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Rarity A spa seems like the last thing you would find in a more rural community like Ponyville. Yet there was one, and it was a quite successful business at that.

A lot of that business probably comes from a certain unicorn that enjoys pampering herself. But at least Rarity likes to bring friends along when she can as well. Like right now. "Trust me dahling, you'll just looooo~ve this place. You can't find a better spa house without going someplace like Canterlot." She leans a bit closer to her companions in that 'fake whisper' sort of manner. "And just between you and me, as wonderful as the luxuries of Canterlot's elite sauna is, the Lotus Sisters provide a much more interpersonal caring experience."
Twilight Sparkle      Twilight has been to the spa before, so she assumes Rarity must be talking to their friend, Peach. Twilight is cheerfully clopping along beside her two friends. "Not only that, but they are very knowledgeable about massage and relaxation techniques, as well as cleansing techniques." Twilight says as they walk along.

     Spike, the little purple and green dragon, is riding atop Twilight's back. He seems to be looking forward to the spa trip as much as anyone. "I can hardly wait for my scales to shine like mirrors!"
Princess Peach Peach would have never turned down an invitation to visit Ponyville, having nothing but great memories of the last time she was here. But considering it said they were going to a spa, and her kingdom is currently blanketed in snow, she was all the more willing to fit the trip into her schedule. It had been a while since the perinally pink clad princess had been to Ponyville though, and the transformation left her a little wobbly on four legs at first.

     But soon enough Peach is happily walking along with Rarity and Twilight as they head toward the spa. She has bubblegum pink fur, a golden blonde mane and tail, and a cutie mark of a mushroom from her world with a crown on top. "Sounds positivly lovely. This is going to be just wonderful. It's been far too long since I've been able to visit here."
Rarity Rarity bobs her head in an eager nod. "All the more reason to take a relaxing visit to the spa with friends. Shame Fluttershy is too busy checking on all her hibernating friends to join us."

The door rings a melodious chime as Rarity opens it and holds for her friends to follow. At the ring Lotus, the blue pony of the twins with pink mane, looks up from the check-in counter, smiling brightly. "Ah, Miss Rarity, here for your usual appointment? Miss Sparkle as well." Followed by a pause as she sees the third unfamiliar face, but then her expression brightens even more. "And with more friends as well! Is this another one of your out of town aquantenances?" 'Out of town' having become a local phrase for visiters from the greater Multiverse.

"Yes she is. Lotus Blossom, this is Peach. Peach, Lotus Blossom."

"Magnifique! I shall have my sister prepare the deluxe suite for your usage." She quickly trots into the back to do just that. "It will be just one momento~"
Twilight Sparkle      Twilight nods in agreement with Rarity. "The spa is a wonderful way to relax!" she says as she trots into the spa. Spike hops down once they are inside. "Hey! Don't forget the extra firm buffing pads!" he calls out as Lotus heads to the back. Twilight giggles a bit, then smiles to Rarity and Peach. "How have things been going in your kingdom? I haven't heard any news, so I can only assume it has been peaceful."
Princess Peach Peach frowns in agreement. "I would have liked to see Fluttershy too. Oh well, perhaps another time." She then smiles and nods to Rarity as she holds the door for herself and Twilight before stepping through. At the introduction to Lotus, Peach gives a warm smile to the co-owner of the spa. "Pleasure to meet you, Lotus Blossom, what a pretty name." She chuckles a bit at spike and offers him a grin before turning to Twilight. "Things have been very peaceful and quiet yes, thank you for asking. I wish I knew what Bowser was up to, but I won't complain as it's been quite a long time since he's tried anything."
Rarity Rarity asides to Peach "No offense not using your title dahling. But I didn't want them thinking you need special treatment just for being royalty. It would ruin the honesty of the experience. This way to the changing rooms~" Which probably sounds odd at first with how undressed most Ponies are normally, but there's certain attire for spa going.

Like the white cotton robe Rarity walks out in a few minutes later, with her mane wrapped up in a similar towel. Just in time for the four of them to be lead to said room, with several massage tables, a shallow mudbath tub and a more traditional hottub. And a chest of buffers and files has been brought in for Spike to use as well.

Lotus stands on one side of the door, while her sister Aloe, whom has the same colors but swapped between body and mane/tail, stands on the opposite side. "If you need anything specific Miss Peach, just ask and ve vill provide as best ve can." Despite the appearance of palette swapped twins Aloe seems to have a slightly different accent.

