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[bright Christmas music]
- You look every inch the princess.
- You look every inch a duchess.
- I'm not the one wearing a tiara with my pajamas.
[laughing]
- There.
Now I can relax.
- Careful throwing around that duchess word
or I'll get pulled into this hoopla too.
- Studying American dialects?
- I believe hoopla is a more modern term than ballyhoo.
What? I'm a language professor.
And that's all anyone needs to know.
- I get it. And I wouldn't wish that hullaballoo on anyone,
least of all my dearest friend.
- Hullaballoo! What a great word!
If it's easier for you,
of course you can tell people I have a title.
It might help with the attention.
- Thank you, but no.
Daddy sent me on this tour to prove I'm ready to lead
and not just a shy flower.
- I believe the phrase is shrinking violet,
but anyone who knows you
knows you're as tough as they come.
- I am just glad we are done with crowds and photo ops
for this trip.
- There's so much more to leading
than public appearances and photo ops.
- Tell that to Aunt Vinnie.
- Ugh, yes, Aunt Vinnie to you,
but the Duchess of Alstyr to the rest of us
and we better not forget it.
You should have seen her last week running around
like she ran the whole University,
but she's just on the board-- - Oh!
She just texted me a video.
- Oh, I'm going to bed.
And I suggest you ignore that text and do the same.
- She's just looking out for me.
Do you think anyone noticed I skipped the red carpet?
- Professor Copeland! - Hey, Sarah.
- Late night? - Oh, yeah,
there's an 18th century treaty ending a tribal feud
in what became northern Italy
that was ground-breaking for its time.
Anyway, the document exists.
I have quotes from it. But nothing shows the full text.
My hope was to read the original for myself...
to get the full context and see if I agree with the translation.
- Because you speak medieval French?
- And yes, I do speak Middle French.
Never mind, I'm sure I've overestimated your interest.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to reading your thesis.
Good night.
[reporter]: Noticeably absent from today's red carpet,
Princess Camille of Morgana raises further speculation
about her tendency to avoid public appearances.
Her Royal Highness wrapped up her first solo American tour
at a charity luncheon, one of the few events
of this tour that went off without a hitch.
She certainly stumbled and stuttered her way
through the beginning of this tour.
[groans]
- Why would Aunt Vinnie send me this embarrassing video?
I don't need notes to tell you how honored I am to be here.
[reporter]: But her royal charm shone through,
especially when she was talking about her two favorite subjects,
Christmas and Morgana University.
Education, especially Morgana University,
is clearly more than a cause. I'd call it her passion.
- I am representing not only my father
King Lucien and the principality of Morgana,
but also Morgana University,
a school renowned for its language and diplomacy programs,
founded on Christmas Day in 1588 as a gift,
and it is still known today for its mission
of good will towards all and peace on earth.
[reporter]: But if my sources are correct,
Princess Camille may be losing her beloved Morgana University.
Like so many institutions of higher learning,
Morgana is feeling the financial pinch
and may be about to close its doors.
For the Morgana--
- That wasn't supposed to be made public.
- Alright, I know it's Alumni Week,
but right now, we have class.
Hello!
Good morning.
Alright, you guys. The Boston Tea Party
is not the only international dispute
to involve a beverage.
In fact, there's a decades-long dispute that involves
whiskey and schnapps.
- A war settled over cocktails?
- Ah, to be clear, I said international dispute, not war,
and it's still ongoing.
But we can use Canada and Denmark's dispute
as a case study to examine several diplomatic factors.
- Canada and Denmark!
That's like when two of the quietest kids in class
get in trouble. What are they disputing?
They don't share a border.
- Ah! Are you sure about that?
- Pretty sure.
- They don't share a land border. But remember,
one of the major factors in diplomacy
is protecting national sovereignty
and that includes national and international waters.
So, if both countries have a claim
to the surrounding waters, then...
- Their dispute is over an island.
- Very good. - This is so cool!
- It is, isn't it? Now, the rest of you, check your notes.
What other factors could be involved?
