Kid Anon and Fluttermom part 24

>Applebloom leaned over the counter and narrowed her vision to spot any potential customers.
>As she was doing this, you put your hand on cootaloo's back and shook her lightly "Hey Scootaloo, what should I do?"
>She looked back at you "Hmm...just hang back for now and do what we say, that way you can see how we do it"
>hiding back, mostly away from view....sounds like a good plan to you.
>Applebloom keeps on "seeking" when she notices a soft red maned pony pass by, She was pale yellow with a rose cutie mark. it looked nice.
>Applebloom rubbed her hooves together "I see our first customer" She suddenly pointed towards you and Scootaloo "Scootaloo, look like one of them classy type store owner ponies, Anon, prepare to get anything the customer might ask for, ya hear?"
>You both nod, you hand back and go near the items in the carts as Scootaloo put on a face of curiousness as she rubbed the bottom of her chin as she picked up an object and stared at it. Was that classy?
>Applebloom pointed towards the passing pony and spoke up "Why pay lots of bits for somethin that's just gonna sit there!...Like a flower? Would ya pay tons of bits for somethin that was gonna sit there Scootaloo?"
>Scootaloo gave Applebloom a snooty look "Why, of course nooot". Scootaloo tried her best "rich" accent....it was pretty bad. You nearly cringed
>Though, it seemed to have caught the attention of the intended target. Roseluck looked over and headed towards the stand.
>Applebloom excitingly pulled her hoof down, exclaiming, closing her eyes "Yes!"
>Roseluck came by, and looked at her. "Hello there little filly, what are you "Yessing" about?" She sounded rather cheerful
>Applebloom opened her eyes, and noticed she had already reached the stand. "ahrm! umm" she quickly took attention and coughed and tried to make it seem like nothing. "Oh, just erm...things! hehe. how can ah help you ma'am?"

>Roseluck looked at the items on the counter at first, and the item in scootaloo's hoof. Nothing to her interests.
>Roseluck gave a cheerful smile "Do you have any items that I can use as a flower pot? preferably one that IS a flower pot, if you please? I accidentally broke one this morning and I really need another one!"
>Applebloom smiled and saluted "ah course! Anon, could ya get a good flower pot for our customer?"
>it took you a second, but you scrambled to attention "Yes Ma'am!"
>you rushed towards the first cart and started sifting through everything for anything that can be used as a flower pot.
>Roseluck shifted her view to you, it seemed you had caught her attention. "Excuse me, but can I ask you something, mister...umm?"
>You suddenly freeze, oh shit.OH SHIT, of course she'd notice you wren't a fucking pony. You slowly turn. "y-yes?"
>Roseluck inquired "Can I ask who and um...what you are?
>oh....oh crap. that was...very direct. you just froze there.
>Applebloom walked over to you and nudged you and whispered "come on Anon, don't just stand there, we'll lose her if ya don't say something"
>Dammit Applebloom!
>"I-i'm Anon ma'am, I-I'm a human...I think"
>She just giggled "I've never heard of a human before. Are you sure whats what you are?"
>You thought? what an idiot you are. of course you were a human! you nodded "yeah, actually...u-umm..I'm sure."
>She was smiling cheerfully at you, not what you expected. Given others seem to either ignore you or move away from you.
>She nodded "Well, it's always a nice sight to see, to see something new I mean, and I think you are a wonderful sight."
>You cough, the hell?! WHAT?! what is she....WHAT?! You didn't expect that, you are completely taken aback. "W-what? what do you mean by that ma'am? ahm.....mm..."

