7th World: [ voice/video ] A Question of the Mind

[universal_charm]

[ The image presented on the screen shows a Kirk that looks like he probably just got up. He doesn't have enough hair for it to look to messy, but somehow it manages it, and his eyes look bleary. He runs a hand over his face and sighs. ]

Okay, how badly do you need therapy when even you have to admit that you need therapy? 

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Re: [Video] edited because of how the Spock/Twi conversation is going in the library

[universal_charm]

The element of magic? I guess I missed that one in chemistry class.

And yeah, that's me - James Tiberius Kirk.

[fourthgenerationprincess]

It's not a scientific element! I'm a bearer of one of the Elements of Harmony, along with my friends, who represent the elements of Generosity, Loyalty, Laughter, Honesty, and Kindness.

[ Can you taste the diabetes, Kirk? ]

It's good to meet you, Kirk. Any friend of Spock's is a friend of mine.

[universal_charm]

_{[ He can, oh god he can. ]}

Yeah, I missed those. I thought they were Fire, Earth, Water, and Wind.

Well, glad to hear it. I'm more surprised Spock has made as many friends as he has.

[fourthgenerationprincess]

He seems friendly to me!

And those aren't Elements, those are... well, things! Scientifically, they're substances. Except for the fire, of course.

[universal_charm]

Yes, I know, they are traditional elements before science was an actual thing on my world.

And for the record - the ones you named? Not elements either. Gold, hydrogen, helium, boron, plutonium? Those sorts of things are elements - like from the periodic table.

[fourthgenerationprincess]

Well... maybe those are the human Elements! I don't know about a table, though I do know an element of Gold can't be very useful. I mean, gold is just treasure, or dragon food!

So who are your Bearers?

[universal_charm]

Gold is both highly valuable and, yes, useful. It's used as a conductor and an absorber. Astronaut space helmets used to be lined with it to help against the sun when they went to the moon.

And what are Bearers?

[fourthgenerationprincess]

My friends and I! We're the Bearers of the Elements of Harmony. You sound knowledgeable enough about Gold to be its bearer.

[universal_charm]

Uh, we don't have Bearers. Elements naturally occur within nature, some more so than others. And like I said, Harmony isn't an element.

[fourthgenerationprincess]

Really? That sounds fascinating! And I know it isn't an element; they're the Elements of Harmony.

[universal_charm]

My point is that none of them are elements. Period.

And yeah, the same of silver and copper. Copper's a better conductor, actually, and used to make brass.

[fourthgenerationprincess]

They may not be elements where you come from, but they're definitely real in Equestria. I wouldn't have gotten my wings without them.

[universal_charm]

It all sounds like a fairy tale to me.

[fourthgenerationprincess]

Well... maybe to you it is! But to me, a ship flying to other worlds seems pretty far-fetched. Yet here you are! I wouldn't be surprised if tomorrow, Daring Do made an appearance in the Luceti town square.

[universal_charm]

And who, dare I ask, is Daring Do?

[fourthgenerationprincess]

She goes on adventures in abandoned temples and crypts, looking for priceless artifacts to donate to Museums of Pony History. Rainbow Dash knows all about her! Or, she did at home.

[universal_charm]

Soooo she's a tomb raider.

[fourthgenerationprincess]

Exactly! She's a great hero. I think the author's only been improving as the series has continued. Rainbow Dash just likes them for the stories, though.

Are there things you like to read? I'm looking for new material in the library.

[universal_charm]

Uhm, I'm trying to find more books on mechanical engineering and physical principals, recently. I had hoped with so many different people here, we'd have quiet a few.

[fourthgenerationprincess]

We have an entire science section! You can probably find what you're looking for.

[universal_charm]

Yeah, I figured. You know any good ones on the subjects?

_{[ He knows you're a reader and a researcher, even if he is still very sure that Harmony has no elements attached to it, but whatever. ]}

[fourthgenerationprincess]

Hmm. Just a minute.

[ She's back some time later with a few books levitating behind her and one in her mouth. Which she drops by the video screen. ] These seem like a good start. I thought this one looked the most promising. [ The cover of the book (with a hint of saliva on the spine) reads "Fourth Dimensional Physics and You: Theoretical Backgrounds and Applicability in Mechanical Engineering".

[universal_charm]

_{[ Okay, so... point one for the Pony. ]}

I'll put it on the 'Needs to Read' list.

[fourthgenerationprincess]

You don't need to! I'll make you a section in the library. [ Perks of being friends with a librarian. She moves to the front desk and shelves the stack under the counter. ]

[universal_charm]

Oh... thanks, I guess.