10th Dress - dated to just after mushroom stuff

[prissy_hooves]

[Well, this is worrisome.  It looks like one of Rarity's housemates is gone for good.  She noticed almost right away - it was a dead giveaway when Rarity looked into Xion's room and noticed her favorite black hooded robe missing.  Leave it to this one to notice disappearing clothing before everything else.  Sighing a bit, she heads for the phones to inform the rest of the town.  Xion was a sweet girl, after all - she had to have friends who would want to know.]

[Phone]

[Rarity clears her throat for a moment before speaking.]

If any of you were friends with a girl named Xion... it seems she's gone back home, quite likely for good.  Her clothing is missing from her room.  I... thought it only appropriate to inform you all.

[Action; 836 Hastings]

[Later that day, Rarity can be found in the sewing room as usual.  If anyone peeks in, she's working on something a little different than usual - just one long piece of plain black cloth.  There's a pile of sparkling gems that she recently got back lying in the corner, but she doesn't seem to be using any of them on this project.]

[Action; around town]

[Well, that little project from earlier is ready, so Rarity's wearing it around town as she takes a walk to clear her mind.  It's strange living with the drone of someone you'd gotten to be friends with, especially for somepony who's never had to live with one before.  Still, Rarity doesn't intend to forget Xion or the bond of friendship they'd formed.  And even though she wasn't a fan of what passes for fashion in Organization XIII, sewing a pony-sized replica of their robe and wearing it herself as she enjoys the cool night air is Rarity's small way of honoring Xion's memory.  The detail is meticulous, right down to the silver chains.  It's really the least she could do to remember a friend.]

Comments

836 Hastings Boulevard

[brotherseyes.livejournal.com]

[Xion's droning has made Nina depressed and worried, so she pokes her head into Rarity's room, just to make sure she's okay.]

Rarity?

[Of course, when she sees Rarity sitting there and sewing instead of barking like a dog (or something), she immediately looks relieved.]

[frilly-filly.livejournal.com]

Hmm? Yes, what is it?

[Rarity glances up just long enough to see Nina standing in the door, but is otherwise continuing on with her work. She's skilled enough to talk and sew at the same time, after all.]

[brotherseyes.livejournal.com]

Sorry. It's nothing important. I just wanted to make sure you were okay. I got worried after Xion left.

[frilly-filly.livejournal.com]

Oh... yes, I'm fine.

[Rarity frowns a little, pausing for a moment to review her work.]

I'm actually working on something of a tribute to Xion right now.

[brotherseyes.livejournal.com]

Really? What is it?

[frilly-filly.livejournal.com]

[Rarity floats her little project up for Nina to see. It's a mostly finished pony sized version of Xion's Organization XIII hooded robe.]

What do you think?

[surf-n-makai.livejournal.com]

Hey... are you ok?

[frilly-filly.livejournal.com]

[Rarity sighs, shaking her head and dramatically pulling the hood over her face. Everything needs to be a show with this one, even when the emotional display is genuine.]

I'm afraid I've just lost a friend.

[surf-n-makai.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry to hear that. That has to be hard.

[frilly-filly.livejournal.com]

It's... strange. I've never had to deal with a drone extensively before, let alone live with one. She has the same face, but it's just not her at all.

[surf-n-makai.livejournal.com]

There are drones living in my house, but I've only known them as drones.

I don't know anyone who's turned into a drone yet. It must be awful.

[frilly-filly.livejournal.com]

I suppose it's something everypony has to deal with while they're here, but it doesn't make it any less depressing.

[surf-n-makai.livejournal.com]

No, it doesn't. Especially if it's someone in your house. I hope it'll get easier for you.

[frilly-filly.livejournal.com]

I'm sure it will. Thank you.

[surf-n-makai.livejournal.com]

You're welcome.

By the way, I'm Kono.

[frilly-filly.livejournal.com]

Oh, yes, how rude of me! I am Rarity. It's a pleasure to meet you, Miss Kono.

[surf-n-makai.livejournal.com]

Pleasure to meet you, too.

That's a very nice cloak you have there. Very... sparkly.

[frilly-filly.livejournal.com]

Is it? Oh, did I go too flashy on the chains? I must confess, I'm not used to working with such a drab color palate.

[surf-n-makai.livejournal.com]

No, it's pretty. The black means you could use whatever other color you wanted, right?

[frilly-filly.livejournal.com]

It does pair well with almost any other color, it's true. But in this case I was trying for a faithful recreation of the original garment.

Resized to fit a pony, of course.

[surf-n-makai.livejournal.com]

I think it's beautiful. And it's impressive you made this yourself.

[frilly-filly.livejournal.com]

It's not the sort of thing I'd wear out all the time, but I thought it would be nice to have a reminder of her. She was part of my first family here, after all.

[A soft smile.]

I'm glad it turned out well.

[surf-n-makai.livejournal.com]

I think it's a great reminder of your friend. Something you can carry with you to remind you of better times. It's nice of you to do it.

[frilly-filly.livejournal.com]

[Rarity nods.]

If there's one thing I've learned since coming here, it's that strong friendships are more important than ever.

[surf-n-makai.livejournal.com]

Friends that you've made here would be all you have, unless you have someone from home. Not everyone's that lucky.

[frilly-filly.livejournal.com]

I suppose in that regard I've been extremely lucky, but the people here have all been wonderful. I'm sure you'll meet plenty of new friends here too.

[surf-n-makai.livejournal.com]

So far I've met some pretty good people. It's helped, things are easier than when I first got here.

[frilly-filly.livejournal.com]

Well, if there's anything I can do to help you out too, you need only ask.

[surf-n-makai.livejournal.com]

Thank you. I'll keep that in mind. And if there's anything I can do, let me know.

I'll let you continue on your way. It was good meeting you, though.

[frilly-filly.livejournal.com]

It's been a pleasure meeting you as well, Miss Kono. I'll be on my way, then.

[And after a polite little bow of the head, Rarity trots off, looking to be in at least a marginally better mood.]

[Action; around town]

[likesottlyfab.livejournal.com]

[Poland caught a glimpse of Rarity out of the corner of his eye and immediately was captivated. That pretty purple mane bouncing along as she trotted, that shiny pearly white coat, that adorable clopping sound when her hooves hit the pavement--it could only be one thing: A PONY!]

Oh.

Em.

Gee.

[frilly-filly.livejournal.com]

...Excuse me?

[likesottlyfab.livejournal.com]

[Gasps!]

You're a talking pony? Oh my god this is the best day ever!

[He is unaware of your obvious anguish Rarity. Please forgive him. It's not everyday he meets a talking pony.]

[frilly-filly.livejournal.com]

[Rarity's gotten used to that sort of reaction, so have a polite little smile. She may be upset, but a proper lady never wallows in her sadness when meeting a stranger.]

Indeed I am! It's a pleasure to meet you.

[She bows her head briefly.]

[gotoyourmoon.livejournal.com]

*And there's a sound behind you, Rarity - wind catching on the beats of wings giving way to hooves on pavement.* That's a very interesting outfit, Rarity. Is it new?

[frilly-filly.livejournal.com]

Ah... yes. It's something of a tribute, you might say.

[gotoyourmoon.livejournal.com]

A tribute? To whom?

[frilly-filly.livejournal.com]

One of my housemates was recently droned, quite likely for good. This cloak is a replica of the clothing she liked to wear the most. I thought it was the least I could do in her memory.