1 00:00:01,868 --> 00:00:06,538 Dear Twilight, it is difficult to express how grateful I am 2 00:00:06,640 --> 00:00:10,709 to you for teaching me the power of friendship. 3 00:00:13,147 --> 00:00:16,281 You would think after more than a thousand years, 4 00:00:16,483 --> 00:00:18,750 there would be nothing left to learn 5 00:00:25,326 --> 00:00:31,163 And yet, even a pony as old as I can continue to be surprised 6 00:00:31,365 --> 00:00:33,832 by how much there is to know. 7 00:00:47,915 --> 00:00:50,315 "I hope you find these postcards enjoyable 8 00:00:50,417 --> 00:00:52,317 and I look forward to seeing you again, 9 00:00:52,419 --> 00:00:55,154 though I can't say when my journey will be complete. 10 00:00:55,256 --> 00:00:57,189 Your friend, Starswirl." 11 00:01:01,562 --> 00:01:04,062 It must be gratifying to have your idol writing to you 12 00:01:04,164 --> 00:01:06,265 about the friendship lessons he's learning. 13 00:01:06,367 --> 00:01:08,167 I'm not sure I'll ever get used to it. 14 00:01:08,269 --> 00:01:11,436 Of course, if he really wants to learn about friendship, 15 00:01:11,538 --> 00:01:13,372 he could just come to our school.. 16 00:01:14,141 --> 00:01:15,407 Professor Sparkle? 17 00:01:15,609 --> 00:01:19,312 The Mail Pony just came with uh, a few things. 18 00:01:21,949 --> 00:01:25,151 Oo! The sewing machines I ordered for my class! 19 00:01:26,553 --> 00:01:27,787 These came, too. 20 00:01:27,889 --> 00:01:29,755 I wasn't sure what to make of them. 21 00:01:33,560 --> 00:01:35,227 These machines were costly, 22 00:01:35,329 --> 00:01:37,129 but I am quite certain the friendship lessons 23 00:01:37,231 --> 00:01:40,065 I can teach my students with them will be invaluable. 24 00:01:41,869 --> 00:01:43,268 Oh don't worry, darling. 25 00:01:43,370 --> 00:01:44,369 I'll think of something 26 00:01:44,471 --> 00:01:46,371 and I didn't use school funds to buy these. 27 00:01:46,473 --> 00:01:49,108 I made the purchase entirely with my own bits. 28 00:01:49,210 --> 00:01:51,643 It's not that. It's this! 29 00:01:52,980 --> 00:01:54,780 "Why waste your time at a friendship school 30 00:01:54,882 --> 00:01:56,181 that's just a school? 31 00:01:56,383 --> 00:02:01,220 Learn everything they teach and more at Friendship University!?" 32 00:02:40,294 --> 00:02:42,528 Who would open another friendship school? 33 00:02:42,830 --> 00:02:45,931 Oh pffft. I'm sure it's nothing to worry about. 34 00:02:46,033 --> 00:02:47,899 You're the Princess of Friendship. 35 00:02:48,001 --> 00:02:50,068 What could this other school possibly offer? 36 00:02:50,170 --> 00:02:54,406 It isn't just another friendship school, it's a University! 37 00:02:54,508 --> 00:02:56,976 It says they teach "the same lessons 38 00:02:57,078 --> 00:02:59,444 of competing schools in half the time." 39 00:02:59,646 --> 00:03:01,146 That's twice the learning! 40 00:03:01,248 --> 00:03:03,515 And it's in Las Pegasus? 41 00:03:03,617 --> 00:03:07,586 If Professor Rarity lets us skip her sewing class -- ROAD TRIP! 42 00:03:09,456 --> 00:03:12,491 I think we need to look into this school. 43 00:03:14,027 --> 00:03:16,862 I don't like to judge solely on appearances, 44 00:03:16,964 --> 00:03:21,133 but.. what kind of friendship school is this!? 45 00:03:21,335 --> 00:03:23,869 Only the best friendship school in the West... 46 00:03:24,171 --> 00:03:26,405 and maybe all of Equestria! 47 00:03:38,852 --> 00:03:41,553 There's more ponies in here than at our whole school. 