1 00:00:02,290 --> 00:00:06,000 I think you really spruce up the office Ms. Philodendron. 2 00:00:06,320 --> 00:00:08,880 I’m going to call you Phyllis! 3 00:00:09,030 --> 00:00:11,200 Don’t you look good, Phyllis… 4 00:00:12,230 --> 00:00:13,240 Come in. 5 00:00:13,890 --> 00:00:15,520 I mean, uh, come in! 6 00:00:16,150 --> 00:00:18,480 Uh, were you just talking to someone? 7 00:00:18,680 --> 00:00:20,190 No. Why? 8 00:00:20,390 --> 00:00:23,690 Starlight, I have something very important to discuss with you. 9 00:00:23,760 --> 00:00:25,600 If this is about leaving early yesterday, 10 00:00:25,600 --> 00:00:27,370 I didn’t have any students on my schedule 11 00:00:27,370 --> 00:00:29,320 and Trixie was having a “magical emergency,” 12 00:00:29,320 --> 00:00:30,900 which actually turned out to be nothing. 13 00:00:31,770 --> 00:00:33,190 It’s not anything like that. 14 00:00:35,670 --> 00:00:38,030 Twilight Sparkle the Princess of Friendship, 15 00:00:38,060 --> 00:00:41,130 in light of her impending ascension to the throne of Equestria, 16 00:00:41,160 --> 00:00:42,900 and in anticipation of her 17 00:00:42,960 --> 00:00:45,360 many duties and responsibilities forthwith, 18 00:00:45,530 --> 00:00:49,300 does hereby intend to make good on her previous offer to you, 19 00:00:49,300 --> 00:00:51,410 Starlight Glimmer, of replacing her 20 00:00:51,460 --> 00:00:54,730 as Headmare of the School of Friendship! 21 00:00:55,040 --> 00:00:57,520 I want you to take over the school when I move to Canterlot. 22 00:00:57,630 --> 00:01:00,890 I know! It’s just so amazing. 23 00:01:01,070 --> 00:01:03,460 I’m a little, do you think I’m really up for it? 24 00:01:03,500 --> 00:01:04,440 Of course you do. 25 00:01:04,480 --> 00:01:05,600 I’ve covered for you every time 26 00:01:05,670 --> 00:01:07,770 you’ve had to run off and save Equestria, but… 27 00:01:07,800 --> 00:01:10,880 I mean, yes! Of course! Thank You! 28 00:01:13,870 --> 00:01:14,880 You’re welcome. 29 00:01:14,960 --> 00:01:18,130 And I can’t think of any pony who’d be better for the job. 30 00:01:19,120 --> 00:01:22,480 I’m a little nervous, and excited, I’m mostly just nervous. 31 00:01:22,640 --> 00:01:23,590 I understand, 32 00:01:23,740 --> 00:01:24,960 Of course I’ll have a lot of 33 00:01:25,010 --> 00:01:27,380 important responsibilities as ruler of Equestria, 34 00:01:27,450 --> 00:01:30,840 But I’ll always be available to help whenever you need. 35 00:01:32,970 --> 00:01:35,220 Are you supposed to be at a Royal Etiquette lesson 36 00:01:35,220 --> 00:01:36,740 with Celestia and Luna right now? 37 00:01:36,860 --> 00:01:37,350 Right! 38 00:01:37,470 --> 00:01:39,040 Uh, can’t underestimate the important 39 00:01:39,090 --> 00:01:41,630 responsibility of Royal napkin placement. 40 00:01:44,660 --> 00:01:48,060 Wow. I mean, no biggie, right Phyllis? 41 00:01:48,130 --> 00:01:50,550 I’ve totally got this. 42 00:02:32,440 --> 00:02:33,840 You know I am nothing but proud, 43 00:02:33,840 --> 00:02:36,760 that you’ve been officially offered the position of Headmare… 44 00:02:36,840 --> 00:02:37,930 Thanks. 45 00:02:38,120 --> 00:02:39,120 … but, 46 00:02:39,140 --> 00:02:42,630 I can’t help wondering if it’s gonna cut into our social schedule. 47 00:02:42,890 --> 00:02:44,010 What do you mean? 48 00:02:44,370 --> 00:02:45,940 Take now, for example. 49 00:02:46,100 --> 00:02:49,130 Instead of heading to the delightful lunch I planned, 50 00:02:49,200 --> 00:02:51,650 we’re striding with determination toward 51 00:02:51,650 --> 00:02:54,210 what I can only assume is Twilight’s office. 52 00:02:54,430 --> 00:02:57,210 Obviously our lunch is super important, 53 00:02:57,250 --> 00:02:59,080 but so is taking over the school. 