Page 924 – Groovy Dove, Part 1

Author: It’s-a me, Newbiespud!

I reeeeeally wanted to do one more IDW mini-arc, and I wanted to buy The Grand Galloping Gala a bit more time for… reasons. So here’s a 7-page arc based on the Rarity issue of the early Micro Series.

Yellow dialogue in [brackets] is the DM speaking out of character, for anyone who’s confused. Had to consolidate some of the existing balloons.

Scrapped dialogue:

DM: Fluttershy is looking up mythical animals… I asked Pinkie Pie to figure out a way to liven up the party, but I haven’t heard from her since. I’m a little scared.

@Rarity

DM: Hey, I’ve got an idea for a quick one-on-one roleplaying bit to help establish Rarity and Dainty Dove before the Gala.

Rarity: You know I’m always interested, but I feel as though I’ve had enough personal focus in this campaign already. Why not work with the other players on building character?

DM: I am, actually. I’m building a list of farm upgrades for Applejack.

HOW R(DAINTY DOVE)TY GOT HER GROOVY BACK

DM: I’ve got Rainbow Dash thinking about the kinds of favors she’ll ask the Wonderbolts for saving their lives.

Rarity: Ah, alright. Well, we know that Rarity is going on one last fashion tour before going on a long “sabbatical.” I guess I should make sure the Dainty Dove alias is all squared away and airtight.

DM: Right. Your friends will back you up, but… They can only do so much to burnish your reputation. It has to hold up. Though Twilight’s going to put in a good word with Celestia, so there’s that.

Rarity: Yes, because this entire scheme hinges on Celestia not outing me as a Thief.