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Secret of My Excess

Twilight Sparkle: No distractions. Today is too important. Re-shelving day! Understanding Medieval Equestria goes in Pony History. Modern Spellcasting. That's Classics. The Art of the To-Do List... actually, I kinda wanna read that again.

Spike: [chuckling]

Rose Light: Spike! What are you laughing at?

Spike: This little beauty is my birthday present to myself! It's a fire ruby! I've been aging it for months, and it's almost ripe!

[tuning fork pings]

Spike: [giggles] Hey, you took my advice! Just use the whole floor as one big shelf.

Twilight Sparkle: [growls]

Rarity: [muffled] Hellooo? [normal] Anypony home? Twilight and Rose? [gasps] Is that a fire ruby?! Huh, that must be at least twenty carats! No inclusions, pristine facets...

Spike: And totally delicious.

Rose Light: Uhh... if you guys don't mind?

Rarity: Oh, uh, of course. I just came by to see if you had any books on historical fashion... [to Spike] Did you say... delicious?

Spike: Sure did! Next week's my birthday, and this is my birthday dinner.

Twilight Sparkle: Start with this one.

Rarity: Thanks, Twilight and Rose. I've got a feeling ruffled taffeta capes are going to make a huge comeback this season, and I want to be ahead of the game... [to Spike] I hope it's as tasty as it is beautiful, Spike. I've never seen anything quite so stunning before.

Spike: Gosh... You really like it, huh?

Rarity: Like it? It's magnificent.

Spike: [sighs] Then you should have it. This beautiful gem was meant to be with you.

Rarity: I don't know what to say... this is so thoughtful. Oh, my little Spikey-wikey! [kisses] Thank you so much!

Rose Light: Wow, Spike, that's one of the kindest, most generous things you've ever done. I've never seen Rarity so happy!

Spike: I will never wash this cheek again. [sighs and laughs]

Twilight Sparkle: Just about finished, Spike? Everypony will be here soon.

Spike: There. Perfect! Everything looks perfect!

Rose Light: Not quite everything.

Spike: A washcloth? I don't get it. Ah, no way, Twilight and Rose! I said I wasn't gonna wash the cheek that Rarity kissed, and I meant it!

Twilight Sparkle: It's over, Spike! I'm cleaning that cheek!

Spike: [gasps for breath] It's mine! Stop it!

Rose Light: Never!

Spike: Twilight and Rose...!

Pinkie Pie: [blows party hooter] Happy birthday!

[trumpet fanfare]

Pinkie Pie: Party time, woo-hoo!

Spike: Are those... for me?

Applejack: You bet they are, birthday boy.

Fluttershy: Happy birthday, Spike.

[crash]

Rainbow Dash: Don't you know you get presents on your birthday?

Spike: Well, actually, this is my first birthday in Ponyville... I usually just get one present... from Twilight. A book and now something chaotic from Rose.