54 00:02:59,230 --> 00:03:01,940 And the only pony who’s really run the School of Friendship 55 00:03:01,940 --> 00:03:04,090 is the Princess of Friendship. 56 00:03:04,280 --> 00:03:06,160 And I’m worried about doing it all alone, 57 00:03:06,160 --> 00:03:07,830 so, I wanna get as much advice 58 00:03:07,890 --> 00:03:10,170 from Twilight as I can while she’s still here. 59 00:03:11,040 --> 00:03:13,570 But Twilight’s never really done anything alone. 60 00:03:13,570 --> 00:03:15,260 She always has her friends. 61 00:03:16,130 --> 00:03:17,650 But that just gave me an idea! 62 00:03:17,650 --> 00:03:18,680 Thanks, Trixie. 63 00:03:18,800 --> 00:03:20,840 You can give good advice when you don’t mean to. 64 00:03:21,110 --> 00:03:22,280 Uh, Thanks? 65 00:03:22,910 --> 00:03:24,610 Are we still doing lunch? 66 00:03:29,520 --> 00:03:32,840 Getting Royal Place Settings just right is a lot harder than it looks. 67 00:03:33,390 --> 00:03:34,460 Okaaaay… 68 00:03:34,510 --> 00:03:36,740 Uh, I know how busy you are, 69 00:03:36,740 --> 00:03:39,470 but I wanted to talk to you about running the school because, 70 00:03:39,470 --> 00:03:43,280 honestly, I was a bit worried about taking it over all on my own, 71 00:03:43,410 --> 00:03:46,510 but I just realized you never did it alone… 72 00:03:46,810 --> 00:03:49,480 Having a friend help out is pretty great. 73 00:03:51,320 --> 00:03:52,670 Exactly. 74 00:03:52,750 --> 00:03:55,440 So, what do you think about me 75 00:03:55,440 --> 00:03:58,320 hiring a Vice-Headmare to help run things? 76 00:03:58,600 --> 00:04:00,800 I trust you to run the school any way you want. 77 00:04:01,040 --> 00:04:04,600 And if that means hiring a Vice-Headmare, I think it’s a great idea. 78 00:04:04,890 --> 00:04:05,580 Really? 79 00:04:05,940 --> 00:04:06,790 Like you said, 80 00:04:06,870 --> 00:04:08,610 I’ve always had ponies around to help. 81 00:04:08,780 --> 00:04:10,840 And don’t worry, you can always call on me to… 82 00:04:10,840 --> 00:04:11,730 Ah, Twilight? 83 00:04:11,760 --> 00:04:14,380 Rarity says you were supposed to be at the boutique five minutes ago 84 00:04:14,380 --> 00:04:16,260 for your second fitting for the coronation gown. 85 00:04:17,120 --> 00:04:18,770 How many fittings are there gonna be? 86 00:04:19,540 --> 00:04:20,430 A lot? 87 00:04:21,000 --> 00:04:23,410 Anyway, good luck finding your Vice-Headmare. 88 00:04:23,560 --> 00:04:25,790 I know you’ll pick the right pony for the job. 89 00:04:28,380 --> 00:04:30,190 Wow. I heard the whole thing, 90 00:04:30,190 --> 00:04:31,420 And all I can say is, 91 00:04:31,610 --> 00:04:33,310 I am humbled. 92 00:04:33,800 --> 00:04:35,040 Uh, why? 93 00:04:35,390 --> 00:04:36,880 I hadn’t ever considered it, 94 00:04:36,880 --> 00:04:38,370 but hearing you say it out loud 95 00:04:38,370 --> 00:04:41,850 made me realize what a great and powerful Vice-Headmare I’ll be. 96 00:04:42,060 --> 00:04:45,740 Plus we’ll get to work and socialize at the same time! 97 00:04:45,840 --> 00:04:47,740 Uh, well, sure, that would be fun, 98 00:04:47,740 --> 00:04:49,850 but I can’t just give you the job. 99 00:04:50,250 --> 00:04:52,600 Oh, noooo. Of course not. 100 00:04:52,790 --> 00:04:55,640 I imagine there’s a lengthy “process” to go through 101 00:04:55,640 --> 00:04:59,680 before you inevitably hire the “best pony” for the position. 102 00:04:59,860 --> 00:05:00,630 Wink. 103 00:05:00,840 --> 00:05:04,610 Exactly. I’ll probably interview several ponies. 104 00:05:04,610 --> 00:05:06,700 Of course. “Several.” 105 00:05:06,820 --> 00:05:07,650 Wink. 106 00:05:08,220 --> 00:05:10,080 Why do you keep saying "Wink"? 