I am currently sitting on Twilight's couch in a typical "The Thinker" thinking pose.
I was thinking about what has happened these past few days since Celestia showed up three days ago. Three days since I showed Twilight and Spike "Pirates of the Caribbean". And only two since I visited Rarity's shop and got my measurements done. I found it a bit odd that I was getting into increasing situations with ponies while being in a state of undress... and getting used to it rather quickly. Rarity insisted that I strip to my panties so she could get accurate measurements, foreign body and all. I also mentioned an upcoming wedding I'm being taken to, and what kind of formal dress I had in mind. I'd help her around the shop sometime to pay for it, I was already being given free everyday clothes so it was the least I could do. I don't like being in debt to people if I can help it.
On a side note, a thought finally struck me, a thought that should've struck me a thousand years ago.
"How the hell am I wearing panties when I didn't go to the con with them on? And how did my boxers turn into them in the first place?" I spoke aloud, rubbing my chin and furrowing my brow.
"What was that?" Asked Twilight from the basement.
"Nothing!" I shouted back. I continued to debate on the subject matter, a small shudder coursed through my body when a possibility came to my mind.
"Ugh, I hope he didn't strip and change me. Creepy on a whole new level." I fought the urge to barf at the image of a resident evil merchant touching me while unconscious. Didn't help that my imagination turned him into a fat, perverted old man from an anime... who was drooling excessively.
I stopped shuddering when Twilight appeared from the basement, a fine layer of dust coating her fur. "Well the basement is cleaned, all that is left is getting some more scientific equipment! I can't wait to study this new music magic you use!"
I adjusted myself into a crosslegged sitting position, putting an elbow to a knee and resting my head on my palm. "Heh, don't get carried away from your friendship studies now." I smirked at her.
Twilight rolled her eyes, "Oh hush, I'll have you know I take my friendship studies very seriously. They take precedence, even over this new field!"
I chuckled, "I know, I know."
"Besides, we can't study them right now anyway. I still need to have Spike send a letter asking Princess Celestia to send some equipment from Celestia's School of Gifted Unicorns. If we do it today then the equipment should arrive in a week." Twilight sighed dejectedly. She was really hyped for these research sessions she has planned. I wasn't as thrilled, but then again I'm just lazy.
"Well we can still plan and theorize right? I'm actually hoping to come up with new ways to make my board more efficient. Batteries, new magic gathering runes, circuit boards, good materials I'm gonna need for experimenting. We still have that budget Celestia sent us for the wub research right?"
Twilight nodded, "Yeah, but we need to save it for the equipment first. That stuff isn't cheap you know. We can worry about materials later." Twilight noticed my pout and rolled her eyes. "Oh stop that. I'm excited too, just exercise enough patience to last at least a week and a half. I'm sure you'll make it, you are a grown mare after all."
"Woman," I corrected, then sighed. "But yeah... I suppose you're right. I'm gonna go check to see if Rarity made any progress with my clothes." I got up from my perch on the couch, putting my shoes on. You should never put your shoes on someone else's couch, it isn't polite.
"Have fun, I'm gonna go take a bath now..." Twilight trailed off with a grimace as she stuck a tongue out in disgust at the grime on her. Quickly trotting upstairs I snorted in amusement when I heard her mutter, "I'm just glad Rarity isn't here to see this right now..."
I stretched upwards for a few moments before cracking my neck and moving for the door. When I got outside I made a beeline to Carousel Boutique. The ponies of Ponyville have been pretty chill about me during my brief stay here so far, they were initially curious about what species I am but since I'm the only human here that made sense. I'm personally just glad that coming to this town didn't start the usual human fan fiction shebang of ponies freaking out about what my species looked like.
The ponies from Fillydelphia a thousand years ago got a pass. They didn't freak out based solely on my appearance, which was rather nice. Anyway, I waved and said hello and was being generally social to a few ponies until I saw Octavia trotting down the street with her cello case somehow balancing perfectly on her back.
"Hey 'Tavi!" I called.
Octavia suddenly stopped and turn her head to me with a speed I thought would snap her neck. "Vinyl?! How-" She cut herself off when she saw me, I waved and sported a grin as I jogged up to her.
She said, "Sorry, I forgot that the Vinyl I know is still in Canterlot." She cleared her throat before continuing, "Anyway what can I do you for Rhythm?"
I shrugged, "Eh, just wanted to say hi really." I paused and rocked on the balls of my feet. "So, you leaving to head to another family member's house? Or are you heading back to your shared home in Canterlot?" I asked.
We started walking down the street as Octavia replied, "Oh, I'm done visiting family. This was my last stop since the next train here is to Canterlot and it isn't too long of a ride. It will be great fun to finally get back and relax at home before getting back to symphonies and orchestras. Though those too are relaxing and fun..." She seemed to trail off with a wistful look. I didn't understand going to those things myself.
Of course I like some classical music don't get me wrong. I just can't sit still and listen to it for hours, not enough energy for my tastes.
"... and I can't wait to tell Vinyl about that incident with my Aunt Clarinet and the jelly." I realized I must've zoned out a bit. But I sadly had to cut our travels short, the Boutique was next to us.
We stopped and I said, "This is my stop, gotta get some clothes from Rarity. But I'll catch you two sometime when I next come to Canterlot. Maybe we'll all have some fun stories to tell each other eh?" I winked playfully at her, but I don't think she saw it since I was wearing my glasses.
She smiled, "Sure thing Rhythm! Uh, catch you on the flip side right?" She said the last bit a tad awkwardly.
I simply stared at her for a bit before bursting out laughing. Octavia's faced turned red and she started to fume. "S-Sorry 'Tavi! Hehe... but don't ever say that again! Hahaha! You sounded ridiculous!" I was practically on the ground at this point. She turned around in a huff and started trotting away, I barely managed to call out a goodbye around all my laughs.
