shake the excess

But I'll kneel down, Wait for now King Adam in the building! I already graduated from Auradon Prep but I'm still the most popular boy around, thanks to the crown on my head and my two awesome dads who gave me everything except my brains, which are totally Aunt Persephone's fault. And then of course there's my amazing personality which is just as likely to swing from a vine as it is to clear up a swing vote. I know you're all like "Adam, when are you actually gonna get coronated so we can have the dopest party of all time?" And to that I say, STAY TUNED, AURADON!

[auradonsadam]

janelleofthejungle:

I always find a way to judge you somehow, at least this time you’re making it easy for me. I kind of understand, I’d want to protect Darcy if anybody was really messing with her – but come on, I’d give her a fair crack at taking care of herself, first, you better do the same for me. You just want an excuse to leave HIU, don’t you? What’s wrong, are you not the golden boy there yet?

Hey, the more things I can make easy for you, the more big brother points I earn - that’s how it works, right? You’ve got the first swing at anyone, don’t worry about that. I just want you AND ANY BOYS READING THIS ON THE INTERNET to know that I’M RIGHT BEHIND YOU. Psh, what? Nah. I mean, the hazing at this frat is kind of crazy, but asking for them to take it easy on me feels like special treatment so like, it’s fun? The normal college experience and whatever. But hey, maybe I just miss my little sister! That’s not that inconceivable, is it, Spider Monkey?

[auradonsadam]

margaritapan :

You don’t have to tell me that, but I mean, I am an actress. I could definitely help you on working on having a better, subtler reaction if people ask you invasive questions in the future. Now I’m just imagining Queen Persephone bald and that’s a pretty funny mental image, not going to lie. Do you think she’d still look nice in a crown? Cersei Lannister looked nice in a crown when her hair got short, even if she was completely bonkers. I’d love to play a crazy role like that someday. Archie doesn’t seem to be the biggest fan of my family, or of anyone really, but thanks for the suggestion. If I ever have to tell him anything I’ll remember to go opposite day on him to get the results I want. If it’s really the spring musical, it’s not a shame at all – you’ll get to see us perform the real thing live. It’s not like you were going to be there watching auditions anyway.

I thank you for the acting advice, I guess, but I’m good! All I need to do is answer truthfully every time, right? And the intention will read through? I really don’t want to imagine Aunt Persephone, like, actually bald - it feels like bad karma, but yeah, she’d probably still look elegant and queenly no matter what, even if she got a mohawk or something. A crazy role, like Lady MacBeth? She’s like one of the most famous theater crazies, right? Yeah, no, I definitely wouldn’t be at auditions unless I was invited, or something, but cool! I expect I’ll be seeing you as Sandy, yes?

[auradonsadam]

pandorasoutofthebox :

Of course, I’m always looking for new stories! News never sleeps, after all. You’re right, though; Z belongs on BeastFeed, but people read that like way more often than they read the school paper. Maybe it wouldn’t be a bad idea to have something more in that style? In arts and entertainment, of course, not like on the front page or anything. You’re so smart, Adam. It’s like how bad things have to happen to really appreciate the good ones; surprises have to come along and shake life up sometimes to make it as good as it can be. I’m not sure, I feel like she’s been using Grandpa Hades as a warning for as long as I can remember. He is kind of scarier than your average grandpa. You’re the sweetest,, I’m so lucky I have the best boyfriend in the whole kingdom.

To make the school newspaper more BeastFeedy? Maybe! I mean, people seem to like it, right? So long as the content didn’t suffer - and I know with you in the thick of things the odds of that are slim to none - I don’t see any harm in keeping up with the trends. The more people that read your stuff the better, after all! Thanks, Dory - I’m glad you appreciate keeping things in perspective. After all, the dark is what makes the light that much brighter, and so on and so forth. “Grandpa Hades” in itself is a terrifying phrase - kindly words like grandfather shouldn’t be so closely juxtaposed with the notion of such villainy, but hey, all of our family trees are a little interestingly weird by now; do you think he’d give me preferential treatment when I get to Hades for being the best boyfriend to you, or am I going to have to spend eternity with everyone else in some weird river?

[auradonsadam]

@sawyerofagrabah: 

On this day, the seventeenth day of April in the year 2017, I, Princess Sawyer of Agrabah, Older Sibling and Heir to the Agrabah Throne, and Student Body President of Auradon Preparatory School, hereby second the motion that Prince Adam of the Realm of Auradon will make an excellent king someday.