Then again, considering we've had twins that are entirely different pony subraces, this probably isn't as nearly as weird as it initially sounds.
Twilight Sparkle      Twilight also emerges in a robe and towel, and even Spike gets a set. The little dragon waddles over to a lounger and hops up, then reaches for a buffer and starts working on his belly scales. Twilight hops onto another lounger, then awaits the attention of the sisters. "It is true. Ponies often treat somepony differently simply because they have a title. I think Pinkie Pie is the only pony I know who doesn't." she says, then relaxes in her lounger. "Everytime we come here, I am reminded of our sleepover, Rarity. Do you realize we have had only one additional sleepover since then?"
Princess Peach      Peach simply smiles at Rarity as she comes out wearing a similar robe and towel. "Oh it's fine. I completely understand, occasionally I actually like going somewhere that people don't know I'm a princess and just having a normal, average day. Being royalty is work, sometimes It's good to have a break." She hops into the lounger next to Twilight, and turns to her at the mention of sleepovers. "Sounds fun! I'd love to come to your next one if it's open to out of towners."
Rarity Rarity laughs softly. "Despite my success I have not become quite so famous as to need to take days off simply from being such." She lays out on one of the massage tables, and it doesn't take long for the aptly named Quake to come over and start kneading down her back with his hooves.

Spike can pretty much take care of his own shining, so that leaves one each of the sisters to tend to Twilight and Peach. "What can we do for you two?" they ask practically in unison.
Twilight Sparkle      Twilight considers what Peach and rarity said, then hmms. "I wonder if Queen Celestia and Queen Luna go to other worlds for days off? They would certainly be unable to take a day off in Equestria without anyone recognizing them." she muses out loud, then smiles to the Lotus sister attending to her. "I would like my hooves and horn done, and a nice mane and tail treatment as well as a facial treatment."

     Spike notices who is attending to Rarity and a small puff of smoke comes out of his nose. Then, he perks at an idea before getting one of his slightly devious looks. Perhaps he should get a job at the spa!

     Twilight looks over as Peach asks about the sleepover, then smiles happily. "I will certainly invite you the next time I have a sleepover!" she says.
Princess Peach      Peach smiles happily at Twilight's response. "Great! I wouldn't miss it for anything." She says before turning toward the Lotus sister who was going to be taking care of her and replies. "Hmm, give me the works please." She finally turns back to Rarity. "You know Rarity, there has been something I've been meaning to ask you about. A couple weeks ago Lute said that pink is really not my color and that I'd look better in lime green. Now, I'm not about to take his word on fashion advice, but it did get me thinking. Maybe I should mix things up some. Could I get your expert opinion, and maybe commission a few outfits?"
Rarity Rarity starts to respond, but it only comes out as a bunch of vibrating jibber due to Quake's thumping along her backside. The unicorn holds up a hoof briefly and that's enough of a signal for him to lighten up on the massage a little so she can speak. Rarity's flat expression is all it takes to get across her opinion of the source of the suggestion. "While I would -hardly- consider that a reputable source, there is certainly no harm in exploring your options! Your lovely complexion would work with most any color combination and I would be more than happy to help you explore it sometime."

It's easier to work your way up as it were, plus it interfers less with their clients holding a conversation, so the Lotus Twins retrieve their files and start working on Twilight and Peach's hooves much in the same way a person would have their nails styled. Pony Pedi as it's called around here.
Twilight Sparkle      Twilight giggles happily at Peach's enthusiasm. "Excellent! I must find a day that my friends and I have a night free." she says as some filing is done on her hooves, followed by some buffing. The Lotus twins are very good at their job, and even Peach would likely appreciate their talent as her own hooves are gently filed and polished.

     When Rarity and Peach talk about Lute and dresses, Twilight shakes her head. "I simply cannot understand how Lute thinks. He tries to woo so many girls, but he is obviously a bit of a psychopath and quite immature." She shakes her head again, then smiles. "But, as Rarity said, that is no reason not to try out new fashions. Perhaps even a different type of dress?"