- I can't believe you brought work with you.
- I'm trying to get on the University Governing Board.
- I can have you appointed.
- Through my own merits. - You're a wonderful professor.
Who cares if people think that you got it because of me?
- I want to know I earned it. - You have.
- I want Aunt Vinnie and her cronies to know I earned it.
It's the only way I'll be taken seriously.
- Okay, if you insist, but I forbid you
to spend the entire week in this hotel.
- I won't. I want to see if this faculty may have
the language experts I need to help translate--
- Forget friendship, that is the real reason
why you agreed to this trip!
- One of many reasons.
[sighs]
It's the University president, not a red carpet.
- I'm sure she still expects a tiara.
- The tiara does not make the princess.
- I just wish we could just slip in.
- We can.
The driver will let us out wherever you tell him to.
- This is why I need you here.
Let's go.
[â™ª]
Oh, there's a puddle. Guess we'll jump over it.
- Hi! - Hi.
You're not going to take off your coat
and lay it across the mud for my protection?
[laughs] - I'm not that chivalrous.
But if you jump, I'll catch you. Best offer.
- Here I come.
[laughing]
Thank you.
- My pleasure.
[clears throat]
- Thank you.
- Thank you again. I'm sure we can manage from here.
- Welcome to Pine State.
[Angela]: Ben Copeland!
I saw you sneak back here.
Don't you dare try and get out of this meeting.
I emailed you!
Oh my, I...
He was supposed to bring you over--
Oh, never mind, I do apologize, Your Highness.
I'm Angela Copeland Forth,
the President of Pine State University.
It's my pleasure to welcome you to the campus.
I see you already met my brother.
- Well, I wouldn't say we've been introduced exactly.
- Are you telling me all my students got worked up
over waiting for this car to arrive?
- Don't be silly. They're waiting
for a princess to arrive. Please forgive him.
- Maybe you should forgive my sister.
Looks like she's turning Alumni Week into Princess Week.
[chuckles]
- Your Highness, please allow me to introduce my brother
and professor of international diplomacy,
Dr. Bennet Copeland.
Ben, Her Highness, Princess Camille.
- Please allow me to present the Language professor
from Morgana University, Dr. Teadora Rossi.
- Dr. Rossi? Didn't you publish a paper
about formal versus informal verb conjugations?
- Wow.
You must be the second person to have ever read it.
- It was brilliant.
- You understood it?
- Me read real good.
- In Italian and middle French, no less. I meant no offense.
Your sister said you were a diplomacy professor.
I'm equally surprise by your impressive linguistic background.
- I think they complement each other.
- I agree.
- Great. While we're all in agreement,
allow me formally welcome you to Pine State University,
Your Highness.
- The pleasure is all mine, Madame President.
- Oh, please call me Angela. We're not that formal here.
Now, I've printed out a schedule for you.
It means so much to us that you've agreed to speak at the mixer.
- Well, I was hoping I'd be able to speak some of the faculty--
- And that's why I included you as a guest of honor
at all of the holiday events we have planned.
Only two or three each day.
- Oh, I'm sure that will be ample opportunity.
- Don't leave. We have the mixer.
- I'm just getting coffee.
- Good idea. Peppermint mocha.
- Okay, yeah, I'll put it on your tab.
- Shall we begin the campus tour?
- Lead the way.
- You're back to work already?
- Have you read the schedule yet?
We don't have any time to waste. - We don't have any time at all!
Which dress best says Alumni Mixer?
- You don't usually need help picking an outfit.
Trying to impress that handsome professor?
- You mean the rude one?
- You knew whom I meant, so you must agree he's handsome.
[phone ringing]
- It's my father. I should take this.
- Do you want me to leave?
- No, but you probably should. - Okay.
- Hi, Daddy. I'm just in the middle of--
- Do you mind explaining
why you're not on a plane headed to Morgana?
Our tree lighting is tonight.
- I know and I hate to miss it,
but I told you I'm working on a proposal
that could help us keep the University open.
- You didn't tell me that--
- I told you I was visiting Pine State University.