107 00:05:10,360 --> 00:05:11,800 I'm not saying "Wink"! 108 00:05:11,880 --> 00:05:13,110 Wink. 109 00:05:15,520 --> 00:05:17,000 I’m glad you all decided 110 00:05:17,000 --> 00:05:20,610 to be a part of the search for the School of Friendship’s Vice-Headmare. 111 00:05:20,740 --> 00:05:24,020 Honestly, if you’re looking for somepony to fundraise, 112 00:05:24,020 --> 00:05:27,740 I can bring in enough bits to have several buildings named after me. 113 00:05:28,260 --> 00:05:32,440 Well, that’s not the primary responsibility of the Vice-Headmare, 114 00:05:32,570 --> 00:05:34,790 but anypony is welcome to apply. 115 00:05:35,050 --> 00:05:38,600 I think the selection process I’ve come up with is pretty special. 116 00:05:38,800 --> 00:05:41,360 Albeit unnecessary. 117 00:05:41,480 --> 00:05:42,580 Wink. 118 00:05:43,900 --> 00:05:46,180 Since you all have to prove 119 00:05:46,180 --> 00:05:48,590 you have what it takes to be Vice-Headmare, 120 00:05:48,590 --> 00:05:51,250 I’ve designed the interview in three stages. 121 00:05:51,470 --> 00:05:54,810 Each stage will test a different skill the Vice-Headmare needs. 122 00:05:55,290 --> 00:05:56,710 Only those who do well 123 00:05:56,710 --> 00:05:58,030 will move through the stages 124 00:05:58,030 --> 00:06:01,300 until finally the best candidate rises to the top! 125 00:06:01,830 --> 00:06:05,420 So without further ado, it’s time for stage one 126 00:06:05,480 --> 00:06:07,200 substituting for the teachers! 127 00:06:10,880 --> 00:06:12,480 Once the students get a sample 128 00:06:12,480 --> 00:06:15,120 of my great and powerful instruction, 129 00:06:15,120 --> 00:06:18,990 they might not want to go back to the regular faculty. 130 00:06:23,440 --> 00:06:25,710 Wow, that seam is so straight! 131 00:06:25,840 --> 00:06:27,200 You really learned how to sew 132 00:06:27,200 --> 00:06:28,920 from mending apple sacks on the farm? 133 00:06:29,010 --> 00:06:30,280 Eeyup. 134 00:06:33,520 --> 00:06:37,420 Obviously loyalty is the foundation of friendship and trust… 135 00:06:37,560 --> 00:06:40,100 But nothing gets more loyalty 136 00:06:40,100 --> 00:06:42,560 than a big stack of bits. 137 00:06:42,640 --> 00:06:46,700 This book on business will teach you all how to earn your own. 138 00:06:47,430 --> 00:06:50,320 Chapter One: Equity… 139 00:07:23,170 --> 00:07:28,110 In the Pre-Equestia Era, year 1322, Abraxius the Bold did… 140 00:07:29,710 --> 00:07:31,320 A bunch of boring stuff… 141 00:07:32,160 --> 00:07:34,970 For a really long time. 142 00:07:35,090 --> 00:07:37,760 Okay, I know history is important, 143 00:07:37,830 --> 00:07:41,480 but I never learned any of it and look how I turned out. 144 00:07:51,640 --> 00:07:53,360 Wink. 145 00:07:57,360 --> 00:08:00,720 Okay, Phyllis, obviously those three are moving on, 146 00:08:00,930 --> 00:08:02,320 what about the rest? 147 00:08:04,050 --> 00:08:05,880 I think we’re in agreement on this one. 148 00:08:10,680 --> 00:08:12,240 I know what you’re going to say. 149 00:08:12,340 --> 00:08:16,380 But it would be sooo much fun to have my Vice- Headmare be a friend. 150 00:08:16,940 --> 00:08:19,810 She just needs a little more hoof-holding than some of the others, 151 00:08:19,810 --> 00:08:23,550 but it could still work out, right? 152 00:08:23,650 --> 00:08:26,480 Starlight, I have given this a lot of thought, 153 00:08:26,480 --> 00:08:27,620 and even though I still believe 154 00:08:27,680 --> 00:08:29,880 naps are a valid use of class time, 155 00:08:29,880 --> 00:08:31,560 you’ll be the one running the school, 156 00:08:31,560 --> 00:08:34,240 so if you say no naps, then no naps! 157 00:08:34,440 --> 00:08:38,130 And I know I can be a little stubborn and not the best listener, 158 00:08:38,130 --> 00:08:41,210 but I just can’t wait for us to tackle this job as a team. 159 00:08:41,210 --> 00:08:44,980 Two great and powerful friends taking on the world. 