#I can’t lie to you guys I felt like a fairy princess with these clips in

[ai-katsuu]

Happy Valentine’s Day!

So @cookieek​ posted on the discord sever a cute set of prompts that I answered there so I’d like to do this as well! credits to @lamiahypnosia​ for making these <3

 1. I actually wrote them to say I love you at the end of their story where Jack's curse is broken, but I changed it to some months after since I felt that was too soon. But I do have this clip where it's implied but they don't outright say it! - 

Jack rolled his eyes as she laughed. He took her hand and looked her directly in the eye, “Audrey, I love how different you are from me. I love how...we’re from two completely different backgrounds, how we first met and I sort of didn’t like you at first.” Audrey was about to say something before he held his free hand up and smiled in assurance, “I love how witty you are, how you never miss a chance to say something funny under your breath, even though no one hears it. How you care for Snow White and the rest of the F7 like family even though you just met them. How you understood me even though...you’ve never been in my shoes. This was more than enough to make me hopelessly attracted to you.” he said “I am so, so” he put emphasis on his words, “happy you’re still in my life. If I had to go through those woods again to save you, go through my curse again to meet you....I would happily do it all over again. 

 “You’re a true partner and…” he looked sideways and gave a sheepish smile, “I’m hoping we could become much, much, more than that.” 

 Audrey looked at him and instinctively laced her fingers with his, Jack was quick to reciprocate the action as their eyes locked with the other. “I would want that as well…” she mumbled. Jack mumbled something under his breath that Audrey didn’t quite hear, but it didn’t matter as he smiled soon after and leaned in forward.

2. First date, hmm probably somewhere on the outskirts of Fairy tale Island. Since they went on an adventure I'm sure just to diffuse any lingering awkwardness Audrey would want to go exploring since that's when they were most comfortable with each other. 

 3. Yup! They live in the White Palace with the other partners and while there are maids and staff, I'd say it's Jack who does most of the cleaning in their room since Audrey never,,,,really had a room to begin with 

 4. Jack oh god, he can't stand Audrey's lack of self-care and room maintenance. She never really understood why one needs to brush their hair everyday?? Or other hygiene stuff? Like if you're clothes are clean then why do you need to wash them? Jack is annoyed a lot by that. For Audrey it isn't really a pet peeve but it's the opposite, she doesn't understand why Jack is so consistent with several face masks and perfumes

5. Audrey probably? They're both mature in their own sense and immature at separate times, but Audrey seems like the one to pull them out of any trouble if there is anything suspicious going on (she has been on her toes since she was younger after all!) 

 6. Audrey too! She's been outside of Fairy Tale Island and had been to many countries. Since she wasn't a prince or princess, she's had tons of time of explore and do fun activities. Jack of course has his own idea of fun which she appreciates^^ 

 7. HERE WE GO      

Merlin and Snow - "They pretty tight." "I love how Jack was finally able to find love from another person!" 

 Pino and Gretel - "Judging from all the stories she told me before I met you guys, they look like they've been through a lot in just 8 months?" "You have no idea haha. Audrey's pretty fun to see outside of the workshop." 

 Noki and Goldie - "They're fine. Jack has stopped bothering me about making exquisite stuff for him so I appreciate that." "I find them pretty cute! I love exchanging Valentine's gift ideas with Jack! He's pretty good at them you know?" 

Kio and Peter Pan - "I love Audrey. She's pretty fun to play pranks on or work on them together. We both have had time to spend on the outside world so we make a lot of pop-culture references others don't get." "Jack and Audrey are probably the most photogenic couple I've had taken pictures of, but nothing compared Arthur and Gwen. Now those two look like they'd step out of a portrait" 

Hans and Briar - "Not gonna lie. I had a bit of trouble with Audrey when I first came to the White Palace, I always felt like she was judging me,,,well I was too but still. But we're all good now! I love it when we go on missions together!" "Jack was my best friend first but it's nice to talk her about him. Whenever she needs advice she comes to me so that's something I have pride on!"

Arthur and Gwen - "THE AMOUNT OF TIMES JACK HAS TAUNTED ME THAT I WAS THE LAST ONE TO BREAK MY CUR-" "I love them! They're very nice and sweet!"(edited)

 8. When Jack proposed to Audrey? It was through a big surpise and she had no idea it was coming bc SO many people were involved and he played it like a heist.

