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// Chapter 2: Generosity 
// Story: Lost Cause 
// by guitarguyjoe 
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	After taking a shower I felt rather refreshed, not to mention I also smelt fresh.
I descended the stairs and found that the mare from earlier had disappeared. "In the kitchen darling." Sang a heavenly voice from behind a door across the main room.
I went through the door to find not only the mare from earlier, but a filly with the same color coat and a cotton candy mane with a swirl of pink and violet. Her eyes were a very shiny emerald color.
"Ahh there you are" exclaimed the mare "Now don't you feel better now that you're clean."
"Actually yes I do miss..."
"Oh, where are my manners? My name is Rarity and this is my sister Sweetiebelle" she stated pointing to the filly.
"Hi there." The filly squeaked.
"Hello there. My name is Umbra." I stated realizing that this mare had offered me so much without even knowing my name. I doubt that I would find anypony anywhere who would do that.
"Well Umbra we were just about to enjoy some hayseed sandwiches. Would you like one.
My stomach growled at the thought of food.
Rarity giggled. "I'll take as a 'Yes, please'"
I smirked at Rarity. She is amazingly generous. I had never experienced any such thing anywhere in my life.
As she set the sandwich down in front of me it took all of my willpower not to devour it right then and there, but seen as though I was in the presence of a lady I controlled myself and began dining. It was the best food I've had since even before Manehatten.
I know it was just a sandwich , but it was the best sandwich I had in all my life.
After lunch I decided that the least I could do was help Rarity with the dishes. I picked up the plates and placed them in the sink and prepared to start washing them, but a hoof had stopped me.
"Allow me deary. You just sit back and let me handle it." She then took over and began washing the dishes as I sat back at the table.
"Miss Rarity" I asked "Why in Equestria are you being so generous to someone you just met."
She then looked at me as if I was crazy. "Wouldn't you want to help somepony in your situation. Besides I am the element of generosity, it's in my nature."
Element of Generosity. Where had I heard of that before. It was in a newspaper I had used for a blanket long ago but what did it say.
I shrugged it off and then decided to break the silence. "I may as well leave and find someplace to stay for the night."
"Oh no no no dear. You simply must stay here for the night. You obviously have no money and I shan't allow anypony to sleep in the streets when I can do something about it."
Once again I was shocked. "Are you sure miss? I'd hate to impose."
"Nonsense" she exclaimed "You can sleep on the couch and you can start work in the morning."
I looked at her in disbelief. "I got the job"
"Indeed, work starts at 7:00 am so get some rest while you can." she then exited the kitchen and prepared the couch for me.
As she walked up the stairs I thanked her and wished her good night.
"Good night Rarity."
"Good night darling" she said and went upstairs. Shortly after, the lights went out and it became dark.
You would never find this happening in Manehatten. Heck, you wouldn't find this happening anywhere else in Equestria either and yet here it is.
I already like my job. And tomorrow my new life begins.