160 00:08:45,250 --> 00:08:49,190 And I know you still have to go through all this “interview” stuff, 161 00:08:49,270 --> 00:08:50,040 Wink. 162 00:08:50,180 --> 00:08:53,400 But I just had to tell you how excited I am! 163 00:08:55,580 --> 00:08:58,520 See? I told you it could work. 164 00:09:06,760 --> 00:09:09,240 Alright remaining Vice-Headmare candidates. 165 00:09:09,240 --> 00:09:10,720 Welcome to Stage Two! 166 00:09:11,050 --> 00:09:13,860 All of you are here because you performed well… 167 00:09:13,860 --> 00:09:15,610 …or well enough, 168 00:09:15,950 --> 00:09:17,560 to face your next challenge… 169 00:09:17,680 --> 00:09:19,720 Parent Teacher Conferences! 170 00:09:19,890 --> 00:09:22,680 The Vice-Headmare will need to be a master communicator 171 00:09:22,810 --> 00:09:24,860 and I can’t think of a better test of that 172 00:09:24,860 --> 00:09:28,030 than meeting with our students and their parents or guardians. 173 00:09:28,770 --> 00:09:31,670 I eagerly look forward to sharing my love of science, 174 00:09:31,670 --> 00:09:34,230 with both progeny and progenitors! 175 00:09:34,570 --> 00:09:35,840 Indeed. 176 00:09:35,840 --> 00:09:38,180 An orchestra is made up of different parts 177 00:09:38,180 --> 00:09:41,040 and good communication is the key to harmony. 178 00:09:41,520 --> 00:09:42,570 Eeyup! 179 00:09:42,830 --> 00:09:45,470 A lifetime on stage has taught me 180 00:09:45,590 --> 00:09:46,880 that good communication 181 00:09:46,950 --> 00:09:50,230 is essential to holding your audience’s attention, 182 00:09:50,280 --> 00:09:52,950 which is why Trixie is also known 183 00:09:52,950 --> 00:09:56,260 as a great and powerful communicator! 184 00:09:59,380 --> 00:10:01,900 Life at the School of Friendship is like a song, 185 00:10:02,040 --> 00:10:05,390 and although she started out singing her part pianissimo, 186 00:10:05,390 --> 00:10:08,920 Ocellus is now soloing fortissimo! 187 00:10:09,170 --> 00:10:10,760 That’s good, right? 188 00:10:11,440 --> 00:10:12,760 Indeed. 189 00:10:13,040 --> 00:10:16,330 The science curriculum at this school is somewhat lacking, 190 00:10:16,410 --> 00:10:20,650 but Yona has taken to the subject like a yak to smashing! 191 00:10:20,740 --> 00:10:23,650 If fostered, I believe she could easily blaze a trail 192 00:10:23,650 --> 00:10:26,320 and expand our understanding of science itself! 193 00:10:26,600 --> 00:10:31,570 Yaks Best! 194 00:10:31,650 --> 00:10:34,460 Gallus is a fantastic student. 195 00:10:34,570 --> 00:10:38,400 He’s even taught me a thing or two about napping. 196 00:10:38,520 --> 00:10:41,190 Is that why you’re putting me to sleep? 197 00:10:41,230 --> 00:10:42,600 Um… Excuse me? 198 00:10:42,720 --> 00:10:45,510 I don’t know why I have to come to these things. 199 00:10:45,670 --> 00:10:48,630 Well, most parents or guardians 200 00:10:48,680 --> 00:10:51,170 want to be involved in our student’s lives. 201 00:10:51,270 --> 00:10:54,000 Maybe we should find a different representative 202 00:10:54,070 --> 00:10:56,540 from Griffonstone to be Gallus’ guardian. 203 00:10:56,980 --> 00:10:57,990 That’d be great! 204 00:10:58,050 --> 00:10:59,110 If you find one, 205 00:10:59,150 --> 00:11:01,060 let me know! 206 00:11:01,220 --> 00:11:02,620 I’m so confused! 207 00:11:03,580 --> 00:11:05,890 You’re saying Silverstream is exuberant? 208 00:11:05,950 --> 00:11:06,720 Eeyup. 209 00:11:06,780 --> 00:11:08,250 And enthusiastic? 