To Rarity, the midnight oil was almost non-existent. When she set her mind to accomplishing something, she would simply do it, regardless of the amount of time it took. Her work often demanded that she spend large amounts of time on her dresses anyway.
The outfits for the Valehooftorians were no different. In the first 3 sessions, Rarity had completed her designs and taken all the major measurements. While she waited for Octavia and Vinyl to come down for their fitting, Rarity set about beginning each of the designs.
By the time Vinyl and Octavia came for their fitting, Rarity had already finished Zuzana’s and Red Gala’s dresses. She was also mostly done Jewels', requiring only a few more of her namesakes to finish the attire. The stallion’s attires were also near their halfway point as Vinyl spoke up.
“Hey Rare. Hope I’m not late.” Vinyl stated.
“I hope that as well Miss Rarity. You are already helping us all so much. I would hate to make you wait.” Octavia spoke up.
“No need to fret my dears. You are right on time.” Rarity spoke up, laying down the last few pieces of fabric for the other outfits down.
“Okay. So what do you need us to do Rare?” Vinyl asked.
“Well, I would like to take your measurements first. Then, as I like to base my designs on the ponies in question, I would ask that you merely relax and let me observe you to come up with my designs.” Rarity answered, already levitating her measuring tools.
“Certainly Miss Rarity.” Octavia spoke up.
“Oh darling. Please feel free to simply call me Rarity.” Rarity told her.
Octavia nodded, and took her place on one side of the room. Vinyl took the other side, and both remained quiet and still while Rarity set about her work. Not a word was said, but a blush eventually appeared on both Vinyl and Octavia’s cheeks.
“Alright. I am finished collecting your measurements. Please feel free to simply relax and lounge about down here whilst I draw my designs.” Rarity told them both.
Octavia and Vinyl both simply nodded, fearful speaking might give away their respective embarrassment.
As they set about the room, Rarity noticed that while each of them was attempting to be relaxed, they were each quite stressed.
“Please darlings. Do attempt to properly relax and go about whatever you see fit. Talk to each other perhaps.” Rarity spoke up, seeing the reaction she had hoped that comment would inspire.
Vinyl and Octavia looked quickly at each other, and then almost as quickly away. They both proceeded to the table set up in the middle of the room. Once they had both sat down, Rarity set about brewing some tea with her magic.
Uncomfortable silence passed while the tea was prepared. Rarity dared not interrupt this one. She knew the repercussions of such a thing. Octavia and Vinyl simply sat and sipped their tea for a while.
Eventually, Vinyl chose to speak up.
“Uh Octavia?” Vinyl asked
“Y-Yes Vinyl?” Octavia answered her nervously.
“C-Can I tell you something?” Vinyl asked, pawing her side of the table.
“I-I should suppose you can.” Octavia answered.
“O-Okay then. H-Here goes.” Vinyl began.