier for you to find pets.”

“At the cost of being seen as a traitor,” she reminded, but Twilight didn’t even flinch. It was a drawback. Quite a heavy one at that. So, she would have to offer something to even out the scales. And the solution with a lusty pervert like her was rather obvious.

“Then how about having a night a week with Rarity, me or any of my other friends that are willing as payment for your cooperation. We are heroines and I am a princess, so laying with either of us high value ponies would not be something you could get by easily.”.

“One day a week? That is laughably low of an offer for a woman with a high libido, don’t you think? Every second day would be much more appropriate,” she bargained, but Twilight already saw it coming.

“It is a full day,” she clarified with a smug smile, “Not just a limited timeframe like an hour or two. So you could follow the pony around for the day and do all kinds of things. Maybe not in full view of others, but you could make some demands and drag them into closets.”

Ceraph pondered that now. Her face showing some hints of temptation even in her displeasure. “It still is only one day and not even fucking when in front of others? Molesting should still be allowed. And make it three days.”

“One day with molestation.”

The futa demoness now openly growled, fists clenching. The princess had only acquiesced on of her points and the less prominent one to boot. Then a devilish idea comes to her mind as she grinned.

“...And what, pray tell, would hinder me from just taking the two of you if you aren’t offering me a favorable deal?” she asked, hand going to her shaft to give the purple length a few strokes, while licking her lips.

Rarity flinched, but Twilight was not minding the threat at all, staying as calm as ever.

“First off, as an Alicorn, I can put up a fight, meaning at least Rarity would likely escape. Secondly, the commotion would draw the attention of the nearby guards. And thirdly, this would paint a large target on your back. Foalnapping a famed princess and heroine of Equestria? The other princesses would hunt you down and they are far stronger than me,” she explained to the futa demoness.

“...Fine. You got yourself a deal,” she retorted after a long moment of silence. Ceraph knew when she lost an argument and what was offered wasn’t bad. Twilight was well aware that she had placed no restriction on her activities either, meaning she could get friendly with some other ponies as well. Of course there needs to be clarifications here still.

“Very well, I will draft up a contractual document to make it official. Another thing would be that you are bound by Equestrian law, while living here. This means you cannot foalnap and rape ponies or seduce minors for that manner.”

Her full lips gave a pout at that, but she nodded. “Restrictive, but I was more the seductive type anyway, so it poses no problems to me. Any accommodations you have for me? I imagine they would be included in the deal as well.”

“Of course. We are not bad hosts after all. Let me think for a moment. There are different places that could be used. Most suitable might be…” she said, trailing off as she thinks on the options.

‘If I place her in the castle, I could have her under my surveillance, but any of my friends could do as well,’ she thought, before instantly having to make a correction, ‘No, not Rainbow Dash. Her home isn’t suitable considering the location would cause issues for Ceraph. And Fluttershy and Pinkie are missing, but then again, those homes are still usable.’

Indeed, the cakes could house her as well, though it might be a hard sell to them. Fluttershy’s cottage would probably be comfortable for the demoness as it is empty right now, but they do plan to get Fluttershy back soon…hopefully.

Mayor Mare is her ally, so maybe Town Hall is also on the table… The school building of course was off limits as that is a public facility she wanted to keep her far away from.

You choose.

Where should Ceraph live?
1. Twilight’s Castle
2. Carousel Boutique
3. Sweet Apple Acres
4. Sugarcube Corner
5. Fluttershy’s Cottage
6. Town Hall

Vote Results:
1. Twilight’s Castle IIIII IIIII I
2. Carousel Boutique IIIII III
3. Sweet Apple Acres I
4. Sugarcube Corner IIII
5. Fluttershy’s Cottage I
6. Town Hall II

Author's Note

A new chapter and a new vote. For now I would close the vote on Sunday. That should be enough time to make a decision.