[Axel initially turns on the video feed because he would like to comment on the interesting...changes occurring around the bubble, but moment after he flicks the feed on he pauses and feels something...burning in the pit of his stomach. He shouldn't be too affected by it, what with fire being his natural fighting element and all, so at first he thinks little of it.

However, when that burning increases and actually makes his head spin and his throat dry, he has to glance away from the screen to try and gather himself up.

For a long moment there's stillness and silence, nothing more than the ticking of a clock in the distance, perhaps, before Axel finally looks back to the screen, his eyes much more vibrant and green than they usually are, though naturally he doesn't quite catch onto this yet.]

Didn't we just...wrap up one of these curses not too long ago?

[He has to stop himself yet again, because soon his skin prickles and his back aches. The burning is stronger, near excruciating as it attempts to overpower his own inner fire, and mere moments after he disappears off camera to try and control himself there's the sound of clothing ripping apart at the seams followed by a loud, very threatening screech.

...Well, every fairytale needs a dragon to guard the princess, right?]

((OOC: MEEP. So like. I think I've watched too many Skyrim videos/Disney movies and they just. Collided. So yes: Axel is in the middle of turning into something like this and may not respond to any responses at all! I'm assuming action might be better, but it's totally up to you! ♥))

[The feed clicks on to see a very furry looking Severus. And, oh, my what what a big nose snout you have. And what big, sharp teeth you have!

The Big Bad Wolf - how appropriate given how Severus treated Lupin so many years ago.]

This? [ points to self - a humanoid werewolf looking thing with fur as black as Severus's hair ] IS NOT FUNNY!

[So. For a second, there's nothing and suddenly, there's a peacock staring right at the SFC. A huge one. The bird tilts its head first to the left, then to the right, the finally opens its beak to speak.

...in a Jamaican accent.]

This is one of those "curses," ja? So...I think this called a bird?

[Cielo is just more amazed and bewildered than anything else.]

What kind of bird do you call this?

[He's just going to. Admire his own feathers for a bit. Look how colorful they are!]

[The screen flicked on to Chie but..something was off other than her unamused expression.
She's dressed in this , her face having a more feminine structure to it, although. That and her hair. She still had her hair for whatever reason.

(no, she won't be ripping anyone's head off, she's the normal Puss in Boots I just really liked this look more for Chie rather than a clothe-less cat!)

But you can't exactly see much of her outfit since she had wrapped herself in her long red cape, only the top portion of her furred face, hair and brand new cat ears visible. Because of this, her voice is a tad muffled when she speaks.]

Um, could someone please explain what is going on to me?! I just sort of woke up and...well, I was this!

[Her ears positioned themselves a bit back in annoyance as her eyes narrowed.]

It's bad enough I can't go back to Inaba, but now I'm a cat? Wonder what the next surprise in store for me is...

[The SFC pops up to show the kindly smiling face of the Station Master. Except today, he is looking a little different! He's decked out royally in the clothes of, well, royalty. His suit is of the finest fabrics, his long mantle of the most beautiful furs and okay, the Station Master cap he is wearing on his head is the same as always, but he is wearing a crown over that, so it counts, right?

He pauses for a moment, as if gathering attention, and then.]


Once upon a time, there was a peaceful, beautiful kingdom under the sea. And in this kingdom, people had come from all walks of life to live in harmony, under the guidance of a wise, friendly king.

[another pause.]

Which, I suppose, would be me. Oh my.

[a smile and he goes on.]

Of course, the king could not reign this kingdom all by himself and at his side stood five pairs, bound together in the truest of love to help him. Why, though there was no blood bond between the King and these children, the people of Vatheon jokingly called them their princes and princesses, in honour and respect of the work they did for them.

But of course, life could not remain peaceful.

A great evil gathered from above the kingdom. An evil being jealous of the prosperity of the kingdom with no greater desire than to tear it apart. A curse was laid on the kingdom to try and destroy the happiness it had. Slowly the happy inhabitants of the kingdom started to forget where they came from, remembering nothing but their present selves.

Luckily, magic is not infallible and there still was a way to break the curse: the kiss of love. And not just any kiss, but that of the two who stood closest to the king.

When evil realized the error in its plan, it quickly cast a second curse, making the two forget their title and that they alone could change the kingdom.

But yet again, good prevailed, and the other four pairs remembered for the poor pair, doomed to live their lives with their titles forgotten. But before they could come before the kingdom and bring the clues as to their identity before the public, evil struck again. It commanded four monsters to capture the princesses, the ones who held the knowledge, locking them away behind fierce barriers that could only be broken by their prince.

