Exactly so. [She's humming their song, still swaying her and Jasmine around. When Jasmine laughs, she doesn't even doubt it's with good nature rather than an admonishment or at her expense. She's too in love, too happy.] He's here, and he's my beloved.
[She recognises the song, hummed by the princess a few times before, albeit with a hint of sadness to it. But now, that sadness has completely dissipated, as boundless joy thanks to her newfound knowledge. It reminds her of her first date with Aladdin, after discovering that he and the boy she met at the marketplace were the same person. She didn't yet know he was first that poor boy, but it still filled the void left in her heart. Words cannot describe that uplifting sensation.]
You will! And there's no need to sort it out with your parents, you can just be married. Oh, Aurora, I'm so happy for you!
I've invited him over for dinner, so you can all properly be introduced. We'll have to invite Aladdin and Beast over as well, of course. [She's humming still and dancing their waltz before she pulls Jasmine in close.] He's as handsome and wonderful as I remembered dreaming of.
... [She pauses and then giggles.] It felt like a dream all over again, like we were repeating the past, it's why I wasn't even sure it was him. I was singing, just like I had in the woods when we first met, I was waltzing and daydreaming, and just like before, he took me into his arms just as if I had always been meant to be in them.
He is very eager to meet you properly, he's terrible thankful you've been so protective.
Yes, of course, we must formally introduce him to everyone. [Her giddiness lingers as she recalls her father presenting Aladdin to Agrabah, after the suitor law was passed. To be part of that formality for someone else is both surreal and exciting.
She pulls Aurora back to her, beaming as her friend relays the experience.] That's just like my first date with Aladdin! I recognised him from the marketplace, but I almost didn't believe it because I was told he was killed. But his words, his movements, they were all the same. You two are fate, Aurora, just like we are.
And yes, I would love to meet him again, now as your proper betrothed. I'm just so grateful you were able to choose this yourself, and it's exactly what you want.
[Honestly, her grin is so wide partly because she already liked Phillip - him turning out to be the peasant boy all along feels right to her, too, it explains so many of his mannerisms.]
Fate... [She smiled... Fate was such a heavy word for her. She was cursed as a baby and there was no way to break it, only alter it to be awoken by true love's kiss. Fate was something outside of your control, and the gifts of the fae, and her life with her aunts that had all been outside of her control. But her true love, that had to be of her own volition...]
Fate and I have been a bit at odds, so to know they had been kind, to let me choose Phillip...
[She hummed.]
I chose him. We talked about it, about whether or not we wanted to stay betrothed. He asked if it's something I still wanted. And I wanted it. I want him, to be loved by him and to love him back. Being allowed to choose... [The giant smile softened to something more meaningful, less giddy, and more... heartfelt, but a bit somber, too.]
I was terrified at what Fate would do... I tried to hold onto hope, but there were times when it felt so scary to hold onto it, foolish even.
I'm glad I did not give up hope. And I have you to partly thank for that, Jasmine. You helped keep me grounded on the matter.
[Jasmine relaxes along with Aurora and gives another encouraging squeeze of her hands.] Fate had to be kind to you someday. You did most of the work, Aurora - I just encouraged you to never give up. And you never did, despite having to wait for so long...
[Suddenly she pulls her friend into a tight hug while Rajah leans into the two of them.] But now you've found him. And now we can share this happiness together.
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We're going to be married someday, Jasmine!
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You will! And there's no need to sort it out with your parents, you can just be married. Oh, Aurora, I'm so happy for you!
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... [She pauses and then giggles.] It felt like a dream all over again, like we were repeating the past, it's why I wasn't even sure it was him. I was singing, just like I had in the woods when we first met, I was waltzing and daydreaming, and just like before, he took me into his arms just as if I had always been meant to be in them.
He is very eager to meet you properly, he's terrible thankful you've been so protective.
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She pulls Aurora back to her, beaming as her friend relays the experience.] That's just like my first date with Aladdin! I recognised him from the marketplace, but I almost didn't believe it because I was told he was killed. But his words, his movements, they were all the same. You two are fate, Aurora, just like we are.
And yes, I would love to meet him again, now as your proper betrothed. I'm just so grateful you were able to choose this yourself, and it's exactly what you want.
[Honestly, her grin is so wide partly because she already liked Phillip - him turning out to be the peasant boy all along feels right to her, too, it explains so many of his mannerisms.]
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Fate and I have been a bit at odds, so to know they had been kind, to let me choose Phillip...
[She hummed.]
I chose him. We talked about it, about whether or not we wanted to stay betrothed. He asked if it's something I still wanted. And I wanted it. I want him, to be loved by him and to love him back. Being allowed to choose... [The giant smile softened to something more meaningful, less giddy, and more... heartfelt, but a bit somber, too.]
I was terrified at what Fate would do... I tried to hold onto hope, but there were times when it felt so scary to hold onto it, foolish even.
I'm glad I did not give up hope. And I have you to partly thank for that, Jasmine. You helped keep me grounded on the matter.
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[Suddenly she pulls her friend into a tight hug while Rajah leans into the two of them.] But now you've found him. And now we can share this happiness together.