>She giggled again "I just meant, well, to put it simply, that despite me seeing you once. And never having heard of a human before. It's nice to see you already getting along with others. You must be a young one alright."
>Well, this was certainly creepy. Scootaloo seemed uncomfortable aswell, but Applebloom just jabbed at you and whispered "Remember the sale,Anon!"
>Crap, that's right. ugh...but still...this pony.
>She nodded "I guess I can't help it sometimes. It's like discovering a new type of flower! Well almost, you're no flower afterall, but still. Something no new is just neat, and already well behaved, you even call me "Ma'am""
>You look left and right, she seemed nice enough. But...something didn't seem right. You were telling yourself that maybe this wouldn't be so creepy if she at least showed some curiousness instead of full blown "YOU LOOK WONDERFUL" sthick.Still, you had to get that flower pot, before Applebloom poked you to death.
>you turn around, sifting through the items again "We-well ma'am, it's just umm...respectful and all. I mean to a lady, I mean" You remembered Rarity's words.
>Roseluck squeed "How cute! such good manners too!"
>You sift faster, until you come upon a rather roundish looking pot with some nicks and scratches, you buff it up and clean it with your sleeve, it has a nice floral pattern to it. though the pain is worn in a few spots. You quickly place it on the counter "here you go!"
>Roseluck "oh right right" she laughed to herself "Almost forgot I was buying something, silly me, huh?"
>She began to inspect it, as she did, Applebloom went back to the counter and gave her a big grin. "Well ma'am, even if it doesn't look that great, for only 2 measly bits, it can be yours!"
>Roseluck squeed again "Wow! How can I say no to that?!"
>Without hesitation she put down two bits on the counter, as Applebloom gave her the pot.

>Both Scootaloo and Applebloom smiled in victory, despite Scootaloo not doing much of anything. You couldn't help but smile along with them. Roseluck herself seemed pretty nice, if a little creepy. Probably doesn't get out much.
>"To think, I would have payed 15 bits straight out, I'm glad that nice little filly only said two! hehe"
>Roseluck giggled in good humor as she trotted away. But those words rang through all three of your ears. making all three of you go from smiles, to frowns full of discontent.
>Applebloom slammed her face on the counter "Oh No!.....ah blew it...."
>Scootaloo looked at the bits "I-it's not so bad Applebloom, at least we made something right?"
>You added "yeah, wasn't the plan was to sell low anyway? We managed that much."
>Applebloom raised her head, and circled her hoof on the counter "yeah but, we coulda made more."
>Scootaloo slammd her hoof on the counter, startling Applebloom "then we'll make more! All we gotta do is be more aggressive, if ponies are willing to pay that much for junk. Then we can make more than we ever imagined! I bet with a certain amount of bits! It will be considered such a success that we will get our cutie marks for sure! just leave it to me!"
>Applebloom started to cheer up and nodded at Scootaloo "alright! got it!"
>Scootaloo looked towards you "Anon, maybe you can give us the edge too! That pony looked pretty happy to see you, just because she never saw you before! you're a rare species...thing..Maybe we can use that to our advantage!"
>You...didn't like this idea. That was just luck, what if other ponies took it the wrong way "I...don't think so, I'm good just hanging back here and grabbing stuff for you guys."
>Scootaloo put on a desperate face "But Anon, coooome oooonn! You just gotta be all snazzy! Be cool! I bet everypony will love that!"
> You were unsure "Scootaloo, how can you be so sure? I mean....I dunno.."
>Scootaloo didn't want to give up, she thought of a way to compromise "hmmmmmm.....ok ok, what if.....what if you just made everything seem super special?"
>You cocked an eyebrow "how...do you mean?"
>Scootaloo pointed at the junk, then picked up a random item to demonstrate her words "just, when you do something. Make it seem inspiring! motivational! put feeling into everything you do! Like Rainbow Dash does! got it!?"
>"oh" You nod, then pick up an item and focus on it, turning it about while making "hmms" and "umms", then you look back at Scootaloo "Like that?"
>Scootaloo nodded "EXACTLY like that!"
>Scootaloo went back to the counter "Everypony ready?"
>Applebloom and you exclaimed a "yes!", Applebloom's more excited than your own.
>"Then let's try this again!" Scootaloo exclaimed
>sadly, it took a little more time to get another customer. Applebloom was spinning a bit between her hoof bored. As you just made yourself look busy. Scootaloo, still trying to stay confident.
>this went on for a good amount of time, until a pony, with candies for a cutie mark, and a blue and pinkiish mane walked over. Curiously eyeing the items you were tending. She didn't seem too impressed.
>scootaloo immediatly called for attention "Hello Ma'am, Welcome to our stall! can I get something for such a..." Scootaloo stopped for a brief moment to think up a compliment "Great pony such as yourself?"
>The mare looked over to her, she seemed a tad stoic. Not as cheerful as Roseluck."Yes, do you have any decent dusters?I can't find my old one anywhere, and I want to buy one cheap."
>Scootaloo gave her a confident, almost sleazy smile "Of course! Just allow my assistants to find the best one for you."
>...that felt a bit insulting, even Applebloom glanced at her. Though you both simultaneously said "Assistants?"
>Scootaloo whispered, lowering her head "Yeah, come on guys. play along. Everypony respects somepony who has others under them. Trust me!"