48 00:03:41,655 --> 00:03:43,289 Who is running this place? 49 00:03:43,891 --> 00:03:45,691 [Male voice] Welcome, friends. 50 00:03:45,793 --> 00:03:49,428 You are about to embark on a journey of amazing magnitude, 51 00:03:49,530 --> 00:03:51,864 one that will change your lives forever. 52 00:03:51,966 --> 00:03:54,767 Prepare yourselves to embrace a new path 53 00:03:54,869 --> 00:03:59,204 and become students of FRIENDSHIP U! 54 00:03:59,306 --> 00:04:01,273 Flim and Flam. Of course. 55 00:04:01,375 --> 00:04:03,375 ♪ If you're alone and you can't make friends ♪ 56 00:04:03,477 --> 00:04:05,511 ♪ we understand your plight ♪ 57 00:04:05,913 --> 00:04:07,946 ♪ Until now there was just one way ♪ 58 00:04:08,048 --> 00:04:10,115 ♪ your friendships could take flight ♪ 59 00:04:10,217 --> 00:04:12,184 ♪ There is a school real far away ♪ 60 00:04:12,286 --> 00:04:14,253 ♪ that'll teach you what to know ♪ 61 00:04:14,355 --> 00:04:16,956 ♪ But if you live here you couldn't stay ♪ 62 00:04:17,158 --> 00:04:20,291 ♪ you'd learn you have to gooo.. ♪ 63 00:04:21,562 --> 00:04:24,263 ♪ Now there is an alternative to all of that adversity ♪ 64 00:04:24,365 --> 00:04:25,764 ♪ Not just a school I'll have you know ♪ 65 00:04:25,866 --> 00:04:30,402 ♪ But a whole University! ♪ 66 00:04:30,504 --> 00:04:33,939 ♪ At Friendship U our aim is true ♪ 67 00:04:34,141 --> 00:04:37,809 ♪ In a city not some backwater ♪ 68 00:04:37,911 --> 00:04:39,645 ♪ You'll learn the things you need to know ♪ 69 00:04:39,747 --> 00:04:43,048 ♪ At our new alma mater! ♪ 70 00:04:43,150 --> 00:04:45,016 That's it, everypony! You heard correctly! 71 00:04:45,119 --> 00:04:48,319 Friendship U, the one and only University of friendship! 72 00:04:48,422 --> 00:04:51,657 ♪ As you can see we're a success by any kind of stat ♪ 73 00:04:51,759 --> 00:04:55,427 ♪ That may be so for all I know but I still smell a rat ♪ 74 00:04:55,529 --> 00:04:58,830 ♪ Everypony lookie here that other school's headmare! ♪ 75 00:04:58,932 --> 00:05:04,369 ♪ Her presence is a testament to the mutual respect we shaaare.. 76 00:05:04,471 --> 00:05:05,306 What? No it isn't! 77 00:05:05,407 --> 00:05:11,542 ♪ It really is the final piece to make our work complete ♪ 78 00:05:11,645 --> 00:05:14,045 ♪ To have the Friendship Princess ♪ 79 00:05:14,147 --> 00:05:16,915 ♪ bless our school is such a treat ♪ 80 00:05:17,017 --> 00:05:18,684 Were so honoured! 81 00:05:18,786 --> 00:05:23,255 ♪ At Friendship U we teach to you AND YOU! ♪ 82 00:05:23,457 --> 00:05:26,491 ♪ All of our friendship knowledge ♪ 83 00:05:26,693 --> 00:05:28,327 ♪ You'll learn it all in half the time ♪ 84 00:05:28,429 --> 00:05:32,296 ♪ at the one and only friendship college ♪ 85 00:05:33,400 --> 00:05:36,034 But how can anypony learn friendship in half the time! 86 00:05:36,136 --> 00:05:38,237 Our coursework is so accelerated 87 00:05:38,339 --> 00:05:40,305 to take longer'd be a crime! 88 00:05:40,407 --> 00:05:41,573 ♪ The lessons that we teach ♪ 89 00:05:41,675 --> 00:05:43,709 ♪ Have been reviewed and checked and edited ♪ 90 00:05:43,811 --> 00:05:48,580 ♪ Which might explain why our school's about to be accredited ♪ 91 00:05:48,682 --> 00:05:51,783 ♪ At Friendship U Oh yes, it's true ♪ 92 00:05:51,985 --> 00:05:55,321 ♪ Even the Princess of Friendship agrees ♪ 93 00:05:55,823 --> 00:06:00,859 ♪ The only place in Equestria to give out friendship degrees! ♪ 94 00:06:01,161 --> 00:06:01,961 Yeah! 95 00:06:02,863 --> 00:06:04,296 Friendship U! 96 00:06:04,598 --> 00:06:06,098 Friendship U! 97 00:06:06,300 --> 00:06:07,799 Friendship U! 98 00:06:07,901 --> 00:06:09,101 That's it, everypony! 