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[Namine isn't often one to start conversations on the communicator like this, but recent conversations have given her an idea. So here she is, her sketchbook in hand.]

I know some of us agreed to help look for the missing items in Ponyville, and I thought it might help if we had a drawing of them so everyone knows what we're looking for. I've tried one...

[She holds up the sketchbook. While she has the basic shapes of the jewels on the necklaces and tiara right, some of the details are wrong. For instance, the necklaces look like pendants on chains instead of collars, and the star on the tiara is smaller than it should be.]

...but I'm not sure if it's right. If I get a good description, though, I'm sure I could do better, and that might help everyone who is looking.

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While this is an excellent idea, I would like to add that the actual, physical Elements of Harmony may not even exist at this point. The true strength of the Elements is in the six qualities they represent, and I believe that striving to embody these qualities is the best way to make sure that the Elements reappear... or are not ever needed.

[Ah, that hadn't been quite clear from the descriptions. Consider Namine's interest piqued.]

So they're something that appears when needed, depending on a person's heart?

[She looks far less surprised than one might think. Special artifacts that magically appear when needed for someone with the right qualities? Oh, look, it's Tuesday.]

[Celestia can't help but laugh at this.] Oh, no. They're real, physical objects with a purpose and a fixed existence. But each one can be used best by somepony who embodies that element best. When I used them alone, they were nowhere near as effective as when used by the current six bearers.

I meant that the Elements of Harmony, the artifacts, are nothing without the elements of harmony, the concepts and feelings.

Oh! I see.

[Namine looks slightly embarrassed for a moment, then joins in the laughter. Celestia didn't seem to be laughing at her after all.]

So more like a magician's staff than an item that can be summoned at will.

That is more the right of it. Make no mistake, they are absurdly powerful items who have been necessary to save Equestria on more than one occasion, but... you need not fear an enemy if you can reform him, for example.

[Namine nods.]

Thank you for explaining that. I was imagining something more like the Keyblades...

No, the two can't be compared. The Elements are far stronger, but far less useful.

Less useful? How is that?

[More power usually means more useful, or at least being regarded as more useful.]

The Elements of Harmony are of such power that they can only be used against a threat of equal magnitude. It would be incredibly unwise to unleash them on a random Nightmare in the back alleys of Traverse Town.

I see.

[Namine nods her understanding of Celestia's explanation. All the more reason to find the Elements, then, if they're that powerful.]

At least we know what they look like, and can try to find them in case we need them.

I only hope we can find a way to make them of use properly, when we do.

Me, too. I hope we find them quickly.

You're very close, actually. The necklaces are more like chokers, gold with the jewel set in, and the star on the tiara is bigger - it is the focal point of the piece, after all. It's a very good representation, especially since you've never even seen them before.

Really? Thank you.

[Namine's expression brightens with relief at the reassurance that she's not too far off. Then she busies herself creating a new sketch that includes Rarity's corrections.

It's not long before she holds up another sketch that looks much more like the real thing.]

So they're more like this?

[Having waited long enough to hear both Celestia's explanation as well as see the refined sketch, Soma now has a good enough idea to actually go looking for these things.]

Thanks. You've saved us all a lot of time with that drawing - knowing the physical form of what we're looking for should make this much easier.

[Namine smiles, blushing at the compliment.]

Thank you! I was hoping it would help--looking for something is difficult if you don't know what it looks like.

[Soma returns the smile, a bit awkwardly - and the blush too, come to that.]

You're welcome. Are you planning to join us in searching for them?

[Oh, dear, she hadn't meant to cause any awkwardness.]

I don't think so. I'm not very good at fighting, so if a large Nightmare appeared...

[It's not your fault he's not used to pretty girls smiling at him; the usual response involves cold shoulders, or running and screaming. He's always found that last bit odd.]

Yeah, that could be a problem. I'm pretty sure there are enough of us with protective abilities to keep you safe if it did happen, though.

[At this point it takes quite a bit to get either of those reactions out of Namine. She's seen a lot for just one year of existence.]

Most of the others are kind about helping. My healing magic is good, though, so if anyone needs help after fights...

[Glad to hear it. Just hope his other half doesn't try to eat you someday down the road, that would be awkward.]

Everyone always underestimates the value of a good support team. I can't tell you how many times I wished I had a doctor or healer with me in that blasted castle; potions will only do so much, you know? And what little healing magic I know now is hardly up to keeping me alive in a fight...

[...okay, he may be ranting at this point. Sorry!]

[It definitely would be awkward. Dracula being on a level of scary somewhat close to Xemnas, Namine would have no desire to meet him if she knew of him.

She doesn't, though, so now she's going to simply beam at the encouragement offered.]

Yes, potions can only do so much. My attack magic is improving, but still not as good at defense or healing. Teaming up with one of the others might be helpful, but they worry, and I don't want them to get hurt because they were looking out for me.

[Her expression sobers towards the end of her little speech. Getting someone else in trouble would not be good.]

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...I really need some new icons. DX

Me, too, actually.

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