     While the ladies are talking, Spike has left his robe and towel wrapped around a purple towel, which is now reclining in his lounger as he goes off in search of proper employee regalia.
Princess Peach      "We'll have to work out a day when we can meet for that. It'd probably be better if we met at my castle though rather than trying to guess how the dress is going to fit my normal body when I'm in pony form." She then turns to Twilight as her hooves are being filed and polished. "Speaking of which, I have to wonder how this spa treatment may carry over after I leave here. I guess I'll have to pay attention and see how my nails, skin, and hair look and feel compared to before I came to visit." She says with a grin. "But in any case, yes, I'd love to explore different styles and colors. Considering how things can get around the Multiverse, would be nice to have an outfit for almost any occasion."
Rarity "Ah, yes, next time I am along to visit I will bring my measurment tools so we can do that. I mean, I could work from memory but that would just be taking short cuts and I would -never- do such a thing. Another sleepover sounds lovely as well Twilight." Pause. Then a small snicker. "Just please do not require moi and Applejack to share a bed this time." That was just one of the things that didn't work out.

"Miss Rarity's popstar friend has never complained," Lotus replies cheerfully as the twins work their magic; the only thing the girls have to do is relax. "But do tell us more about where you come from Miss Peach. I love hearing about all the exotic places our visitors come from."
Twilight Sparkle      Twilight blinks at the question. How -do- the treatments translate into human form? Twilight considers a few moments and quickly forms a theory. "Well, nearly all items are transformed by the ponification field. I suspect it works the same in reverse. If there is something analagous to a hoof or a mane and tail on a human, the treatments would likely affect those things. So, I guess your fingernails and hair should be more lustrous and healthy-looking after the treatments, and the same for any treatments applied to your coat. But, that is just a theory. It will be interesting to see how well they translate!" Twilight's science side gets the better of her every now and then.

     Then, Spike pops up by Rarity's lounger! Wait, that isn't Spike, is it? This little green and purple dragon has on a white spa worker jacket, has round rose-colored glasses, and has a moustache. He tries to disguise his voice as he says, "Quake, there's another customer in the steam room asking for your skills. I'll take care of this one." It sounds a bit like he is trying to be Batman.
Princess Peach      Peach nods to Rarity. "This is why I come to you first. I know you hold yourself to very high standards and as a result I don't have to worry about the quality of any outfit I buy from you." She then smiles to Lotus, thinking about all of Twilight's theorizing. "Well, I guess we will indeed have to wait in see. I will be sure to let you know how it goes after I become human again next time we meet." She answers Twilight, then turns back to Lotus.

    "You want to know about where I come from? Well sure! It's a land called the Mushroom Kingdom. A rather quiet place usually, doesn't really have any huge cities, mostly smaller villages and towns. Even Toad Town, the capital, is rather quaint compared to much of the Multiverse, apart from the fact that it has a large castle along north edge of town. The land is pretty lush, and we have plenty of food to eat. The citizens are mostly made up of a species called Toads, they are rather short in stature, and the tops of their heads are mushrooms. We've been invaded by a neighboring 'king' named Bowser several times, but he only seems interested in kidnapping me and trying to marry him. Lately he has been quiet though."
Rarity "Something like that," Rarity replies to Twilight, not particularly worrying about specifices on the matter.

Quake gives Spike a 'Really?1' look, because that costume isn't really fooling anyone. How many small purple dragons are there? Or maybe it's because he called it the 'steam room' rather than 'sauna'.

But Rarity gives him a brief nudge. "You best get going then, dear." When Quake peers at her too, Rarity pulls a few bits from her robe pocket from the side opposite Spike and slips them to Quake. The extra tip is all it takes to convince him to go along with it.

"That certainly sounds lovely, despite the... difficulty with your neighbor, shall we say." The twins move on to doing the girls' hair next, which also includes one of those soothing scalp massage to go with it.
Twilight Sparkle      Spike gives his best smile as Quake gives him that look. And he just holds it until Quake finally leaves, making Spike feel victorious! He loses most of the voice disguising as he starts working on Rarity's back, giving gentle karate chops up and down it, then rubbing her shoulders. He is far from a trained masseuse, but he is doing his best for the fair Rarity.