99 00:06:09,203 --> 00:06:10,335 Let's hear it! 100 00:06:10,437 --> 00:06:13,071 Tell us again why it's the best! 101 00:06:13,173 --> 00:06:20,310 ♪ It's the only University of Friendship U! ♪ 102 00:06:21,815 --> 00:06:22,648 Yeah! 103 00:06:24,718 --> 00:06:25,884 Accredited? 104 00:06:25,986 --> 00:06:28,220 It means officially recognized or authorized. 105 00:06:28,322 --> 00:06:29,888 We know what it means. 106 00:06:30,190 --> 00:06:32,124 But who would accredit this place? 107 00:06:32,226 --> 00:06:35,027 Why the EEA, of course! 108 00:06:36,730 --> 00:06:38,697 Chancellor Neighsay? 109 00:06:38,899 --> 00:06:42,000 The Equestria Educational Association has taken an 110 00:06:42,102 --> 00:06:45,204 interest in institutions that teach friendship 111 00:06:45,306 --> 00:06:47,773 in a pony-first environment. 112 00:06:47,875 --> 00:06:49,374 Surely you didn't think your school 113 00:06:49,476 --> 00:06:51,643 has a monopoly on the concept? 114 00:06:51,845 --> 00:06:54,179 Well, she did write the book on it. 115 00:06:54,481 --> 00:06:55,514 Ah, yes. 116 00:06:55,616 --> 00:06:58,183 "How to teach friendship to creatures 117 00:06:58,285 --> 00:07:01,920 who will one day use it as a weapon against us." 118 00:07:02,222 --> 00:07:04,323 How could they use friendship as a weapon? 119 00:07:04,425 --> 00:07:06,858 You tell me; it's your book. 120 00:07:06,960 --> 00:07:10,062 Meantime, this university appears to be a promising option 121 00:07:10,164 --> 00:07:15,534 for ponies who'd prefer to stick to the EEA book on the subject. 122 00:07:15,836 --> 00:07:17,236 You can't be serious. 123 00:07:17,338 --> 00:07:19,204 They're obviously up to something. 124 00:07:19,406 --> 00:07:20,806 It's Flim and Flam! 125 00:07:21,975 --> 00:07:25,077 Well, that certainly wasn't.. friendly. 126 00:07:25,679 --> 00:07:29,181 One would think the headmare of a school of friendship, 127 00:07:29,283 --> 00:07:33,152 albeit an unaccredited one, would behave differently. 128 00:07:33,554 --> 00:07:38,590 Unless she was trying to undermine the competition? Hmm? 129 00:07:39,993 --> 00:07:43,028 I... No... What? I am not! 130 00:07:43,130 --> 00:07:45,597 I did think the Princess of Friendship would be friendlier. 131 00:07:45,699 --> 00:07:47,733 Now, now fillies and gentlecolts, 132 00:07:47,835 --> 00:07:51,203 let's show the Princess just how friendly we are 133 00:07:51,305 --> 00:07:54,339 by signing up for some classes! 134 00:08:01,114 --> 00:08:03,248 Why don't I show you around? 135 00:08:07,187 --> 00:08:10,122 I'm sorry, but approval from the EEA won't convince me 136 00:08:10,224 --> 00:08:12,124 that this school is what you promise. 137 00:08:12,226 --> 00:08:15,261 And what would it take to convince you? 138 00:08:15,763 --> 00:08:18,930 Well, somepony who's opinion I respect, for one. 139 00:08:19,132 --> 00:08:24,037 Really? Somepony like... this? 140 00:08:26,840 --> 00:08:28,040 Twilight? 141 00:08:28,242 --> 00:08:29,774 Uh oh. 142 00:08:33,847 --> 00:08:36,582 Starswirl? What are you doing here? 143 00:08:36,984 --> 00:08:41,553 Why, studying friendship at Flim and Flam's wonderful school! 144 00:08:41,655 --> 00:08:42,888 Oh, please.. 145 00:08:42,990 --> 00:08:45,290 I think I know a disguise when I see one. 146 00:08:45,392 --> 00:08:47,592 Take off that ridiculous beard! 