- From Rarity's perspective -


Sweetie says 'Is this... did Kyuubey die?'

Rarity shakes her head, smiling sadly. "No, Sweetie Belle. He's very much alive. I called you here to let you know that you're going to be given the Element of Generosity, and responsibility for running and taking care of the boutique. I've got to focus on my duties as a Wishborn fully."

Sweetie sits in a chair across from her older sister. Sweetie is slightly concerned that this responsibility has to be passed on to her, but the resolve to assist Rarity in anyway that she can calls out to her "So I have to take care of the Boutique? I'll do my best but, My special tallent is in the spiritual, not fashion... I still get embarised about the time I made that costume with five legs."

You say 'I trust you. And it's about time I realized that you're not as inexperienced as I used to think. Just do your best, little sister, since I can no longer do this for a living.'

As she closes her eyes, Rarity's summoning her Element of Harmony into existence, and levitating it over to you. "It may seem premature, but the Element of Generosity must be passed on to you, dear."

Sweetie sighed as she took the Element of Generosity up into the field of her own magic. Watching as it changed shape from a diamond to a bell. " I still think most of my Experience is in adventuring. But I'll stay here while you perform your duties, sis."

You say 'Thank you. And perhaps Finn will be able to help you, as far as your adventures go - speaking of, I need to call him here.'

You use a royal purple Soul Gem.

After levitating her Soul Gem into the air, and pouring a small trace of her magic into it, a large amethyst rises up from the ground to encase Rarity, though her body is still visible through the translucent facets.

From within the massive amethyst, there's a build-up of magic, triggering a physiological change in Rarity as she closes her eyes. Suddenly, the unicornista's body seems to crystallize entirely, before cracking and shattering to reveal her now-humanized figure. Shortly afterward, the large amethyst encasing her shatters and falls away.

Sweetie whistles appreciatively.

It's not like Finn to normally intrude, but he's here, and he opens the door to the shop. Realizing no-one's there, he hums, locks the door behind him, and makes his way into the kitchen to snag some water, before he moves to head upstairs, slipping into the bedroom both ladies currently occupy. "Hey-oh. I'm not intruding, am I? Just wanted to pop in and say hello!" He just figures you won't be too miffed at his intrusion.

After her Soul Gem-induced transformation ends, Rarity's looking over to the door to her room, shaking her head. "Not at all, Finn. Do come in. I was just talking about you."

"Oh yeah?" Finn blinks at her, noting her transformation to her humanoid form. "What's up? Is there something I can do?" He slowly moves closer to the two ladies, but not before he sets his gear in a corner where it won't be in the way.

Sweetie says ' Holy Celestia. Rarity, You look like Minako. Does this form come with a Salor Fuku?'

Rarity turns to Finn, though she blinks rapidly at Sweetie. "I look like who, sister? Please, focus on the matter at hand."

Finn seems a bit confused for the moment, though he does recognize Minako there in Sweetie's words. He glances at you, and he seems to consider her for a few moments, tilting his head a little bit. "Uh, is there something I'm missing?" He smiles warily.

The thought of Sailor Fukus in the Boutique for sail- er sale- was wiped from Sweetie's mind, at the request of her older sister.

You say 'Anyways... Finn, I've passed ownership of the Boutique to Sweetie Belle, as well as the Element of Generosity. Would you be willing to help her here, and with her adventuring?'

Finn returns his attention to you after a moment, and he blinks at her. "Huh? Oh.. so you decided to do your Wishborn thing full-time, then?" He frowns a bit at that, but he sighs, rubbing the back of his neck. "Yeah, I suppose I can." He folds his arms across his chest, looking down at Sweetie. "Just so you won't be by yourself." He gives her a smile.

The thought of Sailor Fukus in the Boutique for sail- er sale- was wiped from Sweetie's mind as she snapped to reality. "Well some of it would be looking for the next big fassion statment. You never know when armor will be in."

Rarity nods at this. "I'm quite sorry for having to ask you, but yes. Otherwise, I could either end up losing my privileges as a Wishborn, or - just as easily - my life. I've got to cast aside all the obligations I used to have to prevent that."

"Being serious here for a few moments.." You know the bomb is dropping if Finn's getting serious for once. "Don't you think it's sudden to not only thrust your responsibilities upon Sweetie with little-to-no warning? I know that Sweetie's a capable and responsible filly, but this isn't just simply giving her a facet of the store to run to teach her responsibility." "It's pretty much thrusting more than half of your life on her, and she's already still learning her own place in life," Finn offers, frowning again. It's.. interesting to see Finn this way, to say the least. "I can already tell you've made up your mind, but I'm not doing this because you asked. I'm doing this because Sweetie's going to need the help."

You say 'You're right, of course. And perhaps she could have used a little more time to discover her true calling in life... But I gave up my right to the life I knew when I chose to accept that contract from Kyuubey. To that end... Are you truly up to this, Sweetie Belle?'

Sweetie turns her attention to her sister and Finn "I don't know what directions I might take the Boutique in the future. You might not like all my decisions Rarity, but I promise everything will work out on my end. It's not like Mr. Moti Jr. has a monopoly in Truce to sell armor, Right?"

