Froggy Mishaps #2 - video, backdated to the 11th

[captain_by_the_book]

[ So there is a shaky video, obviously the person filming this is upset and distracted.

Off-screen voices, then the video shows two normal-sized frogs, one of them yellow, on a cluttered desk in the Attleton Guardian's office. A moment later it shows a three-foot-tall frog which some people might know as Ribbit, Cassian's unwanted pet frog. It is angrily ribbiting at K-2SO. ]

We have a problem with animal transformations.

[ The camera is jerked around, finally showing Cassian Andor's very scowling face. ][ He's silent for a moment to let that sink in. ] But they can still talk, if you wish to reassure yourself of their well-being.

I'm sending this message since best we can figure we need someone of royal blood to kiss them to undo the spell. But as you can see, if our theory is wrong you will pay a high price.


[Network post for this log. You can respond to all four of them, just say in the header if you'd like someone specific to respond. Presumably, Dray will be helping with the kiss, but other offers are welcome, too!]

Comments

[ Video ]

[mother_of_monsters]

I've never seen a frog that big before. How they were transformed?

And I'm a Queen Eidion but I don't know how that can help.

[Video]

[mira_strauss]

Oh dear... I'm a bit of an expert in transformation magic but usually in transforming oneself, not others. I don't suppose your friend who was turned into a frog has any magical capabilities does he? If he does, I might be able to walk him through transforming himself back but otherwise... it might be difficult.

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[shelteringwings]

... do I even want to know?

[He's apparently missing quite a bit out on his extended patrol. What even. So he's squinting and judging. Just ignore how pale he looks, k? k.]

[ Video ]

[aurabble]

Hey, wait--!

There's no way any Queen would want to date me. So it is a prank.

[ Video ]

[mother_of_monsters]

Ey, Jaune...[Dray blinks at him twice, ears perking.] Uh. No, I'm a Queen Eidion. I've told other people before, you could ask around...and I still want to very much date you.

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[aurabble]

So what should I call you? Your Highness? My Queen?

[It has a nice ring to it. Maybe in a different life, he could have been a loyal knight to Dray.]

I think you mean hate me. I'm not-- I'm not good enough for anyone to date.

[ Video ]

[mother_of_monsters]

Me being a Queen Eidion doesn't matter, not here nor in my world. We don't have kingdoms, we don't wear crowns or anything like that. Just call me Dray. Please?

Don't talk like that! You're always putting yourself down and that's...it's nto right. You're more amazing than you realize, Jaune.

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[moviemagic]

Are you going through a fairy tale phase?

Didn't even think such a thing existed.

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[aurabble]

I'm very confused right now, but okay. I like Dray more anyway.

Why do you keep saying that...?

[ Video ]

[mother_of_monsters]

Dray is good. [He lowers his voice, purring a little.] Or you could call me baby.

[Alas, this is not the best moment to flirt. Shame.]

Because is the truth. Why don't you believe it?

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[aurabble]

[Damn that is hot.] Oh, uhm...right. Baby. [It sounds so much better when Dray says it.]

[Because he's wrong. Because no one other than Pyrrha wanted him like that and he still doesn't understand. Because how can someone like you when you hate yourself?] No reason.

[Video]

[alwaysimpaled]

[Have a Dante barely containing his snickering.]

Really? We're really doing the princess kissing a frog thing?

[gotabadfeelingaboutthis]

I hope it isn't spreading. I don't mind gettin' kisses from my princess, but since she isn't here...

[He's trying not to chuckle, but still trying to keep serious too..]

I hope we can find someone. Seems weird, though...a royal kiss can undo it?

'sbeen a looong time since my ancestors were close to royal...

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[mother_of_monsters]

Do it only if you feel like, really. No pressure. [It sounds cute when Jaune does it and Dray is happy enough.]

Hm...right. Well, we could talk about it during our date.

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[aurabble]

Of course I feel like it. You're super hot.

Oh. Right! Our date. Sorry Cassian for de-construct...ing? The conversation.

[ Video ]

[mother_of_monsters]

And you are a charmer. [Dray blows him a kiss.] I'll see you soon.

Right, ooops...

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[aurabble]

[Rolling his eyes.] Just be careful. I don't want our date turning into a quest to cure you in Fayren.

[ Video ]

[mother_of_monsters]

No worries. I heal faster than normal humans do.

And even if I got hurt, I'll have you as my knight to avenge me, right? Or to scold me for getting into trouble.

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[aurabble]

That doesn't mean you should let yourself get hurt. [He frowns, sounding more bothered by it than he usually would.]

I mean, I could. But I'd rather just protect you.

[ Video ]

[mother_of_monsters]

[Dray's ears drop and he stop sounding so casual.] I'm used to pain. But I promise you I'll try my best to not get in trouble.

[Annnd thats exactly why he likes you so much, Jaune.]

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[aurabble]

That doesn't mean you should--!

I have an idea. I'll go with you!

[ Video ]

[mother_of_monsters]

You would do that for me? Are you sure you aren't too busy? I know one of your friends is gettign married and all.

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[aurabble]

...I don't think they're getting married that soon. [His eyes dull before he forces himself to sound cheerful.] It's fine, you're...my boyfriend? They'd understand, you're important.

[ Video ]

[mother_of_monsters]

No, I guess a proper wedding requires a lot of planning. [Dray wonders why the wedding would upset Jaune but this is not the place to ask. He makes a mental note to not forget about it.

Dray is taken aback by Jaune's reply and he blushes slightly.]

Boyfriend. I like that word...You are the first one I've ever had.

[ Video ]

[aurabble]

It doesn't help that Weiss loves planning. [He rolls his eyes. But then Dray is blushing and he brightens. Should he say sorry that he's Dray's first? Him, of all people? But Dray looks so happy, so he'll hold back on the self-deprecating.]

I'll try not to disappoint. You're also my first, uh, boyfriend.