147 00:08:48,094 --> 00:08:49,228 FLAM! 148 00:08:51,865 --> 00:08:53,131 How's it going in here? 149 00:08:55,536 --> 00:08:58,003 Oh.. It-it's really me. 150 00:08:58,305 --> 00:09:00,439 I'd heard rumors you've returned, 151 00:09:00,641 --> 00:09:02,641 but I didn't believe it until now. 152 00:09:02,743 --> 00:09:05,410 And if a pony of your stature is studying here, 153 00:09:05,512 --> 00:09:08,714 there really isn't anything else I need to see. 154 00:09:10,451 --> 00:09:14,286 I, Chancellor Neighsay, hereby confer upon Friendship 155 00:09:14,388 --> 00:09:19,858 University complete and unreserved EEA accreditation! 156 00:09:22,062 --> 00:09:24,029 I-I don't understand. 157 00:09:24,231 --> 00:09:26,765 Why would you come here and not my school? 158 00:09:26,967 --> 00:09:29,067 My travels brought me to Las Pegasus. 159 00:09:29,169 --> 00:09:30,635 I didn't come for the school, 160 00:09:30,737 --> 00:09:33,772 but Flim and Flam convinced me to try it out. 161 00:09:33,874 --> 00:09:35,807 Twilight: You can't trust Flim and Flam! 162 00:09:36,009 --> 00:09:38,510 They tried to con the Apples out of their farm! 163 00:09:38,612 --> 00:09:40,145 They sold fake health tonic! 164 00:09:40,247 --> 00:09:42,281 They run a resort in Las Pegasus! 165 00:09:42,583 --> 00:09:46,251 Technically, our resort is a legitimate business. 166 00:09:46,653 --> 00:09:48,153 I spent a thousand years 167 00:09:48,255 --> 00:09:50,856 thinking the worst of a "bad" pony. 168 00:09:50,958 --> 00:09:53,258 You taught me to look for the best in him. 169 00:09:53,560 --> 00:09:55,694 Whatever Flim and Flam's past may be, 170 00:09:55,896 --> 00:09:59,332 starting this school shows they want to change for the better. 171 00:10:00,934 --> 00:10:02,401 I wish I could believe that. 172 00:10:02,603 --> 00:10:04,636 Besides, what's untrustworthy 173 00:10:04,738 --> 00:10:06,738 about opening a school of friendship? 174 00:10:06,940 --> 00:10:09,308 They don't even charge for classes. 175 00:10:09,810 --> 00:10:10,976 I don't know. 176 00:10:11,078 --> 00:10:12,511 But I know they're up to something 177 00:10:12,613 --> 00:10:13,664 and until I find out, 178 00:10:13,765 --> 00:10:17,016 I'm begging you, come to my school instead. 179 00:10:17,618 --> 00:10:22,220 I understand feeling threatened by competition. 180 00:10:22,322 --> 00:10:26,625 But my word, Princess, I wonder if the ill-manners 181 00:10:26,727 --> 00:10:30,362 of the creatures at your school aren't contagious. 182 00:10:30,664 --> 00:10:34,499 I think I will take my leave before I become infected. 183 00:10:36,336 --> 00:10:39,704 Twilight, I promise I'll visit your school soon, 184 00:10:39,906 --> 00:10:44,476 but for now, perhaps it's best if you return there. 185 00:10:47,648 --> 00:10:50,048 You don't think they're running an actual friendship school, 186 00:10:50,150 --> 00:10:51,049 do you? 187 00:10:51,151 --> 00:10:52,251 Darling, of course not. 188 00:10:52,353 --> 00:10:54,886 Which is why we have to investigate! 189 00:10:55,388 --> 00:10:57,355 But we can't go poking around the school. 190 00:10:57,457 --> 00:10:58,923 Everypony'll think I'm still just 191 00:10:59,025 --> 00:11:00,659 "threatened by the competition." 192 00:11:00,761 --> 00:11:04,730 Only if we do it as.. ourselves. 193 00:11:11,471 --> 00:11:12,704 In these disguises, 194 00:11:12,806 --> 00:11:15,006 we could pass as students at out own school. 195 00:11:15,308 --> 00:11:16,459 I don't know, Rarity. 