1 00:00:02,203 --> 00:00:06,138 I think you really spruce up the office, Ms. Philodendron. 2 00:00:06,173 --> 00:00:09,074 Oh! I'm going to call you Phyllis! 3 00:00:09,109 --> 00:00:10,642 [funny voice] Don't you look good, Phyllis. 4 00:00:10,677 --> 00:00:12,044 [knock at door] 5 00:00:12,079 --> 00:00:13,278 [same voice] Come in. 6 00:00:13,313 --> 00:00:14,446 [cough] 7 00:00:14,481 --> 00:00:16,214 [normal voice] I mean, uh, come in! 8 00:00:16,249 --> 00:00:18,383 Uh, were you just talking to someone? 9 00:00:18,418 --> 00:00:20,552 No. Why? 10 00:00:20,587 --> 00:00:23,755 Starlight, I have something very important to discuss with you. 11 00:00:23,790 --> 00:00:25,557 If this is about leaving early yesterday, 12 00:00:25,592 --> 00:00:27,392 I didn't have any students on my schedule 13 00:00:27,427 --> 00:00:29,294 and Trixie was having a "magical emergency," 14 00:00:29,329 --> 00:00:30,495 which actually turned out to be nothing. 15 00:00:30,530 --> 00:00:31,763 [giggle] 16 00:00:31,798 --> 00:00:32,765 It's not anything like that. 17 00:00:34,701 --> 00:00:36,134 Ahem! 18 00:00:36,169 --> 00:00:38,103 Twilight Sparkle the Princess of Friendship, 19 00:00:38,138 --> 00:00:39,738 in light of her impending ascension 20 00:00:39,773 --> 00:00:42,474 to the throne of Equestria and in anticipation 21 00:00:42,509 --> 00:00:45,510 of her many duties and responsibilities forthwith, 22 00:00:45,545 --> 00:00:47,446 does hereby intend to make good 23 00:00:47,481 --> 00:00:50,482 on her previous offer to you, Starlight Glimmer, 24 00:00:50,517 --> 00:00:55,220 of replacing her as Headmare of the School of Friendship! 25 00:00:55,255 --> 00:00:57,489 I want you to take over the school when I move to Canterlot. 26 00:00:57,524 --> 00:00:58,723 I KNOW! 27 00:00:58,758 --> 00:01:00,859 It's just so amazing. 28 00:01:00,894 --> 00:01:02,227 I'm a little... 29 00:01:02,262 --> 00:01:03,562 Do you think I'm really up for it? 30 00:01:03,597 --> 00:01:05,163 Of course you do. 31 00:01:05,198 --> 00:01:07,132 I've covered for you every time you've had to run off 32 00:01:07,167 --> 00:01:09,301 and save Equestria, but, I mean, yes! 33 00:01:09,336 --> 00:01:10,702 Of course! Thank You! 34 00:01:10,737 --> 00:01:11,603 [squeal] 35 00:01:11,638 --> 00:01:12,504 [thud] 36 00:01:13,740 --> 00:01:15,373 You're welcome. 37 00:01:15,408 --> 00:01:17,843 And I can't think of any pony who'd be better for the job. 38 00:01:19,412 --> 00:01:21,346 I'm a little nervous, and excited, 39 00:01:21,381 --> 00:01:22,481 I'm mostly just nervous. 40 00:01:22,516 --> 00:01:23,882 I understand. 41 00:01:23,917 --> 00:01:25,851 Of course I'll have a lot of important responsibilities 42 00:01:25,886 --> 00:01:28,720 as ruler of Equestria, but I'll always be available 43 00:01:28,755 --> 00:01:30,355 to help whenever you need. 44 00:01:30,390 --> 00:01:31,390 [Spike inhales] 45 00:01:33,160 --> 00:01:35,293 Are you supposed to be at a Royal Etiquette lesson 46 00:01:35,328 --> 00:01:36,862 with Celestia and Luna right now? 47 00:01:36,897 --> 00:01:39,631 Right! Can't underestimate the important responsibility 48 00:01:39,666 --> 00:01:41,500 of Royal napkin placement. 49 00:01:41,535 --> 00:01:42,401 [poof] 50 00:01:43,937 --> 00:01:45,604 Wow. 51 00:01:45,639 --> 00:01:48,273 I mean, no biggie, right Phyllis? 52 00:01:48,308 --> 00:01:49,508 I've totally got this. 53 00:01:49,543 --> 00:01:50,442 [smash] 54 00:01:51,645 --> 00:01:52,644 [nervous laugh] 55 00:01:55,382 --> 00:01:58,717 ♪ My little pony, my little pony ♪ 56 00:01:58,752 --> 00:02:00,685 ♪ Aaaahhh ♪ 57 00:02:00,720 --> 00:02:02,687 ♪ My little Pony ♪ 58 00:02:02,722 --> 00:02:05,290 ♪ I used to wonder what friendship could be. ♪ 59 00:02:05,325 --> 00:02:07,159 ♪ My Little Pony ♪ 60 00:02:07,194 --> 00:02:09,628 ♪ Until you all shared its magic with me. ♪ 61 00:02:09,663 --> 00:02:11,663 ♪ Big adventure! ♪ ♪ Tons of fun ♪ 62 00:02:11,698 --> 00:02:13,832 ♪ A beautiful heart! ♪ ♪ Faithful and strong! ♪ 63 00:02:13,867 --> 00:02:15,934 ♪ Sharing kindness ♪ ♪ it's an easy feat ♪ 64 00:02:15,969 --> 00:02:18,170 ♪ And magic makes it all complete! ♪ 65 00:02:18,205 --> 00:02:20,305 ♪ To have my little pony ♪ 66 00:02:20,340 --> 00:02:23,608 ♪ Do you know you're all my very best friends? ♪ 67 00:02:23,643 --> 00:02:26,178 ♪♪ 68 00:02:30,684 --> 00:02:32,551 ♪♪ 69 00:02:32,586 --> 00:02:34,286 You know I'm nothing but proud that you've been 70 00:02:34,321 --> 00:02:36,621 officially offered the position of Headmare. 