     Twilight blinks as she realizes that Spike is over there, and is about to say something when she sees Rarity pass some bits Quake's way. Twilight giggles softly, then relaxes again as her mane and scalp are massaged. "Perhaps he and Nightmare Moon are on a villain vacation. She has not caused any trouble for us directly in quite a while, either. Bramble still tries every now and then, but even then it is nothing too terrible." she says, then pauses before frowning a bit. "Well...most of the time."
Princess Peach      Peach giggles a bit. "Bowser and NIghtmare Moon on vacation together, now that would be an interesting pairing." She muses, before responding to the twins. "It is pretty nice for the most part. Gets a bit lonely at the castle though, which so I've enjoyed things being peaceful lately. Gives me more time to get out into the Multiverse for socializing and even just to wander a bit. I guess that's how I ran into Rarity and Twilight in the first place actually." Peach then closes her eyes and leans back, enjoying the scalp massage, especially now that she had a bit more scalp than usual.
Rarity It won't be as good as her usual massage, but give the little guy points for effort. Rarity seems to content to humor Spike's attempt at least. At the mention of Nightmare Moon's minions she just sighs softly. "Despite her efforts that silly filly seems more intent on attention than actually doing more than mess with people."
Twilight Sparkle      Twilight can't help but smirk lightly as Spike does his best, but she can see Rarity is only tolerating it because he is Spike and she is the element of Generosity. Still, Rarity isn't complaining, so Twilight has no place to say anything. "I agree, Rarity." Twilight says about Bramble Patch. Once her mane is finished, Twilight's Lotus twin moves on to her horn, using a gentle file to take off some uneveness. The place where that terrible droid HK-47 took a chunk out is almost gone now, having grown out to near the tip of her horn, and with a little buffing and filing, Aloe gets Twilight looking completely back to normal.
Princess Peach      "I don't think I've met this Bramble Patch, but she sounds like she's more of an annoyance than a true threat. What have you both been up to otherwise as of late?" Peach asks curiously as Lotus finishes with Peach's scalp massage and begins brushing out her mane and tail. "This is really great. I think I'll have to come back for this, and if it does translate over to my human body, I'll be back on a regular basis for sure."
Rarity "I imagine the worst thing she's done is she's a bad influence on Jinxel. Though it doesn't seem to really stick." Rarity shakes her head a little, careful to not disrubt Spike's efforts.

It's not a big deal since Peach will turn back to her human form and not have it but being part of the process Lotus does give her unicorn horn a brush and polish all the same.

"Mostly just taking time to recover from the rush before the holidays. Spent time with my sister before school started back up."
Twilight Sparkle      Twilight can think of one instance when Bramble did something worse, but she isn't going to bring that up to her friends. She sighs softly as Jinxel comes up. "I suppose I should be glad Jinxel is happy out there in the Everfree. I am not sure I understand, but it is alright." she says, smiling. "As for what I have been up to, I recently tried out ALO. It was quite amazing! I got to feel what humans feel when they come to Equestria, but in reverse! It was certainly disorienting being on two legs rather than four, and the other players in the game gave me some rather...confused looks."

     Twilight giggles after that. "If you two have not tried it, I would suggest you at least visit through a Fulldive set. The characters in the game can all fly, and it feels as if you -are- that character!"
Princess Peach      "Everfree? Isn't that the scary forest outside of Ponyville? You're saying there's a pony who is happy living there? That's a bit hard to believe... As for ALO, I've heard about it a bit and it does sound amazing. I will have to try it out soon. Where did you get access to the equipment for Fulldive?" Peach asks curiously, straining her eyes a bit to look at her horn, it still felt a bit odd having something sticking out of the front of her head.
Rarity Rarity makes an audible wince at the mention of flying. "I think it is best I just avoid any potential artificial flying, after what happened -last time-." That is still somewhat of an embarassment even after the time that's passed since. "Weird yes, but there are weirder things out there these days."
Twilight Sparkle      Spike is still hard at work on Rarity's back, now kneading a bit like he is kneading dough. He has the biggest smile ever and the happiest eyes one might ever see on anyone or anything. Twilight giggles a bit at Rarity's statement. "That wasn't artificial flying. That was real flying with artificial wings. This is much different. Everything is controlled just with your mind! You just...think it, like you were moving a hoof, and the game does it! It is amazing!" she says excitedly.

