In the city of Tallahorsey, a small, modest looking 3 story hotel sat along the beach. It had windows all around the outside and the sides looked like they were made of stone and wood with a stone chimney coming out the top. However, despite not looking very impressive, the hotel was built on top of what many in the real estate industry considered a prime location.
One day, a large green unicorn mare dressed up in feathers and fur, holding her nose up as if she were more important than Celestia, trotted up to the main desk. Nearby, a red unicorn mare with green eyes behind her glasses, a well kept brown mane put up in a ponytail, and a dollar sign, a broom, and a pillow as her mark was humming away as she used her magic to sweep up the lobby. The lobby floor was covered in carpet, and the main desk stood opposite the glass doors with wooden stairs leading up on the left and the cafeteria on the right. To the left of the cafeteria was a hallway leading to a pool and to the outside.
The red unicorn set down the broom and walked up to the main desk and said, "Hello, welcome to the CK Hotel. My name is Cassie. How may I help you, miss?"
The green unicorn haughtily said, "Where is the owner? I wish to purchase this establishment."
"And you are?"
"Madam Moneybags." The green unicorn stated with a huff.
"Well, Madam Moneybags." Cassie said, jokingly imitating the snobby pony standing in front of her, "I'm afraid the owner won't be back until tommorrow. However, we have a special offer for those wishing to purchase the hotel." Moneybags stood there, saying nothing. "I can offer you one night free, with service. However, if the owner decides not to sell, you must pay the bill."
Moneybags pondered the proposition for a minute. "Very well, I accept your offer. I wish to take the best room you have."
"I'm afraid all the rooms are the same, but we always leave one open for those such as yourself. Did you bring luggage?" Cassie asked.
"Out in the carriage."
"Alright. Here's your key." Cassie said, magically levitating over to Moneybags. Cassie rang the bell to call for the bellhop but nopony appeared.
Cassie rang it again and a small voice yelled out, "Wait!" A small, blond, pink unicorn filly ran as fast as she could into the room wearing a bellboy outfit that was clearly too big for her. The hat covered up part of her blue eyes and she couldn't get her hooves through the sleeves so it dragged on the floor. "Bellhop Kylie, Reporting for duty!" the filly answered enthusiastically.
Cassie sighed, "Where's Kody?"
"Outside surfing, ma'am."
"Figures." Cassie turns to Moneybags. "Forgive me, ma'am. I'll go get your things."
"No!" Kylie interjected, "I can do it! I've been practicing! Look!" The bell on the desk glowed pink and began to float for a few seconds before landing gently back on the desk. Kylie had to put quite a bit of effort into it.
Cassie thought for a minute, hesitant to entrust the task to the filly.
"Pleeeeeeeease?" Kylie pleaded.
"Oh, alright. But be careful." Cassie said, giving in.
"Whoo-hoo! I won't let you down, auntie!" Kylie replied as she rushed out to the carriage.
Cassie's gaze returned to Moneybags and said, "She likes to help out. Please enjoy your stay."
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As Cassie left Kylie to the task of bringing up the luggage of their esteemed guest, she went outside to the beach where she saw a sky blue pegasus with a seafoam green mane out in the water on a surfboard riding a sizable wave. She sighed and walked up to the shoreline, watching him enjoying the wave.
Out of the corner of his eye, Kody saw Cassie standing at the shore and said to himself, "Well, that's my cue." as he quickly manuvered his board towards the beach. After landing he saw Cassie walking towards him and said, "Hey there!" No response on her end, just walking. "What's up?" Cassie looked at him and shook her head. "What?"
"YOU," Cassie began lecturing by pointing at Kody, "are supposed to be the bellhop. Not Kylie."
"Aw come on, it's a slow day today. You can't seriously expect me to sit inside in that stuffy outfit can you?"
"The correct answer would be 'yes'."
"And I guess we have a customer."
"Correct. Another pony looking to buy the place."
Walking towards the hotel, Kody began, "Ah, giving them the usual then?"
"Two for two." Cassie responded in following.
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As the two went back inside they noticed that the carriage was still there and Kylie was having trouble getting the first bag through the entrance.
"Knew it." Cassie said to herself as she trotted over to the young filly and levitated the bag for her. "Let me handle it, sweetie."
"Okay..." Kylie moaned dejectedly as she slowly walked off, head hanging, occasionally tripping over the uniform.
Moneybags huffed and said, "I can't believe you'd let such an inexperienced brat try to handle this."
<i>"And so it begins..."</i> Cassie thought to herself as she and Kody brought the luggage up to her room without a tip or even so much as a "Thank you."
"How many strikes is that so far?" Kody asked as the two companions descended the staircase.
"Two, and judging by her attitude, there'll be plenty more before tomorrow arrives."
"Something tells me the owner won't exactly be thrilled with her behavior." Kody stated with a cheeky smirk.
"Something tells me you're right." Cassie responded with the same smirk.
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The following hours cemented in the staff's mind how the owner would react to Moneybags' proposal. Moneybags had gone to the small restaurant for some supper, and when the waiter came by, accidentally spilling water on her, she flipped out and viciously told him off. When her food did come in, she remarked that it was subpar at best. As she left, she bumped into one of the cleaning staff who politely said, "Sorry, excuse me madam." and she just huffed off outside to do some sightseeing.
In the morning, when the housekeeping pony came by, Moneybags yelled at the pony to come back later. During breakfast, she again remarked about how the food was lackluster and then went up to the front desk where Cassie had just checked out a couple on their honeymoon.
"Good luck, you two!" Cassie shouted to the couple, smiling. She turned her attention back to Moneybags."Good morning, Madam. The owner arrived overnight." Cassie pointed to a simple wooden door behind her. "Please wait in the office until she arrives."
Moneybags quietly walked around and into the office room as Cassie turned to the speakerphone on the nearby wall that acted as the intercom. "Staff meeting ASAP."
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Moneybags impatiently waited a good thirty minutes. The office was small and bare except for the cushions and a single desk. Then, Cassie walked in the door carrying a small stack of papers with her.
"Well?" Moneybags huffed. "Where's the owner?"
Cassie walked around and sat behind the desk. "Right here." Cassie said, her face showing just how unamused she is, as she set the papers down on the desk.
"What?!" Moneybags exclaimed.
"Don't worry. I do this to everypony seriously wishing to buy the hotel because, so far, all of them have been stuck-up snobs such as yourself."
"Why... this is most unorthodox!" Moneybags blurted out.
"Let me tell you something windbag. I couldn't care less about the money I could make by selling this place. I've made enough to keep the hotel afloat for twenty years without a customer if I need to. What I want is to know is that I'm leaving the hotel in good hooves. Which clearly aren't yours."
Moneybags stuttered as she tried dealing the fact that she was being told off.
"I'm going to have to decline your offer, the bill is up front. Thank you and have a nice day..."