"Proverbial," and Other Very Short Stories

by Mockingbirb

Gift Exchange (Pranks of the Magi) [Comedy; Rated E for Everyone]

The stylist glanced at the gift certificate, and stared at the customer. "Are you serious?"

"You style manes and tails here, right?"

"Yes...but not for just ANY pony. If you know what I mean."

Princess Celestia nodded, shaking her ethereal mane. "Is there anything you COULD do for me?"

"This would be a special exception...but do you have a dog?"

***

Using a can opener (just because), Discord opened his envelope. "A gift certificate for up to three hours of assistance from Prim Pencil's Home and Office Organizing Service. 'We make chaos a thing of the past.' VERY funny, Celestia."

He shrugged. "Time to regift. And I know just the pony to give this to."

A few days later, Twilight Sparkle opened her mail and gasped.

"Does somepony have a REASON to send this to me? What am I doing wrong?" she wailed. "Spike! Fetch me a blank checklist!"

Author's Note:

In a pleasant surprise, this story won the 2021 December round of Loganberry's Flashfic 150 contest. (link)