Ricky of the. Tuft ENGLISH STORY
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00:00Rikki of the Tuft, once upon a time in a royal kingdom, the birthing chamber buzzed with tension.
00:17It's been hours! What's taking so long?
00:22Sire, I request you to stay patient. These things take time.
00:27A boy, your majesties!
00:30A hush had fallen over the room. The king's heart sank.
00:35Oh dear!
00:38The baby, draped in finest silk, did not possess the expected royal beauty.
00:44His features were unconventional, to put it mildly.
00:49He's perfect, just the way he is.
00:53But before anyone could say another word.
00:57Fear not, your majesties. Though your son may not conform to conventional beauty standards, he would be supremely wise.
01:07And with this tuft, I bestow upon him the ability to grant wit and wisdom to the one he loves most dearly.
01:17Wit? We need a prince who can win battles, not solve riddles.
01:23Perhaps, my love, there's more to life than appearances. This could be a wonderful gift.
01:31For you, my love, anything. We shall call him Rikki. And because of his unique hairstyle, Rikki of the Tuft.
01:42He's perfect, our little Rikki.
01:46And so began the tale of Prince Rikki of the Tuft.
01:51But hang on. In a neighboring kingdom of Fiore, another momentous occasion unfolded.
01:58Queen Isa was in labor, poised to deliver an heir.
02:03Frederick! It hurts!
02:06Just a little longer, my love. Hold on.
02:17Would it be a boy? A future king?
02:21Your majesties, a princess. A beautiful princess.
02:28Let me see her.
02:31Princess Teresa arrived.
02:37A vision of beauty with sky blue eyes and hair like spun gold.
02:41All present gasped in awe.
02:45Greetings, your majesties. On this joyous occasion, I bestow a magical gift upon Princess Teresa.
02:54When love blooms in her heart, she has the power to grant astonishing good looks to the one she chooses.
03:02But beneath the surface of her beauty, Teresa held a secret.
03:07While she could charm one and all with her looks, her mind remained a touch fuzzy.
03:14Teresa, sweetie, let's look at the pictures again.
03:19See, this is a horse. He says, ney.
03:24Meow, meow.
03:26No, baby. That's a cat. Look. C-A-T. Cat.
03:35Hickory dickory dock. Come on, baby girl. Repeat after mommy.
03:41Rhyme and reason seemed to elude the princess.
03:45Queen Isa worried about Teresa's lack of intellectual spark.
03:48Stunning? Absolutely. Book smart? Not so much.
03:55Did I just see a butterfly get mistaken for a dog? By a toddler?
04:01Teresa's developing her motor skills. But books, now those, are not her forte.
04:09Remind me again what that tiny fairy mumbled about during her birth?
04:14Something about Teresa granting looks?
04:18Power to grant incredible handsomeness to the chosen one?
04:23Handsomeness? Sounds more like a consolation prize than a magical gift.
04:29I don't think so.
04:31To grant incredible handsomeness to the chosen one?
04:35Handsomeness? Sounds more like a consolation prize than a magical gift.
04:41Maybe she saw Teresa's future and felt bad.
04:45You're terrible, Isa. Maybe the fairy just figured Teresa wouldn't need wits if she had a trophy husband.
04:53Oh, maybe the fairy meant Teresa's love would make someone see their inner beauty.
04:59Now that's a much nicer fairy tale.
05:03Fred, getting her a suitor would be tricky.
05:07And Princess Teresa grew up. As expected, she was stunning and turned a lot of heads.
05:15Princess Teresa, you look radiant as always. May I have this dance?
05:23Dances? Like the ones the trees do in the wind?
05:28Perhaps a stroll in the garden would be lovely.
05:33Garden? Are they serving cake there?
05:46Poor Duke Alistair, another victim of Teresa's charm.
05:51She's beautiful, I'll give her that. But duller than a week-old loaf of bread.
05:58Such a lovely shade of azure blue, Teresa. You wore it to match your eyes, didn't you?
06:05Blue is the color of sadness, isn't it? Like a gloomy Monday morning.
06:15In a very short time, Princess Teresa was left entirely alone.
06:21She was not so naive that she was not aware of how people laughed at her.
06:26Ah!
06:28Good day, Your Highness. Forgive my intrusion, but I couldn't help but notice your sadness.
06:36It puzzles me how someone so gorgeous could be so sad.
06:41Thank you for your kind words, but beauty is only skin deep.
06:46My heart is heavy with the weight of my inadequacies.
06:50I've traveled far, captivated by your portrait, just to see you.
06:56Why do you look troubled?
06:59My beauty brings approval, but my lack of wit brings disrespect. I feel incomplete.
07:06True beauty lies within, Princess. Wisdom can be nurtured, but a kind heart like yours is rare.
07:14Perhaps I can help you see that.
07:17How could you help?
07:19Let us walk and talk.
07:22Princess Teresa, I have the power to bestow incredible wisdom upon the one I love.
07:29I choose you. The condition is that you consent to marry me.
07:34I understand this is a lot to take in. I'll give you a year to decide.
07:41Teresa was speechless. Though lacking sense, she was driven by her deep desire for intelligence.
