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[the feed turns on to show a small child, inspecting the recording Guide with curiosity and fascination. for a while the kid just plays around with it, before turning it around to film his surroundings; it seems he's in the park, in the midst of many other young children. eventually, he keeps the camera trained on the children's focus: a certain teenage girl, operating marionettes on a tiny stage. she's telling a story as she skillfully manipulates and switches out the little dolls on strings when need be, her narrative filled with emotion as she puts everything into telling her tale.]
With all of his effort, the brave prince was able to defeat the evil dragon and save the princess. Together, the two returned to the princess's kingdom; there, she was reunited with her family and two best friends. The king and queen thanked the courageous prince for his noble deed, and asked if there was any way they could ever repay him. Any amount of riches, gems, and valuables were at his request-all he had to do was ask. Instead, he simply answered, "I wish to marry your daughter, the most beautiful girl I've ever seen."
Though surprised by his request, the king and queen allowed him this offer; the princess's friends, however, were not as enthusiastic. They consulted her for her opinion, and she replied that she had indeed fallen in love with the prince; she knew he was a good person, and she assured her friends that they'd be okay. Seeing how much she had grown to care for him, and he for her, the two gave the prince and princess their well wishes-but not before warning the prince he would have to deal with them if he did anything to the beloved princess.
Several weeks later, the prince and princess were finally wed, and their marriage was celebrated all throughout the kingdom. When time came for them to take the throne, they ruled fairly and justly, and lived happily ever after. The end.
[finally laying the puppets down to rest on the little stage, Xion bows as the delighted children begin applauding. while she begins conversing with the kids, the picture on the screen suddenly starts bouncing around as the boy carrying it runs up and holds it out to her.]
Thanks a bunch for letting us play with your Guide, Miss Xion!
[she accepts the Guide from the child, and notices the recording light is on. though she's initially surprised when she spots that, she doesn't seem to mind; she just smiles softly as she turns the camera away and starts to turn it off. right before the feed cuts out, though, a good listener might be able to catch the faint voice of the child who handed Xion her Guide:]
Miss Xion, why are you crying?
With all of his effort, the brave prince was able to defeat the evil dragon and save the princess. Together, the two returned to the princess's kingdom; there, she was reunited with her family and two best friends. The king and queen thanked the courageous prince for his noble deed, and asked if there was any way they could ever repay him. Any amount of riches, gems, and valuables were at his request-all he had to do was ask. Instead, he simply answered, "I wish to marry your daughter, the most beautiful girl I've ever seen."
Though surprised by his request, the king and queen allowed him this offer; the princess's friends, however, were not as enthusiastic. They consulted her for her opinion, and she replied that she had indeed fallen in love with the prince; she knew he was a good person, and she assured her friends that they'd be okay. Seeing how much she had grown to care for him, and he for her, the two gave the prince and princess their well wishes-but not before warning the prince he would have to deal with them if he did anything to the beloved princess.
Several weeks later, the prince and princess were finally wed, and their marriage was celebrated all throughout the kingdom. When time came for them to take the throne, they ruled fairly and justly, and lived happily ever after. The end.
[finally laying the puppets down to rest on the little stage, Xion bows as the delighted children begin applauding. while she begins conversing with the kids, the picture on the screen suddenly starts bouncing around as the boy carrying it runs up and holds it out to her.]
Thanks a bunch for letting us play with your Guide, Miss Xion!
[she accepts the Guide from the child, and notices the recording light is on. though she's initially surprised when she spots that, she doesn't seem to mind; she just smiles softly as she turns the camera away and starts to turn it off. right before the feed cuts out, though, a good listener might be able to catch the faint voice of the child who handed Xion her Guide:]
Miss Xion, why are you crying?