Jeremy heard a knock on the door and opened it to find Rose standing there, her expression a mix of curiosity and excitement. “Was that Jean-Luc?” she asked, glancing over her shoulder as if expecting to see the captain still lingering nearby. “Yeah, that was Picard,” Jeremy confirmed, stepping aside to let her in. “He needs our help to plan a tea party. He ended up in Equestria from the My Little Pony TV show we watched.” “What?” Rose exclaimed, raising an eyebrow in disbelief. “Are you pulling my leg?” “I wish I were. It’s the real deal. Q sent Discord to mess with him, and now we need to help throw a tea party to calm things down,” Jeremy explained, trying to keep a straight face.
“Wow, that’s wild. Wanna help me, Rose?” “Yeah, sure! This sounds like a blast,” Rose replied enthusiastically. “I’ll also get David Grimes and see if he wants to help.” “Great idea!” Jeremy nodded. “The more, the merrier.” Rose grinned, her mind already racing with possibilities. “I’ll go ask Zack and Terry too. I bet they’ll want in on this.” “Perfect! I’ll start brainstorming ideas for the party while you gather the crew. I want to make sure we have some fun surprises for everyone,” Jeremy said, already feeling the excitement building. “On it!” Rose replied, dashing out the door to round up their friends. As Jeremy settled back into his seat, he couldn’t help but smile. Planning a tea party with a mix of characters from different universes was sure to be an adventure. He grabbed a notepad, jotting down ideas for snacks, decorations, and entertainment, already envisioning the chaotic yet delightful gathering that awaited them.
Q floated in front of Rarity, his expression both amused and impatient. “Excuse me, Rarity.” “Yes, Q?” she replied, her eyes wide with curiosity. “This is a smartphone,” he said, holding up the device. “If you press that button with the green video call symbol on it, it will connect you with Jeremy. He wants to talk to you about the party decor.” Rarity furrowed her brow, staring at the small screen. “A smartphone? What a peculiar name! What does it do?” Q smirked. “It’s smart because it can do a lot of things. But right now, it’s mostly for talking. Just press that button, and you’ll be able to see and speak with him.”
Rarity hesitated, glancing at the array of buttons. “But there are so many! What if I press the wrong one?” Q waved a hand dismissively. “Don’t worry. If you can’t remember what button to press, just say, ‘Okay, Google, video call Jeremy.’ It’s that simple.” With a determined nod, Rarity straightened her posture and took a deep breath. “Alright, let’s do this!” She picked up the smartphone, hesitantly pressed the green button, and the screen lit up. Moments later, Jeremy’s face appeared, smiling broadly. “Rarity! You made it!” Jeremy exclaimed, his excitement palpable through the screen.
“Hello, Jeremy! Q was just explaining this… smartphone to me. It’s quite extraordinary!” she said, her initial nervousness fading as she marveled at the technology. “Glad to hear that! I wanted to discuss the decorations for the tea party,” Jeremy said, his tone shifting to a more focused demeanor. “We’re going to have it on the USS Samuel W. Bell. Any ideas for a theme?” Rarity’s eyes sparkled with inspiration. “Oh, how lovely! I can already picture it—a blend of elegance and whimsy! Perhaps we could have pastel colors, twinkling lights, and a centerpiece featuring flowers from both Equestria and Earth Here’s the revised scene with Jeremy explaining RGB lights and showcasing the RGB strip on his wall: As their conversation continued, Jeremy leaned closer to the screen, eager to share more ideas. “Rarity, I also wanted to talk about something we use for decorations here on Earth—RGB lights. Have you heard of them?”
“RGB lights?” Rarity echoed, tilting her head in curiosity. “What are those?” “RGB stands for Red, Green, Blue,” Jeremy explained enthusiastically. “These lights can change colors and create different effects. They’re super versatile and can add a lot of ambiance to any event. Let me show you.” He turned his camera to the wall behind him, revealing a vibrant RGB strip that glowed with a spectrum of colors, shifting smoothly from one hue to another. “See this? It can change to any color I want. I can set it to match the theme of the party, like soft pastels for a tea party or even a lively rainbow effect if we want to get playful!” Rarity’s eyes widened as she observed the lights. “Oh my! That’s marvelous! It’s like having a little piece of magic right in your home! Imagine the possibilities! We could have the lights subtly shift to different colors throughout the tea party, enhancing the mood!”
“Exactly!” Jeremy said, grinning at her enthusiasm. “And we could even sync them to music if we decide to have any entertainment. They’d pulse and change with the beat, adding an extra layer of fun!” Rarity clapped her hooves together in excitement. “That sounds positively delightful! I can already see it in my mind—a beautiful tea party filled with enchanting colors and delightful decorations!” “Let’s make it happen!” Jeremy replied, his enthusiasm matching hers. “I’ll make sure to get everything set up for you!”
Rarity’s eyes widened as she read her new email address. “Wait a moment! Rarity4u? That’s the name of my couture shop—Rarity for You! But you used a number and letter combo to save space.” She paused, her expression shifting to one of indignation. “And Opalescence is the name of my cat... How do you know all that?” Jeremy chuckled, amused by her surprise. “Well, I might have done a little research. Here, let me show you.” He sent her a link to a My Little Pony cartoon video, specifically the intro.
As Rarity clicked the link and the cheerful theme music began to play, she couldn’t help but smile. “Oh, my stars! This is a bit of my life, isn’t it? A toy company made a toy line based on me and my friends. Why, that’s...” She trailed off, her expression turning more serious. “I know. It’s stupid; people will do anything for money. So, a toy company sponsors this... this cartoon... thing?”
“Sadly, yes,” Jeremy replied. “However, little girls look up to you all, and they have their favorite ponies and memorabilia. It shows that girls can do anything if they put their minds to it.”Rarity huffed, crossing her arms. “Well, I suppose that’s a silver lining, but it still feels rather rude. They don’t know that this universe exists.”
Jeremy nodded in understanding. “True, but it’s nice to see that your message of empowerment reaches so many, even if it’s through some commercialized lens.” Rarity sighed, shaking her head, but a smile began to creep back onto her face. “I guess if it inspires others, I can tolerate it. Now, let’s get to planning this party!”
“Okay, I have a meal lined up for this tea party,” Jeremy began, looking excited. “But the food replicators can do anything except fruit. That’s where they fall... well, flat. Do you think you can talk Applejack and Big Macintosh into bringing about seven bushels of apples for the party?”
Rarity smiled warmly. “Of course, darling! I’ll make sure they bring the best apples in all of Equestria. Wait, what is that device you’re standing by on the screen? It looks complicated, whatever it is.”Jeremy chuckled, glancing at the computer. “Oh, it’s just a computer. It’s not complicated at all! You use a keyboard, and there’s an apparatus called a mouse... not the animal, of course, but the design was inspired by it. The mouse is used to interact with the user interface.”
“Fascinating!” Rarity replied, intrigued. “And it helps you with your planning?” “Exactly!” Jeremy continued. “Now, back to the food. I’ve selected ham and Havarti sandwiches, an Earth dish called ants on a log, which is celery slathered in peanut butter and dotted with raisins. We’ll also have cookies, and I have about twelve different tea selections ranging from English to Chinese, Korean, Indian, and even blooming teas. It should be quite a spread!” Rarity clapped her hooves together in excitement. “Oh, darling, it sounds delightful! I can already envision the decor and ambiance we’ll create for this gathering.”
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