71 00:02:36,656 --> 00:02:38,223 [tentatively] Thanks. 72 00:02:38,258 --> 00:02:39,925 But, I can't help wondering 73 00:02:39,960 --> 00:02:42,727 if it's going to cut into our social schedule. 74 00:02:42,762 --> 00:02:44,462 What do you mean? 75 00:02:44,497 --> 00:02:46,298 Take now, for example. 76 00:02:46,333 --> 00:02:49,267 Instead of heading to the delightful lunch I had planned, 77 00:02:49,302 --> 00:02:51,570 we're striding with determination toward 78 00:02:51,605 --> 00:02:54,406 what I can only assume is Twilight's office. 79 00:02:54,441 --> 00:02:57,342 Obviously, our lunch is super important, 80 00:02:57,377 --> 00:02:59,377 but so is taking over the school 81 00:02:59,412 --> 00:03:01,813 and the only pony who's really run the School of Friendship 82 00:03:01,848 --> 00:03:04,382 is the Princess of Friendship. 83 00:03:04,417 --> 00:03:06,384 And I'm worried about doing it all alone, 84 00:03:06,419 --> 00:03:08,320 so I want to get as much advice from Twilight 85 00:03:08,355 --> 00:03:10,755 as I can while she's still here. 86 00:03:10,790 --> 00:03:13,592 But Twilight's never really done anything alone. 87 00:03:13,627 --> 00:03:15,961 She always has her friends. 88 00:03:15,996 --> 00:03:17,629 But that just gave me an idea! 89 00:03:17,664 --> 00:03:18,897 Thanks, Trixie. 90 00:03:18,932 --> 00:03:20,699 You can give good advice when you don't mean to. 91 00:03:20,734 --> 00:03:22,767 Uh, thanks? 92 00:03:22,802 --> 00:03:24,736 Are we still doing lunch? 93 00:03:24,771 --> 00:03:27,806 ♪♪ 94 00:03:29,609 --> 00:03:31,309 Getting Royal Place Settings just right 95 00:03:31,344 --> 00:03:33,311 is a lot harder than it looks. 96 00:03:33,346 --> 00:03:35,347 OK, umm. 97 00:03:35,382 --> 00:03:37,882 I know how busy you are, but I wanted to talk to you 98 00:03:37,917 --> 00:03:40,552 about running the school because, honestly, 99 00:03:40,587 --> 00:03:43,455 I was a bit worried about taking it over all on my own, 100 00:03:43,490 --> 00:03:46,825 but I just realized you never did it alone. 101 00:03:46,860 --> 00:03:48,894 Having a friend help out is pretty great. 102 00:03:51,498 --> 00:03:52,897 Exactly! 103 00:03:52,932 --> 00:03:56,968 So, what do you think about me hiring a Vice-Headmare 104 00:03:57,003 --> 00:03:58,603 to help run things? 105 00:03:58,638 --> 00:04:01,006 I trust you to run the school any way you want. 106 00:04:01,041 --> 00:04:02,841 And if that means hiring a Vice-Headmare, 107 00:04:02,876 --> 00:04:04,709 I think it's a great idea. 108 00:04:04,744 --> 00:04:06,311 Really? 109 00:04:06,346 --> 00:04:08,780 Like you said, I've always had ponies around to help. 110 00:04:08,815 --> 00:04:10,749 And don't worry, you can always call on me to-- 111 00:04:10,784 --> 00:04:12,317 Uh, Twilight? 112 00:04:12,352 --> 00:04:14,286 Rarity says you were supposed to be at the boutique 113 00:04:14,321 --> 00:04:16,621 five minutes ago for your second fitting for the coronation gown. 114 00:04:16,656 --> 00:04:18,623 How many fittings are there going to be? 115 00:04:18,658 --> 00:04:20,892 A lot? 116 00:04:20,927 --> 00:04:23,528 Anyway, good luck finding your Vice-Headmare. 117 00:04:23,563 --> 00:04:25,797 I know you'll pick the right pony for the job. 118 00:04:25,832 --> 00:04:26,765 [poof] 119 00:04:28,468 --> 00:04:30,001 Wow. I heard the whole thing 120 00:04:30,036 --> 00:04:33,471 and all I can say is, I am humbled. 121 00:04:33,506 --> 00:04:35,407 Uh, why? 122 00:04:35,442 --> 00:04:36,908 I hadn't ever considered it, 123 00:04:36,943 --> 00:04:38,943 but hearing you say it out loud made me realize 124 00:04:38,978 --> 00:04:41,946 what a great and powerful Vice-Headmare I'll be. 125 00:04:41,981 --> 00:04:45,984 Plus, we get to work and socialize at the same time! 126 00:04:46,019 --> 00:04:47,986 Well, sure, that would be fun, but 127 00:04:48,021 --> 00:04:50,055 I can't just give you the job. 128 00:04:50,090 --> 00:04:52,824 Oh, oh, no. Of course not. 129 00:04:52,859 --> 00:04:55,694 I imagine there's a lengthy "process" to go through 130 00:04:55,729 --> 00:04:59,564 before you inevitably hire the "best pony" for the position. 