There was just something about this egg like crystal he couldn't ignore. The way it's colors swirled, almost like they were alive. It seemed Trixie shared his interest as she too seemed lost in it's swirls. Weird, was it just a reflection of the lights in her eyes? They almost seemed to swirl like the colors in the crystal.

Gah, he had no time to worry about that now. He had to pick an item and get back! He still had to get dressed and wrap his gift!

"I'll take this one." He said tapping the 'egg'. Trixie barely seemed to acknowledge him, as if she was lost in thought.

"Hmm? Oh yes, of course. That will be 100 bits." She said in a voice that was almost monotone. Weird, just a few seconds ago she was over the top and boastful. Well whatever, he didn't have time to think about it.

"Here you go." He dropped the small bag of his earnings on the table. Gah, it was enough for the gift, but this would severely limit his food budget. Guess it was those cheap noodles for a few nights. Oh well.

"Thank you for your patronage. Is there anything else Trixie can do for you?"

She was still talking in that weird way. Was she testing him or something? Testing him for what? He paid the full amount. Maybe she was just messing with him. Well he knew a way to nip that in the bud. If he could actually say it. His eyes gazed over the mare before him. She was much older then him sure, but she had the looks. Ha, imagine if she really went through with it. He shouldn't of course, even if he wasn't with Snowdrift it'd almost be like cheating right? No, he supposed that was silly. Besides, this mare would likely just tell him off.

"How about adding in a kiss?" He said with a chuckle. Right before the world crashed around him What did he just do!? He did it! He actually said it! It was only suppose to be a joke! AH! WHAT WAS HE THINKING!? He had to fix this!

"I-I mean uh-MMMF!" Without warning the blue mare's lips met his own. They were warm and sweet tasting, causing a shiver to run down his spine. She held it for much longer then he thought possible before pulling back.

"Anything else?" She asked, her voiced unchanged from it's almost emotionless manner. Sand Gust only barely registered that as he began to back up, shocked and aroused. What just happened!? Had she really just kissed him? Why? This just didn't happen in real life!

"N-No uh, I mean that was lovely uh but I uh need to be going!" He cried shoving the crystal as he hastily made his way to the door.

"Did you not enjoy the kiss?" The mare asked from behind him. Okay this was really getting freaky. Whatever was going on here, he wanted no further part of it. Wait, what if she followed him for an answer? Crap he had to think of something fast!

"N-No, I mean it was great! I'm sure the next pony in would enjoy one as well!" He blurted out with a wince. Why the burnt hay did he say that? Well whatever, he was down the street now, and she wasn't following. Time to get back and get ready. He could deal with this and what to do with these tickets later.

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"Yes... the next pony..." Trixie repeated as she sat there for a few moments more. Finally with a shake of her head she blinked and took a look around the shop. Where had that cute little colt gone? Wait cute? Well Trixie supposed he was cute, but wasn't he a bit on the young side? Trixie didn't really swing that way did she? She didn't have time to worry about it as the door re-opened, a familiar purple mare walking through.

"Starlight! You came to see Trixie!" Trixie exclaimed as she trotted around the counter. Starlight meanwhile rolled her eyes.

"Hey I told you I'm not so wrapped up in the school that I'd forget our lunch date. You ready to go?"

"Huh? Oh yes lunch. Ha Trixie actually forgot what time it was after all the clea-MMMFF." The sentence she had been speaking was stopped rather suddenly as she pressed her lips against Starlight's. Both mare's eyes widen exceptionally as a healthy blush over took their cheeks.

"T-Trixie!" Starlight yelled, as she backed up, trying to forget how sweet the other mare's lips felt. "W-Why did you do that!?"

Trixie was trying to forget much the same thing. "T-Trixie doesn't know!"

Author's Note

Hello dear readers! Discord here! I'm sure all you smart little tykes have figured out a few things about this 'crystal' our hero Sand Gust has acquired.

Luckily for us, he hasn't! So let's have him run into somepony else to... play with shall we?

Choice A: Umbra. We've heard snippets of what became of the evil king Sombra. Maybe it's time to meet her and... help her 'adjust' to her new role.

Choice B: Bluebelle. I'd say it's time to tweak that attitude of hers a bit wouldn't you say?

Choice C: Fancy Pants. Well what's this? A grown stallion? I suppose this one might be boring, I'm not really into male on male you see, so it should be nice and safe. Not like I have a trick up my sleeve for this one. I mean I don't even have sleeves! Ha!

Anyway: Make your choice!
https://strawpoll.com/4ya35gdw

(OOC Note: I was tempted to add Trixie asking Starlight if they wanted to try that again. XD)

(As always this is written quickly and without much edits, so if you see something that needs tweaking, please feel free to point it out.)