The same concept (but perhaps different story mechanism) applies to the val'Mehan Heritage psionic spell Obtain Spell. Rules as written, the spellcaster can choose any one spell of any type that the target has learned and "can now cast this spell utilizing your Arcanum (Meditation) skill as if it was a new Psionic ability." Rules a written, it applies to Cants, which become Psionic spells with the exact same effects. Obtain Spell explains it as now being a psioinic spell, whereas Steal Capacity grants the caster "the knowledge of that ability, allowing you to utilize it as if you had mastered it."
Based on story alone, in a home campaign I would rule that Steal Capacity does not allow the caster to cast spells from a different source than already known except Primal, which anyone can learn. All the other arcanum sources are limited in some way. I would rule that Obtain Spell does work because of its justification of switching to a psionic source as well as its being balanced by being a higher tier spell and being for spells only.
In a shared campaign, though, it seems we should go by the rules as written unless they are overridden anywhere explicitly. Eric's question is a good one.
_________________ David Thomas Chappell Sestius Ovidius val'Mehan Comma and Khamat - psion patrician diplomatic legate and his Myrantian tutor Quintus Ovidius val'Mehan - patrician military tribune Amadi val'Abebi - Monk of Althares Talathos - choleric Kelekene dabbler
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