- I thought it was for a campus tour and then you'd fly home.
You know you don't have the authority to negotiate--
- Oh, I'm not signing any deals or making any plans.
I'm just getting everything lined up for you.
- I don't understand.
- I talked to the Jacobson- Wolfe Foundation
and if we can prove we have a sustainable model
for intercollegiate exchange
and growth, then they will invest
and support the endowment
for Morgana University.
It wouldn't be a drain on the economy anymore.
- That is astounding! Why didn't you mention it?
- Well it means nothing if I can't get Pine State University on board.
- This is quite the opportunity.
- Call this trip what you will,
but we both know it's a test
to prove I am worthy to rule one day.
And to me, the greatest way
to prove my worth is to save the University.
- Don't put so much pressure on it.
- There is no Morgana without Morgana University.
It's our country's heritage
and our family's legacy.
- It's also a week away from being closed.
- No, I thought we had until the end of the month.
- Apparently, the financial situation
is more drastic than we realized.
- We can't tell people something like this at Christmas.
- We have to give people timely notice to make enrollment
and employment choices. It's only right.
We can't postpone.
You should just come home.
You should be here to say farewell.
- Saving the university is worth a little sacrifice.
I wouldn't be your daughter if I let the university close
without doing everything I could to save it.
- And I wouldn't be your father if I didn't let you.
- I love you.
- I love you too.
- Hmm, my niece has been busy.
I guess we'll see what she can do in a week.
- And if she pulls this off,
you'll get on board with the university?
- Of course. I want what's best for Morgana,
but it is her first time going solo.
- You don't think she's ready?
- I just worry. Pay me no mind.
- Before being a princess, I'm her father.
If you think there's something to worry about, speak up.
- Here, we make sure she takes a break if needed.
What if these college events are too much for her?
Will she let her passion overrule her common sense?
- She's smarter than that.
- But how will we know?
As the Duchess of Alstyr but mainly her aunt,
I'm worried about her.
- We need eyes on campus, updating us on her progress.
- That's a wonderful idea. But how?
- I have a plan.
- Hey.
- Just what I need for tonight.
Hmm.
Wasn't the princess something?
I know she just arrived, but I'd kind of hoped she'd have a tiara.
- Don't you think you're going a bit overboard with this?
- It's the nature of fundraising.
What's got you so grumpy?
- I didn't get the job at the diplomatic think tank.
- I don't understand why you're even still
applying for jobs like that.
- It's what I want to do,
it's why I have dual degrees in international relations
and speak four languages.
- But you're such a good teacher.
- Thanks, Mom!
- I'm just happy you're sharing
in this week's celebrations.
- Oh no, I hate to burst your bubble,
but I'm not sharing in this week's celebrations.
- The princess coming here is a huge boon.
Exactly what we needed this week.
It's a great week for seeking donations
from students, faculty and alumni.
- Yeah and adding the princess to that
just takes that distraction and elevates it
to a three-ring circus.
- We purposefully invited Princess Camille here
because we need money for new athletic facilities
and visits like hers bring in the donations.
You're on the budget committee.
You know our financial situation.
- I understand.
- So smile, little brother, and embrace the circus.
[phone vibrating]
Yes?
- I have King Lucien of Morgana on line one.
- The King? Of course!
Put him through immediately.
Your Highness, this is an honor.
- Thank you for welcoming her to your campus,
but if I may go directly to the point of this call...
- Of course. Please do. - I want to ask you
to keep an eye out for Camille this week.
Apparently, she's attending an extensive series of events.
- It's Alumni Week, a week full of festivities for all.
- You're obviously busy,
so maybe there's someone trustworthy
that could help us out?
- No, no! - I've got just the person.
No one I trust more.
- Wonderful. She loves people and she's charming,
if I do say so.
I'm just her father and I worry.
- I understand.
- It would mean a lot to me if you could
keep me updated on how things are going.
- I'm happy to help.
- That is not fair, now way!
- You're not just watching the circus.
You're a part of it.
