Virtually Inspired Pony

System run: start operation cycle /day/

Several server fans whined to life, the room filled with the sound of electricity and motors. The lone screen in the center of the room blinked to life, and the pony that inhabited it awoke. He looked out of the screen and straight into the greyed mane of his programmer and creator. As he stared at his creator, the old stallion awoke and looked at the screen. "Good morning creator." It said as he got up and wiped the small amount of spittle off of his face and the keyboard.

He stared at the screen for a moment, trying to process the sight before him. "G-good morning. I-I see that you've successfully powered up." "Why, yes creator. All systems seem to be functioning as per intention."

Brine yawned and leaned back on his chair. "Ahhh. That's good. Now, how is your AI response working?"

The pony on screen was silent for a moment. "I require something easier to respond too."

"Alright then." The old pony said, thinking of a clever question. " What year is it?"

"It is year 314 of the Mane-an era." The virtual pony responded. "Is that the most difficult question you can conjure?"

"I thought you said you needed an easier question." Brine said, scratching a hoof on his white beard.

"Your first question required further testing. And so, I can now reply with a confirmed yes." The pony on screen replied. "Do you  have a different test, such as a riddle?"

"I need to test the limits of his processing systems." The programmer said to himself." Ah yes, I have a statement for you to process."

"Oh? And what is this statement?" The VI asked. Brine grinned and responded, "This statement, is false."

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Several hours, and a completely redone com-processing attachment later, the VI had rebooted. "So, my creation." Light Brine said beginning to type a few keys into the system. "I still need to name you."

"Then by all means creator, input a name." He replied. "But please, for Celestia's sake, give me a good name."

Brine glanced up from his keyboard and stared at the screen. "I see your sarcasm system is functioning wonderfully. At any rate, I have decided to name you VIpony. Which stands in full as Virtual Intelligence pony." With a few taps on the keyboard, the name appeared on screen, set in stone.

"VIpony, at your service. Thank you creator, it has a nice ring to it." VIpony responded. His eyes glowing ever so slightly brighter.