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[fulminants]

[ The face that comes onscreen after a few obvious jostles might be one you're familiar with (if you are, sorry, he's probably not the one you're looking for). Johnny's half-concerned, half-amused with the general state of things and it shows in the way he's looking into the locket, clearing his throat. ]

Ever wonder how this feels like some weird State of the Union address? Except with a lot less people. Or maybe it's like making a YouTube video. Here I am, talking to you guys, and I can't even see your faces. [ He shrugs. ] Oh, well -- anyway.

What's up, strangers of Drabwurld? I have three questions: [ Holds up one finger. ] one, why is it called Drabwurld? Did its founders hate being here, or does Brightworld just not have the same ring to it? Ha, there's your thought of the day.

[ Two fingers. ] Two: Anyone seen a big orange walking rockpile lately? Grumpy, looks like he lost a bet with a mudslide? Failing that, how about a guy who can stretch to grossly disproportionate levels, or a girl who can turn invisible? If found, let me know; they can be pretty ornery, and reach dangerous levels of boring when put together for too long.

Three, and I can't believe this didn't come first. It's a very important question, so I'm gonna need all of you to be honest with me, whoever you are.

[ He leans closer to the screen, loses the smile and gets serious. This is crucial. ]

Which side's got the hotter babes? The Seelie, or the Unseelie?

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[notyetlegend]

Aye, but I don't put much stock into that since my kingdom doesn't exist here. I prefer to carve my own path here.

[Merida can't help but raise an eyebrow, though she shakes her head at that question as she folds her map back up.]

I've been to La Llorona myself, it's just south of th' Caer, although I keep an ear out for th' rest. Tales might be tales, but there's every chance they could be real in this world.

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[fulminants]

[ Johnny's impressed. Most princesses he sees in the media are pretty vapid, happy to smile and wave at the camera and give birth like it's the most important thing in the world. And here one is, determined to make her way in life.

He likes that; respect. ]

Merida it is. I'm Johnny.

[ He inclines his head briefly. ] Ever wanted to find that out for yourself? You seem like the adventurous type.

[notyetlegend]

[You'll find she's not like most of the other Disney princesses you know of, Johnny. Merida inclines her head in return, then laughs a little.]

If you'd arrived two months ago I would have gladly taken you up on that, Johnny. I might be learnin' fire magic but I'm not fire proof.

[fulminants]

[ She's pretty when she laughs, and Johnny smiles at that. Maybe this Drabwurld thing isn't so bad after all, if there are girls like her around. Learning fire magic, huh? ]

I am, and I'll look out for you. C'mon, you really don't want to see what they're like?

[ Adventure!!! ]

[notyetlegend]

I'm actually a little far south at th' moment.

[She gives a little sheepish smile. Far south was an understatement, but she wasn't about to disclose her location to the whole network or a newcomer.]

I have no desire to fight in th' battle comin' for Caer Scima, so I left last month.

[fulminants]

[ Johnny exhales, sympathetic. Yeah -- that's going to be a thing, isn't it? Brewing war, and all that. ]

Hey, at least you won't get caught in the crossfire there, right?