131 00:04:59,599 --> 00:05:00,899 Wink. 132 00:05:00,934 --> 00:05:02,033 Exactly. 133 00:05:02,068 --> 00:05:04,669 I'll probably interview several ponies. 134 00:05:04,704 --> 00:05:08,073 Of course. "Several." Wink. 135 00:05:08,108 --> 00:05:10,342 Why do you keep saying wink? 136 00:05:10,377 --> 00:05:11,810 I'm not saying wink! 137 00:05:11,845 --> 00:05:13,411 Wink. 138 00:05:13,446 --> 00:05:14,313 [nervous laugh] 139 00:05:15,715 --> 00:05:17,916 I'm glad you all decided to be part of the search 140 00:05:17,951 --> 00:05:20,785 for the School of Friendship's Vice-Headmare. 141 00:05:20,820 --> 00:05:23,788 Honestly, if you're looking for somepony to fundraise, 142 00:05:23,823 --> 00:05:25,457 I can bring in enough bits 143 00:05:25,492 --> 00:05:28,460 to have several buildings named after me. 144 00:05:28,495 --> 00:05:30,862 Well, that's not the primary responsibility 145 00:05:30,897 --> 00:05:32,697 of the Vice-Headmare, 146 00:05:32,732 --> 00:05:34,999 but anypony is welcome to apply. 147 00:05:35,034 --> 00:05:36,868 I think the selection process I've come up with 148 00:05:36,903 --> 00:05:38,737 is pretty special. 149 00:05:38,772 --> 00:05:41,473 [loud whisper] Albeit unnecessary. 150 00:05:41,508 --> 00:05:42,741 Wink. 151 00:05:42,776 --> 00:05:44,376 Ahem. 152 00:05:44,411 --> 00:05:47,379 Since you all have to prove you have what it takes to be 153 00:05:47,414 --> 00:05:51,816 Vice-Headmare, I've designed the interview in three stages. 154 00:05:51,851 --> 00:05:55,053 Each stage will test a different skill the Vice-Headmare needs. 155 00:05:55,088 --> 00:05:57,989 Only those who do well will move through the stages 156 00:05:58,024 --> 00:06:01,793 until finally the best candidate rises to the top! 157 00:06:01,828 --> 00:06:05,563 So, without further ado, it's time for stage one: 158 00:06:05,598 --> 00:06:07,565 Substituting for the teachers! 159 00:06:07,600 --> 00:06:10,869 [excited chatter] 160 00:06:10,904 --> 00:06:12,604 Once the students get a sample 161 00:06:12,639 --> 00:06:15,006 of my great and powerful instruction, 162 00:06:15,041 --> 00:06:16,674 they might not want to go back 163 00:06:16,709 --> 00:06:19,077 to the regular faculty. 164 00:06:19,112 --> 00:06:20,011 [groan] 165 00:06:21,748 --> 00:06:23,548 ♪♪ 166 00:06:23,583 --> 00:06:25,950 Wow, that seam is so straight! 167 00:06:25,985 --> 00:06:27,886 You really learned how to sew from mending apple sacks 168 00:06:27,921 --> 00:06:29,020 on the farm? 169 00:06:29,055 --> 00:06:29,988 Eeyup. 170 00:06:33,593 --> 00:06:35,927 Obviously, loyalty is the foundation 171 00:06:35,962 --> 00:06:37,762 of friendship and trust. 172 00:06:37,797 --> 00:06:43,001 But nothing gets more loyalty than a big stack of bits. 173 00:06:43,036 --> 00:06:47,205 This book on business will teach you all how to earn your own. 174 00:06:47,240 --> 00:06:49,875 Chapter one: Equity. 175 00:06:53,513 --> 00:06:55,780 ♪ [orchestral music] ♪ 176 00:06:55,815 --> 00:07:01,052 [laughter] 177 00:07:01,087 --> 00:07:03,688 ♪ [out-of-tune blast] ♪ 178 00:07:03,723 --> 00:07:05,590 ♪ [walking jazz bass] ♪ 179 00:07:05,625 --> 00:07:07,525 [laughter] 180 00:07:07,560 --> 00:07:10,862 ♪♪ 181 00:07:10,897 --> 00:07:14,065 [bubbling] 182 00:07:14,100 --> 00:07:16,034 ♪♪ 183 00:07:16,069 --> 00:07:17,836 Ahhhh! - [bird chirps] 184 00:07:17,871 --> 00:07:19,571 [cheers] 185 00:07:23,276 --> 00:07:27,946 In the Pre-Equestria Era, year 1322, Abraxius the Bold did... 186 00:07:27,981 --> 00:07:29,214 [mumbling] 187 00:07:29,249 --> 00:07:31,082 ooh a bunch of boring stuff... 