196 00:11:16,560 --> 00:11:19,611 Ah-ah. What did I say about using our real names? 197 00:11:22,382 --> 00:11:26,151 Sorry, "Plainity." But I'm pretty sure this.. 198 00:11:26,453 --> 00:11:28,119 isn't enough of a disguise. 199 00:11:29,123 --> 00:11:31,624 Hey, strangers. Are you two new here? 200 00:11:32,826 --> 00:11:35,460 We sure are. Completely new! 201 00:11:35,662 --> 00:11:37,862 Great! See you in class! 202 00:11:39,399 --> 00:11:42,833 Now, I've read enough Shadow Spade to know the key to going 203 00:11:42,936 --> 00:11:45,370 undercover is rehearsing your backstory. 204 00:11:46,357 --> 00:11:50,341 I'm "Plainity" and I love bland-old-normal stuff. 205 00:11:50,443 --> 00:11:51,876 No frills for me. 206 00:11:51,978 --> 00:11:54,079 OK! Heh. Your turn. 207 00:11:54,181 --> 00:11:57,649 [groan] My name's Eyepatch. I have an eyepatch. 208 00:11:58,051 --> 00:11:59,317 Per-fect! 209 00:11:59,419 --> 00:12:01,654 Now, how do we start our investigation? 210 00:12:02,456 --> 00:12:03,755 I think we should split up. 211 00:12:03,857 --> 00:12:04,923 You enroll in some classes 212 00:12:05,025 --> 00:12:06,892 and find out what they're actually teaching. 213 00:12:07,094 --> 00:12:08,960 I'll look around and see what I can find, 214 00:12:09,062 --> 00:12:11,463 assuming I'm not recognized.... 215 00:12:13,133 --> 00:12:14,999 Welcome, newest students! 216 00:12:15,101 --> 00:12:16,668 Let's dive right in, shall we? 217 00:12:16,770 --> 00:12:18,770 One of the most important elements of friendship 218 00:12:18,872 --> 00:12:21,606 is being thoughtful, true or false? 219 00:12:24,578 --> 00:12:28,113 If by thoughtful you mean generous, I'd say true. 220 00:12:28,315 --> 00:12:29,981 Correct! Ha hah! 221 00:12:30,083 --> 00:12:31,216 It was a trick question. 222 00:12:31,418 --> 00:12:33,084 Very impressive, Ms...? 223 00:12:33,286 --> 00:12:34,336 Plainity. 224 00:12:34,437 --> 00:12:37,087 Well, well well, Ms. Plainity, keep it up and you'll be ready 225 00:12:37,190 --> 00:12:39,558 for our next level in no time! 226 00:12:42,529 --> 00:12:45,396 Now, let's see if you can demonstrate for the class. 227 00:12:45,498 --> 00:12:49,067 What's something generous you could do for me right now? 228 00:12:57,811 --> 00:13:01,212 Class, Plainity here is now my star pupil. 229 00:13:01,314 --> 00:13:04,449 If any of you want a chance at studying with Starswirl, 230 00:13:04,551 --> 00:13:07,652 I'd take notes on her every action. 231 00:13:13,393 --> 00:13:14,727 Hello? 232 00:13:14,828 --> 00:13:17,762 The door is open, so I'll just assume it's OK to come in 233 00:13:17,864 --> 00:13:21,233 and look around, unless somepony says it's not. 234 00:13:21,635 --> 00:13:22,801 All right, then. 235 00:13:27,708 --> 00:13:30,842 "The Element of Laughter and its applications." 236 00:13:30,944 --> 00:13:33,178 OK, that seems pretty genuine. 237 00:13:35,082 --> 00:13:36,648 "When to support your friends' decisions 238 00:13:36,750 --> 00:13:38,183 and when to talk sense." 239 00:13:38,385 --> 00:13:41,320 Huh, that's actually kind of interesting. 240 00:13:42,589 --> 00:13:46,157 Ah-ha! "Friendship University's true goal 241 00:13:46,459 --> 00:13:49,662 is to help friends become better friends?" 242 00:13:50,664 --> 00:13:52,697 Where is the proof that it's all a scam? 243 00:13:52,899 --> 00:13:54,799 There isn't any... 244 00:13:57,738 --> 00:13:59,471 Twilight Sparkle! 245 00:13:59,673 --> 00:14:03,107 Did you really think an eye patch was enough of a disguise? 