 9. ARTHUR WANTS TO VOMIT. Jack kept on taunting him that he was the second to break his curse and not Arthur and he made sure Arthur saw it. But discreetly of course and nothing too much. Mostly just light hand holding, hugs in the hallway, leaning on her shoulder. Overall they're moderate. 

10. Audrey hates getting jealous but she does. It's an internal thing and something she wants to get rid of. She trusts Jack with all her heart but she knows he could've gotten someone else as the richest prince in FT Island so that makes her a bit insecure. Jack on the other hand? No not really. The only time you see him jealous is when Frosts visits because Audrey told him prior that she didn't have a lot of people she was close to so Jack sort of felt special. So you can imagine he felt a little hurt when he found out he wasn't the only one who knew most of her feelings, secrets etc.

#red shoes and the 7 dwarfs #red shoes and the seven dwarfs #red shoes movie #red shoes #red shoes audrey #red shoes jack #red shoes ever after #rsatsd #rsat7d

[monster-mum]

Creative Differences.

My Mum and Dad have this video of me when I was about five years old where I am twirling around the living room singing along to The Stylistics – ‘Can’t Give You Anything but My Love’. We were living in Italy at the time and had this huge living room with a large square rug in the middle. This rug was my stage. In the video I put on a show as I spun around my stage envisioning myself as a prima ballerina. Every time I see that video or hear the song it takes me straight back to that moment in time and how I felt spinning and dancing around. I look so happy and free and uninhibited. As much as I felt like a professional dancer the reality is something closer to a ‘You’ve Been Framed’ clip with me staggering and stumbling around my stage flashing my knickers like a drunk heading to a kebab shop after kick out time. It’s comical to say the least.

 Steven and Lyla enjoy putting shows on. Me and Chris are usually herded into whichever space has been designated as the ‘stage’ to watch the big production. As much as the times have moved on these shows follow a similar pattern to those of my youth where there are two sides to the show. The first is the actual performance that is out on the ‘stage’ for the audience to see, the other is the rather loud production going on behind the scenes. Children do tend to take their arts seriously. Out of the two I would have to say that although the unscripted performance (that is for our sake) is fantastic, confusing and generally a whirlwind of chaos, it’s the back-stage production that is most comical. As I am sure many of you with children in your lives will have experienced during one of these shows, there is a certain amount of acting required on the audience’s part, mainly pretending you can’t hear all the creative clashing going on behind the couch/cupboard/curtain or wherever the backstage area is. Steven and Lyla’s creative differences have had us jumping from drama to comedy to Die Hard and back to comedy. They say never to work with children and animals and here is a fantastic example of why…

 Set scene: myself and Chris are sat in the living room chatting when Steven and Lyla rush in.

 They both start shouting at the same time. (Our children don’t talk in normal tones. Anything worth saying must be shouted and always louder than the other person, you daren’t raise your voice to be heard as it then becomes a shouting match. Much like the game of ‘Bogies’ from that Dick and Dom show on Cbeebies. Don’t act coy, we’ve all played a spot of Bogies in the cinema or on the bus or in the supermarket.)

 Steven: “Hey Mummy, Daddy! We’ve made up a show and we want you to come and watch it!” (This is somewhat a lie, I doubt they have ever “planned” a show in their lives. I think the planning they speak of is the fact that they have decided to do a show, not “planned” one out.)

 Lyla: “Maddy!” (Yes, you are reading that right, Maddy. This is Lyla’s way of addressing both me and Chris at the same time, because saying Mummy and Daddy requires far too much effort apparently.) “Maddy! We have made up a show…” (Another fib) “…and we want you to come and watch it! It’s really great!”

 While this energetic and rather loud invitation is being delivered I look over to check that all the excitement hasn’t woken Lachlan. True to form he is passed out with his hands above his head like he’s being held at gunpoint in his bed. How he manages to continue sleeping through the noise is both impressive and enviable. Glancing back over to our biggens jumping and dancing around the room in unrestrained excitement we respond with the usual parenting response of “We’d love to see your show! It sounds amazing. What’s it about?”

