Fashion-consious Miss Alchemist
The silence in the room was deafening. Of the three ponies in Carousel Boutique, one was stunned silent, one was quietly dreading the moment the silence finally broke, and the third was observing the fiasco with solutions already on her mind.
"Rarity, I am so, so, so, so,"
"Sweetie Belle." Rarity's voice was level, yet carried a mix of disappointment, anger, and disbelief. Of course, nopony would blame her, seeing as her little sister had just spilled a milkshake all over the dress she was in the process of showing to a very, very important client.
Rarity sighed. She'd talk with Sweetie later, right now she had to handle the business side of things. Turning to the third pony in the store, she cleared her throat. "Ahem. Miss Dazzle, I sincerely apologize for my sister's actions. I promise, I can have a new dress ready for you in a few days at most, and I'll happily offer you a discount for your trouble." There was no doubt about it, this was the worst. possible. thing. Razzle Dazzle was notoriously fussy about outfits and many a fashion designer had been dropped by the temperamental starlet in the past. Granted, it was often for 'fashion' designs that looked more like modern art, but few knew that.
Razzle Dazzle, meanwhile, had caught the dress in her magic, and was analyzing the stain with an experienced eye. Milkshakes were usually milk and sugar, and it was pink, which likely meant strawberry flavor. Add in the fact that the admittedly gorgeous dress was 100% star silk, and it was still fresh…
"Lady Rarity, I do not think I will need you to make me another dress." She internally giggled as she watched Rarity visibly sag, and Sweetie Belle cringe in dread. "You won't need to make me another dress, because if you grant me a few minutes in your kitchen, I can fix it."
"Wh-what?! Darling, that's star silk! You of all ponies should know that it's impossible to get stains out of it!"
"Mayhaps for any normal pony," Razzle smirked. "But with all due respect, I am 700 years your senior, and I have been practicing alchemy for well over 600 of that. My skills are second only to the grandmaster alchemist of legend," she felt her heart flutter as her mind drifted to her beloved. "There are very few potions I cannot brew. You there. Sweetie, was it? Why don't you come with me? I'll make you a new milkshake as well."
"R-really?" Sweetie Belle sniffled a little bit, genuinely stunned at the starlet's understanding and kindness.
"Of course! I love foals. One day, when I have one of my own, I plan to set a good example for them. Celestia knows my stallion wouldn't… but that's neither here nor there. Come along."
The pair departed to the back of the store, and before long the sound of running water and clattering pots could be heard as Razzle bent the kitchen to her will. The number of alchemists that could reliably operate without a dedicated lab were few and far between, but Razzle was more than skilled. Not quite a match for Arca, but still leagues above any mortal.
Jingle
"Oooo, a bell!"
Rarity's focus immediately shifted to the stallion who just entered the shop. And she nearly grabbed her fainting couch on the spot, because she had never SEEN a worse looking getup! His mane looked like it hadn't seen a brush in months, and if it wasn't bad enough that he was wearing a lab coat, it was covered in so many faded stains that—
Jingle jingle jingle jingle jingle jingle jingle
"...Erm, excuse me, sir, but could you please stop swinging the door around?"
"Oh, sorry!" Arca stepped into the building fully, smiling warmly at Rarity. "Is this the clothing store?"
Rarity blinked twice. "...Yes, yes it is. Welcome to Carousel Boutique, where everything is—“
"Awesome! I was hoping to get a new fancy coat, since my old one got, uh… exploded."
"You clearly need a new outfit! Darling, that lab coat looks more like a drab coat right now. Give me that, I cannot in good conscience let you walk around in that!"
A quick application of magic and Arca found his lab coat teleported off of him, revealing…
"...Really, darling? Why are you wearing a lab coat under your lab coat?!"
"In case I lose one, duh."
"Well, I cannot take your measurements for an outfit if you are wearing one! And believe me, you look like you need one. Honestly, what would a mare think if she saw you like that?"
Arca pondered for a second. "Hm… she'd probably say, ‘Oh, Arcie I wasn't expecting you here! You look positively dashing!' And then she'd try to kiss me."
Rarity shook her head in disappointment. This colt must be delusional! There was no way that any mare would say that to a stallion in a state like this, it went beyond her comprehension!