- See? I have a plan.
- We need a new plan.
- Are you abandoning your idea for the exchange program?
I think feel like we should at least feel them out.
- It's no longer about feeling them out.
We have to make this happen.
The exchange program went from nice if it works out
to pure necessity.
- Okay. We need numbers. Budgets for everything.
Students. Faculty.
What have they published, what are they about to publish
and what have they always wanted to publish?
- Well, that's our main selling point, right?
The university archives.
Not many places have usable, researchable primary documents
dating back over 500 years!
- It's a treasure trove for anyone studying
international diplomacy or languages...
Or both.
- Okay, pop that case open.
Whoa! Those are very old.
- Oh, this is for that special project I was telling you about.
I doubt anyone here would be interested--
- Oh, I'm interested. What are these?
It's like when you're finding new treasure.
- Check it out.
- Oh, these are the documents
from the founding of the university?
I understand why you won't let these out of your sight.
Where did they find them?
- When they were updating the ventilation system,
they opened a wall and found a small cabinet area
full of documents from the 1500s.
- I can't believe you brought these but I'm so glad you did!
- I was so excited to show you.
And plus, I'm serious about possibly finding
some help with the translations.
I mean, I can barely understand legal contracts
in modern language. Put them in Middle French,
and I'm sure there's some nuances I'm missing.
- Oh. I see what you mean.
But this is all still very exciting!
Let's set these away for now.
What else do you have? - A little bit of everything.
[â™ª]
[indistinct chatter]
- In our archives, we have trade agreements between
Italian city states that Morganan leaders helped negotiate.
We have a peace treaty between Germanic tribes
that otherwise, no one would have known they existed.
We have evidence of the evolution of language
along the spice routes.
- Did I hear you mention spice?
Isn't the mulled wine so warming?
- Oh, it's delicious.
- Do you mind if we take just a few more pictures?
- Oh, certainly.
- I must say, your speech was a hit!
That line about Morgana's mission being peace on earth
and good will to all really puts
the Christmas Spirit into action.
- Thank you.
- I do have to take several factors into consideration,
but I'm eager to hear about the exchange program.
- Oh well, it would be mutually beneficial.
- I admire your passion.
If there's more I can do to help, let me know.
- Well, there actually is one thing.
I was hoping to teach a class this week.
- We should be able to arrange that.
How many languages do you speak?
- Well, I'm truly fluent in five,
but I can function in eight or nine.
I can probably say hello in 27
if you count the various dialects.
I'm just estimating.
I meet a lot of dignitaries in receiving lines
and we don't get past hello.
- Which one do you want to teach?
- Oh, I don't want to teach language.
I was hoping to teach diplomacy.
- Ah!
Ben! - Hm?
- Exciting news.
Her Highness will be guest lecturing in your seminar.
Isn't that an honour?
- Wow. What did I do to deserve this... privilege?
[â™ª]
- And there I was, covered in red wine.
Rush out the side door thinking no one saw me
and guess who was standing there?
Harry and Meghan. They had just announced their engagement.
[clears throat]
- Getting to know everyone?
- I was just telling them
how I met the Duchess of Sussex.
- You can't have candles in here.
- Oh, it's flameless. Totally safe.
I thought it would add a little cheer.
- Oh. You just make yourself at home, don't you?
- Well, I wanted to be prepared.
I'm very grateful for this opportunity.
- Well, I'll save you a few minutes at the end
for your speech, but--
- You're not going to let me teach?
- Okay, we'll give it a shot.
But remember, this is a serious course
on international diplomacy.
- Of course.
Hello, I am Princess Camille Adolfi De Georgieva of Morgana,
a principality that has maintained its independence
and neutrality for centuries.
Would you like to know how?
Do you have something to add?
- Yeah, perhaps we could continue our discussion
identifying the factors involved when two nation-states
come together to conduct diplomacy.
- Which is exactly why Morgana makes an excellent case study.
- You're not planning on teaching anymore
Christmas diplomacy, are you? - Christmas diplomacy?
