VENOMOUS GENEROSITY

Suri was just finished with reorganizing the store's entire winter collection when she was startled by the significantly loud sound of an engine. When she rushed to check it out, her mind was blown by the sight of Rarity getting off an amazing motorcycle while wearing the spectacular dress. As soon as Rarity entered the store, she rushed towards her with great excitement.

"Oh my gosh, Rarity! I had no idea you owned a sweet ride like that!"

"Well, it's my father's actually. I just borrowed it for the day."

"Well, whatever the case may be, nobody can deny that you look absolutely smashing! Especially with that equally astounding black dress of yours."

"Oh, stop it, Suri! I was just feeling so excited about my discussion with Hemline that I got completely carried away in making a visually appealing entrance."

"Maybe, but can't say it wasn't a good idea, though."

"Yeah, I guess."

They both giggled for a few seconds before being startled by the sound of Miss Hemline clearing her throat behind them.

"You two will have plenty of time chatting and gossiping in the afternoon. Right now, though, I need both of you to do as I instructed. Suri, have you finished getting the winter collection in proper shape."

"Yes, ma'am. Exactly the way you wanted me to."

"Good. Then, go get the inventory list and see if there are any missing materials. Rarity, I believe your presence is required in my office. Follow me."

"Of course, ma'am."

Right before she did so, Suri whispered something to her and she whispered back.

"Good luck."

"Don't need it."

After that, Rarity rushed after Miss Hemline towards her office and remained there for at least half an hour. During that time, Suri searched for the sheets of paper containing the store's inventory and checked for any lost items once she retrieve the list. After a careful investigation, she saw that they were missing about half a dozen ribbons and needles. She was about to report this to Hemline when both her and Rarity emerged from the office with disappointed expressions on their faces.

"Ah, Suri. I was just about to call for you. Would you care to explain all the stunts you pulled two days ago."

The question made Suri extremely nervous.

"Uh, what are talking about? What stunts?"

Then, Rarity held up her phone.

"Perhaps this will jog your memory."

She pushed a few buttons on the phone and soon, all three of them were listening to the entire recorded conversation she had with Suri. As they listened, Rarity's expression turned from disappointed to smug while Suri's turned from nervous to terrified. A few minutes later, the recording ended and Hemline gave Suri a stern look.

"Well, what do you say to all that?"

"Please, I can explain!"

"I'm sure you can, but you'll probably end up telling an outlandish story about how this recording is an altered version of the conversation and that Rarity is trying to manipulate me. However, we all know that Rarity does not posses any technical skills to pull off something like this and more importantly, during all these months of employment under my watch, she never lied to me regarding any subject. I'm sorry, Suri. You used deception and thievery to obtain a job here and you create designs by abusing your assistant. The only logical action for me to take is terminating your employment immediately and giving Rarity the promotion she more than deserves. Good day."

She promptly went back to her office, leaving Suri completely speechless. After a few seconds, she fell down to the floor and started sobbing violently. A while later, she felt a presence on her left and looked up to see Rarity with an evil grin on her face.

"How could you do this to me?! I thought we were friends!"

"Sorry darling, but you should've thought carefully before stealing my design and ruining my day."

She came closer to Suri and whispered something to her ear.

"I know this doesn't change anything, but that spectacular window display wasn't even my idea. It was designed by the street artist Flanksy."

Suri backed away in utter shock when she heard that.

"You know Flanksy?"

"Sure, I do. In fact, she's one of my best friends."

"Please, tell me where to find her. She could be the only person who can give me inspiration right now."

"Yes, she could and I'd be more than happy to give that information to a friend. Oops, I forgot. We're not friends, unfortunately."

"I beg of you, Rarity! Don't do this to me!'

"Well, this has been a lovely conversation, but I've got places to be at this moment. Good luck on your next job. If you can find one, that is."

She turned to leave and as she walked towards the exit, the Symbiote emerged from her shoulder and turned to Suri, who gasped in horror.

"If it were up to me, we would have ripped your entire head off."

This left her frozen with fear as he transformed into a hand and fist-bumped with Rarity while they were exiting the store.

"You did what?!"

"I can't believe this!"

"Did you really say that to her?"

"How could you be so cruel?!"

"I don't know whether I'm confused or terrified by this!"

"Is this the opposite day?"

"ENOUGH!"

Rarity slammed her fist against the table in pure frustration. She had met her friends in the carhop that Pinkie Pie works at and was telling them about what happened between her and Suri. Needless to say, they were not happy about the results.

"Seriously, girls, you're missing the point here. That cowardly blowhard resorted to stealing my intellectual property instead of asking nicely for ideas and caused me to be extremely depressed for the rest of a beautiful Friday. What I did today was nothing more than giving her a taste of brutal justice."

"Okay, first of all, you gave her a taste of cold-served revenge. Second, you used a fake friendship to get what you want and didn't care how much you hurt her."

"Sunset's right. Poor thing must be suffering terribly right now."

"Oh, please, Fluttershy! You're not thinking about going there and comforting her with your cute animals, are you?"

"Um, actually, that's exactly what I was thinking."

"Go ahead, then. I'll catch up with you in about fifty thousand years from now."

She took a few sips from her chocolate milkshake.

"Alright, would you please cut the egotistical jerk act now?"

She accidentally spit some of the milkshake towards Twilight and Sunset, and gave Rainbow a furious look for saying that.

"Oh, YOU'RE one to talk, Rainbow Myriam Dash! I can't believe the one person who cautions me about egoism is the same one who wrote a song about how phenomenally awesome she is! What was that called, again? Oh, yes. 'AWESOME AS I WANNA BE'!"

Rainbow was extremely shocked by that statement and thought Rarity was going to punch her in the face if Pinkie hadn't held her back.

"Whoa, Rarity, chillax! Would you like a new milkshake? I'll get it ready for you in a jiffy."

"Don't you dare change the subject, Miss Pie! Besides, the milkshakes here are complete disappointments! I think I'd rather go buy one from Sugarcube Corner. Give me a call when you girls finally get back to reality. Until then, good day!"

She promptly exited the restaurant and left her friends with confused looks on their faces.

"Uh, did an alien switch places with Rarity last night?"

"I don't know, Dashie. But one thing's for sure. NO ONE IN THE WHOLE UNIVERSE CAN INSULT MY MILKSHAKES LIKE THAT AND GET AWAY WITH IT!"

That yell so powerful that it shook the entire block to its core.