Ricky of the tuft once upon a time in a Royal Kingdom the birthing chamber buzzed with [Music] tension it's been hours what's taking so long sire I request you to stay patient these things take [Music] time a boy your majesty a hush had fallen over the room the king's heart sank oh dear the baby draped in finest silk did not possess the expected Royal Beauty his features were unconventional to put it mildly he's perfect just the way he is but before anyone could say another word fear not your majesties though your son may not conform
to Conventional beauty standards he would be supremely wise and with this TFT I bestow upon him the ability to Grant wit and wisdom to the one he loves most dearly wit we need a prince who can win battles not solve riddles perhaps my love there's more to life than appearances this could be a wonderful gift for you my love anything we shall call him Ricky and because of his unique hairstyle Ricky of the tuft he's perfect our little Ricky and so began the tale of Prince Ricky of the tuft but hang on in a neighboring
Kingdom of Fior another momentous occasion unfolded Queen Issa was in labor poised to deliver an heir Frederick it hurts just a little longer my love hold [Music] on would it be a boy a future king your Majesty's a princess a beautiful princess let me see her princess Teresa arrived a vision of Beauty with sky blue eyes and hair like spun gold all present gasped in awe greetings your majesties on this joyous occasion I bestow a magical gift upon princess Teresa when love blooms in her heart she has the power to Grant astonishing good looks to
the one she chooses but beneath the surface of her beauty Teresa held a secret while she could charm one and all with her looks her mind remained a touch fuzzy Teresa sweetie let's look at the pictures again see this is a horse he says nay me meow meow no baby that's a cat look c a t cat Hickory Dickory Dock come on baby girl repeat after mommy rhyme and reason seemed to elude the princess queen Isa worried about Teresa's lack of intellectual spark b b stunning absolutely book smart not so much did I just see
a butterfly get mistaken for a dog by a toddler Teresa's developing her motor skills but books now those are skills for another time remind me again what that tiny fairy mumbled about during her birth something about Teresa granting looks power to Grant incredible handsomeness to the chosen one handsomeness sounds more like a consolation prize than a magical gift maybe she saw Teresa's future and felt bad you're terrible Lisa maybe the fairy just figured Teresa wouldn't need wits if she had a trophy husband oh maybe the fairy meant Teresa's love would make someone see their inner
beauty now that's a much nicer fairy tale Fred getting her Suitor would be tricky and Princess Teresa grew up as expected she was stunning and turned a lot of heads princess Teresa you look radiant as always may I Have This Dance dances like the ones the trees do in the wind perhaps stroll in the garden would be lovely Garden are they serving cake [Music] there poor Duke Alistair another victim of Teresa's charm she's beautiful I'll give her that but duller than a week old loaf for bread such a lovely shade of EG your blue Teresa
you wore it to match your eyes didn't you blue is the color of sadness isn't it like a gloomy Monday morning in a very short time princess Teresa was left entirely alone she was not so naive that she was not aware of how people laughed at [Music] her good day your highness forgive my intrusion but I couldn't help but notice your sadness it puzzles me how someone so gorgeous could be so sad thank you for your kind words but beauty is only skin deep my heart is heavy with the weight of my inadequacies I've traveled
far captivated by your portrait just to see you why do you look troubled my beauty brings approval but my lack of wit brings disrespect I feel incomplete true beauty lies within princess wisdom can be nurtured but a kind heart like yours is rare perhaps I can help you see that how could you help let us walk and talk princess Teresa I have the power to bestow incredible wisdom upon the one I love I Choose You the condition is that you consent to marry me I understand this is a lot to take in I'll give you
a year to decide Teresa was speechless though lacking sense she was driven by her deep desire for intelligence all right um I accept I I promise to marry you within a year from this day Ricky I feel so different thank you your gift is truly remarkable she suddenly speaks with Newfound confidence and eloquence what encouraged you to travel so far just to find me like I said your portrait captivated me I saw not just Beauty but potential a kind heart I had to meet you I've always felt something was missing your gift has filled that
void but Ricky what about you what do you seek I seek a partner who sees beyond appearances who values true connection and I believe that person is you I see you're kind thank you for saying that princess give yourself a year and meet me here yes a lot can change in a year so long Ricky of the tuft upon her return to the Palace she found herself able to say all that she wished with the greatest ease and with eloquence Teresa ready to discuss your upcoming suitors while I appreciate the effort in securing a strong
Alliance I believe love is the Cornerstone of marriage without it wouldn't the union be hollow hollow that's an interesting word choice daughter usually I hear you muttering about unsuitable suitors perhaps I haven't been articulating myself as clearly as I could I believe a suitable match can be found one built on mutual respect and affection finally you sound like a queen to be Teresa very well we shall find this match now perhaps I need to turn my mind to the m of the [Music] Kingdom enter father I came with a solution to the tax issue troubling
the northern farmers of Fior go on do princess Teresa launched into a clear and concise plan outlining tax breaks and infrastructure improvements King Fred listened intently impressed by her logic and insight princess Teresa supervised to the construction of a new library a project she championed with the king who is she it's princess Teresa can you believe it she's actually useful Now useful my dear ladies I prefer the term empower and perhaps you'll find you're much more capable than you think too over the course of the Year gone was the shy awkward princess in her place
stood a woman who commanded respect with her wit and wisdom she conversed with confidence offered insightful suggestions to the king and even has some fun later that week the court buzzed with excitement may I have this dance your highness only if you can answer a riddle a riddle very well your highness I travel the world but stay in one spot I'm a keeper of secrets yet open a lot what am I is it a key your highness close but not quite the answer is a book a clever riddle indeed I suppose I've lost my chance
not at all I admire your effort Let's Dance those Royal balls with eligible bachelors had become a regular feature at the Kingdom of Fior another suor rejected your highness he wasn't quite the Maring kind this there will be others but perhaps a change of approach a change you mean be less myself just a touch more Regal perhaps fewer outbursts Outburst mother I'm not a volcano perhaps I am what are you thinking love I need a walk to clear my head princess Teresa walked deep in thought into the dense [Music] forest what could that [Music] be
bring me that boiler put some wood on that [Music] fire what is all this for that elaborate menu would be our wedding which is slated for tomorrow as the princess turned around suddenly she saw Prince Ricky he looked Dapper in his wedding [Music] [Applause] attire the wedding I forgot how could I forget it's been a year already princess Teresa forgot her promise to marry the prince back then she was in a but Ricky's gift of intelligence made her forget all her foolish decisions Prince Ricky I haven't decided about marrying you I'm confused even maybe being
so smart makes this harder I understand your predicament princess I'm not going to insist you keep your promise like a simpleton would let me be blunt aside from my looks do any of my qualities displease you not at all I appreciate your upbringing brains character and demeanor then happiness can be ours you have the power to make me the most handsome man in the world how so the same fairy who gave me the power to endow intelligence also gave you the power to bestow Beauty on the man you love if that's true I wish with
all my heart for you to become the finest and most good-looking prince in the [Music] world Ricky Teresa my princess your earnest love has made me who I truly am likewise my honest humble handsome prince It is believed that the change wasn't due to fairy enchantment but the power of true love and they lived happily ever after