- Like your speech at the mixer last night?
Peace on earth, good will towards men.
- I wasn't planning on teaching Christmas diplomacy.
- Okay. Good. My apologies.
- But now that you mention it, I think it is an excellent idea.
- May I speak with you a moment?
You're welcome to teach,
but this course focuses on the countries
that have shaped diplomacy.
- Then you must not exclude Morgana.
And the students seem interested.
- I fear they may just be glammed over
by all your princess power.
- Well, perhaps my princess power
can be a benefit rather than a hindrance.
You said you would let me teach. Please.
Just give me a chance.
- I may not be able to stay quiet.
- Well, I encourage your participation.
In Morgana, we throw the best Christmas balls.
- Are you kidding me?
- No kidding, they're the best.
- Maybe no one else will admit it, but I will.
I'd like to hear about the balls.
- Thank you. While we throw the best Christmas balls,
no one is really there just for the party.
They attend because leaders may not be able
to officially meet with a diplomatic rival,
but if their representatives happen to bump into someone,
it wasn't a meeting.
- Sounds like passing notes in high school.
Or your friend asking the boy you like if he likes you too.
- Well, it can be similar.
- Is all of diplomacy like high school?
- Thankfully, no.
But if your American high schools are
anything like the boarding school I attended, then...
Yes, there are some similarities.
- I'd hope for a change.
- Well, this is what can facilitate the change.
So while the "officials" are standing in opposite corners
pointedly avoiding each other,
often times, their representatives
happen to gather and chat
over a cup of tea, or especially at the holidays,
a glass of egg nog.
- I think there's more to diplomacy
than sharing an egg nog.
- Ooh!
Does anyone know what these stains are?
- You're telling us it's egg nog?
- Well, it's not whiskey or schnapps.
Though they might have spiked their nog.
I don't have the recipe.
[laughter]
This document is the Christmas cease-fire treaty
from factions battling in the Balkans in the early 1800s.
- That's an interesting document to bring
if you weren't planning on teaching Christmas diplomacy.
- Oh, I didn't think I would get to it.
I had a whole other lecture planned, but you inspired me.
And the egg nog set up was too good to miss.
- Diplomacy is a year-round science.
- True, but at times you can bring together people for a week
when otherwise they would be arguing for months.
- But you create a temporary fix that is emotionally driven.
- And it also gets people to stop shooting at each other.
Not all cease fires last. Not all treaties work.
But this one, it lasted.
It reminded the leaders of their shared values
and that all they really wanted
was to go home to their families.
- Too bad every day isn't Christmas.
- Well said.
Morgana doesn't only facilitate diplomatic meetings
at the holidays, I would like to argue
that we try to bring a little holiday spirit to diplomacy
no matter the season.
You are all welcome to come and visit--
- Okay, so what had you planned on teaching?
- The behind the scenes.
Secret alliances.
The unknown factors that can sometimes undermine,
but sometimes illuminate the path to peace.
Diplomacy isn't always as straightforward as it seems.
For example, people can be meeting
over a cordial cup of tea, but when in reality,
lives hang in the balance.
- That is true.
- Don't seem so surprised.
[â™ª]
[indistinct lively chatter]
Hello. - Hey!
- Have you seen Angela? I'm supposed to meet her.
- Uh, she's around the corner lining up alumni
like you're a department store Santa Claus.
Maybe you'd prefer to be my partner
for the scavenger hunt instead.
- Well, I'm sure Angela wouldn't want me to miss the photo op,
I am trying to stay on her good side.
- I'm pretty sure she'll find a way
to continue taking pictures.
At least this way, you can also have some fun.
- That sounds nice, but I really should--
- You might also meet some alumni.
- What's first on the list, partner?
- What's always first. Coffee.
Angela's seasonal favorite of course, peppermint mocha.
- Hmm!
- Thank you.
- What do you think?
[laughs] It's okay.
- Hmm! - Right?
- That is like Christmas in a cup!
- I guess every place has their own flavors and favorites.
- We drink a rich sipping chocolate during the holidays,
but the coffee really adds to this.