188 00:07:31,117 --> 00:07:32,784 [mumbling] 189 00:07:32,819 --> 00:07:35,253 for a really long time. 190 00:07:35,288 --> 00:07:39,591 OK, I know history's important, but I never learned any of it 191 00:07:39,626 --> 00:07:41,559 and look how I turned out. 192 00:07:41,594 --> 00:07:45,897 [bored murmurs and snoring] 193 00:07:51,838 --> 00:07:52,771 Wink. 194 00:07:54,541 --> 00:07:55,207 [groan] 195 00:07:57,610 --> 00:08:00,879 OK, Phyllis, obviously those three are moving on. 196 00:08:00,914 --> 00:08:01,947 What about the rest? 197 00:08:03,616 --> 00:08:05,650 Mmhm. I think we're in agreement on this one. 198 00:08:09,789 --> 00:08:12,590 I know what you're going to say. 199 00:08:12,625 --> 00:08:15,059 But it would be so much fun to have my Vice-Headmare 200 00:08:15,094 --> 00:08:17,028 be a friend. 201 00:08:17,063 --> 00:08:18,796 She just needs a little more hoof-holding 202 00:08:18,831 --> 00:08:20,064 than some of the others, 203 00:08:20,099 --> 00:08:22,634 but it could still work out, right? 204 00:08:22,669 --> 00:08:23,935 [door opens] 205 00:08:23,970 --> 00:08:26,538 Starlight, I've given this a lot of thought 206 00:08:26,573 --> 00:08:28,006 and even though I still believe naps 207 00:08:28,041 --> 00:08:29,841 are a valid use of class time, 208 00:08:29,876 --> 00:08:31,709 you'll be the one running the school. 209 00:08:31,744 --> 00:08:34,612 So, if you say no naps, then no naps! 210 00:08:34,647 --> 00:08:36,814 And I know I can be a little stubborn 211 00:08:36,849 --> 00:08:38,082 and not the best listener, 212 00:08:38,117 --> 00:08:39,751 but I just can't wait for us to 213 00:08:39,786 --> 00:08:41,653 tackle this job as a team. 214 00:08:41,688 --> 00:08:45,290 Two great and powerful friends taking on the world. 215 00:08:45,325 --> 00:08:47,659 And I know you still have to go through all this 216 00:08:47,694 --> 00:08:50,194 "interview" stuff, wink, 217 00:08:50,229 --> 00:08:52,731 but I just had to tell you how excited I am! 218 00:08:55,668 --> 00:08:58,303 See? I told you it could work. 219 00:08:58,338 --> 00:09:01,773 ♪♪ 220 00:09:01,808 --> 00:09:02,741 [groan] 221 00:09:06,879 --> 00:09:09,147 All right, remaining Vice-Headmare candidates. 222 00:09:09,182 --> 00:09:10,982 Welcome to Stage Two! 223 00:09:11,017 --> 00:09:13,952 All of you are here because you performed well... 224 00:09:13,987 --> 00:09:17,655 or well enough, to face your next challenge. 225 00:09:17,690 --> 00:09:19,958 Parent-Teacher conferences! 226 00:09:19,993 --> 00:09:22,860 The Vice-Headmare will need to be a master communicator 227 00:09:22,895 --> 00:09:24,963 and I can't think of a better test of that 228 00:09:24,998 --> 00:09:28,733 than meeting with our students and their parents or guardians. 229 00:09:28,768 --> 00:09:31,636 I eagerly look forward to sharing my love of science 230 00:09:31,671 --> 00:09:34,339 with both progeny and progenitors! 231 00:09:34,374 --> 00:09:35,940 Indeed. 232 00:09:35,975 --> 00:09:38,142 An orchestra is made up of different parts 233 00:09:38,177 --> 00:09:41,079 and good communication is the key to harmony. 234 00:09:41,114 --> 00:09:43,014 Eeyup! 235 00:09:43,049 --> 00:09:46,951 A lifetime on stage has taught me that good communication 236 00:09:46,986 --> 00:09:50,121 is essential to holding your audience's attention, 237 00:09:50,156 --> 00:09:52,924 which is why Trixie is also known 238 00:09:52,959 --> 00:09:55,961 as a great and powerful communicator! 239 00:09:59,399 --> 00:10:02,033 Life at the School of Friendship is like a song, 240 00:10:02,068 --> 00:10:05,370 and although she started out singing her part pianissimo, 241 00:10:05,405 --> 00:10:09,073 Ocellus is now soloing fortissimo! 242 00:10:09,108 --> 00:10:10,742 That's good, right? 243 00:10:10,777 --> 00:10:13,177 Indeed! 244 00:10:13,212 --> 00:10:16,414 The science curriculum at this school is somewhat lacking, 245 00:10:16,449 --> 00:10:20,885 but Yona has taken to the subject like a yak to smashing! 246 00:10:20,920 --> 00:10:23,788 If fostered, I believe she could easily blaze a trail 247 00:10:23,823 --> 00:10:26,724 and expand our understanding of science itself! 248 00:10:26,759 --> 00:10:31,663 YAKS BEST! YAKS BEST! YAKS BEST! 249 00:10:31,698 --> 00:10:34,732 Gallus is a fantastic student. 250 00:10:34,767 --> 00:10:37,835 He's even taught me a thing or two about napping. 251 00:10:37,870 --> 00:10:41,072 Is that why you're putting me to sleep? 