If Aria Blaze would have to describe her ideal job, it'd probably be something that involved hitting things or kept her moving. Most people would guess this due to her more aggressive clothing and demeanor in comparison to her sisters, and they'd be largely right. Aria was the standard "tough girl" and yet she sported a soft center.
'Yeah. Those two drive me crazy sometimes' Aria thought as she wandered around town. She wasn't too enthusiastic about getting a job, but she hated being inside all day long. In the days before and during her banishment, Aria was usually the most active of her sisters. Always going around to explore wherever they wound up at. It was part of why she enjoyed walking around town right now. Not that anyone would ever know that given how the corners of her mouth tended to usually point down. 'Still, I guess I can't say I'm homesick anymore.'
Aria let out a sigh as she passed by Sweet Apple Acres. When she heard the sound of Applejack kicking the trees, she paused and decided to see what was going on. She'd figured that Applejack was a farmer due to encountering the Element of Honesty's counterpart, and was wondering why she was taking her frustrations out on the trees.
"What'd the tree ever do to you cowgirl?" Aria asked.
"Oh. You're one of the sirens, right?" Applejack said. "Nice to meetcha! As for why Ah'm kickin' the trees, it's just so I can get the apples loose and ready for harvesting."
"Name's Aria." Aria replied with a nod. "Sooo, you get to hit trees all day and no one questions it?"
"Yup." Applejack nodded. "Care to give it a try?"
Let it be said that while Aria's sisters drove her crazy, and sometimes made her want to slug them hard, she would NEVER actually strike them. Despite Sonata being of little brain and much heart and Adagio's overconfidence and ego, Aria still cared deeply for her sisters. That being said, a girl had to get her frustrations out every now and then. This was clearly represented as Aria set about punching and kicking every tree in sight.
"That. . . felt good." Aria panted as she leaned back against the last tree she'd kicked.
"I'll say." Applejack said with an impressed whistle. "Say, how'd ya like to be part-time help around here? Having an extra body around tends to help make the work go faster."
"Sure, whatever." Aria said with a shrug as she stretched. "Man it felt good to get all that aggression out. Later Jackie." Aria took her leave, but now she felt drained after getting her frustrations out.
Meanwhile, Fang was sitting with his arms folded at an area Fluttershy had sectioned off. The Element of Kindness was giving him the most pleading gaze he'd ever seen.
"I'm not doing it." Fang said flatly. "If I do, there's a slim-to-none chance of you letting me go."
"Pleeaaassee~?" Fluttershy pleaded. "Your wolf cub form is just so adorable! This is my first time I'm holding my fluff therapy sessions with some of my cuddliest animal friends! If you turned into your wolf cub form, I'm sure it could be a huge hit!"
"Fine." Night Fang said with a sigh as he shifted into his wolf cub form. "Happy?"
"EEEEEEEE!" Fluttershy squealed with joy as she scooped up Fang, and nuzzled him! "I declare that Fluff Therapy is now officially open!" At Fluttershy's announcement, people began to gather to play and cuddle with the various animals Fluttershy had brought with her.
Fang felt pretty happy that so many people were getting a chance to relieve some stress. However, he felt a bit uncomfortable that Fluttershy was hogging him for herself. That is, until he noticed Aria approaching. And his tail began to wag at the sight of the middle siren sister.
"Oh. Hello there Aria." Fluttershy greeted warmly. "Would you like to try fluff therapy? You look like you've had a long day."
"I have no idea what that is." Aria answered. "Care to explain?"
"Well, sometimes when people get stressed, I find letting them play or cuddle with some fluffy critters always tends to put them in a better mood." Fluttershy explained. She then noticed Fang's tail wagging at the sight of Aria, and smiled. "In fact, I think this little guy here seems to like you?"
"So. You're happy to see me, huh?" Aria asked as she took a hold of Fang in his wolf cub form, and noticed his tail wagging. She then sat down and rubbed his tummy. A small smile on Aria's face all the while. "Y'know, you kinda remind me of this guy I know. He's got a cute little set of ears and a tail too. Even likes it when I fondle his ears like yours too."
Fang barked happily at the pampering he was receiving. He took no shame in his more dog-like tendencies. Heck, Narico used to snuggle against his tail before growing into a royal changeling. And after all the crazy fights he'd been through, he'd deserved a little pampering. Especially from the girl he wanted to help soften up a little. It also kind of helped he'd found her quite attractive too. Most girls loved a guy they could snuggle with, and Aria was proving that.
"I bet he'd go crazy if I fluffed his tail or gave him a belly rub." Aria said with a chuckle as she held Fang closer to her. Fang, deciding to go further, licked Aria's face. Making the middle siren giggle. "Heh heh! He'd probably give me a kiss for pampering him like you too."
"That was my first kiss, you know." Fang said with a smirk as he transformed back to normal. "Now. About that tail fluffing?"
". . . " Aria just blushed, but fluffed Fang's tail all the same. All in all, it seemed like fluff therapy was a complete success.