 This used to be a question that stumped them both but Steven has developed a go to answer for such questions which is “Just you wait and see, it’s a surprise.” Translated this means “We don’t have a clue what it’s about. We’ll probably just run around in a circle for ten minutes screaming and shouting while continually pulling the trigger on the fart gun” (Thanks Dad for that gem of a gift, it just keeps on giving.)

 They run off excitedly to prepare and before we know it they are back and the show begins.

 Steven: “Welcome to our show. We hope you enjoy it and…yeh…I don’t know what else I should say...and…” While this grand introduction is happening, Steven is slowly backing out of the room while Lyla hides around the corner peeking looks at us and then quickly hiding and giggling when she sees us noticing her. This is where the backstage production starts.

 Steven: “You need to get ready for your dance number!”

 Lyla: “I don’t want to do a dance, I want to sing.”

 Steven: “You said you wanted to dance.”

 Lyla: “I want to sing!”

 Steven learned a long time ago that sometimes there is just no point in arguing with Lyla.

 Steven: “Fine, do a song then but you need to get on stage now.”

 Lyla: “You need to introduce me.”

 Steven: “Okay. I’ll say “Introducing Lyla the amazing singer” and then you come out.”

 Lyla: “No, no, NO! I WANT to be introduced as Lyla Sparkles Unicorn Princess Rainbow Fairy.”

 Steven sounding quite exacerbated says “Fine.”

 We, the patient audience, watch as Steven comes out to introduce Lyla Sparkles Unicorn Princess Rainbow Fairy.

 Steven: “Introducing Lyla Sparkles Rainbow Unicorn Princess Fairy the amazing singer!”

 From backstage we hear Lyla start to cry. Steven apologises like an embarrassed host whose partner has got too drunk and laid down some brutal home truths, and disappears off. From backstage we hear…

 Steven (who is now sounding pretty fed-up): “What is wrong Lyla?”

 Lyla: “I didn’t want to do a song! I wanted to do a dance to my music and you changed it and, and, and YOU DIDN’T LISTEN and, and, and, the show is ruined and YOU RUINED MY LIFE and, and, and YOU said my name WROOOOONNNNGGG!”

 Steven at this point is seeing his creative vision sprouting wings and flying out of the window.

 Steven: “Okay Lyla, just do whatever you want! I don’t want to be in this show with you anymore. I’ve had enough, I quit!”

 Lyla begins crying louder as Steven stomps off down the hall.

 Lyla: “No Steven! Don’t leave me! I can’t do this without you. I need you to help me do it, I am only a little girl and, and, and I am too small to do it all by my own.”

 The stomping ceases.

 Seven: “Fine Lyla, but there needs to be some changes. For one thing your name is too long. How am I supposed to remember all of that? And another thing, stop changing your mind on what you’re doing!”

 Lyla sobs “okay Steven but I just don’t know what to do! I am a great singer and a great dancer!”

 Steven: “Well do both at the same time. Dance to your singing.”

 Lyla laughs “That’s a great idea Steven! I’ll do that. Thank you so much Steven.”

 Steven: “Well I am a lot bigger than you Lyla and I just know these things.”

 Meanwhile me and Chris are sat patiently on the couch waiting for the “planned” show to begin and pretending we can’t hear the production in the hallway. We sit sharing looks (all parenting teams have these silent ways of communicating) as we hear Lyla managing to overcome the hardships of having to choose between two things she is self-professed great at and our son having to impart wisdom on his little sister as though he were in some coming of age drama. The struggle is real readers.

 Steven suddenly reappears.

 Steven: “Ladies and Daddies, I mean gentleman, oh and baby Lachlan’s, may I present Princess Lyla.”

 He moves to one side of the “stage” and Lyla glides softly into the room playing the part of the shy actress. She starts singing and gently dancing around the room…

 Lyla: “I am a princess with no Mum and Dad. I was stolen from my Mum and Dad when I was a babyyyyy and the robber was a lady and she said she was my Mummy but she wasn’t and she made me live in a big tower.”

 (Just in case you can’t tell Lyla is going through a Rapunzel phase at the moment and has been watching Tangled every chance she gets.)

 As her song and dance finish we applaud loudly and cheer, telling her how wonderfully she did. She accepts the accolades graciously by curtsying and informing us that we should make “whooping” noises too.

 Steven: ‘Well, that’s the end of our show for today. Thanks for coming.”

 They both run out of the room congratulating each other on another successful show.

 Until next time eh guys.