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[carouselboutique]

And with the new season comes a new collection. My dear ponies, after spending an entire month locked away in my boutique and making sure to barricade every door and window in an attempt to keep that annoying overlord from distracting me. I’m proud to say that reds, oranges, golds and browns are the new colors of the season and the main focus of my new collection aptly named: Apple Spices.

Now I’d love to show it to you all, but it’s not quite there yet. Though, with the collection nearly finished, I’m happy to say that the boutique shall be resuming normal operations and that I’ll be taking commissions once again.

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[taiyoooohhh]

[Of everything said, all this phoenix picked up was one detail.]

Locked indoors for a month? That can't be healthy.

[carouselboutique]

You must be new, darling. Everypony here knows how much I'm used to being locked up.

[taiyoooohhh]

New I may be, but that doesn't change the fact that it is not good to be away from the sun for such a time.

[carouselboutique]

Tell that to Zetta.

[taiyoooohhh]

...[He'll be sure to do that. No one should deny themselves the glory of the Sun!]

Is this sort of thing common, here?

[carouselboutique]

What? Kidnapping or locking themselves away? Because if you're talking about the latter, them may I turn your attention to my darling friend Twilight. She is FAR worse of a shut in than I will ever be.

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[tinkertytonk]

[He shouldn't reply. He knows full well he shouldn't, but the latest trends in fashion were rather a lot to ignore. Maybe if he just wrote and tried to disguise who he was. There were plenty of ponies she could mistake him for. He tried to do his best impression of Jeeves.]

Might one inquire as to the nature of the toggage clothing for gentleponies this season? Particularly of interest are the accessories in your autumn line, miss.

[His writing doesn't look anything at all like Jeeves', but he doesn't think Rarity's seen his writing, so there's that.]

[carouselboutique]

Well this season expect kashmir and wool among other warm fabrics. As for accessories, I made quite a few scarves and hats for the gentlecolts. Though I did throw in a few ties and maybe a pair of shades just for fun.

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[tinkertytonk]

[Yes, good! This is perfect, and it's not really lying. Jeeves would want to know these things, too.]

A most excellent selection, miss. On the matter of footgear, I must confess I am still new to Equestria. Is it considered gauche to be out with shoes on a regular day? I did see some in evidence at the Gala, but they do not appear to be common attire. Is that only due to the season? Or the difficulty in handling things with a shoe in the way for non-unicorns?

[carouselboutique]

Ah, one of the foreign ponies I assume?

Shoes aren't really something you HAVE to wear. Sure we ponies wear them during special occasions, it's a must! But it's not uncommon for ponies to wear them for no reason other than to show off their personal style. It's one of those things we wear when we feel like wearing them.

[text]

[tinkertytonk]

Indeed, miss.

Thank you, miss. Most illuminating. If it would not be too bold, might I further inquire as to the price range of your line? I may be interested in acquiring a suit jacket with the typical accompaniments.

[carouselboutique]

Oh darling it all depends on your budget and what you want it to look like. I like to customize my clothes to be both fashionable and affordable.

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[tinkertytonk]

I was thinking something for a special occasion. There's one coming up and a chap likes I should like to appear at my best for all parties present. It's something that's meant to be a bit more casual than the standard black tie affair, but I'd still like to impress with some flair. I'm afraid my income is limited due to my circumstances. I could, perhaps spend 70 bits on something provided it might be versatile enough for more than one occasion.

I hate to be caught wearing the same thing twice to a fancy do, but needs must, miss.

[carouselboutique]

Well I'd love to help you, darling. Just send in your payment, come in for measurements and I'm sure we could work something out.

I AM the element of generosity after all.

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[tinkertytonk]

I value my privacy above many things, miss. Would it, perhaps, be possible to send my measurements and payments along with my m a chu somepony who could provide you with additional specifications should they become necessary?

[carouselboutique]

Well darling, I'm not really fond of anonymous clients since I find them hard to trust.

[tinkertytonk]

But you'll have the money first thing! I assure you, I'm not trying to mousetrap you or any of that nonsense that suede-shoe-ed feather merchants are on about.

[He might be losing a bit of Jeeves' tone there, but he wants her to know he means it.]

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[carouselboutique]

...what?

[carouselboutique]

You know what, I want to trust you. So I'll give you this. Send me a letter with your measurements, the details of your costume and your payment and I'll see what I can do.

[tinkertytonk]

Jolly good! I shall send my friend along post haste with payment and see to getting those measurements and specifications drawn up. Thank you so very much, miss!

[carouselboutique]

"Jolly good"?

Bertie is that you?

[tinkertytonk]

[Dash it all! Jeeves doesn't say that sort of thing, does he? Bertie stares at the message for a very long moment, trying to decide how far to stretch the truth here. She's asked him a rather direct question.]

Would it be better or worse if I said 'yes?'

[carouselboutique]

You have some nerve coming to me after what you did to poor Fluttershy!

[tinkertytonk]

You're the best designer in Ponyville. I don't know whom else to ask.

[carouselboutique]

Well you should have thought of that BEFORE you broke my best friend's heart!

[tinkertytonk]

I didn't do it on purpose!

[He recalls Rainbow Dash telling him to grow a spine and accept responsibility. Time to grit your teeth and accept it, Wooster.]

I can understand not wanting to work for me given the circs., though, Ms. Rarity. Good day and best of luck with your new line.