//------------------------------// // The Sin of Envy // Story: The Boutique Shop On Canterlot // by Skye Mist //------------------------------// Within an abandoned shop on Canterlot Lane, the object that its owner used to bring chaos to the city was left for dust to settle on. "Woo-hoo!" Discord said, popping into existence with the mirror and wine glass. "Wasn't that fun?!" He surveyed the dusty, old shop as the visage of Chrysalis and the Sirens formed. He ran a claw along the counter and commented, "Sheesh, this place could use a cleaning or a dozen." "Focus, Discord." Chrysalis said. "Oh I know, Chrysi! Find the vessel of sin, yadayadayada. Can't a guy browse?" "If I could step out of this mirror-" "Ugh, y'know, I think I preferred the option of going solo." Aria groaned. "Isn't that the vessel right there?" Sonata pointed with a hoof. Discord popped up next to it. He took out a magnifying glass from his ear. "My dear, I think you're right! Now, let's see..." He snapped his fingers. Nothing happened. He snapped them again. Nothing happened. "Oh great, ladies, seems like our vessel is broken. It isn't awakening." Discord said as he shook it. "Maybe you broke it." Aria said with a smirk. "Can we go yet?" Sonata asked. "Ugh, the two of you are giving me headaches. Just shut up!" Adagio turned on the two of them. "Why am I here...?" Chrysalis asked, exasperated. "Ladies!" They all turned to look at Discord. "It's simply a minor setback. We can see what we can do when we've collected all the sins." With that, he snapped them all away.