"But, I'm getting ahead of things. Here." Arca reached into his pocket and pulled out a scroll emblazoned with the royal seal, offering it to Rarity. Her eyes widened upon seeing the emblem, but she took it in her magic and opened it to read.
Rarity,
I apologize for not approaching you in pony, but I have been busy with helping Twilight with some ambassador paperwork. The pony who probably just tried to enter through your window instead of the door is Arcane Catalyst, a close friend of mine. It is not a state secret, but he is an alicorn, but is horribly nervous about his wings. The poor thing views them as a deformity. I try to find a tailor for him that I trust every time his current one retires, and I can think of no pony better than you for that role. You will of course be compensated accordingly.
P.S. He's about as loony as Pinkie, so be prepared for that.
-Princess Celestia
Rarity read the letter again, feeling sympathy for the pony in front of her.
"Your tail looks like a drill."
Yup, definitely just like Pinkie.
"Well, darling, I would happily help you with some outfits. A friend of the princess is a friend of mine. Would you be so kind as to take off that other coat of yours so I can get some measurements?" Upon seeing Arca hesitate, she added, "We can use my storage room, I promise nopony will see you."
"Th...thank you," Arca replied very quietly. It was always hard to open that secret up, too many bad memories. Thankfully, Celestia always found ponies who didn't mind. He suspected she used bribes.
Rarity paused for a moment. "Actually, darling, you may need to wait a moment. I do have another client in here right now, and if you're nervous, then-"
"Alright, we're done! I promise I will reimburse you for the things we took from your fridge, but thankfully the stain was easy to remove." Razzle strutted out of the kitchen with Sweetie Belle in tow, wearing the dress Rarity had thought ruined. Somehow, the colors seemed even more vibrant, too. "I told you there was no need to- Oh! Arcie, I wasn't expecting you here! You look positively dashing!"
"Oh, hi Razzle! Heh, called it." He smiled at his close friend. "Nice dress!"
Razzle smiled, flicking her tail seductively. "You like?"
"Yeah! And I can tell you made it better than it was, I can just barely smell the scent of potion from it. Good job as usu- HEY!" Arca stepped back, shocked at how quickly Razzle had closed the gap and kissed his cheek. In a flash, she strutted out the door, leaving a bag of bits for the still-stunned Rarity. "Gah, now I gotta brew another potion."
"...for what?" Sweetie Belle asked.
"I think I got a fever. Razzle always makes me feel warm and funny when she does things like that."
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I don’t mind the ship, I think it could be done very well.
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Cut to: Arca bursting into the throne room in the middle of day court to announce to Celestia that he has 'discovered' the lost succupony art of the sex, thinking nopony else knows what it is.
Because of course he would.
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Well, see? Now you have to do it.
Well, he's got a feva, and the only cure is...more cowbell!!!
I want to see them together...but for Arca to completely miss what that actually means in a way that Razzle doesn't mind.
In another universe, a mask wearing shinobi smiled.
i would love to see it happen. so please have cadence help him go through what he is feeling.
The innocent and the not-so-innocent fall in love with each other is going to be very sweet haha but how will they end up together....¯\_(ツ)_/¯
At some point the boy will take a hint. Or at least reach puberty. Let Razzle get him, the poor colt deserves a break.
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I'm 99% sure this is a naruto reference, but I never really watched that show. So I'm not certain.
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Yup
Methinks the only way that Razzle will worm her way into Arca's heart is the way of Cheese Sandwich ... by being just as looney as her beloved.
Seriously though, kudos to Razzle for making Arca's heart beat faster after seven hundred years of efforts on her side!
The only ship better would be the Duck.
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Pretty sure that ship would capsize very quickly.
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Arca's been feeling it for well over a century now, but he doesn't realize. He never realized.
When he does, he obviously won't get upset about all the years he missed, since he has an endless supply. It's also why Razzle is so patient.
Since Razzle is a succupony, is she able to feel Arca’s attraction even if he himself is unaware of it?
Twilight will not outlive her friends, so he won't be needing another tailor anytime soon.
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As an aside, this was the ending of an entire filler episode about them trying various zany schemes to see what's under the mask he never takes off until finally just asking him like sane people.
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No, otherwise she would have told him what that feeling meant ages ago.
Cadence: Aunt Celestia, how can a pony have lived for over a millennium and not learned what romantic love is?
