Some time passed after Phoenix left the library and the girls agreed that for the time being, they will take over lessons and teach there new friend about what life is like in Ponyville. Rarity stepped forward to show their new friend around. She thought it would be a good way for him to see how giving ponies can be. "After all darlen. All that he taught us. It's only right we do something for him." Was her reasoning. Not mentioning she had an outfit she wanted him to try on. With that decided the group went their separate ways for the time being leaving Rarity to make her way to the park.

It wasn't till she got to the park that the thought accrued to her. "Oh dear... How am I going to do this?" The past few times she was with him she had her friends for support. Now she was on her own. Willingly making her way to a large meat eating... muscular... shaking the thought from her mind she took a deep breath. "Come now Rarity." She chastised herself. "You're a lady. And ladies don't think such things... or at least not ones like that." As she aproched the clearing she frozen at the sight of the wolf pulling a kite out of a tree for some fillies. The smile on all their faces brought one to her own as she started making her way over.

As the fillies galloped off Phoenix smiled and waved before sitting back under the tree. After a few moments he heard someone clearing their throat. Opening his eyes he smiled upon seeing Rarity. "Is there something I can do for you miss Rarity? I noticed the others aren't here."

"They have their own... tasks that need tending to dear." Rarity started motioning to the spot next to him. After receiving a nod she sat with him and took a beap breath. "I was just wondering... is it the same where you come from?" After seeing his curious gaze she clarified. "The lack of clothes dear. Equestria is rather open about not having to wear clothes."

"In fact it's not." He replied softly. "Though my village is... similar to Equestria. We still encourage the use of clothes for the sake of outsiders."

"I see... I take it has something to do with rebirth." She guessed. After receiving a nod she smiled. "And your thoughts on fashion?"

Phoenix smiled and nodded. "I've dressed up from time to time. But mostly I stick with a more practical look."

At this Rarity's eyes beamed as she sprang to her hooves. "Then I must insist you come with me." Before he was able to say a word she held up a hoof. "I insist darlen. A fellow creator of fashion without something decent to wear? I won't stand for it. Come now. We must correct this injustice this minute." She commanded using her magic to lift the wolf to his feet.

As they walked through town Rarity pointed out all the best places for someone to go when they want to look their best. One awkward spa visit later and they where back on their way to Rarity's boutique. "I do hope you'll forgive me dear. It's not that I don't think you pull off the rugged look... which you do of course. But I can tell your furr was overdo for a proper deep cleaning. "

"Was the nail polish really necessary?" Phoenix asked looking at his claws. "Not that I don't appreciate the gesture. But..."

"It's a part of the package dear. Think nothing of it. After all. You're doing so much for me and my friends. I just had to do something for you." She beamed as they arrived as a large carousel looking building. "Welcome to Carousel Boutique. Where everything is chic, unique and magnifique." She proclaimed stepping in. "Please be a dear and stand on the stage so I can get your measurements right."

Phoenix watched as the started levitating several things from her work station. Once in place he held out his arms and looked around. This was going to be a long day. With a sigh he looked over at Rarity and smiled seeing how quickly and effortlessly she slipped into her work. To his delight the two talked as she worked. Topic ranged from their favorite colors to what their last date was like. "You really said that?" Phoenix laughed.

"I did." Rarity confirmed. "To tell the truth. I was tempted on doing far worse than getting his suit dirty." The two shared a laugh at that. "And you dear? I can't believe a charming gentleman like yourself hasn't been on a date." Rarity finished up her stitching and glanced up in time for her heart to drop at the sight of him looking away. "Oh dear... I'm dreadfully sorry. I... I didn't mean..."

"It's fine..." He sighed. "To tell the truth. The last date I had left me with the bill and an angry waiter." He chuckled at the memory before looking over at Rarity. "Funny part is. I think our waiter and your price are related." It took her a moment to catch the humor before she joined him in laughter.

The two sat and enjoyed some tea as the laughed about times they dressed up. And the disaster that followed. Even the outfits they wanted to burn. "Of all the dresses I saw. It was the... worst... possible... dress." Rarity cried falling back as if she was about to fant

"You kept it. Didn't you. "

Quickly sitting upright she took a sip of tea as if nothing happened. "Of course darlen. My friends made it for me... it's in the back." The two took a sip of tea before they started to laugh as Rarity slowly started to find herself sliding closer. "If you ever need anything. Even if you just want to have a spa day. Don't be afraid to come by."

"I will." Phoenix said looking at his new outfits. "And thank you for the outfits." He said as the two sat enjoying tea and each other's company.

Ya... this one's weak. But I wasn't able to think of much they can do together. I'll try and make the others more interesting.