https://ponepaste.org/11270
Got things set up for now, trying to finish a chapter or two before I post the next one
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>Rarity locked the boutique again and motioned for you to follow her around the back
>”But I am glad you’re here darling,” she continued, “because I could use an extra set of hooves to help me with inventory today."
You shrug. "Well, I'm here already and I've got nothing better to do. What's the plan, Rarity? Just counting stock and materials?"
>Rarity turns her head to you, "Oh, I'm afraid it's a bit more... extensive than that today. You see Anon, the Autumn season is almost upon us and this is when I gather materials for the new Fall lineup I have planned. I already have somepony fetching the fabrics from Fillydelphia, which leaves us to source--"
>There's a large cart with pickaxes and shovels that's WAY too big for one pony
>Are you two mining for gold or something?
>"--The gemstones!" Rarity finishes
>Ah
>Close enough, you suppose
"Wait, so all those gems on the outfits you make are real?" You choke. "I thought they were glass or rhinestones or something!"
>Rarity looks downright offended at this
>"Why Anonymous! I wouldn't dream of having inferior product on my pieces when the genuine article is here for the taking."
>Rarity gestures to the cart. "Today we're getting our gems from the source. Usually I have Spike helping me. Spike's a dragon who sniffs out the best gemstones for me. Did you know they eat gems? I had no idea until I met Spikey-wikey!"
>You had no idea dragons be here in the first place
"I guess you learn something new every day."
>By now Rarity had hooked you up to the cart. Surprisingly it was easier to move than you thought, then again you are a pony. That's kind of their thing, to move carts around
>Plus you haven't filled it with gems yet
>The two of you are on the move and headed out of town. You follow Rarity's lead to the mines as she continues to fill you in
>"Spike is always such a dear helping me with finding the best gems for my pieces. He's usually more than happy to come along with me but he and Twilight are out of town right now.
