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// Economy by Knight of Lycaeus 
// Story: Tainted Love: A Twysalis Prompt Tag Collab 
// by Foals Errand 
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by Knight of Lycaeus

“There’s no rate of conversion that has been set yet. I realize that the talks about setting trade and currency is scheduled for next week, but I think it is important to at least have some ideas about what we would like to  discuss next week including currency conversion. I’m not sure about the current strength of the Changeling economy, but I think that we could set it as perhaps the rate of two ambers for one bit or is that….”

Chrysalis silently sighed from hearing Twilight’s ongoing lecture on economics. While she was no stranger to discussions on economy it wasn’t something she enjoyed doing, it was however something that was necessary. What was not needed was for her marefriend to start the talks in advance. Chrysalis had invited Twilight to visit the Hives and see more of Changeling society, however there was no currency conversion rates as Twilight found out when she tried to make a purchase.

‘This all began with the idea of a date! That I would have some personal time with Twilight before we meet next week for trade between the Collective and the Triarchy. Now it has become a long lecture on economics!’

Chrysalis looked to see that Twilight was still going and had somehow managed to make a chalkboard appear which was quickly filled with complex equations.

Chrysalis smirked at the sight, ‘As dull as economics can be, she does enjoy it. It isn’t too bad listening, most of the time. Maybe I could weaponize her lectures, I could give her a list of dull topics that she could talk about to lull enemies to sleep with.’

Chrysalis stood up and walked over to standing next to the Alicorn who was lost in her world as she continued into the nuances of economics for her sole audience who was no longer listening. Chrysalis grinned before wrapping a leg around the Alicorn and teleporting off.

Twilight blinked when her mind finally realized that they were no longer in Chrysalis’ quarters. She looked around to find herself seated at a fine restaurant and Chrysalis sitting opposite of her. Chrysalis leaned over to kiss Twilight.

“Welcome back to reality Twilight,” Chyrsalis said grinning at the confused Alicorn.

“What?” Twilight asked. “Where did you take us and what about the discussion we were having?”

“Discussion?” Chrysalis asked. “Discussion requires two people talking, not one person lecturing.”

“Economics is important in establishing trade properly,” Twilight grumbled.

“Save that for next week, I’m sure we could aim you at all of those opposed to opening trade routes. With your extensive lecture on economics of both Ponies and Changelings, I’m sure we could convince them of the benefits,” Chrysalis teased while lifting out a small pouch. “Here are some ambers, we’re at a restaurant, and we have most of the week available. So maybe we could have some more practical experience?”