Second Outfit: Work smock, torn jeans, casual top, black wool beret.

[artofthestress]

VIDEO / ACTION FOR CIANWOOD

[ Video clicks on to reveal a very frazzled Rarity, with unkempt hair, looking pleadingly at the camera. ]

All right, whoever is listening. I have done absolutely everything in my power to make the best of a difficult situation, but even I have my limits. So I'd like a good old fashioned group brainstorm, if you please. The situation could not be more dire.

[ She turns the camera around to reveal... a fish. Sitting in a tank. Not a particularly big fish, but... sweet Celestia, if this isn't one of the ugliest damn things you've ever seen.

The tank itself is your basic bowl shape, but it's got all manner of plants and tiny dwellings inside. Sitting next to the tank are some sopping wet miniature clothes that look like at least some decent effort have been put into them. ]

This little darling is in desperate need of a makeover, and... well, I'm afraid I'm at a bit of a loss. Has anypony got any ideas for how to make him look absolutely ravishing? Or... well, at least suitably impressive! ... For a fish.


[ OOC: Please do not reveal the nature of the Feebas's evolution to Rarity! ]

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[rocketralph]

_{[YIKES that was one ugly fish.]}

...A paper bag?

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[artofthestress]

[ Stare. ]

You don't understand the meaning of the word makeover, do you?

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[for_realsies]

But... it looks very fetching for a Feebas.

I mean, it is a fish, we must look really weird to it.

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[artofthestress]

Beauty is a universal trait. The dear just looks a bit… drab, that's all. [ Bit of an understatement, there. "Shabby around the edges" does not begin to cut it, either. ] I'm sure I can make it look fetching by all standards!

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[iownahoofbeast]

Is the appearance of the beast of particular importance?

[Because seriously. It's a fish.]

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[artofthestress]

Oh, very much so! How would you feel if you were some ghastly color like this? Imagine being gray, it doesn't go with anything! No, physical beauty should reflect the inner and vice versa!

[video]

[enjoymyatelier]

[A question of aesthetics, hm? Well, he knows more about art than fashion, but the two are pretty closely intertwined, so...]

...hm. That is a difficult situation, given that fish don't seem to be the sorts of animals that would take well to any of the usual methods.

[...especially not that thing, but saying that would be downright rude.]

If it weren't a Pokemon I'd suggest a backdrop that would accentuate its coloration, but that wouldn't be appropriate for all situations.

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[artofthestress]

Good idea! I just need some paint! [ She runs off into another room to go looking for some. She returns a few minutes later with pencils and (somehow) a piece of cardboard.)

[video]

[paladinlost]

Go for pale, metallic blues. Leviathan favored shawls and scarves at that age, but I find that most Pokémon prefer ribbons. Waterproof eyeshadow does wonders, too, if you can find a color he likes.

[video]

[artofthestress]

Ah, do you… have waterproof eyeshadow? The stores around here are woefully understocked for somepony who actually cares about her appearance!

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[bestofthebest]

(Yeah, Rainbow not only caught the video but she'll be laughing pretty hard behind Rarity when she's through.)

Hahahahahahahahaha, you're serious about this?! Rarity, you're really gonna...dress up...a fish?

(Rainbow should be lucky that Rarity can't swing her hips and send her flying.)

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[artofthestress]

[ Rarity just frowns and crosses her arms. ] Rainbow, if you had crashed into the bottom of a gorge and your wings and mane were a tangled mess, wouldn't you feel better if you had a bath and a comb?

[usedstrategy]

Why do you need to do that? I mean, does it care about how it looks?

[He won't say that she should probably just cut its head off and fry it up for dinner, because well... Yeah he's pretty much gotten that these things are like pets and crazy pretty lady is not likely to take that well.]

I guess you could try and make its scales shinier?

[artofthestress]

Well, just look at it, it seems pretty desolate to me!

[ The Feebas blinks slowly and emits a few bubbles. ]

That's not a bad idea. Such a color, though…

[buckyouup]

Have you tried a wig?

[Sarcastic, yes. But what does she know about dressing up fish when she dresses herself by opening the closet and putting on whatever happens to fall out.]

[artofthestress]

[ Not one to overlook any possibility, Rarity intentionally overlooks the sarcasm. ] Would you like to volunteer part of your mane for that? Perhaps blonde would suit it.

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[rather_eat_turquoise]

[A small time after Rarity has finished talking to people on the gear, Spike comes into her room, hidden behind a pile of material.]

I brought you more material Rarity.

[He puts the material on the bed, and looks over at the Feebas in the bowl.]

Man you have your work cut out for you with that one...

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[artofthestress]

[ Her mouth drops. ] Wherever did you find all of this? [ She seizes the nearest piece of fabric and looks it over. ]

[Action]

[friendyousohard]

Uhhh... I definitely appreciate your passion for your craft, Rarity, but this is, well...

A bit of a stretch?

[She just folds her arms and stares at the tank in utter bafflement. Really, Rarity, even Twi can see you've got your work cut out for you here.]

[Action]

[artofthestress]

Twilight, here's the first lesson of beautification: nopony, or fish, is too far gone to look absolutely smashing. He's just a challenge, that's all!

[ Nevertheless, she does look fairly weary from a long day of working on this. ] Now, where are my scissors?

[video]

[darkenedgales]

[Crow watches the fish on the screen for a moment before waving his hand dismissively.]

Nope, he's hopeless.

[... Which he's perfectly aware isn't the case, but hey, trolls gonna troll.]

[video]

[artofthestress]

Pessimism will get us nowhere! If you're not going to be helpful, I've got plenty of others who are willing to be!

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[licentious]

[ > opportunity to troll?
> BUENO!!! TAKEN! ]

I believe some foundation and some lipstick might do the trick. I believe there are shades that are specifically based off of a Feebas's skin tone because it has that natural looking tan when you blend it with something that resembles skin. [ haha... roundabout insults for other people's pokémon make her feel so good inside. ]

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[artofthestress]

[ She stares at the fish in puzzlement. ] I've never actually seen a fish with lips before, but you may have a point there. I just need waterproof makeup. We may need to find things that get away from his skin color, though.

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[impulsives]

...I don't think even a professional surgeon can help with that.

[...eurgh.]

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[artofthestress]

I wouldn't want to do something that drastic! Besides, he's got his own kind of beauty! It just needs to be augmented a little bit!... perhaps MORE than a little. But still!