BRYNIE:

… Vanni told me to come in here and wait for him. What's going on?

ORRIE:

He gonna tell us something but we need Fin. Vanni looking for him.

BRYNIE:

So Vanni wants to talk to us? What’d you do this time, Karanthir?

KARANTHIR:
Moi? I've done nothing out of the ordinary, certainly not 

anything that could warrant a talk with Vanni.

BRYNIE:

If you say so. Hey, I meant to tell you - I was talking to Grace and 

she said all Es needs is a kiss to wake her up. Maybe you should try that?

ORRIE:

That won't work.

KARANTHIR:

You're right my boy, it didn't. Trust me, Es has been kissed by many, with no results what-so-ever, myself included - and that in itself is astonishing.

BRYNIE:

Orrie, how'd you know that?

ORRIE:

Es ain't a princess. She needs to be a princess, like in the stories.

BRYNIE:

I'm surprised Grace didn't think of that. She's such a know-it-all, 

yes she is. I can't wait to rub it in.

ORRIE:

I know how to wake up Es. Wanna hear?

KARANTHIR:

Of course I do, you have my utmost attention, enlighten me.

ORRIE:

'Member Aladdin? Aladdin had a genie to grant wishes. 

Grace has Io. He’s a genie that grants wishes too.

BRYNIE:

Like – duh.

KARANTHIR:

I couldn't have expressed it any better myself.

KARANTHIR:

…Orrie my boy you're a genius. I'll speak to Io and his masters 

as soon as we're done here.

BRYNIE:

You can’t.

KARANTHIR:

What do you mean I can’t?

BRYNIE:

They’re at Disney and won't be back for a few days. Daprima thought 

it’d be good for Cammeo to get away, so they all went, even Io. 

Haven't you noticed how quiet it is without Grace in the house?

KARANTHIR:

I’ve been a bit pre-occupied as of late. No matter, I’ll get word to 

them just as soon as we’re done here.Seriously, what's 

taking so long? I've better things do with my time.

VANNI:

Sorry for the delay. I have news that concerns all of you.

FIN:

All right Vanni, let’s cut right to the chase. What did Karanthir do this time?

KARANTHIR:

I beg your pardon. I’ll have you know I’m completely innocent of any 

wrong doing what-so-ever. Furthermore I resent the fact 

that you all seem to think otherwise.

VANNI:

He's right, this isn’t about him. It's about Zyfan. 

Yesterday, he proposed to Phae, and now they’re engaged.

FIN:

Did you know that?

KARANTHIR:

I did. The prince informed me right after he popped the question.

VANNI:

And word travels fast, specifically to the One, and because of this, 

we've been summoned to Court, including you four.

KARANTHIR, BRYNIE, FIN & ORRIE:

Huh?

VANNI:

That was my reaction too, but this is a big deal. Phae will officially be

presented, the engagement announced and then the festivities will begin. You're included. Zyfan's parents want to meet Karanthir and you.

BRYNIE:

Wow! How cool is that? Were going home, well back to our 

first home. When do we leave?

VANNI:

Friday.

BRYNIE:

This Friday?

VANNI:

Yes, the griffons are on their way.

BRYNIE:

The griffons! Did you hear that Orrie? We get to ride on the griffons.

ORRIE:

Unbelievable!

BRYNIE:

Hey Vanni - do you think we could visit our grandma and grandpa 

while we’re there? I'd love to see them.

VANNI:

I’m sure that can be arranged.

BRYNIE:

Wow! This keeps getting better and better.

FIN:

Brynie, why don’t you and Orrie start packing?

BRYNIE:

Sure. Come on Orrie.

BRYNIE:

…They need to talk and want us out of the room.

ORRIE:

Yup. I know.

Brynie and Orrie leave.

FIN:

Vanni, this is all very exciting but, I can't just pick up and go. I have work, and Daprima and … She won't even be back before these griffons arrive ...

VANNI:

I fully appreciate that and feel the same way, 

but you don’t have a choice, none of us do.

FIN:

Zyfan’s engaged. Wow. I can’t believe it. Are you OK? I mean, 

how do feel about all this?

KARANTHIR:

I haven't decided yet, but really, does it matter?

FIN:

I guess not.

FIN:

…Please tell me we’re not going to be presented at Court?

VANNI:

No, just Phae and maybe Karanthir too.

FIN:

Oh good. This is way out of my comfort zone.

FIN:

… But you, tou’ll fit right in at Court. You were made for this stuff.

KARANTHIR:

Excited? On the contrary, do you really think I want to go? I can tell you this – the prince certainly doesn't. I'm sure he's dreading the entire ordeal.

VANNI:

Syrrah was apprehensive about telling him that you’ll 

be meeting their mother.

VANNI:

She isn't that bad. She accepted me, and I'm a human.

KARANTHIR:

Yes, she did. So tell me, what's your secret?

VANNI:

Syrrah says it's because I made her a grandmother.

KARANTHIR:

Well, if that's all that's required, perhaps I could bed your wife 

and provide another heir?

VANNI:

Sorry but you’ll have to find your own way into her heart.

FIN:

Um Vanni ... exactly how long is all this going to take?

VANNI:

The festivities will go on for about two, maybe three months.

FIN:

Are you kidding me?

VANNI:

I wish I were. It’s been my experience that they like to drag these

things out. All I can say is - welcome to life at Court.

FIN:

This is awful.

KARANTHIR:

I agree dear brother.