07:49All right, um, I accept. I... I promise to marry you within a year from this day.
08:00Ricky, I feel so different. Thank you. Your gift is truly remarkable.
08:07She suddenly speaks with newfound confidence and eloquence.
08:13What encouraged you to travel so far just to find me?
08:17Like I said, your portrait captivated me. I saw not just beauty, but potential, a kind heart. I had to meet you.
08:27I've always felt something was missing. Your gift has filled that void. But Ricky, what about you? What do you seek?
08:36I seek a partner who sees beyond appearances, who values true connection. And I believe that person is you.
08:43I see. You're kind. Thank you for saying that.
08:48Princess, give yourself a year and meet me here.
08:53Yes, a lot can change in a year. So long, Ricky of the Tuft.
08:59Upon her return to the palace, she found herself able to say all that she wished with the greatest ease and with eloquence.
09:09Teresa, ready to discuss your upcoming suitors?
09:13While I appreciate the effort in securing a strong alliance, I believe love is the cornerstone of marriage.
09:20Without it, wouldn't the union be hollow?
09:24Hollow? That's an interesting word choice, daughter.
09:28Usually, I hear you muttering about unsuitable suitors.
09:33Perhaps I haven't been articulating my point.
09:36Perhaps I haven't been articulating myself as clearly as I could.
09:41I believe a suitable match can be found, one built on mutual respect and affection.
09:47Finally, you sound like a queen to me, Teresa.
09:52Very well, we shall find this match.
09:57Now, perhaps I need to turn my mind to the matters of the kingdom.
10:06Enter.
10:08Father, I came with a solution to the tax issue troubling the northern farmers of Fiore.
10:15Go on, do tell.
10:18Princess Teresa launched into a clear and concise plan,
10:23outlining tax breaks and infrastructure improvements.
10:27King Fred listened intently, impressed by her logic and insight.
10:31Princess Teresa supervised the construction of a new library,
10:36a project she championed with the king.
10:40Who is she?
10:42It's Princess Teresa! Can you believe it?
10:47She's actually useful now!
10:51Useful? My dear ladies, I prefer the term empowered.
10:56My dear ladies, I prefer the term empowered.
11:00And perhaps you'll find you're much more capable than you think too.
11:06Over the course of the year, gone was the shy, awkward princess.
11:11In her place stood a woman who commanded respect with her wit and wisdom.
11:16She conversed with confidence, offered insightful suggestions to the king,
11:21and even has some fun.
11:24Later that week, the court buzzed with excitement.
11:31May I have this dance, your highness?
11:35Only if you can answer a riddle.
11:38A riddle? Very well, your highness.
11:43I travel the world, but stay in one spot.
11:47I'm a keeper of secrets, yet open a lot. What am I?
11:51Is it a key, your highness?
11:56Close, but not quite. The answer is a book.
12:01A clever riddle indeed.
12:04I suppose I've lost my chance?
12:07Not at all. I admire your effort. Let's dance.
12:12Those royal balls with eligible bachelors
12:16had become a regular feature at the kingdom of Fiore.
12:21Another suitor rejected, your highness?
12:26He wasn't quite the marrying kind.
12:29There'll be others, but perhaps a change of approach?
12:34A change? You mean, be less myself?
12:38Just a touch more regal, perhaps. Fewer outbursts?
12:44Outbursts? Mother, I'm not a volcano.
12:50Perhaps I am. What are you thinking, love?
12:55I need a walk to clear my head.
12:59Princess Teresa walked deep in thought into the dense forest.
13:07What could that be?
13:15Bring me that boiler!
13:18Put some wood on that fire!
13:28What is all this for?
13:33That elaborate menu would be our wedding, which is slated for tomorrow.
13:39As the princess turned around, suddenly she saw Prince Ricky.
13:44He looked dapper in his wedding attire.
13:52The wedding! I forgot! How could I forget? It's been a year already!
14:01Princess Teresa forgot her promise to marry the prince.
14:05Back then, she was inane, but Ricky's gift of intelligence
14:09made her forget all her foolish decisions.
14:12Prince Ricky, I haven't decided about marrying you. I'm confused even.
14:19Maybe being so smart makes this harder.
14:23I understand your predicament, princess.
14:26I'm not going to insist you keep your promise like a simpleton would.
14:31Let me be blunt. Aside from my looks, do any of my qualities displease you?
14:37Not at all.
14:38I appreciate your upbringing, brains, character, and demeanor.
14:43Then happiness can be ours.
14:46You have the power to make me the most handsome man in the world.
14:50How so?
14:52The same fairy who gave me the power to endow intelligence
14:56also gave you the power to bestow beauty on the man you love.
15:00If that's true, I wish with all my heart for you
15:04to become the finest and most good-looking prince in the world.
15:11Ricky?
15:13Teresa, my princess, your earnest love has made me who I truly am.
15:19Likewise, my honest, humble, handsome prince.
15:24It is believed that the change wasn't due to fairy enchantment,
15:29but the power of truth.
15:30The change wasn't due to fairy enchantment,
15:33but the power of true love.
15:35And they lived happily ever after.