252 00:10:41,107 --> 00:10:42,874 Um... Excuse me? 253 00:10:42,909 --> 00:10:45,777 I don't know why I have to come to these things. 254 00:10:45,812 --> 00:10:49,714 Well, most parents or guardians want to be involved 255 00:10:49,749 --> 00:10:51,349 in our students' lives. 256 00:10:51,384 --> 00:10:53,918 Maybe we should find a different representative 257 00:10:53,953 --> 00:10:56,688 from Griffonstone to be Gallus' guardian. 258 00:10:56,723 --> 00:10:58,089 Oh, that'd be great! 259 00:10:58,124 --> 00:11:01,092 If you find one, let me know! 260 00:11:01,127 --> 00:11:03,461 I'm so CONFUSED! 261 00:11:03,496 --> 00:11:05,897 You're saying Silverstream is exuberant? 262 00:11:05,932 --> 00:11:07,031 Eeyup. 263 00:11:07,066 --> 00:11:08,332 And enthusiastic? 264 00:11:08,367 --> 00:11:09,901 Eeyup. 265 00:11:09,936 --> 00:11:11,803 But aren't those the same? 266 00:11:11,838 --> 00:11:13,237 And are they good? 267 00:11:13,272 --> 00:11:15,773 I mean, you could be trying to tell me she's unfocused, 268 00:11:15,808 --> 00:11:17,742 but then you might just be explaining 269 00:11:17,777 --> 00:11:19,210 that you appreciate her high energy. 270 00:11:20,880 --> 00:11:22,780 Ah. Nope, Eeyup, er... 271 00:11:22,815 --> 00:11:24,348 Maybe. 272 00:11:24,383 --> 00:11:27,051 There seems to be a lot of nuance here and I just want to 273 00:11:27,086 --> 00:11:29,987 make sure I understand exactly what you're saying. 274 00:11:30,022 --> 00:11:31,389 So what are you saying? 275 00:11:31,424 --> 00:11:32,290 Uhhhhhh. 276 00:11:34,127 --> 00:11:37,161 Gallus doesn't need to know I'm "proud" of him! 277 00:11:37,196 --> 00:11:38,796 And he certainly doesn't need me 278 00:11:38,831 --> 00:11:41,833 trekking all the way to Ponyville! 279 00:11:41,868 --> 00:11:44,802 Good! Because you're no longer welcome! 280 00:11:44,837 --> 00:11:46,905 Oh, well fine with me! 281 00:11:48,474 --> 00:11:50,842 Trixie, what happened? 282 00:11:50,877 --> 00:11:53,411 I'm not sure, but we'll have one less conference 283 00:11:53,446 --> 00:11:55,847 to worry about next semester. 284 00:11:55,882 --> 00:11:56,815 [slap] 285 00:11:58,818 --> 00:12:00,318 I really appreciate your honesty, Big Mac, 286 00:12:00,353 --> 00:12:01,753 and you're right. 287 00:12:01,788 --> 00:12:03,788 Parents expect a lot of detailed communication 288 00:12:03,823 --> 00:12:05,356 when it comes to their kids 289 00:12:05,391 --> 00:12:07,091 and if you aren't comfortable with that, 290 00:12:07,126 --> 00:12:09,761 Vice-Headmare probably isn't the job for you. 291 00:12:09,796 --> 00:12:11,195 Yeah, nope. 292 00:12:11,230 --> 00:12:16,300 ♪♪ 293 00:12:16,335 --> 00:12:18,436 Starlight, I know why you wanted to see me 294 00:12:18,471 --> 00:12:20,071 and you don't have to worry. 295 00:12:20,106 --> 00:12:21,773 Oh, good. 296 00:12:21,808 --> 00:12:23,775 It's thoughtful that you'd want to check in on me 297 00:12:23,810 --> 00:12:26,944 after my shocking confrontation with Grandpa Gruff, 298 00:12:26,979 --> 00:12:29,847 but never fear. I shall recover. 299 00:12:29,882 --> 00:12:33,384 Trixie, that's not exactly what I wanted to talk to you about. 300 00:12:33,419 --> 00:12:35,787 You can't get into a shouting match with parents. 301 00:12:35,822 --> 00:12:37,355 or guardians. 302 00:12:37,390 --> 00:12:39,290 For the final stage of the interview process, 303 00:12:39,325 --> 00:12:41,492 you'll each have to put together a field trip 304 00:12:41,527 --> 00:12:43,528 and if you really do want the job, 305 00:12:43,563 --> 00:12:46,164 I need yours to be exceptional 306 00:12:46,199 --> 00:12:48,499 because if I had to pick a Vice-Headmare right now, 307 00:12:48,534 --> 00:12:50,401 it wouldn't be you. 308 00:12:50,436 --> 00:12:54,105 Oh, I see what you're doing. 309 00:12:54,140 --> 00:12:57,375 Obviously, you're not going to give the job to somepony else, 310 00:12:57,410 --> 00:12:59,443 but you want to see my best. 311 00:12:59,478 --> 00:13:01,879 Well, message received. 312 00:13:01,914 --> 00:13:03,147 Wink. 313 00:13:03,182 --> 00:13:04,949 Ugh, Trixie, I... 314 00:13:04,984 --> 00:13:09,320 The Great and Powerful Trixie is about to pull out all the stops. 