When I got control back I dusted myself off and headed to Rarity's door. I knocked and heard a voice singsong out... "Coming!~"
A glow surround the handle and swung open to reveal the face of Rarity with those glasses on. Her face brightened immediately and before I could even say a "Hello" she grabbed me with her hooves and dragged me into her studio. I don't know how she was moving so quickly on two hooves, being a quadruped and all, but I found myself standing in front of one of those fancy dividers some people use for changing. Rarity disappeared for a brief second before instantly reappearing Pinkie style next to me. I admit I jumped just a tad when I saw her rather... creepy smile.
She magically shoved a pile of carefully folded clothes in my arms. Before starting to push me with her head on my back, while being careful with her horn, to the changing divider. "Now Darling we simply must try everything on. Those clothes are all carefully organized into there own separate outfits, from shirt to pants. While they might not be fancy dresses and just, ugh, everyday clothes I guarantee that they will all look downright marvelous on you! Now hurry along now, we mustn't keep the world waiting~!" She singsonged the last sentence as she shoved me behind the divider.
I groaned, "Do I really have to try all of them now?" I was just complaining to complain now.
"Of course! How else will we know if any of them need adjusting?" She sounded pleased with herself, I think she knows they fit and just wants to see her handiwork for herself. "Although... I suppose we could leave out the second outfit I made of your usual state of dress. Along with the tank tops and... ugh, sweatpants." I could hear her trying to not barf when saying that name along with several mutterings about why something would be called that.
I separated the outfits on a long table close by. As I looked at the new clothes I noticed something missing. "Hey Rarity! Is the dress for the wedding done, or do you still need some time? I mean it's four months away so no rush but I'm just curious." I called out.
"Oh, it just has a few finishing touches left, nothing major. But I'm keeping it a secret until its time!~" Rarity singsonged.
I rolled my eyes, but I trust that she wouldn't make something that didn't looked good. After that distraction I went back to the clothes on the table giving everything a once over before stripping. Rarity made entire outfits down to the socks, the only things excluded were underwear. Something I'll need to get fixed, but I can always go commando if my only pair needs a wash. Also, I was once again pondering about the fact that I was once again in a state of undress around a pony. The fact that I put myself in this position and that Rarity was behind a divider was carefully discarded.
I shook myself out of my thoughts and looked down to find that I already changed into the first outfit. I looked towards the full body mirror and gave myself a once over.
I put a hand on my hip. "Dayum, I look nice!" I thought as I gave myself a little smirk. I was wearing a pair of white shorts that reached halfway down my thigh, a purple tie-dye looking shirt with sleeves that reached around my elbows, and purple socks that stretched a third up my leg. I decided to call this outfit "Outfit One" and I will forever deny the twirl I did.
"Do you have the first one on yet? If so let me see~!"
With a roll of my eyes I stepped out from behind the divider and presented myself to Rarity. She squealed in delight as she finally got to see her creations on the person they were meant to fit. "Oh, that looks fabulous on you dear!"
I lightly laughed, "I thought you said I would look marvelous not fabulous."
"Oh, hush you. Now do a spin for me please, I want to see this from every possible angle!"
I did as she asked and it seems she didn't find any flaws. After that I went back behind the divider and took off outfit one. I folded the clothes back up and placed them back down next to outfit two. This was the last one besides the duplicate and three pairs of grey sweatpants and plain white tank tops. I should have a coat made for winter made for me sometime in autumn along with actual pants, but that was neither here nor now.
I pulled the second outfit on and admired myself in the mirror once again. My pants were electric blue, they were looser than my usual leggings and flared out at the ends. They also had musical bars wrapping around my legs with several notes inside them. I didn't think they played an actual song though. My shirt was collared, a button up, but I kept it open enough for my boobs to breathe, had long sleeves, and the cuffs were loose around my wrists. It was white and had what my cutie mark would've been stamped rather largely on the left side of my abdomen. There was also a small amount of frills around the collar, extending to just before the area where my cleavage would start. The socks were a darker shade of blue than the pants.
I was having more fun than I thought I would, and for whatever reason I don't know why.
"Come on darling~! Don't keep me waiting~!"
"Yeah, yeah. Hold your horses." I stepped out from behind the divider and struck a pose. "Well? Do I look good or do I look good?" I did a spin.
Rarity clapped her hooves together, "Oh absolutely wondrous! I knew I did good, and this only reinforces my design for the dress you're putting on for that wedding! Ooooh I can't wait to see you in it!"
I put my hands on my hips, "You know you don't have to wait... We could try it on now..." I trailed off, looking at her thoughtfully. Rarity rolled her eyes.
"Oh, I do wish I could see you in it now. But, patience will make it all the sweeter when you finally put it on!" Rarity levitated a fancy looking paper bag with handles over to me. I picked it up from her magic field. "Now, I want you to take these clothes and put them away where ever you put clothes away at Twilight's house. Then, I want you to strut around Ponyville and show off this new wardrobe of yours! And if anypony asks who made it for you then point them in my direction!"
I smiled at her and quickly put the clothes away inside the bag. We walked to the door and it swung open with Rarity's magic. I turned to her and gave her a swift hug and said, "Thank you Rarity. This means a lot to me."
We broke the hug and she said with a smile, "Not a problem at all dear. Now shoo! And don't even think about getting those new clothes dirty!" She gave me a stern look and I chuckled.
"Wouldn't dream of it! Later!" With that we waved goodbye. Rarity was always my favorite of the mane six. I tried to stifle a giddy giggle and smile. This seemed to finally be going in a nice direction.