Finn glances over at Sweetie as Rari does, smiling at her. "Well, we'll discuss that sorta thing later, when we get you settled into the role. And I'm sure Rari can be an advisor, even if she's not running the show." He glances at Rari.

Sweetie says ' Oh, speeking of things we have to accept. What did the Mirror show you Finn?'

You say 'When my duties allow me time, yes. I'll be more than happy to act as an advisor for my little sister.'

"Oh. Well.." Finn rubs the back of his neck a bit, considering for a moment whether or not to bring it up. "It's a long story, actually. I haven't told many people, but I figure it's best I tell you guys, at least. It wouldn't help to lie about it." He slowly moves to settle on Rari's bed, going over the entire event in sordid detail. Once he's finished he nods. "So.. that's what we're dealing with."

Sweetie says ' She's made of fire? Like a Phoenix? How does that work?"'

You say 'I see...'

You use a royal purple Soul Gem.

With a soft sigh, the amethyst encasing erupts from the ground once again at Rarity's command, surrounding her long enough to provide cover for her regression back to her 'normal' form, as her body once again crystallizes and shatters. Only a moment later, the larger amethyst also splinters into small shards around her.

"Huh? Oh, well, she's a fire elemental. She's made almost completely of fire. Almost." Finn blushes a bit at that, before he glances at you. "So, things are getting kinda bad. Spitfire and I were ambushed by someone from my world, someone who's not exactly on good terms with me and Jake." He rubs the back of his neck a little. "I hate to put that burden on you guys, but.."

Rarity shakes her head. "Absolutely not. It's no burden to me, Finn, even if I no longer bear the Element of Generosity. I'd be happy to help against these dangers you're facing."

Sweetie says ' I'd be glad to kick the rump of weird and exotic evildoes Finn! With everyone working together and a few things of Rose Water We can't fail.'

"Well, the thing is, it's not just danger to me. It's danger to the entire Cleft," Finn explains calmly. "Each time the Lich has risen there was always someone to put him back in his place, lock him away in stasis. I guess he wasn't actually destroyed when I thought I'd destroyed him, and now there's potential for him to cross over here. Which is a huge problem." He does nod and smile at Sweetie. "Thanks."

Sweetie blinks at Finn in confusion.

Meaningfully, Rarity's lifting her revolver into the air. "Regardless of what we're no doubt going to face, Sweetie Belle is right. We'll all be standing behind you to keep this - and all worlds - safe."

"I appreciate it. I don't want too many people to know about this because it's something extremely dangerous, and I don't want to cause a panic, so.. keep it to yourselves for now," Finn offers, slowly moving to a stand. "So. Now that we've all shared our good news.." He smiles warily at them.

Sweetie says 'We're talking about the evil spirit that would make Discord look like a clown, right? Hmmm... I might need to work on my Protective Aura spell.'

Sweetie says ' What's the bad new?'

You say 'Agreed, Finn. And you've got me curious, as well.'

"Yeah, Sweetie," Finn chuckles a little. "But he's more like.. a really powerful zombie, think of it that way." A pause, as he glances over at you. "Well, there's no real bad news. I've just got plans in the works. You know. Really important stuff. And I'd love to tell you guys, but this is even more secret than the Lich thing."

Rarity sits down atop her posh bed, taking one last long glance around her fancy room before nodding. "I know there are some things that just aren't meant to be revealed. Don't worry, Finn."

"You'll know what it's about soon enough. Just gotta have some patience," Finn smiles at you, moving to flop back on the bed next to you, enjoying the softness of it. "You'll have to tell me where you got this mattress from, it's amazing."

You say 'I had everything in the original Carousel Boutique shipped to Ponyville from Canterlot and Manehatten. As for how I got it here... I was searching around for a luxury furniture store, and found the bed - mattress and all - at one across the sea.'

"Oh, hey, cool," Finn smiles up at her. "So, uh.. why did you transform earlier?" He inquires curiously, moving to sit up again. "Were you demonstrating something when I came in?"

Sweetie says 'Same place they order them from at the Hinata Inn I think. Rarity could tell you what they make it out of without even having to read the tag.'

You say 'Just figured it might've helped make why I chose to pass everything to Sweetie Belle clearer.'

"I see." Finn rubs the back of his neck a little, smiling warily at her. He peers over at Sweetie and nods. "I'll look into it, then. No big deal. Not like my bed is bad or anything." So long as he's got a warm body in it, he's usually pretty good. "But I wish you good luck with the Wishborn stuff, you." He offers a hand to her. "Let me know if you need anything."

You say 'Thank you, Finn, and sleep well.'

"Sure." Finn smiles, moving to ruffle Sweetie's mane gently. "You know where the Tree Fort is. Come by anytime you need help, or wanna relax." With that, he turns and heads for the door.

Sweetie says 'I will Finn, Actually I think I'll be coming by soon for a chat.'

Finn nods at her, pausing to do so. "Sure. Anytime." He waves back, and disappears out the door.