You slowly regain consciousness, eyes opening slowly. You haven’t felt this groggy waking up since that one time you went to the circus and an elephant tried humping your leg. Except that time there was a far more distinct smell of peanuts.

“Well, well, well, look what the cat dragged in.” Oh joy. It seems you're vertically suspended from a board or plank, and Rarity is grinning up at you like a mad man. Or mad pony, you suppose.

“Rarity,” you cry out. “Stop this insanity! I just want to lendeth thee assistance!”

She taps her hoof against her chin a few times. “Let me think about tha- No. Although I do like receiving free things, 'assistance' is not something I can put on display.”

You struggle with the bonds to no avail. Since you're stuck, you decide to glance around the room. It seems you’re on the second story of the boutique and, yes, you are indeed suspended from one of the walls. A mirror located conveniently across from you shows you're bound in an x-shape, with a very nice picture frame surrounding you. Seriously, you think there may be some gold and silver in the mix. It'd be flattering if it wasn't for the fact you're being hung on a wall. “Oh no!” you gasp. “I’ve been… framed!” Rarity face-hooves. “What are you going to do with me, evil equine?!”

Rarity lets out a cackle. “Why, I plan to keep you as a nice display item. You are mine now, after all!”

Well, this is a most curious conundrum. You lack the ability to move any of your limbs, so you’ll have to rely on your wits to get out of this alive.

What should you say?

> The fastest way to a woman’s heart is with romantic notions. Or is that chocolate you’re thinking of?
> You don’t need to say anything! Your rippling muscles will allow you to break free of this artistic prison!
> Try a logic error. That worked with HAL 9000.