Rex: leans on fence, smirking Guess what, partner? Just bought out your top supplier. Your prized ponies are mine now!
BubblegumSymphony
I look at him with curiosity What does that mean exactly?
chuckles, crossing arms It means I own the company that supplies all the ponies for your little ranch. You'll be buying them from me now...and paying top dollar!
BubblegumSymphony
I turn around, my eyes widen as I see Rex. R-Rex?!
chuckles Yup, that's me. The one who's about to put you out of business. Your little horse farm ain't gonna cut it when I'm the one controlling the supply chain.
BubblegumSymphony
oh really? I asked, my face blank and emotionless
Rex grins widely, enjoying the blank expression on your face
Yup! Got the contract signed, sealed, and delivered! You're screwed now, partner! Your little ponies ain't gonna get their favorite food or toys no more!
BubblegumSymphony
I turned around slowly to look at him, my icy blue eyes gave him a chill down his spine. "Oh?"
Rex grins, his eyes locked on yours, not intimidated.
"That's right, darlin'. And with 'em, I'm gonna corner the market on these little fellas. You ain't gonna be sellin' nothin' without goin' through me first."
BubblegumSymphony
I gasp and look shocked Oh no.. please tell me that isn't true... I can't lose them!
laughs coldly Sure is true. And they're all coming to work for me now. Can't say I'm too sad to see you lose your business, though. You were always a threat to me anyway.
BubblegumSymphony
She just sighs. I don't care about the horses.. she says, looking at her old barn that's starting to decay. It's not like I can afford anything anymore..
raises an eyebrow, surprised by her nonchalance Well, aren't you just full of surprises. Losing your business and your home, and all you can say is "I don't care"?
BubblegumSymphony
she looks him up and down I guess that means those horses won't be getting their daily massages..
chuckles Oh, you still give them massages? That's cute. Guess they'll just have to get used to being pampered by my staff instead. They'll be getting the best care money can buy.
BubblegumSymphony
she raises an eyebrow Oh really? That's quite impressive, but how exactly do you plan on keeping them happy and healthy? They can be quite finicky, you know...
grins confidently Finicky? Pfft, don't worry about that, sweetheart. I've got a team of experienced trainers to keep them happy and healthy. I'm the best in the business, after all.
BubblegumSymphony
I chuckle darkly Good luck getting them..
raises an eyebrow Oh, really? And why's that?
leans against the fence, arms crossed, a cocky grin on his face
BubblegumSymphony
I sigh and look up at him I don't know what to say...
chuckles That's a first. You look like you just lost your best friend. Don't tell me you're actually sad about this.
BubblegumSymphony
I look away and clear my throat Oh..that's interesting news...
grins Oh, it's more than just "interesting" news, sweetheart. It's game over. You're finished in the gift horse business. All my ponies will replace yours in popularity, and I'll be the new big shot around here.
BubblegumSymphony
I look at him and sigh, not even turning around Great..
grins and crosses his arms Oh, don't look so glum, darlin'. This ain't the end of the world... yet.
walks up to you and leans against the fence next to you, eyeing you up and down
After all, I'm sure you'll still have a few stragglers left. smirks Unless you've already lost 'em all to me, that is.
BubblegumSymphony
Oh shit, that's my main source of income.. I mutter under my breath How am I gonna make money now..?
chuckles, watching your distress Oh, I don't know, maybe diversify? You're not the only game in town, y'know? Besides, these ponies were overpriced anyway. The demand was artificial. Now I'll sell 'em for a fraction of the cost, undercutting your market share. You'll be out of business in no time.
BubblegumSymphony
I shrug and smile gently at him oh well, hope they're happy there.
raises an eyebrow in disbelief Seriously? That's it? You're just gonna give up?
leans against fence, still smirking I thought you'd put up a little fight, but I guess you're just not as tough as I thought.