>The day drags on. >You go out to feed the rest of the animals first before getting to Angel. >You almost get into it with him over his lunch. >After trying to give him the same feed as the rest of the other animals, he tries to kick the bowl out of your hands. >You manage lift it out of reach before he does. >How does Fluttershy even put up with him? >A better question would be, 'Why?'. >Angel tries to steal some carrots out of the cupboard before you snatch them away from him. >A small scuffle ensues. >Thankfully, you come out on top and get the carrots away from him. >You place the bowl of animal feed in front of him again. >Staring at him with a straight face, and you tell him point blank that he isn't getting anything else. >He eventually backs down, but gives you the death stare as he slowly munches on his food. >That rabbit hates you with a passion. >The feeling is mutual. >It's been about four hours since Fluttershy and Rarity left for the spa. >Your chores were pretty much done for now. >Now is time to resort the one pasttime you enjoy the most. >You grab your guitar case and head out back. >Not much later, Fluttershy and Rarity walk through the front door of the house. >They call out your name but don't hear a response. >Worried that you may have run off somewhere and got lost or that somehing bad happened, they begin a search through the house. >The soft tune of a guitar catches their ears. >Not too far away, Rarity finally spots you lying in the shade of a willow tree. >You are facing the pond the tree is growing by. >Fluttershy breathes a sigh of relief, but then takes notice of the instrument in your hands. >She hushes Rarity and they quietly walk up to the opposite side of the tree from you. >They sit themselves down and listen to you play. >You are not singing. >Just softly plucking the strings in a soothing and relaxing tune. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4IJVJgQDxk >As you finish, you just rest the guitar across your chest. >You lean your head back against the tree. >Closing your eyes, you let out a deep, drawn-out sigh. >Fully relaxed, you can just fall asleep like this. >And then you hear a soft whisper. >"I told you." >Your snap your eyes open. >Rolling onto your side and then onto your back, you peer behind the tree. >You see those the ladies lying on the grass, their heads resting on their crossed forelegs. >Wow, your situational awareness sucks. "Told her what?" you blurt out. >This catches them by surprise as they both jump up and turn their heads to look at you. >They laugh at the silly position you are in. >You in turn laugh at their shocked expressions. "You are a very sneaky pony, you know that?" directing the question at Fluttershy with a grin. >The mares smile, giggle, and walk around opposite sides of the tree. >You pick yourself up to allow them to sit next to you. >Fluttershy to your right, Rarity on your left. >"My, my Anonymous! You are a very talented musician!" complimented Rarity. >Well now that's definitely trying too hard on her part. "Thank you. And please, Miss Rarity, just call me Anon." >"In that case, please just call me Rarity." "Very well." >You shake her hoof in agreement. >"What was that beautiful tune you were playing just now, Anon?" Rarity asks. "Nothing," you reply with shrug. "It was just random. I enjoy just fiddling with the strings until something comes along." >"Well I know of a certain pony who would absolutely love to hear you play." Rarity says. "She is also a big cello player; renowned across Equestria." >You ponder this for a moment. "May I ask one thing Mi- er, Rarity?" >"Hm?" "Can you explain to me exactly what about my playing that's so great? I would say good, but not great." >"Why, it's quite obvious darling. Those dexterous paws of yours are the reason behind your genius." >You look over at Fluttershy who is nodding her head in agreement. "Hands," you correct. >"I'm sorry, what?" asked Rarity. "Hands. They are called hands," you explain. "And these are fingers," you say while wiggling them. "Same goes for my bottom 'hooves'." >You emphasize the air quotes. "Except it's feet and toes respectively." >Anatomy lesson for ponies. >"Oh, uh... I'm sorry." >Rarity is embarassed at her mistake. "Nothing to be sorry about," you assure. "I'm not offended in the least." >Fluttershy already knows this. >She has worked with nearly every possible animal and knows of the large variants of front and rear appendages. >Plus, you had already explained to her what they were called. >"Anon, what are you wearing?" >That was unexpected. "Uh... Clothes?" >"Well obviously darling. What I mean is, what ARE you wearing?" >Is this like phone sex for ponies? >No, it can't be. >There was a hint of disgust in her voice on her emphasis of 'are'. "Just... clothes. Why what's wrong?" >"Please excuse me Anon, but those garments are absolutely dreadful." >You can't help but feel a little hurt. >You like these clothes. >They weren't in the best shape mind you, but you can wear them with comfort knowing that you aren't dressed like a poser. >Total fashion neutrality. "I still don't get it," you reply to Rarity. >"They are worn out Anon." >She said this very flat and to-the-point. >Thanks for stating the obvious. >"And that grey is just boring and dreary." >That's kind of the point, actually. "What are you suggesting I do about it?" you ask. >This conversation had caught Fluttershy's attention and she laid her head in your lap, moving your guitar to make room. >She listened without a word. >"You need new clothes darling!" exclaimed Rarity. "And how would I go about doing that? I don't even know how to get back home, much less how I got here. Even if I could, I have no money to purchase clothing." >That caught Rarity completely off guard. >Are you some kind of lost dog that her friend had taken in to care for? >It wouldn't be out of character for Fluttershy to do so, now that she thought about it. >Rarity stood up; giving a stomp and flicking her mane out of her face. >"Why you just so happen to be looking at the most talented fashionista in Equestria!" >Impressive boasting. "What's a fashionista?" you ask. >Rarity's expression and confidence visibly died right there. >"I make dresses and suits," she states flatly. "Oh, like a tailor." >Rarity let out a horrified gasp. >"Please! I have too much class to be just a simple... 'tailor'," she said with a shudder. >Welp, looks like you succeeded in offending her. >Note to self: Refer to her in only the highest class of words you can. >"Visit me in my shop tomorrow," continued Rarity. "We will get you measured and discuss what to do about your situation." >And with that, she says goodbye and takes her leave. >You and Fluttershy watch her trot away. >"She's a very generous pony, you know," commented Fluttershy. >Fluttershy picked her head out of your lap and leaned it against your shoulder as she stared across the pond. "Definitely someone of high class." >You wonder if Rarity is actual nobility or rich. >You throw an arm around Fluttershy's back, resting a hand on her shoulder, and watch across the pond with her. "I am actually a little aprehensive of going to her shop; not gonna lie." >"If you're embarassed about being exposed, I can go with you to keep you calm," offered Fluttershy. "No, no. That's not it at all. I'm just a little worried about what I assume to be a strange creature walking into a village of ponies. You don't think that will start a panic?" >"They're actually quite welcoming of strangers," assures Fluttershy. "I don't think that will be a problem." >You nod silently and opt to just spend the moment with your pegasus host. >Then you get bored. "How abour another song?" you ask as you pick up your guitar and strum the strings once.