And on this day, I, Prince Adam of the Realm of Auradon, Older Sibling and Heir to the throne of our good kingdom Auradon, Former Study Body President and Tourney Captain of Auradon Prepatory School and Current Pledge to the Alpha Chi Omega Fraternity of History Island University, hereby thank Princess Sawyer for her kindness and - hopefully - intelligently placed faith in me. 

And humbly request that we meet up to come up with more additions to our titles. I really think we could get them up to a proper length to challenge Daenerys Targaryen, First of Her Name, Queen of the Andals, the Rhoynar, and the First Men, Lady of the Seven Kingdoms, Protector of the Realm, Lady Paramount of the Crownlands, Princess of Dragonstone, Queen of Meereen, and Khaleesi of the Great Green Sea if we keep at it. Whenever you're not busy making our school a better place, I mean.

[auradonsadam]

[auradonsadam]

👀 do you think you're going to be a good king of auradon?

I do, actually. That’s not cocky to say when it’s true, right? Because I feel pretty confident in my abilities to lead. I know the kingdom like the back of my hand, I care about the people and can talk to them and have them talk to me, and I can’t imagine ever doing anything else. 

[auradonsadam]

👀 what do you like about Pandora?

Have you not met her? She’s sweet and kind and open and talented and willing to use her talent to make the world a better place. She has a great relationship with her family. She’s loyal to her friends. She’s stunning and gentle and just…. she’s such a good person. Even Archie doesn’t hate her, she’s impossible not to like!

[auradonsadam]

👀 What's the most fun you've ever had on a double date with Philcake?

It’s hard to pick! Every double date is a ton of fun. I’m especially fond of all the after-tourney parties we had back in the day - not exactly dates, maybe, but the four of us always hung out during those and teamed up for stuff and… it was good times, really. The epitome of a high school peak. I miss it a lot sometimes. Oh, and of course, making cupcakes for the bake sale was fun! Until Phil started grumbling so then he and Cupcake started making out and flour got everywhere and we left to gave them their privacy, but before then, it was a blast, and actually selling the cakes was an all-day endevour I would totally do again.

[auradonsadam]

👀 what's your weirdest nervous tick?

I guess sometimes I hold my breath when I’m nervous? I usually don’t really notice until I’m really light-headed, which is kind of weird, but it’s just habit by now. One I’m trying to break, but still.

[auradonsadam]

👀 who are you closer to, Archie or Janelle? Why?

I think the answer there has to be @janelleofthejungle! She’s hilarious and spunky and the best sister that I could’ve ever asked for, and even if I Dad her a little more than I should, it’s just because I care so much. Plus, even though she usually plays with the kids her age, we’ve totally kicked butt as a brother-sister team at Game Nights before! Archie’s a harder nut to crack in general, too, so that helps make the decision easier.

[auradonsadam]

👀 what do you think you have in common with your fathers?

I like to think that I inherited Father’s sense of responsibility, maybe. He’s a lot more…I dunno, stiff about it than I am, I think, but it’s a pretty big part of who I am. So is making sure I can make as many people as possible as happy as possible, but I like to think that I’m like Dad in that I don’t have to be, like, all planned out. I like a plan, sure, but I have my impulsive side. And I’m pretty good at calming down stressed out people like Dad is, which is a useful talent…and I’m pretty good at getting stressed out, like my Father, which is maybe a less useful talent.

[auradonsadam]

👀 what would you say to someone who called Sawyer a bad student body president?

I would say that she’s already a way better student body president than I was, and I’m the future king, so if you think that she’s somehow not good enough, you obviously aren’t smart enough to have an opinion about her anyway so you should probably shut your mouth.

[auradonsadam]

👀 if you died in a natural disaster, which one would you want it to be?

A volcano eruption! Because the sight of a volcano erupting is terrifying enough to give me a heart attack, I’m sure, and that’s a waaaay less painful way to die than any natural disaster. When I go, I just really don’t want it to be in pain, you know?

[auradonsadam]

👀 if you built a theme park in Auradon, what kind of ride would you base off of your family?

Father - Father’s ride would definitely be more of a lowkey ride, but it’d be informative and fun and make everyone feel included. It’d probably be one of those rides at the beginning of the park that takes you for a tour around the entire kingdom through, like, a hovertrain or chairlifts or something. It would have plenty of twists and turns and beautiful sights and let you know everything about the park that you could need to know, and it would definitely be the first ride you must go on when you enter.

Dad - Dad has to be a roller coaster. One that corkscrews and drops and goes upside down and flies over a lake and through tree tops. It’d probably be one of the ones that you get strapped into by the arms so it could feel like swinging through the trees, and it’d go impossibly high and give you a view of everything before giving you the thrill of your life and plummeting you straight down and just…it’d be crazy but it would be impossibly fun and you’d have to go on it again and again.