     She calms down a bit and smiles to Peach. "As for where I tried it, it was in Staren's spaceship, though I doubt a Fulldive set would be hard to aquire if you wanted one. On Kirito's world they are quite common, I've heard."
Princess Peach      Peach chuckles. "Artificial wings? That must have been an interesting day." She muses with a wink at Rarity, then turns back to Twilight as Lotus begins to brush out her coat. "Ahh, that feels amazing... But yes, I think I'll have to ask about it. Having something like that back at the castle would be great. I'd be able to enter a vast virtual world from the comfort of my bedroom. Would be really great when the weather is not so nice."
Rarity Rarity ooohs. "Mmm. Maybe sometime. Not entirely sure it sounds like my sort of thing though." She lifts a hoof to motion to her attendant who most certainly isn't Spike in disguise (it is). "That's wonderful dahling but I think it's time for the facial mudpack don't you?"
Twilight Sparkle      The totally not Spike attendant blinks, then quickly gets the little tub of mud for the pack. "Uh...I just spread it on, right?" he says. He doesn't usually give facial treatments! Twilight giggles softly at Spike, though she hides it with a hoof. "I still haven't been able to play much, thanks to being busy here in Ponyville and with my studies, but the short amount of time I spent on ALO was enjoyable." Twilight says, smiling cheerfully. "And, I thought the randomly generated avatar was cute for a human."
Princess Peach      Peach can't help but grin a bit at the exchange between Spike and Rarity, but she stays quiet about it, letting Spike have his moment. She turns back to Twilight. "Does sound fun. Speaking of studies though, I have heard you have quite the library. Though I do have my own in the castle, I might have to visit yours sometime. Maybe we could even do a book trade or something. Temporary of course!"
Rarity "And don't forget the cucumber slices," Rarity chimes in. To cover her eyes, of course. And provide a snack afterwards too, if you care for that sort of thing.
Twilight Sparkle      Twilight gasps at the idea of a book exchange between their libraries. "Ohmygosh! With two libraries from completely different worlds, the amount of new reading material would be tremendous!" she says excitedly. "We absolutely must do a book exchange program!" she says, clapping her hooves happily. Which causes Aloe to give her a look, since she is supposed to have her hooves in the hoof spacer so her clearcoat can be applied. Twilight blinks, then blushes a bit and places her hooves back into place.

     Spike dips a claw into the mud, pulling out a generous glob, then separates it between both his claws and carefully applies it to Rarity's face, making sure not to get any in her eyes or mouth. Then, he applies the cucumber slices. He looks quite proud of himself afterword. He helped Rarity with her beauty regiment! But then...it seems like there isn't anything left to do. Rarity's expertly styled mane and tail need no attention. Hmm...ah-hah! He gets a broad brush and starts gently brushing Rarity's coat.
Princess Peach      Peach smiles brightly at Twilight's overwelmingly positive reaction. "Well, that was a bit more excitement than I expected. But you're right, being from different worlds there are certainly lots to be gained from such an exchange. Also I have done some book shopping through the multiverse to expand my collection even further. There's lots of great stuff out there." Lotus asks how Peach wants her hooves finished, and asks for them to be painted bright pink with a clearcoat on top, hoping it would carry over to her fingernails and toenails after she goes home. So Lotus goes to work on Peach's hooves.
Twilight Sparkle      Twilight nods excitedly in agreement with Peach. "I have also been expanding my library to include Multiversal things. My latest addition is called 'A Series of Unfortunate Events'. I haven't been able to read much into it yet, but it looks interesting." she says as her own hooves are clearcoated, then gently dried using a blow drier. Once that is done, she thanks Aloe and hops up. "Well, it seems we're done! It was wonderful talking with you Peach, and you of course Rarity. But, I should get back to the library and make sure all my notes and checklists are in order for tomorrow."

     "Spike, are you ready?" Twilight calls out, and Spike winces. "Um...I will have to leave you in the capable hooves of the Lotus sisters now, Miss Rarity! As always, you were a wonderful customer!" He rushes over to where his towel decoy is still resting, quickly switches back into his towels, then looks over. "Sure! I'm all shined up and ready to go!" ...he still has the glasses on.
Princess Peach      Peach waves a hoof at Twilight. "I should probably head back to my castle soon anyway. It was great to see you again. Hopefully I can come visit again soon. Have a good night and rest well." Peach says before standing and thanking the Lotus sisters, waving goodbye to Rarity, and making her way out of the spa to head back home.
Rarity Rarity snickers softly to herself. "Later dahlings." Perfect timing really, this is the part of the process where she usually falls asleep waiting for the face mask to do it's thing anyways.