It was only a lie of omission, at least. She really did need the helium to set up a surprise party for her housemate. She’d just neglected to tell Pinkie her plans for after the party.
The illicit thrill of Octavia’s plan brought a flush to her face, but it didn’t look out-of-place in the October chill—so it, too, drew no comment from passers-by. Octavia was in control."
Octaviatober is still going strong, even if there've been some delays, but I'll be making up those through illustrating a story that's been in the works for a while. And, here it is!~