315 00:13:09,355 --> 00:13:12,056 I hope you're ready for the most exceptional field trip 316 00:13:12,091 --> 00:13:14,425 to ever grace this school. 317 00:13:14,460 --> 00:13:17,862 [poof] 318 00:13:17,897 --> 00:13:21,366 Is it wrong for me to think she might actually pull it off? 319 00:13:22,902 --> 00:13:24,269 Oh, don't answer that. 320 00:13:27,139 --> 00:13:29,407 [loud yawn] 321 00:13:29,442 --> 00:13:31,409 Not looking forward to the performance? 322 00:13:31,444 --> 00:13:33,477 I know Octavia loves music, 323 00:13:33,512 --> 00:13:35,947 but a field trip to a classical music performance 324 00:13:35,982 --> 00:13:38,149 isn't my idea of an exciting time. 325 00:13:44,657 --> 00:13:47,992 ♪ [loud synthesizer accompaniment] ♪ 326 00:13:48,027 --> 00:13:49,194 [shouts and cheers] 327 00:13:56,135 --> 00:13:58,402 OK. I take it back. 328 00:13:58,437 --> 00:14:00,571 When I heard we'd be arranging field trips, 329 00:14:00,606 --> 00:14:03,908 I knew right away I wanted to take you all to my lab. 330 00:14:03,943 --> 00:14:05,343 I can think of no better trip 331 00:14:05,378 --> 00:14:07,278 than one through the quantum field! 332 00:14:09,215 --> 00:14:11,182 I am referring to time travel! 333 00:14:13,486 --> 00:14:16,588 I've been working on a temporal transportation device! 334 00:14:19,692 --> 00:14:20,959 A chair? 335 00:14:24,030 --> 00:14:26,898 And 3, 4, 5. 336 00:14:26,933 --> 00:14:28,332 Congratulations! 337 00:14:28,367 --> 00:14:30,635 You are now five seconds into the future. 338 00:14:30,670 --> 00:14:34,105 You see we are all already time travelers! 339 00:14:34,140 --> 00:14:35,006 Who's next? 340 00:14:36,542 --> 00:14:38,643 Uh now what? 341 00:14:38,678 --> 00:14:42,013 Oh. I hadn't actually thought that much beyond this. 342 00:14:42,048 --> 00:14:43,214 [groan] 343 00:14:45,718 --> 00:14:46,617 [explosion] 344 00:14:46,652 --> 00:14:48,319 [choking] 345 00:14:48,354 --> 00:14:50,588 Ponies and other students! 346 00:14:50,623 --> 00:14:53,457 Welcome to the greatest and most powerful field trip 347 00:14:53,492 --> 00:14:55,593 of your lives! 348 00:14:55,628 --> 00:14:57,428 Where Yona and friends going? 349 00:14:57,463 --> 00:14:59,463 I am thrilled you asked. 350 00:14:59,498 --> 00:15:03,501 Because today we're not doing a normal, old, boring field trip, 351 00:15:03,536 --> 00:15:05,469 where you go somewhere. 352 00:15:05,504 --> 00:15:07,672 So not field trip. 353 00:15:07,707 --> 00:15:08,806 Au contraire. 354 00:15:08,842 --> 00:15:11,676 I could have easily taken you to Froggy Bottom Bog. 355 00:15:11,711 --> 00:15:14,946 But we don't need to leave the comfort of the classroom 356 00:15:14,981 --> 00:15:16,480 for our field trip. 357 00:15:16,515 --> 00:15:19,684 I can bring the field trip to us! 358 00:15:19,719 --> 00:15:21,152 [crash] 359 00:15:21,187 --> 00:15:22,287 [shouts] 360 00:15:24,724 --> 00:15:26,590 [cracking] 361 00:15:26,625 --> 00:15:29,527 [zapping] 362 00:15:32,698 --> 00:15:35,199 Trixie! What did you do? 363 00:15:35,234 --> 00:15:37,234 Well, I found the perfect little patch of bog 364 00:15:37,269 --> 00:15:38,436 to teleport into the school. 365 00:15:40,539 --> 00:15:42,707 I guess I just didn't consider the possibility 366 00:15:42,742 --> 00:15:44,943 that a hive of flash bees might have nested there. 367 00:15:49,615 --> 00:15:51,582 [buzzing] 368 00:15:51,617 --> 00:15:56,654 [screams] 369 00:15:59,191 --> 00:16:02,693 Who told you bees to nest in my patch of field trip bog! 370 00:16:02,728 --> 00:16:06,097 [zapping] 371 00:16:06,132 --> 00:16:08,265 [screams] 372 00:16:08,300 --> 00:16:09,300 Trixie, go with the students. 373 00:16:09,335 --> 00:16:10,401 I'll handle this! 374 00:16:10,436 --> 00:16:11,702 I was only trying to give them 375 00:16:11,737 --> 00:16:13,137 an exceptional field trip experience. 376 00:16:13,172 --> 00:16:14,405 which you have to admit I did! 377 00:16:14,440 --> 00:16:15,673 [screams] 378 00:16:15,708 --> 00:16:16,774 We'll talk about it later! 379 00:16:16,809 --> 00:16:18,476 ♪♪ 380 00:16:18,511 --> 00:16:19,543 [zap] 381 00:16:19,578 --> 00:16:21,212 [explosion] 382 00:16:24,784 --> 00:16:26,084 Um... Starlight? 