210 00:11:08,340 --> 00:11:09,610 Eeyup. 211 00:11:09,650 --> 00:11:10,980 But aren’t those the same? 212 00:11:11,880 --> 00:11:12,850 And are they good? 213 00:11:12,880 --> 00:11:15,660 I mean, you could be trying to tell me she’s unfocused, 214 00:11:15,660 --> 00:11:19,630 but then you might just be explaining that you appreciate her high energy. 215 00:11:20,640 --> 00:11:23,850 Er… nope, er, eeyup, er… maybe. 216 00:11:24,040 --> 00:11:25,940 There seems to be a lot of nuance here 217 00:11:25,940 --> 00:11:29,880 and I just want to make sure I understand exactly what you are saying. 218 00:11:30,030 --> 00:11:31,100 So what are you saying? 219 00:11:34,000 --> 00:11:37,080 Gallus doesn’t need to know I’m “proud” of him! 220 00:11:37,190 --> 00:11:39,000 And he certainly doesn’t need me 221 00:11:39,000 --> 00:11:41,590 trekking all the way to Ponyville! 222 00:11:41,800 --> 00:11:44,640 Good! Because you’re no longer welcome! 223 00:11:45,490 --> 00:11:47,590 Well, fine with me! 224 00:11:48,390 --> 00:11:50,380 Trixie, what happened?! 225 00:11:50,670 --> 00:11:51,850 I’m not sure, 226 00:11:52,110 --> 00:11:55,550 But we’ll have one less conference to worry about next semester. 227 00:11:58,300 --> 00:12:01,430 I really appreciate your honesty, Big Mac, and you’re right. 228 00:12:01,560 --> 00:12:05,360 Parents expect a lot of detailed communication when it comes to their kids 229 00:12:05,510 --> 00:12:07,060 and if you aren’t comfortable with that, 230 00:12:07,060 --> 00:12:09,740 Vice-Headmare probably isn’t the job for you. 231 00:12:09,840 --> 00:12:10,900 Yeah, nope. 232 00:12:16,130 --> 00:12:18,480 Starlight, I know why you wanted to see me, 233 00:12:18,480 --> 00:12:20,070 and you don’t have to worry. 234 00:12:20,280 --> 00:12:21,310 Uh, Good. 235 00:12:21,590 --> 00:12:23,690 It’s thoughtful that you’d want to check in on me 236 00:12:23,690 --> 00:12:26,680 after my shocking confrontation with Grandpa Gruff, 237 00:12:26,960 --> 00:12:29,600 but never fear, I shall recover. 238 00:12:29,650 --> 00:12:32,960 Trixie, that’s not exactly what I wanted to talk to you about. 239 00:12:33,340 --> 00:12:37,120 You can’t get into a shouting match with parents or guardians. 240 00:12:37,280 --> 00:12:39,330 For the final stage of the interview process, 241 00:12:39,330 --> 00:12:41,480 you’ll each have to put together a field trip 242 00:12:41,480 --> 00:12:43,640 and if you really do want the job, 243 00:12:43,710 --> 00:12:45,820 I need yours to be exceptional, 244 00:12:46,090 --> 00:12:48,480 because if I had to pick a Vice-Headmare right now, 245 00:12:48,640 --> 00:12:50,120 it wouldn’t be you. 246 00:12:50,500 --> 00:12:53,720 Oh, I see what you’re doing. 247 00:12:54,090 --> 00:12:57,520 Obviously you’re not going to give the job to somepony else, 248 00:12:57,520 --> 00:12:59,390 but you want to see my best! 249 00:12:59,390 --> 00:13:02,010 Well, message received. 250 00:13:02,210 --> 00:13:02,980 Wink. 251 00:13:03,120 --> 00:13:04,720 Uh, Trixie, I… 252 00:13:04,720 --> 00:13:07,330 The Great and Powerful Trixie 253 00:13:07,330 --> 00:13:09,080 is about to pull out all the stops. 254 00:13:09,320 --> 00:13:12,080 I hope you’re ready for the most exceptional field trip 255 00:13:12,080 --> 00:13:14,790 to ever grace this school. 256 00:13:17,910 --> 00:13:21,480 Is it wrong for me to think she might actually pull it off? 257 00:13:22,960 --> 00:13:24,670 Uh, don’t answer that. 258 00:13:29,440 --> 00:13:31,310 Not looking forward to the performance? 