The landing is almost obnoxiously opulent. It has an expansive marble floor and walls, and the giant staircases on either side have marble steps and railings made of the rarest wood. Purple silk, dyed in the king's personal color is draped across the railings and hangs from the walls. The silk drapings frame oil paintings of the king and his family, and of the king's accomplishments at war as a youth. The artist has signed each one, and is extremely famous. A magnificent gold and crystal chandelier hangs from the ceiling with hundreds of small candles burning in it. All other fixtures in the room are also bright gold.
Landing in the Foyer, Inside Palace
a frog
servant
I am a servant in a large house. I clean dishes and help the rich people get dressed. I live under the house in a cozy little room and I have lots to eat. My job is pretty good.
Oh, dear frog. If only you were enchanted you could be a good friend to me! Ribbit! Ah yes. Just a frog you are. Well, I was hoping anyway. I do like my job as a servant, but sometimes I wish for a friend. Ribbit? I don't need this, but thank you. When I look at the drapings along the walls here, sometimes I pretend that I am a royal, too. You know what I mean? Ribbit.... Hmm... maybe you do understand. I have plenty to eat and a nice, little room, but sometimes I wish I could go to the balls at the palace and dance. I do love to dance! Ribbit! Ribbit! Ribbit! Ah, I see! You like to dance, too! We can dance together, wee frog! You will be my prince! Ahhhhhhh!!!!!! Ribbbbbb..... ittttt ahhhhhhhH! Oh dear! Did I step on your foot? I'm aaaaaliiiiive!!! Hahaha the dancing in front of these magnificent paintings must have done it!!!!