246 00:14:03,209 --> 00:14:04,643 No, I didn't! 247 00:14:04,845 --> 00:14:08,012 Well then, we agree that everypony will recognize the 248 00:14:08,114 --> 00:14:11,049 Princess of Friendship in this photo of you 249 00:14:11,151 --> 00:14:13,485 sneaking into our office. 250 00:14:13,687 --> 00:14:17,656 I can see the headline now, "Princess of Jealousy! 251 00:14:17,758 --> 00:14:21,326 Twilight Sparkle bent on ruining her competition!" 252 00:14:21,428 --> 00:14:22,794 So sad. 253 00:14:22,896 --> 00:14:26,765 A news story like that would destroy your reputation. 254 00:14:26,867 --> 00:14:31,870 Nopony will want to go to your school after that. 255 00:14:36,509 --> 00:14:41,112 Just wait until the papers get a hold of this. 256 00:14:41,614 --> 00:14:43,247 Princess Unhinged! 257 00:14:43,349 --> 00:14:45,283 It'll be the talk of Equestria. 258 00:14:45,785 --> 00:14:49,120 Well, gentleponies, I've finished another stack. 259 00:14:49,222 --> 00:14:52,457 The lessons in these worksheets are quite fascinating. 260 00:14:52,659 --> 00:14:54,792 Twilight? What's going on here? 261 00:14:54,894 --> 00:14:58,963 Oh, just your protégé getting caught snooping in our office 262 00:14:59,065 --> 00:15:02,467 in disguise! Well, sort of. 263 00:15:02,569 --> 00:15:07,572 Oh honestly, Princess Twilight, envy does not look good on you. 264 00:15:09,142 --> 00:15:10,508 I'm not envious! 265 00:15:10,810 --> 00:15:12,477 I know these two are up to something. 266 00:15:12,579 --> 00:15:14,546 I'm just trying to find out what! 267 00:15:15,048 --> 00:15:18,116 The only pony I see who's up to something is the pony 268 00:15:18,218 --> 00:15:21,686 in this picture, and it is not the Princess I know. 269 00:15:24,257 --> 00:15:28,259 Well, it's about to be the Princess all of Equestria knows. 270 00:15:28,361 --> 00:15:29,979 Unless... 271 00:15:30,180 --> 00:15:33,998 you decided to drop the whole, "uncover the scam" thing. 272 00:15:34,200 --> 00:15:36,701 Then we'll rip this silly picture up and not let it 273 00:15:36,803 --> 00:15:40,038 completely and utterly ruin you and your school. 274 00:15:42,475 --> 00:15:45,376 You can be generous with all sorts of things. 275 00:15:45,478 --> 00:15:47,779 Gifts, compliments, your time. 276 00:15:52,218 --> 00:15:53,251 Hey, Eyepatch! 277 00:15:53,353 --> 00:15:54,319 Where's your eyepatch? 278 00:15:54,421 --> 00:15:56,054 [gasp] Was your cover blown? 279 00:15:56,156 --> 00:15:57,522 You could say that. 280 00:15:57,624 --> 00:16:00,925 Flim and Flam took a picture of me sneaking into their office. 281 00:16:01,027 --> 00:16:03,028 Were we wearing our eye patch? 282 00:16:03,830 --> 00:16:06,331 If I don't stop investigating, they're going to tell everypony 283 00:16:06,433 --> 00:16:08,032 that I'm trying to sabotage their school 284 00:16:08,134 --> 00:16:09,300 because I'm jealous. 285 00:16:09,402 --> 00:16:10,335 But but but... 286 00:16:10,437 --> 00:16:11,803 that's ridiculous! 287 00:16:11,905 --> 00:16:12,738 I don't know. 288 00:16:12,839 --> 00:16:15,072 Maybe I am just upset that Starswirl came here 289 00:16:15,175 --> 00:16:16,574 instead of my school. 290 00:16:16,776 --> 00:16:19,077 Flim and Flam may have turned over a new leaf. 291 00:16:19,179 --> 00:16:21,213 We should probably just go home. 292 00:16:21,815 --> 00:16:24,615 Twilight, you are not the kind of pony 293 00:16:24,717 --> 00:16:26,584 to let your emotions cloud your judgement. 