259 00:13:31,410 --> 00:13:33,500 I know Octavia loves music, 260 00:13:33,500 --> 00:13:35,910 but a field trip to a classical music performance, 261 00:13:35,910 --> 00:13:38,370 isn’t my idea of an exciting time. 262 00:13:56,190 --> 00:13:57,750 Okay. I take it back. 263 00:13:58,360 --> 00:14:00,580 When I heard we’d be arranging field trips, 264 00:14:00,580 --> 00:14:03,480 I knew right away I wanted to take you all to my lab. 265 00:14:03,800 --> 00:14:07,620 I can think of no better trip than one through the quantum field! 266 00:14:09,060 --> 00:14:11,410 I am referring to time travel! 267 00:14:13,310 --> 00:14:16,870 I’ve been working on a temporal transportation device! 268 00:14:19,860 --> 00:14:20,930 A chair? 269 00:14:23,960 --> 00:14:28,340 And 3, 4, 5 congratulations! 270 00:14:28,340 --> 00:14:30,480 You are now five seconds in the future. 271 00:14:30,510 --> 00:14:33,830 You see we are all already time travelers! 272 00:14:34,190 --> 00:14:34,910 Who’s next? 273 00:14:36,600 --> 00:14:38,570 Uh, now what? 274 00:14:38,640 --> 00:14:41,910 Oh. I hadn’t actually thought that much beyond this. 275 00:14:48,520 --> 00:14:50,560 Ponies and other students! 276 00:14:50,640 --> 00:14:55,200 Welcome to the greatest and most powerful field trip of your lives! 277 00:14:55,680 --> 00:14:57,230 Where Yona and friends going? 278 00:14:57,510 --> 00:14:59,190 I am thrilled you asked. 279 00:14:59,360 --> 00:15:01,650 Because today we’re not doing a normal, 280 00:15:01,700 --> 00:15:05,280 old, boring field trip, where you go somewhere… 281 00:15:05,610 --> 00:15:07,390 So… not field trip. 282 00:15:07,700 --> 00:15:08,920 Au contraire. 283 00:15:09,160 --> 00:15:11,640 I could have easily taken you to Froggy Bottom Bog. 284 00:15:11,720 --> 00:15:13,880 But, we don’t need to leave the comfort 285 00:15:13,940 --> 00:15:16,250 of the classroom for our field trip. 286 00:15:16,510 --> 00:15:19,210 I can bring the field trip to us! 287 00:15:32,900 --> 00:15:34,720 Trixie! What did you do?! 288 00:15:35,130 --> 00:15:38,800 Well, I found the perfect little patch of bog to teleport into the school, 289 00:15:40,520 --> 00:15:42,680 I guess I just didn’t consider the possibility 290 00:15:42,680 --> 00:15:45,250 that a hive of flash bees might have nested there. 291 00:15:59,280 --> 00:16:02,760 Who told you bees to nest in my patch of field trip bog! 292 00:16:08,290 --> 00:16:10,470 Trixie, go with the students. I’ll handle this! 293 00:16:10,540 --> 00:16:11,560 I was only trying to give them 294 00:16:11,560 --> 00:16:13,400 an exceptional field trip experience… 295 00:16:13,400 --> 00:16:14,930 Which you have to admit I did! 296 00:16:15,640 --> 00:16:17,180 We’ll talk about it later! 297 00:16:25,220 --> 00:16:26,560 Um… Starlight? 298 00:16:28,080 --> 00:16:29,010 Hey, there. 299 00:16:29,190 --> 00:16:30,900 So… um, they’re gone? 300 00:16:31,060 --> 00:16:31,980 Yes. 301 00:16:32,150 --> 00:16:34,680 Nice teamwork. Am I right? 302 00:16:35,080 --> 00:16:36,840 Are you kidding!? 303 00:16:37,140 --> 00:16:38,860 I don’t know what team you’re on, 304 00:16:38,860 --> 00:16:40,170 but it isn’t mine. 305 00:16:40,190 --> 00:16:41,710 This was a disaster. 306 00:16:41,740 --> 00:16:43,190 It was dangerous. 307 00:16:43,250 --> 00:16:46,740 I think the word you looking for are Great and powerful? 308 00:16:47,220 --> 00:16:49,200 It wasn’t even acceptable! 309 00:16:49,370 --> 00:16:51,430 You went from not taking it seriously 310 00:16:51,430 --> 00:16:55,910 to blowing things so out of proportion you put everycreature in danger! 311 00:16:56,200 --> 00:16:58,750 And I wanted to work with a friend so much 312 00:16:58,750 --> 00:17:01,900 I ignored the fact that you would never be right for the job! 313 00:17:02,030 --> 00:17:03,420 I’m confused. 