Fashion Highway: The road to success

[annosrules]

"Only if you want to," Blaze says in a humble reply.

[SpiritAdagio319]

"it's not a problem, I'll go get changed" I said, turning and running home. I opened my condo door with my key, and closed the door behind me. I went to my room and into my closet, picking out the former gala dress and dressing into it.

The dress: http://pre10.deviantart.net/a645/th/pre/i/2013/036/6/d/custom_dress_design_for__star4567980_by_demonreapergirl-d5tz5yc.png

I put my mane into a down style, but more formal looking with the added hair pins I put in. There, all good. I slipped out the door and back on the streets. I trotted back to the stallion, smiling.

"Alright, I'm in my dress. You like?" I asked.

[annosrules]

Blazing Legend is now in a tuxedo, an odd look for the pony who's normally quite rough. "It looks excellent," Blaze compliments as he makes his way to the payment booth. "Two tickets for 'The Wendigo of the Opera' please," he says to the cashier, handing over a hoof-full of bits as payment.

[SpiritAdagio319]

I'm still smiling ((I smile all the time don't I?)), I've never been excited to see a musical before, well, it's because I've never had chances to. But I do now.

[annosrules]

"Then I hope that the performance is worth the excitement."

[Lemon D. Muffin Pony]

* Panini looked up from the paper and looked at the unicorn * Oh, your that unicorn from earlier, right? * she asked, carefully putting her clipboard down *

[Stryder221]

"Yes... That would be me. I didn't exactly have much to do, so..." Illusion cleared his throat. "Well, you did say It looked like I had potential, and I didn't want to end up missing you when you got back. But if things have changed, then I understand..."

[Lemon D. Muffin Pony]

Changed? Nothing has changed! I was actually talking about you during the meeting. They just need a few days to decide whether or not to make you part of F.L.C. * she grabbed her clipboard and continued writing *

[Stryder221]

"R-really?" Illusion had asked, perking up instantly. "You- I didn't quite expect- T-thank you, ma'am!" He then said as a grin found it's way onto his face.
"So, is there anything in particular you'd recommend I do to improve my chances? Besides getting cleaned up?"

[Rarity Diva Pony]

* By this time the dress was finished * Now I just need the off-white thread. Sparkle, did you find it yet?

[Lemon D. Muffin Pony]

Well, there are quite a few things for you to do.. * she wrote down a list on paper and handed it to him * Just follow these 7 steps perfectly within the next few days, and you will be flawless! Oh, and the number one thing that you need to do is get a suit. Dress to impress! * she saw two mares fighting over a hair clip * I have some things to deal with... * she got up * Until next time, Mr. Unicorn. * she walked away *

[Stryder221]

"But how am I going to pay for-?" And the mare was already gone, much to Illusion's dismay.
I don't have a single bit on me! How am I supposed to get a suit?! Steal it?! Actually, I'll save that plan for later...

It was then that he noticed a dim lightbulb above his head, which he promptly switched on. Immediately after doing so, his horn began to glow, and he soon disappeared in a teleport.

He re-appeared seconds later inside the room both Akira and Sparkle had been working. Like before, he actively stayed away from anything that looked relatively nice.
"This isn't a bad time, is it...?" Illusion nervously asked.

[Rarity Diva Pony]

Aha, found it! * she held up the off white colored thread triumphantly and saw the unicorn * Oh, hello, again! Do you need anything?

[Stryder221]

"Yeah, um... I need a favor. Trying to get a job, here, and Panini's given me this list here... One, I need a suit. And, no, I don't expect you to just give me one. What I do want to ask, though, is if you have a nearby place to wash up. And if you can, um... Have my vest cleaned off. I-I don't want to sound like I expect anything just because I did a favor, it's just..."

Illusion awkwardly cleared his throat, looking increasingly nervous. "I need to make a good impression if I want any hope of getting this job, and I really need some help in order to do that. Mostly because I don't have a single bit on me."

[Rarity Diva Pony]

* While he was talking, Akira somehow already had a dazzling suit floating in front of him * You can clean up in one of the private bathrooms, down the hall to the left.  

[Stryder221]

"Wait, you're serious? You're just up and giving me a-? I really don't know if... Tell you what, just... leave it on a chair for a bit, and then we can discuss whether I deserve it or not after I'm all cleaned up. Sound good? Alright, I'm off, and thanks again!"
And with that, Illusion had rushed out before either mare could argue with him, likely heading off to one of the private bathrooms Akira had mentioned.

[Rarity Diva Pony]

But- * before she could get a word in, the unicorn was gone * ...well.. * she blinked a few times before putting the suit down and continued making a jacket for the dress *

[Lullaby Princess]

... * she shrugged and helped Akira with the jacket * Ooh, the dress is nice, Akira! You did great!

[Lemon D. Muffin Pony]

* After giving a long, harsh life lesson to the two mares, she went back to her desk in the main office to continue doing business * Hmm, Akira seems to be doing well so far... * she said, looking a hidden camera to check on the mares *

[SpiritAdagio319]

"It will." I said.