383 00:16:27,620 --> 00:16:29,086 Hey, there. 384 00:16:29,121 --> 00:16:30,521 So um... they're gone? 385 00:16:30,556 --> 00:16:32,023 Yes. 386 00:16:32,058 --> 00:16:34,592 Nice. Teamwork. Am I right? 387 00:16:34,627 --> 00:16:37,061 Are you kidding? 388 00:16:37,096 --> 00:16:39,630 I don't know what team you're on, but it isn't mine. 389 00:16:39,665 --> 00:16:41,499 This was a disaster. 390 00:16:41,534 --> 00:16:42,733 It was dangerous! 391 00:16:42,769 --> 00:16:46,804 I think the words you're looking for are great and powerful. 392 00:16:46,839 --> 00:16:49,306 It wasn't even acceptable! 393 00:16:49,341 --> 00:16:52,043 You went from not taking it seriously to blowing things 394 00:16:52,078 --> 00:16:56,080 so out of proportion, you put every creature in danger! 395 00:16:56,115 --> 00:16:58,349 And I wanted to work with a friend so much, 396 00:16:58,384 --> 00:16:59,583 I ignored the fact 397 00:16:59,618 --> 00:17:01,685 that you would never be right for the job! 398 00:17:01,720 --> 00:17:04,688 I'm confused. What are you saying? 399 00:17:04,723 --> 00:17:07,792 I'm saying you'll never be Vice-Headmare! 400 00:17:07,827 --> 00:17:11,128 But, but, I thought you created the position for me. 401 00:17:11,163 --> 00:17:12,596 Why would you think that? 402 00:17:12,631 --> 00:17:15,433 I created the position because I need help, 403 00:17:15,468 --> 00:17:19,370 but I can't think of any way that you would ever help me! 404 00:17:19,405 --> 00:17:21,639 But Twilight's friends always helped her. 405 00:17:21,674 --> 00:17:24,642 Oh, that's because Twilight's friends are competent. 406 00:17:24,677 --> 00:17:26,477 They care about what they're doing, 407 00:17:26,512 --> 00:17:28,212 and they know how to do it! 408 00:17:30,116 --> 00:17:32,516 Well, I guess I won't take up any more of your time, 409 00:17:32,551 --> 00:17:34,151 Headmare Starlight. 410 00:17:34,186 --> 00:17:37,288 ♪♪ 411 00:17:37,323 --> 00:17:38,856 Starlight? 412 00:17:38,891 --> 00:17:41,092 I just thought I'd check in to see how the search 413 00:17:41,127 --> 00:17:42,560 for a Vice-Headmare was going. 414 00:17:42,595 --> 00:17:44,429 [zap] 415 00:17:45,464 --> 00:17:46,630 A lot better now. 416 00:17:46,665 --> 00:17:48,499 OK. 417 00:17:48,534 --> 00:17:50,501 I really wanted it to be a friend, 418 00:17:50,536 --> 00:17:53,838 so I ended up pushing aside some pretty big signs 419 00:17:53,873 --> 00:17:56,173 that it wasn't gonna work out. 420 00:17:56,208 --> 00:17:58,609 Not everypony is right for every job, 421 00:17:58,644 --> 00:18:01,212 but everypony has something to contribute. 422 00:18:01,247 --> 00:18:03,114 The trick is figuring out what. 423 00:18:03,149 --> 00:18:05,683 What if you and your friend can't figure it out? 424 00:18:05,718 --> 00:18:08,686 If you have a job to do, you have to decide what's best 425 00:18:08,721 --> 00:18:11,122 and be upfront and honest, even if that means 426 00:18:11,157 --> 00:18:13,157 you can't work with a friend on it. 427 00:18:13,192 --> 00:18:17,728 So, I guess that means talking to them at the beginning 428 00:18:17,763 --> 00:18:21,332 instead of stringing them along until you get so frustrated 429 00:18:21,367 --> 00:18:24,668 you totally lose it and say a bunch of really awful things. 430 00:18:24,703 --> 00:18:25,703 Pretty much. 431 00:18:25,738 --> 00:18:26,704 Oh! 432 00:18:28,908 --> 00:18:30,441 [knock knock] 433 00:18:30,476 --> 00:18:31,909 Trixie! 434 00:18:31,944 --> 00:18:33,577 I know you're in there. 435 00:18:33,612 --> 00:18:34,846 Well, you're wrong! 436 00:18:38,584 --> 00:18:41,185 I'm sorry for all those things I said. 437 00:18:41,220 --> 00:18:43,521 I just really wanted it to work out, 438 00:18:43,556 --> 00:18:46,157 even though I knew it probably wouldn't. 439 00:18:46,192 --> 00:18:48,192 I should have said something sooner. 440 00:18:48,227 --> 00:18:50,461 Obviously, we can't have what we want 441 00:18:50,496 --> 00:18:52,930 because I'm terrible at everything 442 00:18:52,965 --> 00:18:55,232 and could never help you with anything. 443 00:18:55,267 --> 00:18:56,834 You aren't terrible. 