314 00:17:03,600 --> 00:17:04,490 What are you saying? 315 00:17:04,960 --> 00:17:08,000 I’m saying you’ll never be Vice-Headmare! 316 00:17:08,080 --> 00:17:11,140 But… but, I thought you created the position for me. 317 00:17:11,400 --> 00:17:12,740 Why would you think that?! 318 00:17:12,840 --> 00:17:15,450 I created the position because I need help, 319 00:17:15,640 --> 00:17:19,070 but I can’t think of any way that you would ever help me! 320 00:17:19,520 --> 00:17:21,490 Twilight’s friends always helped her. 321 00:17:22,310 --> 00:17:24,810 That’s because Twilight’s friends are competent. 322 00:17:24,960 --> 00:17:26,740 They care about what they are doing, 323 00:17:26,740 --> 00:17:28,580 and they know how to do it! 324 00:17:30,030 --> 00:17:34,130 Well, I guess I won’t take up any more of your time, Headmare Starlight. 325 00:17:37,610 --> 00:17:38,630 Starlight? 326 00:17:39,040 --> 00:17:40,540 I just thought I’d check in to see 327 00:17:40,540 --> 00:17:42,450 how the search for a Vice-Headmare was going. 328 00:17:45,630 --> 00:17:46,990 A lot better now. 329 00:17:47,200 --> 00:17:48,280 Okay… 330 00:17:48,720 --> 00:17:50,590 I really wanted it to be a friend, 331 00:17:50,650 --> 00:17:54,440 so I ended up pushing aside some pretty big signs 332 00:17:54,440 --> 00:17:55,920 that it wasn’t going to work out. 333 00:17:56,350 --> 00:17:58,570 Not everypony is right for every job, 334 00:17:58,850 --> 00:18:01,180 but everypony has something to contribute. 335 00:18:01,370 --> 00:18:02,760 The trick is figuring out what. 336 00:18:03,090 --> 00:18:05,640 What if you and your friend can’t figure it out, 337 00:18:05,870 --> 00:18:07,340 if you have a job to do, 338 00:18:07,340 --> 00:18:08,950 you have to decide what’s best 339 00:18:09,080 --> 00:18:10,500 and be upfront and honest, 340 00:18:10,590 --> 00:18:13,030 even if it means you can’t work with a friend on it. 341 00:18:13,190 --> 00:18:17,860 So, I guess that means talking to them at the beginning 342 00:18:17,860 --> 00:18:21,320 instead of stringing them along until you get so frustrated 343 00:18:21,320 --> 00:18:24,630 you totally lose it and say a bunch of really awful things. 344 00:18:25,280 --> 00:18:25,980 Pretty much. 345 00:18:30,790 --> 00:18:31,800 Trixie. 346 00:18:32,320 --> 00:18:33,460 I know you’re in there. 347 00:18:33,830 --> 00:18:35,600 Well, you’re wrong! 348 00:18:38,830 --> 00:18:41,080 I’m sorry for all those things I said. 349 00:18:41,300 --> 00:18:43,560 I just really wanted it to work out, 350 00:18:43,830 --> 00:18:46,280 Even though I knew it probably wouldn’t. 351 00:18:46,730 --> 00:18:48,320 I should have said something sooner. 352 00:18:48,660 --> 00:18:50,760 Obviously we can’t have what we want, 353 00:18:50,800 --> 00:18:53,160 because I’m terrible at everything 354 00:18:53,160 --> 00:18:54,910 and could never help you with anything. 355 00:18:55,440 --> 00:18:56,980 You aren’t terrible. 356 00:18:57,110 --> 00:18:59,140 And you have a lot of great qualities. 357 00:18:59,480 --> 00:19:01,990 Maybe not Vice- Headmare qualities, 358 00:19:02,030 --> 00:19:05,250 But great and powerful friend qualities… 359 00:19:08,060 --> 00:19:11,280 Well, you really stand by the ponies you care about. 360 00:19:11,550 --> 00:19:14,550 Gallus even said nocreature’s ever stuck up for him 361 00:19:14,550 --> 00:19:16,350 the way you did with Grandpa Gruff. 362 00:19:18,210 --> 00:19:20,420 It would have been nice to run the school together, 363 00:19:20,490 --> 00:19:23,980 But not everypony is right for every job. 364 00:19:25,280 --> 00:19:28,200 I know how you take your responsibilities seriously. 