294 00:16:26,686 --> 00:16:28,853 If you think Flim and Flam are up to no good, 295 00:16:28,955 --> 00:16:29,955 you can't give up, 296 00:16:30,156 --> 00:16:32,756 even if their lessons really are impressive! 297 00:16:33,359 --> 00:16:34,159 Wait. WHAT? 298 00:16:34,361 --> 00:16:36,928 Which reminds me. Can you get a message to Spike? 299 00:16:37,030 --> 00:16:38,863 I want to return those sewing machines. 300 00:16:38,965 --> 00:16:41,499 I need the bits if I'm going to keep advancing here. 301 00:16:41,601 --> 00:16:44,468 Tuition's free, but the worksheets sure aren't! 302 00:16:48,375 --> 00:16:50,975 Flim and Flam are charging for these? 303 00:16:51,077 --> 00:16:53,111 Well, they have to cover expenses, 304 00:16:53,213 --> 00:16:55,413 and Flam insists that everything extra 305 00:16:55,515 --> 00:16:57,082 goes to improving the school and... 306 00:16:57,984 --> 00:16:59,651 This is the scam, isn't it? 307 00:16:59,853 --> 00:17:01,419 Let's find out! 308 00:17:04,424 --> 00:17:06,624 These lessons are so valuable. 309 00:17:06,726 --> 00:17:08,560 Are you sure I can't give you more? 310 00:17:08,662 --> 00:17:10,561 Ah ah ah! Unnecessary! 311 00:17:10,763 --> 00:17:13,598 Being able to share them with a pony like you 312 00:17:13,700 --> 00:17:16,200 is our real reward. 313 00:17:20,206 --> 00:17:25,677 Oh, my. And you want to study alongside Starswirl, hm? 314 00:17:26,379 --> 00:17:27,846 It's all I have. 315 00:17:34,287 --> 00:17:36,788 Come back for the rest when you can afford it. 316 00:17:36,890 --> 00:17:39,324 Wait! I'll sell the shirt off my back! 317 00:17:39,426 --> 00:17:41,659 Aaand that's the kind of determination that'll get you 318 00:17:41,761 --> 00:17:45,129 to the next level, student whose.. name I know! 319 00:17:49,235 --> 00:17:51,836 Twilight, maybe I should take over the investigation. 320 00:17:51,938 --> 00:17:53,338 Think of your reputation! 321 00:17:53,440 --> 00:17:55,840 My reputation isn't worth much if I won't risk it 322 00:17:55,942 --> 00:17:57,275 for what I think is right. 323 00:17:57,477 --> 00:17:59,611 Besides, I have a plan. 324 00:18:20,801 --> 00:18:24,335 Well, brother of mine, we've got almost all the bits we need 325 00:18:24,437 --> 00:18:25,804 to expand our resort. 326 00:18:25,906 --> 00:18:28,373 If we add another level of classes and worksheets, 327 00:18:28,575 --> 00:18:29,741 we'll be there! 328 00:18:29,843 --> 00:18:33,044 Maybe we should add two levels, just to be safe. 329 00:18:38,718 --> 00:18:41,219 Ah! It's a thing of beauty. 330 00:18:41,321 --> 00:18:42,453 But I was thinking, 331 00:18:42,555 --> 00:18:46,291 what if we added another extreme pool slide here? 332 00:18:46,893 --> 00:18:49,994 Sure, as long as the pipes for the musical chocolate fountain 333 00:18:50,096 --> 00:18:51,963 go through.. here. 334 00:18:52,065 --> 00:18:53,264 Twilight: But shouldn't it go closer 335 00:18:53,366 --> 00:18:55,566 to the pudding hot tub here? 336 00:18:55,668 --> 00:18:57,602 Fair point, but-- WHAT? 337 00:18:57,704 --> 00:19:00,004 I knew your school was a scam! 338 00:19:00,406 --> 00:19:02,040 Well, well, well. 339 00:19:02,142 --> 00:19:04,375 If it isn't the Princess of Jealousy. 340 00:19:04,477 --> 00:19:07,445 I guess we'll be going to the papers after all. 341 00:19:07,847 --> 00:19:09,647 And I suppose I'll just lead your students 342 00:19:09,749 --> 00:19:13,151 into this secret room of bits and resort expansion plans! 