- Yeah.
- What else is this area known for?
- Wait till you try our chocolate bread pudding.
- Oh!
Thank you.
I'll admit, after the reception in your classroom,
I'm surprised to see this side of you again.
- Again? I don't follow.
- The side that helped me jump the mud puddle
that first day. Before you knew who I was.
- Yeah, I apologize for my rudeness.
It's not you. I just don't like the distraction.
- Yet here you are playing along.
- I told Angela I'd look out for you.
Your father asked her to find someone and she chose me.
- I don't need a babysitter.
[laughs] - It's not like that.
- What is it like?
- I could take you back to Angela
and the alumni photo line.
- Let's not be so hasty.
What's next on the list?
[â™ª]
I'm beginning to think everything
on this scavenger hunt list
is a way for the university to make money.
[chuckles] - Now you see a bit
of how my sister's mind works.
- I was planning to get a sweatshirt anyway.
I want a souvenir.
- I still have mine from Morgana U.
- No way! You went to Morgana?
- I spent my junior year in France,
but I tried to see as much of Europe as I could.
I spent the holiday break in Morgana.
- And you're just telling me this now?
- We haven't really had the opportunity for it to come up.
- What did you think of Morgana?
- It really knows how to celebrate the holidays.
I went to a Christmas concert that seemed like
the whole country attended.
- Well, it is a huge tradition,
but some people do stay home and watch it on TV.
- The arena was as full as a rock concert.
But I didn't get to try this sipping chocolate.
- Hmm, maybe one day you will.
How was your study abroad?
- Language came alive for me.
When I studied in school, it was a series of exercises.
To use the language to live, it became more.
The whole experience made me...
more conscient.More aware.
- Sounds like a real awakening. - Yeah.
- So you'll support my proposal
for a dedicated exchange program?
- I don't think the university can afford a program
that would really only benefit a handful of students.
- No, what I'm proposing is much larger.
Study abroad is something all students should experience.
And being more aware is a benefit to everyone.
- You might be right.
- And I have even more ideas for faculty and research exchanges.
- Okay, I get it. Your passion is contagious.
In a good way.
But you don't have to convince me.
You have to convince Angela.
- Angela loves me.
[laughs] - Angela's a great sister,
but she's an even greater university president.
- I know she's driven.
- Yeah, that might be putting it mildly.
Simply put, she's using you as a draw for more alumni donations
to refurbish the athletic facilities.
- I know she's not collecting pictures
of me for her scrapbook.
- Oh no, no, she'll do that too. [laughs]
Her tactics may seem intense,
but her heart beats for this school.
We were actually raised here.
Our father was a professor and even the dean at one point.
- A generational connection? - Uh-huh.
- Imagine her intensity if that connection
went back 500 years?
- She'd be unbearable.
- And if it was at risk of closing?
- She'd do anything to save it.
[â™ª]
Are you saying Morgana University might be closing?
- Apparently, it's a drain on the economy
and my father feels that he has to close the university
in order to better serve the people of Morgana.
Unless I can get this program set up.
- More foreign students would increase revenue,
but save a school?
- Well, an established exchange program could get
endowment support from the Jacobson-Wolfe Foundation.
- That can save a school.
- So how do I convince Angela?
- A tiara might help.
- Seriously?
What's next?
[bright Christmas music]
- Is cookie decorating one of your princess powers?
- You'd be surprised at the wide range of skills required.
- Are we having fun? - Definitely.
But I haven't seen many professors around.
- Yeah, don't let it get around,
but most of us try to avoid this event.
- Well, why are you here?
Angela. - Yeah. I am having fun though.
- So am I.
You know, we may still have time to build a snowman.
- Ooh, but we don't have anything to fulfill
the "unique decorations" option.
- Oh I'm sure I have something that'll work.
[upbeat music]
- Our snowman... Snow-woman's dressed for a royal wedding.
- You're right!
And I told you it'd be the only one with shoes.
[chuckles]
- Angela will love this.
