CYOA: A Day in Ponyville

by David Silver

6

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You slide over to the store's manager. "Nice place. What made you think about putting it here instead of some big city?"

The manager stands a bit taller. "This little town caught my eye years ago. It's just so close to Canterlot, yet its own entity, right? So many different kinds of ponies all gathered together." He waves at you. "You're a perfect example! In Canterlot, it'd be nothing but unicorns, but here you are, one unicorn among so many others, and my crystals should be enjoyed by all ponies of every tribe."

"Ahh." You grin as the idea was explained. "So, there must be something you were especially hoping to see your customers do with their crystal wares. Anything special?"

He tilts his head in thought. "That depends on which one. Some are to be worn, to glitter and make their wearer shine all the brighter, while others adorn households or even public places." He sat to clap once. "Where were you imagining having some?"

You blink and open your mouth. "Well, I haven't had any yet. How about we try one out? Like that one you're wearing." You point at a pendant hanging from a ribbon around his neck.

He raises a hoof over it sharply. "N-no, not that one." He laughs nervously. "But, since you ask, wait here just one moment." He spins and gallops away.

You tilt your head. "Hmm." Something about his attitude seemed suspicious.

The pegasus who just got her coupon let out a cheer and jumped for joy. Her wings flapped wildly as she hugged the ticket. "I can't even wait!" She smooched the worker and darted off, giggling.

The manager returns with a tiara balanced on his back. "For you, my curious unicorn. Doesn't it glitter? Wouldn't it suit you? Be a queen for a day!"

You sit on your haunches and gape at the shining adornment. You couldn't even imagine having enough bits to buy it!

Do you:

A: Let him put it on.

B: Politely decline.

C: Flee! Run! This is too good to be true!

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