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Adrian's Birthday

5/27/2022

It was Adrian's birthday, and Kassia decided to throw him a party.

"I know you aren't too happy about how things are right now, but some day you'll be able to think back to the one year you celebrated your birthday as a cat, and laugh about it. Just think of the story you'll be able to tell."

"So I decided to throw you a party."

"The cook has even made a special cake for you...."

"Happy Birthday, your Highness!"

Everyone gathered round to sing 'Happy Birthday'

"Now make a wish...and blow out the candle..."

"I wish we were all back to normal."

"Don't we all..."

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Changing Seasons

5/26/2022

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Kassia and Adrian tried to make the best of their situation, and went on with their lives, continuing to do all the things they used to enjoy. Summer seemed to pass quickly, and change was in the air.

Days were getting shorter, and the leaves were starting to colour. Fall was in the air...

It had always been one of their favourite times to have a picnic in the woods...

"It's so nice to get out to the woods."

"It's so beautiful here in fall."

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A Letter Arrives

5/25/2022

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Kassia was reading, when Lucy, the maid came in....

"A dragon just delivered this, my Lady. He said it was from the Wizard."

"Yes, it's from the Wizard."

"Any news my Lady??"

"What news? From who?"

"It's from the Wizard...." and she started to read it aloud.... 'Your Majesties….

We regret to inform you that even with our best efforts, we have still not been able to determine the exact cause of the situation you currently find yourselves in. However it would seem that your Highnesses are not alone. There would seem to be many others who also find themselves back under evil spells which had previously been broken. There does not seem to be a unifying cause at present. So we have decided that the best course of action at this time would be to work on creating a powerful Transformation potion, in hopes of returning everyone back to their true selves.'"

"He goes on....Unfortunately the main ingredient for the potion is a rare magic mushroom that only grows for a few days in late autumn. So, unfortunately, it will still be several months before we can harvest the mushrooms. So please, in the meantime, try to relax, stay safe, and we will deliver the potion as soon as we are able to make it. But it will take some time.
Sincerely, with best regards, Nick & Willie'"
PS. My cats have welcomed Rags into their home, and he seems quite happy here.

"Well, it's not exactly what we were hoping to hear, but it is somewhat comforting knowing we aren't the only ones affected. And it's nice to know that Rags is happy."

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A Letter

5/24/2022

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The Wizard took out a sheet of paper and started to write....

Willie was curious....

"I'm writing a letter to Princess Kassia and Prince Adrian...."

"I thought I'd keep them up to date on our progress."

Winston arrived...

"I have a letter..."

"..I'd appreciate if you would deliver it."

"It's for Princess Kassia and Prince Adrian."

"I'd be happy to."

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Researching

5/23/2022

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Even though they hadn't yet determined what exactly was going on, the Wizard and Willie thought it might be prudent to start working on a Transformation Spell to help everyone who had changed back to their cursed states. It wasn't going to help everyone, but they figured it was a good start.

But in which book was the formula for that powerful Transformation Spell?

"Hmmmm....I know it's in one of these books..."

"This book looks vaguely familiar...."

"It would be nice if we didn't have to leaf through every one."

"I agree. Unfortunately my memory isn't what it used to be."

"So I'm hoping it might be in here..."

So he sat down to look, and sure enough the formula he had been thinking of was in the book.

"There's just one problem. It requires a very special magic mushroom, that only grows in a certain fairy wood."

"And I'm not sure I remember exactly where that is."

But Willie. who was always eager to help, went to look through the Wizard's maps....

"I know you've used those mushrooms before, and you keep detailed notes on everything, so you must have a map here somewhere."

'I think I found it!!"

"The label says 'Magic Mushroom Forest'"

"That's great. Now we just need to go and pick some!"

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Taking a Break

5/21/2022

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After the Prince and his girls left, the Wizard and Willie sat down for some afternoon tea.

"It seems that whatever is going on is way more widespread than we first thought."

"It's like every evil curse that was broken in the past has returned."

"Yes, and it doesn't seem to matter that all those spells were cast by different people."

"It will be a challenge to try figure it out, and hopefully set everything right again."

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A Frustrated Father

5/20/2022

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While the Prince talked to the Wizard and Willie, his girls amused themselves.

"How do I look?"

"Girls!! What are you doing?!?"

"Nothing...."

"Take that off this minute!! And stop touching everything!"

"I'm at my wit's end. Everyone in the castle is asleep....their Mom, their nanny, all the maids and servants, the cook......everyone."

"It's just me and the girls, and I have to do everything, always watching out for all the unconscious people laying around...."

"The girls really miss their Mom. They see her laying there asleep, but she won't wake up."

"Even all the animals at home are asleep....including the girl's pets."

"So, I was hoping you could help."

"I know it isn't much comfort, but you aren't the only ones affected by whatever is going on. Willie and I are looking into it, trying to figure out what to do about it. But it may take some time."

Willie had been busy writing something, and handed Phillip the paper....

"Here's a list of some highly recommended daycare providers..."

"I'm sure there will be a least one that can help you out in the meantime."

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Asleep Again

5/19/2022

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No sooner had the Princess left, but a Prince from yet another neighbouring kingdom arrived...

...with two little girls....

"What can we do for you?"

"I'm Prince Phillip, and these are my two daughters...."

"My wife, their Mother, is the Princess who was the Sleeping Beauty."

"A few days ago, she fell asleep again....along with everyone else in the castle. Everyone except our daughters and me."

"Last time a kiss woke her up, but this time nothing. I tried enough times."

"Are these his eyes?"

"No, they're not..."

"Could you put them back, please?"

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the Frog Prince

5/18/2022

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A little while later, another Princess from another neighbouring kingdom arrived....

"My husband is a frog....again..." she muttered. "He was a frog back when I first met him. Actually, he was a prince who'd been enchanted."

"Yes, I remember your story."

"I broke the spell with a kiss, and we married a year later."

"Well, a few days ago, I woke up and he was suddenly a frog.... again...." she wailed.

Willie offered her some tissues....

"I don't know what to do...." she sobbed...

"I tried kissing him....like last time....but it doesn't work."

"The only thing we know right now is that there's something strange going on, and your husband isn't the only one affected."

"Just try and keep him safe indoors, until we can figure this out...."

"...and get your husband back to his proper self."

"I'll do my best...Thank you...."

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the Three Ravens

5/17/2022

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Back at the Wizard's home, he and Willie were busy trying to find a precedence for Kassia and Adrian's predicament....

"I can't find any record of a curse suddenly manifesting itself again years later...."

Then a lovely Princess arrived...

...accompanied by a Raven...

"I'm hoping you can help me..."

"This is my brother....or one of them."

"Years ago, our stepmother, who was actually a witch, cast a spell turning my three brothers into Ravens."

"It took me three years of total silence, not speaking a single word, while spinning and making them shirts out of nettles, in order to break the spell."