Title:           Trix of the Trade - Prologue (Trigger Warning: TRIXIE)
Author:          gadget
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First Edit:      Friday 6th of April 2012 04:57:49 AM CDT
Last Edit:       Friday 6th of April 2012 04:57:49 AM CDT

>Day 285 in Equestria
>”Sorry, Anon. We’re just not looking for someone with your, uh… skill set.”
>This sums up your daily routine quite well.
>Your freebies have run out, you need a job.
>Not true, you needed a job 3 months ago.
>It was when Twilight decided to kick you out of the Library, saying you were, “Too Big,” and, “Bothersome to those trying to read.”
>It was bullshit, you knew it, but it was also her home. You couldn’t refuse.
>Rarity was generous enough to take you in. In exchange for a small room and meals, she put you in charge of advertising for her store.
>It wasn’t easy, at first.
>But one evening about two months ago, a large family of Canterlot  Unicorns visited Ponyville.
>You really couldn’t care less why they were here, you just wanted that sale.
>It took an entire evening of brown-nosing, human history lessons, and talking about things you never heard of but, when they asked that question…
>”Anon, I have to ask, where did you get that suit? It is simply wonderful.”
>You knew it was all worth it.
“Rarity’s Carousel Boutique!” You said, “We had some amazing fashionistas on Earth but they were nothing compared to the Mare here in Ponyville.”
>You thought you laid it on too thick but they took the bait anyway.
>You woke up the next morning to Rarity’s frantic cheers. The family placed an order for a dozen unique dresses the moment Rarity opened her doors for the day.
>But that wasn’t the goal. Not the final one, at least.
>Once they got back to Canterlot with their outfits, other ponies asked where they got them.
>That’s when Rarity’s business boomed.
>Since that sale, Rarity has not had a slow business day.
>Back to the present.
>Rarity doesn’t need you anymore, she didn’t say it but she’s backed up on orders until next year.
>You’re ready to move on anyway.
>But, finding a job is hard. Ponies around here weren’t interested in fancy resumes, just physical ability.
>”How many cakes can you put out in a day?”
>”How many Apples can you haul at once?”
>”Would you be able to deliver mail faster than a Pegasus?”
>Of course you can’t do any of those very well.
>But you’re not ready to give up quite yet.
>There’s always something new on the job board.
>The board was located in front of Sugarcube Corner, you suggested it one night to Pinkie Pie and it popped up the next morning.
>Now ponies all over Ponyville give into their sugary desires when taking a peek at the job board.
>It was especially crowded today. They all gathered around large, colorful poster.
>Employers don’t use tons of color. Employers use white paper, black text, and small words.
>Once you fought your way through the crowd, you found your job offers.
>”Need Pegasus for-“ Nope.
>”Unicorn needed-“ Nope.
>”Peg-“ Nope.
>”Opening in Ponyville Weather Cr-“ Nope.
>… Nothing.
>Ugh, now you’re jobless AND you have nothing to do for the rest of the day.
>Your thoughts are drowned out by the crowd next to you.
>They’re still gathered around the poster but not in an excited manner. You hear jeers, mocking laughter, and bad imitations.
>Your curiosity is piqued, you shuffle a little closer to the main attraction.
>’The Great and Powerful Trixie’s Return to Ponyville’
>A blue mare with a white-blue mane stood on its hind hooves. She wore a dorky purple wizard’s hat and matching cape.
>’Tonight! Town Square! See the New and Improved Mare of Magic!’
>A magic show? That’s… childish.
>But you haven’t really seen a Unicorn magic show. It’ll actually involve real magic as opposed to sleight of hand.
>And you honestly have nothing better to do.
>Yeah, it might be fun if you think about it.
>The Great and Powerful Trixie! You only hope she lives up to her name.