003 - Flood - OPEN

[changeitroundsome]

[It took him a long time to get the communicator working, it turns out webbed feet are not precisely ambidextrous enough to get the job done with any sense of efficiency. It's certainly too heavy for him to move, so the view is a little frog, peering over the communicator into the camera. He gives a hopeful smile, if a frog could manage such a thing. He's giving it a good try, regardless.]

Bonjour! Don't suppose there's anyone here who can help me out of my room? Seems I got myself into trouble with a witch, and now I got all kind of trouble reaching my door.

[Another pause.] Princess would be welcome, too. The spell breaking sort.

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[youwillgotohell]

[She purses her lips, unfortunately not 100% sure where this is going: these aren't the sort of fairy tales she grew up on.]

In a manner of speaking. Why do you ask?

[changeitroundsome]

Well, I need something of a favour, to get me back to myself. One only a princess could offer.

[youwillgotohell]

And that would be?

[changeitroundsome]

Only one kiss, not much to ask for, in the grand scheme of things.

[youwillgotohell]

[She doesn't bother trying to stop the laugh that bubbles out.]

And how do I know you're not poisonous?

[changeitroundsome]

[He puts a little froggy font foot to his chest.]

I would never poison anybody. I ain't the sort.

[youwillgotohell]

And I should take your word for that, I suppose. I don't even know your name.

[changeitroundsome]

Prince Facilier. [He gives a little bow.] And I swear my word is all I have, but it's as good as gold.

[youwillgotohell]

[She considers for a moment, mouth pursed and eyebrows arched. Then she shrugs.]

I suppose it can't hurt.

[changeitroundsome]

[Look at so happy he is, a big dumb smile on his froggy face.]


Much obliged, you really are a lifesaver.

[youwillgotohell]

[Well okay, that's adorable.]

And where can I find you?

[changeitroundsome]

Room 215, merci beaucoup.

[youwillgotohell]

[She laughs to herself before killing the feed, but it isn't too long before she's knocking at his door and easing it open if it isn't locked.]

My lord?

[She is definitely teasing with the title, but she can't help adding it.]

[changeitroundsome]

Your highness. Sure is real pleasure to see you.

[He'll give a little froggie bow and everything. ]

[youwillgotohell]

[That is a struggle not to laugh at, but she shakes her head and moves to crouch in front of him.]

I have to say, this is not how I expected my day to go.

[changeitroundsome]

I got to admit, bein' turned into a frog wasn't something I expected, either.

[youwillgotohell]

I suppose I should remedy that.

[She hesitates a moment, but then holds out her hand so he can hop up.]

[changeitroundsome]

[He hops up with a little froggy smile.]

Of which I'll be forever obliged.

[youwillgotohell]

I hope so.

[Her mouth twists dryly, but she shrugs to herself, as if she expects little more than entertainment value - or perhaps a wart. But she can take care of that. So she leans forward, and kisses the top of his head.]

[changeitroundsome]

[Instead of a wart, she gets a sweet light show. And then, with a magical pop, there's a guy there. At least he's clothed, that's a small mercy. He glances at his hands, SWEET LORD HANDS and grins.]

Wow, that actually worked!

[youwillgotohell]

[Morgana wastes no time in stumbling backward once that light show starts, dropping the frog and putting a few feet between them.

Her eyebrows are halfway to her hairline by the time the frog is a grown ass man again.]

I didn't think it would work!

[changeitroundsome]

And you offered to help anyway.

[He smiles and inclines his head.]

A promise is a promise, though. Should you ever need anything, all you got to do is call on me.

[He'll probably regret that one day.]

[youwillgotohell]

[She'll probably try to make sure he does. Still looking half in shock, she tips her head in return.]

Then I suppose I'll hold you to it.

[changeitroundsome]

I'll be only too glad to oblige.

[He will hate it so much, but even as himself, he can't break his own deals.]

[youwillgotohell]

[She gathers herself enough to give an ironic little curtsy before heading to the door.]

There's no need to lie, Doctor. No one likes owing a debt.

[changeitroundsome]

True, but to such a lovely lady, it'd be a cross worth to bear.

[youwillgotohell]

[She laughs, pausing on the doorstep.]

Careful. I'll start to think you flatter all the women that save you from life as a frog.

[changeitroundsome]

[He chuckles and winks.]

Oh no, I save my best flattery for ladies who save me from a life as a frog.