Me - I like to think I’d be something classic and fine, like bumper cars or bumper boats! Maybe not the most exciting of rides, but it’s definitely a staple for theme parks. I’m too consistent to be a roller coaster, anyway, but bumper boats give you a chance to be competitive if you want to be, or play with a friend, that sort of thing. Dang it, now I really want to go play bumper boats somewhere!

Archie - He’d be one of those rides that takes you way into the sky and you just sit there waiting for something to happen and then BLOOM, falls to the ground! A drop zone kind of ride, you know?

Janelle - Hers would probably be a ride similar to Dad’s, in all honesty. Either that, or like a log flume kind of ride that takes you through the white-water rivers of the jungle, through a safari of beasts and wonders, while keeping you splashed with the cold water and the cold air and lots of laughs and fun and sights and sounds and stimulus.

[auradonsadam]

👀 you're going to die at midnight. what do you eat for your last meal?

There’s so many great foods in the world, I don’t even know where to start! Anything the chefs at my family castle make is fantastic, and the cuisine I’ve had in other parts of the kingdom, from Dunbroch or Corona or Arendelle or Agrabah, is just to die for. And Tiana’s Place slayed the world by showing off the greatness of bayou-to-table food… I can’t choose! I guess since I’d want my final meal to be with the people I love, though, is it crazy to say pizza? Everyone loves pizza, and the more people able to join in on my last meal, the better.

[auradonsadam]

pandorasoutofthebox :

They are real, though, I’ve looked online and she’s definitely not the only one using them. Although that doesn’t mean she couldn’t have been the one to make them up; what if my little sister is this amazing trendsetter? I could write a profile about her for the paper and tell the world about how creative she is if that’s the case. If you’re the one sitting on it, probably not – do you ever fall for her tricks, or do you know her too well by now? I’d definitely like that! Mom says that we shouldn’t go up too high or Hades might try to punish us for getting too far away from him, but I think she might have just made that up. I like that the world’s on my side! I wish you got the same freedom to choose whatever you want to do, but you’re going to be a great king, I just know it.

It wouldn’t surprise me. You and your sister are capable of pretty much anything, if you ask me - I’ve always thought so. Does that mean you’re looking for a next article topic, though? Because, don’t get me wrong, Zira and her trendsetting could be a fun paper, but it feels more BeastFeed than school journalism, doesn’t it? Janelle still catches me off guard once in a while, but that just makes life more fun. If we were able to predict everything that happened, there’d be less problems but less moments to remember too, I think. Yikes! How old were you when she first laid that Hades-line on you? It sounds like a scary story meant to keep kids from falling off towers. Aww, thanks, hun. Honestly, I can’t imagine doing anything else at this point, and it’s not exactly like I’m missing out, but I appreciate the sentiment. Getting to see you achieve all your hopes and dreams is more than good enough for me.

[auradonsadam]

margaritapan :

Why are you imagining Sawyer’s pajamas? No, don’t answer that; just please tell me you’ve imagined Pandora in pajamas or even without them on, too. She’s Cupcake’s best friend, family bonds say I’m supposed to watch her back or something. It happens to old people! What year are you planning on going bald, your highness? I really hope it’s not before you’re 45. That’s kind of early but you’ve got a stressful job ahead so I’ll give you some leniency. I mean, I’d have on constant wigs for acting roles, I’d never actually walk around bald. Have you told him to try out? Maybe it would be a good outlet for his theatrics. They want to get to know you as a performer. Catering to the Grease theme doesn’t show off your personal flair at all. It’s up to you to prove your range in your song choice so they know you’d knock Grease out of the park, too.

Oh, Beast, no, that’s not what I meant - I hadn’t thought about her sleepwear before you said anything, I swear! But as for the Pandora part, I really don’t think I have to tell you that, Cupcake’s sister or no, that’s really none of your business. You don’t need to watch my girlfriend’s back for anything, I promise. I’m not “planning” on going bald, both my father and my biological mother still have plenty of hair, I’m just saying I wouldn’t judge someone for going bald at whatever age they are, everybody’s different. I think you could rock a bald dome too, if you ever changed your mind in the future. No, no, with Archie telling him to do something is usually good enough to make sure he’ll never do the thing, ever. Maybe you could suggest it sometime. Oh. That makes sense, I guess. Shame, though. Grease has some killer songs. I love that Greased Lightening one!