444 00:18:56,869 --> 00:18:59,270 And you have a lot of great qualities. 445 00:18:59,305 --> 00:19:01,839 Maybe not Vice-Headmare qualities, 446 00:19:01,874 --> 00:19:04,775 but great and powerful friend qualities. 447 00:19:07,913 --> 00:19:11,382 Well, you really stand by the ponies you care about. 448 00:19:11,417 --> 00:19:14,285 Gallus even said no creatures ever stuck up for him 449 00:19:14,320 --> 00:19:16,287 the way you did with Grandpa Gruff. 450 00:19:18,224 --> 00:19:20,291 It would have been nice to run the school together, 451 00:19:20,326 --> 00:19:24,495 but not everypony is right for every job. 452 00:19:24,530 --> 00:19:28,532 I know how you take your responsibilities seriously. 453 00:19:28,567 --> 00:19:33,470 And maybe I should have known I wasn't exactly a perfect fit. 454 00:19:33,505 --> 00:19:36,340 If it makes you feel any better, nopony was. 455 00:19:36,375 --> 00:19:37,741 What do you mean? 456 00:19:37,776 --> 00:19:41,212 Well, Dr. Hooves has decided to go back to his experiments 457 00:19:41,247 --> 00:19:43,380 and Octavia is worried the responsibilities of 458 00:19:43,415 --> 00:19:46,884 Vice-Headmare will take too much time away from her music. 459 00:19:46,919 --> 00:19:49,687 Maybe getting a Vice-Headmare was a bad idea. 460 00:19:49,722 --> 00:19:51,322 Starlight. 461 00:19:51,357 --> 00:19:53,657 Obviously, you'd like some help, and hiring a Vice-Headmare 462 00:19:53,692 --> 00:19:55,659 is a great idea. 463 00:19:55,694 --> 00:19:57,695 But who could it be? 464 00:19:57,730 --> 00:20:01,498 Well, you need somepony who's responsible like you, 465 00:20:01,533 --> 00:20:04,768 and detail-oriented, like Twilight. 466 00:20:04,803 --> 00:20:08,672 And smart, obviously, it is a school after all. 467 00:20:08,707 --> 00:20:10,741 It would be nice if I got along with them, 468 00:20:10,776 --> 00:20:13,711 since having it be a friend can't work out. 469 00:20:13,746 --> 00:20:14,912 Maybe it can. 470 00:20:15,848 --> 00:20:17,348 [explosion] 471 00:20:18,684 --> 00:20:20,951 ...and I knew as soon as I read Trixie's scroll 472 00:20:20,986 --> 00:20:23,787 that it was the exact right thing for me to do. 473 00:20:23,822 --> 00:20:26,457 But what about being Flurry Heart's Crystaler? 474 00:20:26,492 --> 00:20:28,993 Well, honestly, now that Flurry Heart's a little older, 475 00:20:29,028 --> 00:20:30,828 there really isn't much for me to do 476 00:20:30,863 --> 00:20:33,264 outside of the occasional tradition or festival. 477 00:20:33,299 --> 00:20:36,033 And working at a school is what I always thought I'd do, 478 00:20:36,068 --> 00:20:37,968 I mean, if you'll have me. 479 00:20:38,003 --> 00:20:39,536 Are you kidding? 480 00:20:39,571 --> 00:20:40,838 You're hired! 481 00:20:40,873 --> 00:20:42,640 I had a feeling this would work out. 482 00:20:42,675 --> 00:20:45,376 Oh, Trixie, thank you so much. 483 00:20:45,411 --> 00:20:47,578 Between being insightful when I want to be 484 00:20:47,613 --> 00:20:50,648 and giving good advice when I don't mean to, 485 00:20:50,683 --> 00:20:53,350 I suppose I can be a pretty good friend. 486 00:20:53,385 --> 00:20:55,286 More than that, actually. 487 00:20:55,321 --> 00:20:57,288 You really did give good advice, 488 00:20:57,323 --> 00:20:58,856 and you helped me talk through the problem 489 00:20:58,891 --> 00:21:00,924 of finding the right pony for the job. 490 00:21:00,959 --> 00:21:03,027 And we know you care about the students. 491 00:21:03,062 --> 00:21:06,363 Trixie the Great and Powerful Advice Giver, 492 00:21:06,398 --> 00:21:09,667 Problem Talk Througher, and Student Care Abouter! 493 00:21:09,702 --> 00:21:11,735 I think I'll go with friend. 494 00:21:11,770 --> 00:21:15,873 Friend is perfect, but there's a position here at the school 495 00:21:15,908 --> 00:21:18,342 you might be right for too. 496 00:21:18,377 --> 00:21:20,477 What would you say to being the School of Friendship's 497 00:21:20,512 --> 00:21:22,346 new student counselor? 498 00:21:24,616 --> 00:21:27,418 I'd say, this office needs a bit of redecorating! 499 00:21:27,453 --> 00:21:30,454 Potted plants scream desperation. 500 00:21:30,789 --> 00:21:32,556 Phyllis! No!