Ohmygoshohmygoshohmygosh [Locked to all versions of the Mane 6, visual]

[elementofloyalty]

Uh, hey girls? [Not good, she's already blushing a little and looking just a little freaked.]

Minato asked me to the Gala. As a real date. And I would really, really appreciate some distraction or anything that'll keep me from freaking out right about now!!

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[kind_to_all]

I guess you need time to get to know him first.

[elementofloyalty]

I've known him for a while. I mean, I agreed to go with him. I think he's cool. It's just not my usual style, y'know? It'd be like you going with someone loud. Or Twilight going with an athlete.

[kind_to_all]

Maybe the two of you will help complete each other? Two competitive ponies in a relationship might get unhealthy after a while...

[elementofloyalty]

Naw, no way. Look at Applejack and me. We're best friends BECAUSE we're so competitive. It's weird NOT competing with him.

[kind_to_all]

Oh, I guess I don't know much about romantic relationships. But... maybe you'll like him anyway? Or maybe you could try competing with him in... something?

{ She gave Dash a reassuring smile. ] If it doesn't work out, it doesn't work out. The worst that could happen is you two could have a very nice evening together.

[elementofloyalty]

Yeah, that's true, it's just....

Fluttershy, what if I'm the one who's not good enough?

[And now we come to the root of the matter.]

[kind_to_all]

[ Surprisingly, Fluttershy laughs at this. ] Oh, Rainbow Dash. Not everything has to be a competition.

[elementofloyalty]

Competition has nothing to do with it. He could just decide that I'm not good enough. What if THAT happens, Fluttershy?!

[kind_to_all]

You're a wonderful pony, Rainbow Dash. That won't change even if he does decide that you two don't work well together. Or if you do.

[elementofloyalty]

...yeah, that's a nice sentiment and all, but that wouldn't mean much if I wasn't good enough.

[kind_to_all]

Sorry, not-not good enough for ... him?

[ She's honestly confused. ] I guess it's not an unusual thing to be worried about, but... this will still be your first date. You just need to get to know each other a little, and relax, and see if you work well together?

[elementofloyalty]

How am I supposed to relax when this is a challenge I don't know how to WIN?!

[Some things never change... including Rainbow Dash.]

[kind_to_all]

[ And Fluttershy wouldn't have it any other way. ]

It's a new sort of challenge. But I believe in you, Rainbow.

I think you'll win if you just have fun. Maybe that can be your goal?

[elementofloyalty]

I guess. Think small and just on the one thing, huh?

[kind_to_all]

Exactly. As long as you're kind to yourself, you've succeeded.

[elementofloyalty]

You had me and you lost me with a line that corny.

[kind_to_all]

Oh! I'm sorry.

Just... have fun, Rainbow. That's what's important.