The Carousel Boutique [Open]

[whining-unicorn.livejournal.com]

Rarity stood in the simulation of The Carousel Boutique, recalling the colours and atmosphere of the place. A hologram of Opalescence was sitting on the table, swishing its tail and looking at Rarity.

"Do you think this gem would do, Opalescence?" She levitated a red gem and the cat blinked. "Or this one?" Rarity asked, levitating a blue one. The feline mewed and stretched.

The unicorn smiled and continued to play-work with the pony outfit she was currently pre-occupied with.

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[whining-unicorn.livejournal.com]

"It's nice to meet you Cassie. I used to be a fashion designer for ponies. I'm still designing on the ship, just for a different group of clientele as you can see."

Rarity levitated some of her designs for Cassie to see.

[caringcassie.livejournal.com]

"A fashion designer for ponies?" Did... ponies need a fashion designer? It just seemed kind of strange to her, even if the ponies that she'd met around here were clearly very different from the ponies and horses that she'd known at home.

Cassie stared at the outfits. They weren't really to her taste, but then again, her taste was a pair of jeans that may or may not fit and a tee shirt or long sleeved shirt when it got colder out, so... what did she know about fashion? It had never been terribly important to her.

The way that Rarity showed off the clothing though was rather impressive though. Floating clothing was not something that she saw every day... or ever.

"They're pretty from what I can see, but I also don't know very much about this kind of stuff," she admitted with a smile and a shrug. "Do you enjoy making clothing?"

[whining-unicorn.livejournal.com]

Rarity nodded enthusiastically. "I have been making clothes ever since I was a little filly. I breathe and live fashion designing."

The unicorn smiled at Cassie. "Is there anything I can help you with?"

[caringcassie.livejournal.com]

Cassie smiled at Rarity's enthusiasm. It was nice to see someone so happy with their life.

Rarity's excitement over fashion actually reminded her of Rachel in a way, although Rachel didn't really "live and breath" fashion. Still, she made a note to herself to introduce Rachel and Rarity at some point. She was sure that they'd enjoy speaking.

"Help me with what?" Cassie asked, momentarily confused. "Clothing?" It was the only thing that she could think of given that it had been their last topic of conversation.

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Rarity gave Cassie a small smile. "They don't have to be just clothes, I am good at interior design as well. If you room needs a little sprucing up, I can help too."

[caringcassie.livejournal.com]

Cassie blinked and hesitated for a moment. She was grateful for the offer and she didn't want to be rude, but she didn't actually need anything of the sort. What she was wearing now was a bit odd and it took some getting used to, but it worked well enough for her purposes and she didn't much care about redesigning any room in the house where she lived. "Thank you for the offer, but I think that I'll decline for now," she said slowly, but with a small smile. "Maybe you could show me some of the other things that you've done? Or I'd love to learn more about you. I've met some other ponies like you before this. Their names were Applejack and Princess Celestia? Are they friends of yours?" She dearly hoped that the ponies in question wouldn't mind being brought up like this.

[whining-unicorn.livejournal.com]

Rarity was a little disappointed but she could tell the lady was being polite and nice about it. She decided to let it be and she levitated her sketches in the air to showcase it to Cassie.

"Yes, Applejack and Princess Celestia are dear friends of mine."

[caringcassie.livejournal.com]

Cassie was glad that Rarity wasn't offended by her refusal. She examined the sketches that the pony showed her and smiled. "They're pretty."

Her smile widened, relief evident in her eyes. "That's nice to hear. I'm glad that you have friends with you." Having those that you knew and loved with you could make all the difference when things became more difficult, so it was a relief to know that Rarity was not alone. It would have grieved Cassie to think of the friendly pony without the support of any for whom she cared.

(OOC: I'm completely blanking on a good direction to take this is now. I'm happy to play out anything that you'd like to do or we can just end it/leave it as is. Your choice. I'm sorry for the trouble. And if this is awful, then I can rewrite it. Just let me know. Thank you.)

[whining-unicorn.livejournal.com]

"Are your friends with you too?" Likewise, Rarity did not want the nice lady to be on her own as well.


(OOC: Nono, it's not awful, I was having fun playing as Rarity and interacting with various people while staying in character. I think we can end in 1-2 posts but I'm not sure how to do so.)

[caringcassie.livejournal.com]

Cassie nodded and smiled. "Yes, they are." It was a point for which she was very grateful. She still very much missed her parents and others from her world, but having the other Animorphs with her was a great comfort.

Thinking of her friends though caused her to hesitate, realizing that it had already been pretty late even when she left and it was even later now. She hadn't planned to be gone for long, but she'd lost track of time talking to her new friend.

"Speaking of my friends, I should probably get home. It's getting late and I don't want them to worry," she said, her face reflecting disappointment at having to cut their conversation short. "I'm sorry, Rarity. We'll have to talk again soon. I've enjoyed meeting you and thank you for everything." She smiled at Rarity now. It was always nice to make a new friend and she really liked the pony.

(OOC: I hope that's not too pathetic of an excuse.)