Finding Out Fluttershy's Size
Monday had arrived and like she always does before she opens shop, Rarity headed to Sugarcube Corner to have snacks with her friends. She was admittedly a bit nervous about how her friends would react when she asked about the friendship ring thing but she knew that it was necessary to get Colgate the information necessary.
When she arrived her friends greeted her warmly like they always do, which she promptly returned. Once she got sat down she had a bit of a nervous look on her face and her friends immediately noticed. Twilight asked, "Rarity, you look like something is wrong, is anything bothering you?"
Rarity replied, "Oh nothing in particular." Rarity continued to feel nervous knowing that she simply couldn't come out and tell the truth along with the fact that mentioning friendship rings may cause her friends to think she was either up to something or that she was flat out nuts. She gave them a nervous smile and continued, "As you all know, we have been great friends for ages but I was thinking that maybe we could get friendship rings."
In unison the five gasped, "Friendship rings?"
Rarity became more nervous, "Well yeah, we have been through a lot together. We have saved Equestria on multiple occasions, we have been to galas together, we have become close in so many ways that very few friends have."
The five gave her skeptical looks, especially Fluttershy. She asked, "Rarity why are you bringing this up now?"
Pinkie added, "Yeah, we've been friends for ages!"
Twilight added, "And what would these rings even look like?"
Rainbow continued, "And how are we supposed to afford these? They certainly wouldn't be cheap."
While her friends were asking questions about the rings, this did not seem quite right to Applejack. Her and Rarity had grown closer over the years and she knew that this would not be something that would simply come out of the blue. She asked, "Rarity, are you really wanting us to get these rings or are you trying to find something else out, like a ring size?"
This caused Rarity to become more nervous, thinking that Applejack may be on to her, "Of course not darling. I just think we should get friendship rings."
Applejack continued to give her a look of skepticism and continued, "Well alright but I'm with Dash, how are we supposed to afford these things?"
Rarity replied, "Well we wouldn't have to get them right away. I was just thinking about it but I am curious about your ring sizes."
Fluttershy asked, "If we're not going to be getting them right away, why would our ring sizes matter?"
Rarity realized that finding out what Fluttershy's ring size was going to be much more difficult than she thought. She knew that she had to come up with a good lie and finally thought of one, "Well, I know different sizes cost different amounts and I was just going to get quotes on ring prices."
Twilight sighed, "Very well Rarity, I'm a 9."
Applejack added, "I'm an 11."
Rainbow continued, "I'm an 11 as well."
Pinkie continued, "I'm a 9."
Fluttershy was unsure about answering the question, "Rarity, why is it so important that you know our ring sizes right away. It's not like we would be paying for them right away."
Rarity was beginning to get frustrated, "Fluttershy darling please, just tell me."
Fluttershy sighed, "I'm an 8."
Rarity was right about her size and this brought a smile to her face. She replied, "Thanks ladies, now I can head over to the jewelry store and check on the prices."
Her friends gave her curious looks wondering why she seemed so adamant about heading to the jewelry store but decided not to say anything. After a few more minutes of casual chit-chat, Rarity headed off to open her shop, or so her friends thought. While normally she would never delay opening her boutique, she was so excited over learning what Colgate wanted to know, she could help but run over to the dentist's office.
Sharing the News With Colgate
As Rarity headed to Colgate's office, she couldn't help but have a smile on her face. Once she arrived, like everypony else, she was greeted by a mint green unicorn, "Hi Rarity, what brings you by?"
Rarity replied, "Well I really need to speak with Colgate, this is really important."
Lyra said, "Well her first appointment isn't until ten so she should be free." She headed into the back and yelled, "Sis, you have somepony who wants to speak with you."
Colgate had just got off the phone rescheduling an appointment. She asked, "Who is it?"
Lyra replied, "It is Rarity, she said she needs to talk to you about something important."
The moment Colgate heard that it was Rarity she immediately rushed out to the waiting room and suggested, "Rarity, how about you follow me back to my office so we can talk?"
Rarity followed Colgate back into her office where the door was shut immediately. Colgate sat back in her chair and asked, "It involves Fluttershy, doesn't it?" She then began to get paranoid and asked, "She didn't bring up that she wanted to dump me did she?"
Rarity was shocked that Colgate would ask such a question. She gasped, "Goodness no darling! I just came by to tell you that her ring size is an eight."
Colgate gave her a smile, "Thanks Rarity, you have no idea how much that means to me." Her smile became bigger as she continued, "Now I can get her the perfect ring. I just hope she will wind up liking it." She knew that Rarity was probably Fluttershy's best friend and continued, "What do you think she would like? Do you think she would like gold? Do you think she would like a good sized diamond?"
Rarity replied, "To be honest, as long as it comes from the heart, I think she would love whatever you get her."
Colgate gave her a smile, Thanks for letting me know this earlier than Thursday. This way I can be sure and get her the perfect ring." She stood taller and continued, "Because nothing short of the absolute best will do."
Rarity gave her a smile and replied, "Well knowing you, I know that is what you will get her."
Colgate looked up at the clock and noticed that it would not be too long until her first appointment. She began to get up and said, "While I would like to talk longer, it is getting close to ten."
Rarity too looked up and noticed this. She gave her a smile and replied, "It is so I had best get going. After all, if you don't work you won't make money to get Fluttershy the best!"
Rarity stood up and Colgate led her back out front. She gave her a smile, "Well you have a good day Rarity."
Rarity replied, "You as well."
After she had left Lyra immediately chimed in, "Judging by the smile I take it you have all the information you need now to make things perfect for Fluttershy?"
Colgate gave her a smile, "Yep, after work I'm going home, getting what I need and then heading to the jewelry store."
Lyra returned the smile, "What, do you have a stash of cash hidden somewhere I don't know about?"
Luckily for Colgate, their next customer of the day came in so she was able to dodge the question. She knew how Lyra could get at times and knew that if she knew how much Colgate had been putting away, that she would likely be begging her to buy her things.