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[It's immediately obvious that Rarity is in Ponyville - not because she's a pony, as that's her default state of affairs, but because it's broad daylight outside. She smiles at the communicator and moves it in a slow pan, showcasing everything before her; as she's standing on the bridge next to the portal, this encompasses the town square and a good amount of scenery.]

For those of you who haven't seen the new world yet, this is Ponyville, where Princess Celestia and Princess Luna and Pinkie Pie and I are from! Well, I suppose Princess Celestia and Princess Luna are technically from Canterlot, but we don't seem to be able to go there at the moment.

Anyway, now that you all have the hang of walking, I'd be more than happy to show you around if you haven't already had a chance to do some exploring of your own. There are Nightmares in a few places, however, so be sure your Spirits are up to task when you come. And if you haven't quite figured out walking yet, I'd be happy to help you with that too. [And if Emile and Chell don't think they're getting the full tour of the town, they're sadly mistaken.]

Oh! And there might be a timberwolf made with white bark walking around sometimes. Don't panic - it's actually quite friendly! Evidently not everypony becomes- well, a pony when they come here.

And Pinkie, I'd say we're long overdue for a welcome party, wouldn't you?

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[ Having seen them both fight, Carolina had little doubt that would be the case. Hopefully this warning would prevent any other misunderstandings. At least it had only been a rock. Fire would have been a much bigger disaster. ]

[There's a brief, stunned expression on Carolina's equine face, before her head shakes a bit.] That's quite a bit of variety right there, though I don't think I've ever heard of parasprites or diamond dogs. And why do I get the feeling that's for the best.

[ If there could be unicorns and pegasi, and AIs turned into dragons, other mythological beasts weren't THAT impossible to imagine here. Perhaps it's merely Rarity's matter of fact tone.. ]

Thank you, but I don't need anything. [because she's not going.]

[Eventually Rarity will remember that other people's worlds may not be quite as fantastic as Equestria, even if Equestria is very pedestrian for her.]

It is. Trust me.

Oh, were you planning on wearing the teal dress? You could, but it just about matches your coat. It will look nice, but I'm certain I could whip you up something much nicer. It's no trouble at all.

[ You'd think being from a space-faring era would have cured that sort of thing for Carolina. Then again, humans always found something fascinating in the fantastic and the unknown. When it wasn't, you know. Trying to kill them. ]

Hmm. I'll take your word for it, then.

There's plenty of other things you could spend your time on Rarity. Don't worry about me. [A pause, followed by a question she's going to regret asking later:] Is it bad for my dress to match my coat?

The last time I ran into diamond dogs, they kidnapped me and forced me to mine jewels for them. It's an experience I'd rather not repeat.

Well, yes, but I most certainly have the time to make an ensemble for a friend. It's what I do.

[She's taking an interest in fashion Rarity is so proud!] Oh, no, of course not! Lots of ponies like matching dresses to coats - I'm a fan myself from time to time. It's just that usually matched fashion has a bit more structure or texture to it, so it stands out. The dress you have now is lovely, but it won't provide any contrast to your coat - it simply doesn't have the structure.

[Because, well, it was made to accentuate her coloring as a human, not as a pony. Something different will be needed here.]

No, I imagine not. [Well, maybe not the diamond dogs themselves, but kidnapping and forced slavery? Not. Cool.] I don't think you'll need fear a reprisal of that, if those things were here.

..What? [Carolina's ears flick forward in honest surprise at being called 'friend'. That simply doesn't happen with Carolina.

The red maned ponylancer doesn't even realise that Rarity has started leaping enthusiastically onto the subject of fashion until it's likely already too late.] Well, that's.. important to have, I suppose. Though I don't know what colours wou--[Her head shakes, noooo, no more encouraging the pony!]--Look, it's really not necessary, Rarity.

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Oh, of course not. They wouldn't dare hassle me now. [There may be a story behind that.]

[She pauses for a moment - she hadn't thought any part of that sentence was difficult to understand - and repeats herself.] I always have time to make an ensemble for a friend.

[Too late.] Something darker, I think, to give you a bit of pop. The little black dress is always a classic, of course, though we could try something in a very deep green or blue. Now, when can you come by for fittings?

Uh..huh. [That must be one heck of a story.]

[ She heard you just fine, Rarity. It was the understanding that took a bit to follow, and her ears slide back - though she makes no further comment. She's not sure she's comfortable with the designation, but any disagreement Carolina might manage has been thoroughly trampled by Rarity's insistance that she design her a new dress.]

[Faintly amused] I'm not going to be able to talk you out of that at all, am I?

[It certainly is. Ask her sometime.]

Now why in Equestria would you want to do that? [Read: not a chance, dear.]

[ Perhaps she'll ask while you subject her to that fitting. ]

[ Carolina regarded the unicorn for a moment, before shaking her head. She still wasn't certain how she'd been talked into this, but if it made Rarity happy to whip something up, she'd at least cave in graciously. This time. (Besides. It wasn't as though she'd attend the event.) ]

I have nothing pressing to deal with right now. Where should we meet? [She's assuming in Ponyville, of course.]

[She certainly wouldn't mind.]

[(You can not have a party outfit and then refuse to attend the party. Rarity is nowhere near done with Carolina yet.)]

At the boutique in Ponyville. If you don't know where that is, I would be more than happy to meet you somewhere else and take you there.

[ Goooood luck with that, Rarity. You may just need it. ]

It's fine. I've been exploring here, I'm fairly certain I can find my way to you.

[ She's fairly true to her word, though not as prompt as would best please her: even with four rather swift legs to carry her at a unsteady trot, it takes Carolina a while to get there. She's also rather unsurprised to find the appearance very carosel-like; they do like buildings around here to be literally alike to things they're named for, don't they? ]

Fourth Stitch: Making My Way Downtown

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