>You sighed as Applebloom groaned.
>She joined your side as you both looked in the piles for a duster. Applebloom whispered to you "Yah think she would have atleast called us partners..."
>It did seem rude to be referred to as assistants given this was an equal venture. But you had confidence in Scootaloo's approach "Yeah, but come on. Let's just give her a chance. The more the make, the more of a chance you guys have at getting a cutie mark."
>Applebloom looked at you, into your eyes "ya mean, our cutie marks. Ya never know Anon, you really might be able to get one."
>You stop....wow, that was...sweet. You almost blushed. you look away "nah, I'm not even a pony.Besides, now that I think about it. Shouldn't Sweetie Belle be here? she's a crusader too right?"
>Applebloom shook her head "Her sister needed her for somethin, but she said to go on without her. Somethin about dresses. I dunno, I hope she's doing something to get a cutie mark too, be really lame if we got one and she didn't."
>You nodded "yeah, that'd actual-"
>Scootaloo looked back at the both of you and tried to hurry you along "Guys, the duster!"
>Applebloom rolled her eyes "yeah, yeah, we're a gettin' it."
>You sighed, you both were taking your time now. Scootaloo could have been nicer about it. But...it's not nice to keep a customer waiting after all.
>Applebloom is the one to find the duster, you make a quick gesture and call out "Eureka, we have found the item the great customer wanted!"
>A little thick, but you thought a compliment would help. considering she seemed annoyed. How could one be so impatient, it's pretty cheap stuff their getting.
>Scootaloo put the duster on the counter and held out her hoof "Here you fo ma'am"
>the mare, looked down at the duster. It was of good length, but it was missing a few feathers. And some of the ones that were still attached were not of the best condition. "hmmmm.....this looks ok, enough to do it's job until I can find my old one. how much?"

>Scootaloo was confident, a beaming smile and her hoof outstretched to collect. "whatever you deem fair, Ma'am. We are not picky at all!"
>the mare smiled "good then, how does three bits sound?"
>Scootaloo's face suddenly turned crooked. You could almost hear the crushing surprise smash into her ears like a runaway freight train. "3-3 bits?
>The mare nodded "3 bits, I think it's more than fair. I mean look at this duster, it's definitely seen better times"
>Scootaloo tried to get a better footing on the situation "But three bits is so low. Wouldn't you rather pay fifteen bits? Imagine all the good this thing could do if you put some heart into it"
>The mare....did not like that answer "fifteen?! are you crazy in the head? That's almost as much for a new duster!"
>Scootaloo persisted "ALMOST, but not quite, pretty cheap right?"
>The mare started to stare down Scootaloo with an unpleasent look "How about two bits?"
>Scootaloo was thrown for a loop at the sudden decrease "W-what?! You can't do that, you said you were gonna pay three bits! Her voice became angrier "You Can't go from three to two! that's not fair!"
>The mare scoffed "Then how about one bit, since I don't think it's fair that not only do you try to swindle others, but you are rude to your customers too."
>Scootaloo fell silent "....I...umm" She shouldn't have gotten angry, and she began to regret it.
>"One bit or I walk off, take it or leave it" the mare said
>Scootaloo,just stood there. Blank minded. You and Applebloom didn't know what to do. This was beyond saving, You and Applebloom started to feel bad for Scoots..
>Scootaloo lowered her head "o-ok...one bit"
>The mare smiled "pleasure doing business with you" and popped a single bit onto the counter before taking the duster and walking off.
>Applebloom went to tend to the defeated filly as you watched the mare walk off. You didn't have any proof and went off a whim, But you swear that pony was the one doing the swindling.