343 00:19:13,753 --> 00:19:16,487 Err.. let's not get hasty. 344 00:19:16,589 --> 00:19:19,424 You have something on us; we have something on you. 345 00:19:19,726 --> 00:19:21,559 Let's just call it.. even. 346 00:19:21,661 --> 00:19:22,727 I don't think so. 347 00:19:22,829 --> 00:19:24,996 You can destroy my reputation if you want, 348 00:19:25,098 --> 00:19:28,466 but using your students' bits to expand your resort is wrong, 349 00:19:28,568 --> 00:19:30,935 even if the lessons you teach are good ones. 350 00:19:31,037 --> 00:19:32,403 Of course, they're good. 351 00:19:32,505 --> 00:19:34,839 We copied them from your book. 352 00:19:34,941 --> 00:19:36,541 We just skipped every other page. 353 00:19:36,643 --> 00:19:38,509 "All the lessons, half the time!" 354 00:19:38,811 --> 00:19:41,546 Ugh. Fine. If you really want to call it even, 355 00:19:41,648 --> 00:19:44,649 give back the bits and stop charging for my lessons. 356 00:19:44,751 --> 00:19:47,052 Then you can teach them as much as you like. 357 00:19:47,854 --> 00:19:50,855 Nah! Running a school is more work than we thought. 358 00:19:50,957 --> 00:19:53,392 Besides, we almost have everything we need. 359 00:19:54,094 --> 00:19:55,660 I think not! 360 00:19:55,962 --> 00:19:57,095 Plainity? 361 00:19:57,297 --> 00:19:59,130 My star pupil? 362 00:19:59,232 --> 00:20:01,032 Not Plainity, but... 363 00:20:01,234 --> 00:20:02,500 Rarity! 364 00:20:02,902 --> 00:20:03,535 Who? 365 00:20:03,637 --> 00:20:05,470 We decided to bring somepony else here 366 00:20:05,572 --> 00:20:08,006 to listen to everything you just said! 367 00:20:08,908 --> 00:20:13,010 [mumble] Hey! Starswirl. We were just about to-- 368 00:20:13,112 --> 00:20:15,012 Return the bits you've collected from 369 00:20:15,114 --> 00:20:18,016 your students and close your school? 370 00:20:18,218 --> 00:20:20,151 [gulp] Yeah. That. 371 00:20:26,059 --> 00:20:29,160 Ah, it seems I'll never stop learning 372 00:20:29,262 --> 00:20:30,929 from your example, Twilight. 373 00:20:31,131 --> 00:20:34,666 It is a valuable lesson to stand up for what you know is true. 374 00:20:34,968 --> 00:20:36,834 I wish I had known it too. 375 00:20:36,936 --> 00:20:38,836 Thanks for returning our bits, 376 00:20:39,038 --> 00:20:42,106 but how are we going to learn about friendship now? 377 00:20:45,045 --> 00:20:49,380 Well, I can refer you to a fairly reputable establishment 378 00:20:49,482 --> 00:20:51,349 just outside of Ponyville. 379 00:20:51,451 --> 00:20:55,453 I'm quite certain the headmare would consider letting you in. 380 00:20:58,992 --> 00:21:01,759 "Of course, if I ever go to a school again, 381 00:21:01,861 --> 00:21:05,696 I'll make sure it's yours. In friendship, Starswirl." 382 00:21:05,898 --> 00:21:07,865 I still don't understand how Flim and Flam 383 00:21:07,967 --> 00:21:09,701 could have gotten a copy of your book. 384 00:21:10,303 --> 00:21:12,870 Uh. I finished straightening up in the library. 385 00:21:13,072 --> 00:21:15,406 Professor Rarity, I just wanted to make sure 386 00:21:15,508 --> 00:21:17,408 you're definitely keeping these. 387 00:21:17,710 --> 00:21:19,010 But of course, darling. 388 00:21:19,211 --> 00:21:21,411 If there's one thing I learned at Friendship University, 389 00:21:21,514 --> 00:21:23,748 it is not to give up when you know what's right 390 00:21:24,050 --> 00:21:27,485 and I know teaching friendship through sewing is right! 391 00:21:27,687 --> 00:21:30,421 I just need to figure out how...