Dragonfire chapter preview and Spike art!

Okay fans of Dragonfire, here's that preview of the next chapter I promised!

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S1E5: "The Torture of Tantalus"

Wearing a simple ensemble of blue jeans, a white shirt and a black jacket, Spike strode into the Solar Lounge, the area of the Celestia often used for relaxations and amusements of varied types; from a bar with drinks, to games and holo-tables. The Draconian's original plans had been for some solo R&R, maybe a game or two if any of his friends were there.

When he saw Rarity enjoying a drink of her own at a table, his plans immediately changed. As always, Rarity's singular beauty shone brightly like a star, her subtle makeup only enhancing it further, the white dress she wore lending an ethereal quality to her form. Alongside her half-finished drink sat a Pad and stylus, which she worked at diligently with a smile.

Despite growing nerves and a tightening of his stomach as he approached, Spike managed a relaxed posture and a charming smile. "Miss Rarity, fancy meeting you here."

Rarity's smile brightened a bit when her azure gaze fell upon her shipmate. "Mister Dragonfire, always a pleasure."

Spike motioned to the chair. "May I?" Rarity nodded. "Thank you." He spoke, taking a seat across from the woman. He took a sip from his drink, taking note of the subject of Rarity's drawing on the Pad.

"How long have you been designing clothing?" He asked, both curious and seeking a conversation topic.

"All of my life." Rarity replied, "I've always had a penchant for fashion." She picked at the Pad with the stylus then, making minor adjustments to the current design she drew.

"Did you design the dress you're wearing by any chance?" Spike asked, "Which looks lovely, by the way."

Rarity nodded. "Indeed I did; and thank you. It's been a dream of mine to be something of a fashionista, to have a boutique of my own." She sighed wistfully, her smile waning. "Alas, times being what they are, this is unlikely to happen."

"You have more to give than just your fashion sense, though." Spike offered.

Rarity's smile returned as her eyes met Spike's. "I couldn't have said it better myself, darling. I chose to give my all to serve Equestria, and I have absolutely no regrets for doing so. Still…” She looked at the half finished design on her pad, “A lady can dream, can she not?"

Also, I recently had a commission done of Spike, by none other than the lovely and talented Ink Rose herself!
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https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aTB3LjJbxFkqLqXjzK5hHBN16tOWiglr/view?usp=drivesdk