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// Carousel Boutique 
// Story: And Now A Word From Our Sponsors 
// by DragonShadow 
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Carousel Boutique






"Is this thing on?" Rarity tapped on the screen, then grinned and took a step back, flinging her flowing mane over one shoulder. "Why hello there! You look like a lover of the finer things in life, which is why I believe you would love to come on down to Carousel Boutique! Where every dress is chic, unique, and magnifique!" She waved her hoof grandly behind her, revealing a quaint little building in the middle of a quaint little town. "Now with three locations nationwide, Carousel Boutique is the place to be for dresses, hats... dresses... hats... and dresses with hats sewn on!"

Rarity walked inside, looking over her shoulder at the camera with a bright grin. "Just step inside these doors and you'll be transported to a shining, sparkling wonderland of fashion! We have something to suit every mare, and our friendly, knowledgeable staff is always on-hoof to help you make the most of your personal look! Why, just listen to these satisfied internationally recognized customers!"

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Sapphire Shores stood in front of the camera inside the shop, waving her forelegs excitedly! "Oh Rarity? Easily the best fashion designer I've ever had the pleasure of working with! Her outfits are simply the best! And I think she's psychic too! She'll put things in your clothes you didn't even know you wanted until you saw them! I just don't know how she does it!"

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Maud blinked slowly, staring straight at the camera. "I used to be ignored by boys. They told me my look is dry and plain. Ever since I started shopping at Carousel Boutique, the boys all tell me I'm a one hundred on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Thanks, Rarity."

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"And that's not all!" Rarity's horn glowed, pulling a small doll into frame to hover beside her. "The next three hundred guests who make a purchase of fifty bits or more will receive a free Rarity doll as thanks! Chibi-Rarity will be your personal friend in fashion for the rest of your life! Each of these dolls is worth ten bits, but they're all free as my thanks to you for supporting the art of fashion!"

Spike's voice floated in from off-screen. "Heh, anything for you, Rarity..."

Twilight marched in from the other side with a frown. "You know there are child labor laws in Equestria, right Rarity?"

Rarity stared at her for a moment, then flitted her eyes back to the camera with a wry half-smile. "Ahehehe... I hope to see you soon!"