Celestia: I have been trying to get him to understand for the last five centuries, with no luck. Consider him your ultimate test as Princess of Love.
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A final test? What, is Cadance going to ascend to a level beyond alicorn if she succeeds?
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A Mega Alicorn? Ultra Alicorn? Maximum Over Alicorn?
You sir are an absolute cinnamon roll. And I absolutely love it!
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Mega alicorns got cut in gen 8. It's Gigantamax alicorns now.
Nah, just keep teasing us.
It's part of the charm/humor.
Think it might be more funny for Arcane to remain oblivious to Razzle for a good while longer. Doubt that streak is gonna end now. Arcie is too innocent to grasp love and lust.
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Oh, it wouldn't happen immediately. That would be the kind of thing I end the story on. Before immediately making a sequel.
Mainly so noone gets intimidated by 200+ chapters.
That being said, the more I write them, the more I ship them, lol.
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Sounds about right. 10 would jump, 1 would refuse and the last 2 would wait and see. Now a month ago I’d say that if Arca succeed at creating a perfect mane growth potion, it would be a sign of the Apocalypse. But I’d also say the same about him and Bright meeting. So who knows maybe nothing would happen.
Then again, if Arca ever made the perfect mane growth potion, Bright should take it and throw it at the SCP 682. Because Arca-logic suggests that a ‘perfect mane growth potion’ is a perfect example of the opposite concept. Or it’s a duck.
...Ehh...
Why not.
Also, it would make Meadowbrook happy, so that is also a plus.
...And my mind just went to a strange place. I believe this is the only story where people would have to contemplate the biological compatability between a succupony and a living philosopher stone.
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Possibly she could grow a second horn, like some sort of winged rhinoceros.
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I think eventually... yes.
And I suspect Arca needs the Facts of Life explained to him.
Again.
I suspect it'll involve Twilight.
And slides.
And diagrams.
And physics calculations.
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"So that's my five hour lecture did you get all that, Arcane?"
"No, I was watching the clouds. That one looks like a duck!"
Do it! It would also be hilarious for Arca to get the birds and bees talk
I'd definently like to see this ship sail
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I think he did get the 'birds and the bees' talk once.
Everypony was horrified, there were potions involving birds. And bees.
Ship or not ship
Hmm will popcorn be made available?
If yes then ship it
all the yes
I ship it
I honestly feel that she actually would be a great mom. And deep down, I think Arca has enough of a responsible side to him to be a fun Dad.
It would be a wholesome picture... After a few more years of playing hard to get, of course.
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Razzle to her future child trying to sneak home after midnight: "Do you have any idea how worried we were?!"
Arca: "Wait, I didn't even realize they left."
But yeah, I agree, Razzle would be a fantastic mom. And Arca, despite his eccentricities, would be at least a decent parent. He'd be immediately banned from parent-teacher conferences though.
As the Emperor would say...
What, the ship? Here, you see this?
*motions to mountain-sized pile of indeterminable substance*
This is yes. My personal stash. Take all of it.
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that all depends on what happend. but i see arca trying to teach the little one how to be an alcamest like him.
I finally read every posted chapter! Fucking fantastic!!
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Congratulations and allow me to issue an official welcome to the currently-caught-up club! Make sure to favorite or follow or whatever so you can keep tabs on when I add new chapters!
...assuming you enjoyed, at least.
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I ship it.
As for the future item on the “List of things Arca is not allowed to do”, I imagine it would be because Arca gave his kid a mane growth potion to use for show and tell. Or Razzle gave it to him to use on a bully and everyone just assumed it was Arcas fault, while Arca is wondering if he’s sleeping brewing again.
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Cut to Arca pleading Celestia to approve a third attempt at a philosopher's stone so his kid can win the science fair with it.
"No. And no using potions to look younger and enter it yourself, either."
I’d honestly rather they not get together. The story is doing great on its own with out romance, and I personally feel like it would take from the story.
10943389 Well, we don't really NEED a Philosopher's Stone... I've had GREAT SUCCESS just using my Philosopher's Teleporter!
I put a kid and a dog in the one pod, and look what came out after they were sent to the receiving pod!
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CLEARLY I've done MUCH better than that hack, Jeff Goldblum!
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It would be nice