[A pause and then a shrug.]

a bit of a silly opening, wouldn't you agree? But I guess that is how fairy tales work.

The four poor princesses are locked away as we speak, awaiting the rescue by their princes so they may be freed and help the unfortunate pair remember who they are and to save the kingdom. Of course the princes cannot be expected to pull of this amazing feat by their selves and anyone willing to help would be most helpful.

There is also be...

[He pauses for a moment, frowning.]

ah, how do you youngsters call it...

Mad loot?

Yes, I believe that is it, yes. Go, Vatheon. Help free our captive princesses. Help break this terrible curse that has befallen us. Before it is too late.

Oh, and Carol. It really would do best if you'd dress in the clothes we've been given. We agreed to play along, after all.

[smile smile smile.]

[ Sup, Vat? Your resident crow's on the network today looking less crow-ish and more... rabbity. White rabbit, if those ears are any indication. Of course, he's not really looking cute. There's actually a bit of a glare under those glasses he's suddenly sporting. Looking pretty dapper still, however. ]

I don't suppose this is yet another curse? The hold this city has on us is nothing short of irritating.

[ But a sigh as he tugs lightly on one ear, almost experimentally. Nope. Doesn't look like it's coming off. One thoughtful hum as he lets it go. ]

Dare I ask the current state of the rest of the city as it stands now?

[ here have a happy country! He's not wearing his usual blue WW2 uniform. Today he's wearing something a bit more ruffly, like a peasant dress with an apron. His hair's pulled back with a handkerchief (except for the large curl which is hanging out prominently) ]

Ve, ve! Unlimited supplies to make pasta without worrying about paying for it~~ [ because he is unfortunately very poor right now. ] I hope my big bros Medic and Heavy like it! I don't want to make them mad at me.

I made spaghetti and ravioli. [ he pans the SFC over to fresh, made from scratch pasta. ] Now off to clean! I have a whole house to clean before I start on laundry

[ have cinderella!italy ]

[Strangely enough, this troll had opted to post her thoughts with the video function on her SFC. But if you watch her, you can see she's trying very hard not to laugh and in fact has one hand in front of her mouth the entire time to try to hide her smile]

When I had heard this place had curses, this was not what I expected to see.

... I must admit, it does suit all of you.

<sub>[This is Demyx.

This is Demyx with no shirt and the skin of a leopard seal tied securely around his waist.

He's looking pretty darn smug about it, too.]</sub>

Hey, Vatheon! Check out what I had on me this morning! Someone jacked my clothes or something but this is kinda making up for it--it's actually really warm 'n a little soft, but uh... Does anyone got an extra pair of pants I could borrow 'til I find the guys who took everything?

<sub>[The video shows a person in a rather tattered, very plain dress. The person's face is hidden in their hands. They don't seem to notice the feed is on and it's hard to tell if they are actually crying or not... From the point of view of people watching this, it may look like it's a girl with short, silver hair.

But actually... it's a boy not a girl. And I suppose you can now guess why he's so upset, right?]</sub>

...T-this can't be happening...

<sub>[Ruca is trying to hide his face in embarrassment. If he is supposed to walk around like this for entire week until the curse wears off... he is not sure if he'll survive this. He is just glad that Iria and Spada can't see him now. If they did, they would laugh at him forever!

But maybe if he just stayed inside for this week and didn't show himself to anyone he would be able to avoid this embarrassment? Yes, that sounds like a good plan.

...Thinking about that, the boy removes his hands from his face... and only then he notices his SFC is recording. His big, bluish-green eyes widen at this, his face instantly become as red as tomato and he almost jumps forward to turn this thing off as quickly as possible.

He is doomed now.]

[ooc: Ruca is Cinderella. Feel free to actually mistake him for a girl, laugh at him or anything you want xD]</sub>

[ When the feed begins, it shows John (Aunt Nancy Anansi) perched on a tree branch, legs crossed. His six, spider arms are idly juggling six, round objects -- apples, a crystal ball, etc. It was yours???? Well, it's John's now. What's holding his SFC? ....Webs. Well, okay then. ]

Hey guys! I am totally a gross spider now, haha. Anyway, does anyone here know why nothing grows in the winter? No?

Well, I do. Because I have aaaaaaaall the stories. All of them! I almost had all the wisdom too but, well, that is a story for another time.

Anyway, here I go.

( Once upon a time, the Winter time used to be no different from Spring. )

And now you know why nothing grows in Winter anymore!