365 00:19:28,640 --> 00:19:31,000 Aaaand maybe I should have known 366 00:19:31,000 --> 00:19:33,310 I wasn’t exactly a perfect fit. 367 00:19:33,660 --> 00:19:36,540 If it makes you feel any better, nopony was. 368 00:19:36,590 --> 00:19:37,450 What do you mean? 369 00:19:37,720 --> 00:19:41,200 Well, Dr. Hooves has decided to go back to his experiments 370 00:19:41,360 --> 00:19:44,360 and Octavia is worried the responsibilities of Vice-Headmare 371 00:19:44,360 --> 00:19:46,430 Will take too much time away from her music. 372 00:19:47,160 --> 00:19:49,810 Maybe getting a Vice-Headmare was a bad idea. 373 00:19:50,150 --> 00:19:52,570 Starlight. Obviously you’d like some help, 374 00:19:52,710 --> 00:19:55,570 and hiring a Vice-Headmare is a great idea. 375 00:19:55,990 --> 00:19:57,440 But who could it be? 376 00:19:57,880 --> 00:20:01,670 Well, you need somepony who’s responsible like you, 377 00:20:01,700 --> 00:20:04,400 and detail oriented, like Twilight. 378 00:20:04,420 --> 00:20:08,710 And smart, obviously, it is a school after all… 379 00:20:08,840 --> 00:20:10,960 It would be nice if I got along with them, 380 00:20:10,960 --> 00:20:13,300 since having it be a friend can’t work out. 381 00:20:14,270 --> 00:20:15,500 Maybe it can. 382 00:20:18,710 --> 00:20:21,310 …and I knew as soon as I read Trixie’s scroll 383 00:20:21,310 --> 00:20:23,640 that it was the exact right thing for me to do. 384 00:20:24,040 --> 00:20:26,370 But, what about being Flurry Heart’s Crystaller?! 385 00:20:27,010 --> 00:20:29,290 Honestly, now that Flurry Heart’s a little older, 386 00:20:29,290 --> 00:20:30,870 there really isn’t much for me to do 387 00:20:30,870 --> 00:20:33,040 outside of the occasional tradition or festival. 388 00:20:33,270 --> 00:20:36,150 And working at a school is what I always thought I’d do, 389 00:20:36,510 --> 00:20:38,210 I mean, if you’ll have me… 390 00:20:38,360 --> 00:20:39,700 Are you kidding? 391 00:20:39,750 --> 00:20:40,910 You're hired! 392 00:20:40,950 --> 00:20:42,620 I had a feeling this would work out. 393 00:20:42,720 --> 00:20:44,960 Oh, Trixie, thank you so much. 394 00:20:45,570 --> 00:20:47,780 Between being insightful when I want to be 395 00:20:47,780 --> 00:20:50,700 and giving good advice when I don’t mean to, 396 00:20:50,820 --> 00:20:53,040 I suppose I can be a pretty good friend. 397 00:20:53,640 --> 00:20:55,140 More than that, actually. 398 00:20:55,440 --> 00:20:57,220 You really did give good advice, 399 00:20:57,330 --> 00:20:59,160 and you helped me talk through the problem 400 00:20:59,160 --> 00:21:01,000 of finding the right pony for the job. 401 00:21:01,060 --> 00:21:03,200 And we know you care about the students… 402 00:21:03,290 --> 00:21:06,480 Trixie the Great and Powerful Advice Giver, 403 00:21:06,480 --> 00:21:09,640 Problem Talk Througher, and Student Care Abouter! 404 00:21:10,300 --> 00:21:11,730 I think I’ll go with friend. 405 00:21:11,920 --> 00:21:13,390 Friend is perfect, 406 00:21:13,680 --> 00:21:16,320 But there’s a position here at the school 407 00:21:16,320 --> 00:21:18,210 You might be right for too. 408 00:21:18,380 --> 00:21:20,680 What would you say to being the School of Friendship’s 409 00:21:20,680 --> 00:21:22,720 New student counselor? 410 00:21:24,640 --> 00:21:27,720 I’d say, this office needs a bit of redecorating 411 00:21:27,720 --> 00:21:30,810 Potted plants scream desperation. 412 00:21:30,920 --> 00:21:33,240 Phyllis, no! 413 00:21:34,960 --> 00:21:36,930 Subtitles: MLPSubtitles 414 00:21:36,980 --> 00:21:38,930 http://mlpsubtitles.org/ 415 00:21:38,970 --> 00:21:40,910 Transcript: Kingsit, OmegaBowser 416 00:21:40,950 --> 00:21:42,970 Sync: Kingsit, OmegaBowser