8th Dress

[frilly_filly]

[So, it's been exactly one week since Rarity was brutally murdered by Black Mage because he didn't feel like paying for his Halloween costumes.  She's been very scarce since coming back the next morning, not really sure of how to deal with having been through such a harrowing experience.  Most of the ensuing week was spent hiding in her room,

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[frilly_filly]

[Before answering, of course, Rarity puts on her best smile. She doesn't want Nina to worry anymore.]

Yes? What is it, darling?

[frilly_filly]

Oh, yes! I'm as good as new!

[hungry_monster]

[Sitting and reading a book behind her.]

How are you feeling?

[frilly_filly]

Better... I suppose.

[hungry_monster]

That's good at least.

I'm guessing they don't have people like that in your world?

[frilly_filly]

Dangerously unbalanced knife-wielding maniacs? No, I should say Equestria has a decided lack of those sorts of individuals. Don't tell me they're common where you're from!

[Phone]

[nyanpirenya]

Lady Rarity!

You're all better! I was so worried, nyaa! It was so bad!

[He is crying. He is so, so very much crying.]

[frilly_filly]

It's all right. I'm okay now.

[nyanpirenya]

Nyaaaaaaaa...

[There's a tiny bit more sniveling and sniffling before Nyanpire can fully compose himself again.]

You're gonnya be more careful? Especially at Halloween! There are tricks! I don't wannya have a bad trick happen to you!

[frilly_filly]

There's nothing at all to worry about. I promise I'll be on the lookout!

[foalingaround]

[Rainbow Dash hears Rarity talking on the phone, but says nothing.

A little while later, Rainbow Dash is knocking on the door.]

[frilly_filly]

[Rarity comes to the door, opening it up with her magic. She seems surprised and a little relieved to see her friend standing there.]

Rainbow Dash!

[foalingaround]

[Rainbow Dash knows you can come back from the dead here, but still...]

Y-you're back! You're okay!

[She doesn't show how upset she was by Rarity's death. But Rarity? You are most definitely getting a hug.]

[frilly_filly]

[This is one hug that Rarity will eagerly accept. Rainbow may notice that she's clinging a little more tightly than usual, and perhaps even shaking a little bit. She lets go after a few moments, turning her head to take in a deep breath. Any more of that and she might have started crying. As it is, she's just tearing up a bit around the edges.]

Y-yes... I'm fine.

phone

[partysense]

Rarity...?

[frilly_filly]

Pinkie! Hello! How are you doing?

[partysense]

Um, I'm okay, but you didn't sound so good...

[frilly_filly]

Oh, ahahaha... it must be the telephone connection!

[...]

Really, I'll be fine. I just had the misfortune of dealing with a very unsatisfied customer, that's all.