Discord

Trade Ya!

Pinkie Pie: [squeals] Yes! Best day ever! We're all going to the Rainbow Falls Traders Exchange! And not just going – we're accompanying two princesses on an official royal duty!

Twilight Sparkle: Please, it's not that big of a deal. There always has to be a princess at the Exchange. Last year was Princess Cadance and Princess Chocolate Starlight, this year it's me and Rose. It's just a formality. I'm sure none of the other ponies will even notice I'm here.

[crowd cheering]

Crowd Pony 1: Wow, look over there, two princesses!

Crowd Pony 2: Oh, this is amazing!

Applejack: Could be wrong, but I think they might've noticed.

Rose Light: [laughs nervously]

Fluttershy: Oh, my goodness!

Rarity: You said it. The Rainbow Falls Traders Exchange is simply divine. You can get anything you want here!

Applejack: If'n you got the goods to trade for it.

Spike: [grunts] Wha? Nooo! Thanks, Twilight and Rose. Whew. One ding, nick or dent, and this Power Ponies comic book wouldn't be in perfect mint condition anymore. And if you want to trade for a mint comic, you gotta have a mint comic.

[crowd murmuring]

Applejack: I guess a pony who's here on official princess business has to expect a little fussin'.

Twilight Sparkle: But all I'm supposed to do is settle disagreements over whether a trade is fair or not. And since the rule is that a trade is fair as long as both ponies get what they want, there's never been a disagreement. So there's really no reason for anypony to treat me as anything special. Hi! Can I help you? [sighs]

Rainbow Dash: There's a pony here who's got a signed first edition of Daring Do and Poppy Cloud and the Quest for the Sapphire Statue, and I'm gonna get it! I've been able to get first editions of all of the Daring Do and Poppy Cloud books, except this one! Nopony's ever put together a whole set, and I'm gonna be the first! If it hasn't been traded yet... It's the only one in all of Equestria!

Fluttershy: Oh no! I'd really hate to see you disappointed. I did want to trade this bear call I've got for a bird whistle, but getting that book seems so important to you, so if you need me to help you first...

Rainbow Dash: Normally I'd say I don't need any help, but you're right. This is really important. I've gotta get that book!

Applejack: Well, I'm off to take a gander at some of the vintage stalls.

Rarity: Did you say vintage? Why, old and rare items are so in style right now! I'm hoping to get a vintage item as well. I just hope I brought enough to trade.

Applejack: I know what you mean, Rarity. Hey! Why don't we pool our trade stashes?

Rarity: Pool?

Applejack: That way, if one of us finds somethin' real valuable she can't live without...

Rarity: [gasps] She'll definitely be able to get it! Who could say no to exchanging a single object for such a huge assortment of items? Oh, yes! That is absolutely brilliant! I'm so glad I have a friend like you, Applejack.

Applejack: I feel the same way.

Rarity: Then let's go shopping!

Pinkie Pie: Um, shouldn't your princessness be headed to the royal box seats?

Rose Light: I may be the princess on duty, but I don't think that means I have to sit up there all alone doing nothing. Ever since I became a princess, Celestia's been sending me more books to read than ever. The library's overflowing, so I figured while we're here, I might as well trade away some books I don't need anymore.