But she'll die that she missed the photo op.
- Oh get your camera out. - Oh yeah.
- Oh here, she'll want one with both of us.
- Okay.
[soft music]
[laughing]
- So, what's next?
- More coffee? - Yes, please.
[wind whistling]
- Nothing else for you to show off your wide range
of princess skills, but I'â€™m sure you won't hold back
on sharing your opinions.
- The first one was alright, but I think that second one
showed particular skill. A third-- Ah!
[laughing]
- Oh! Okay! Okay, I concede.
You do have a wide range of skills.
- Never doubt me, just be fair.
- Message received.
- I should go back to the hotel and check on Teadora.
- Oh, you'll miss the best part. - There's more?
- Yeah, remember when I said most faculty skip
the scavenger hunt?
Want to see where we end up?
- In how many languages would you like to hear yes?
- One will suffice. - Ya.
[â™ª]
[laughter]
Where is everyone?
- I guess we're a little late.
- You're not keeping me from meeting
other professors, are you?
Because this is really important to me.
- I really thought they'd be here.
They at least left us some supplies.
Have you ever made s'mores?
Hold it over the fire. - Okay.
- Don't be shy.
Rotate it.
Okay, that's pretty good. Here.
Ooh, yeah.
I'll take that.
- Oh, I'll just have half.
- You'll want the whole.
[chuckles]
- Hmm! [chuckling]
- Yeah? - Yes.
Well, speaking of wide ranging skills,
I think you've been holding out on me.
You may have the exact expertise Teadora and I need.
- My marshmallow roasting skills?
- That too, but we've recently discovered some archives
from the founding of the university,
and we could use help translating them.
- So your own linguists can't translate your own documents?
- Well, there's some discrepancies
between the specified usage. Never mind, it's okay.
Do I have chocolate on my face?
- Oh no, no. You're good.
Did you enjoy the day's events?
- I did.
It's reminded me of home.
I've missed the events in Morgana.
Uh, well, I should...
Thank you and good night.
[birds chirping]
- Hello.
- Hi.
- Why are you by the arts building?
- I...
I admit I was trying to avoid another photo op with Angela
by going straight from the hotel to your class and--
- You're really off course. - That much I know.
- And freezing. Let's get you inside.
Come on in.
- Snowy feet and rosy cheeks. I must look a sight.
The press would have a hey day.
- Oh, no press around today.
May I?
- Oh, thank you. - Yeah.
[â™ª]
You're a good teacher. I mean it.
- Thank you.
You are too.
- Really? You think so?
- Well, I only have one day to go by,
but you really brought it yesterday.
I'm looking forward to hearing what you'll teach today.
- Thank you for saying that.
Teaching has always been a dream, but...
I've been nervous about it.
- Nervous about what?
- I'm not good in front of large crowds.
I'm better in front of small groups of two or three, tops.
- I never noticed any nerves.
- Well it was different because at first,
there were only a few students,
and then there were a few more,
so I started to see them not as one large group,
but as a bunch of smaller groups.
Crazy?
- It's much better than imagining people naked
to overcome nerves.
That may have gotten lost in translation.
- I think we should leave it lost.
I'm eager to see if my strategy works again today.
- I hope it does.
- There. Now I just look like any other professor.
- No one could make that mistake.
- For example, in 1738, there were two warring factions
who found peace because the son of one leaders
fell in love with the daughter of the other leader.
- Yesterday was Christmas style diplomacy
and today, it's Hollywood?
Guys, political marriages have been common through history,
but you cannot assume it was a love match.
It's ridiculous, melodramatic--
- I'm gonna stop you right there
before you embarrass yourself any further.
- Oh really? [class laughs]
- Would you care to see my proof?
This is the treaty, negotiated in Morgana, of course.
Do you mind translating this section?
- Please.
Thanks, Brittany.
"We sign here to end all hostilities
between our clans and claim as family united
by holy matrimony and the bonds of love
as shared by..."
And then it names the son and daughter, I suppose.
- Exactly. - That proves nothing
except the scribe was prone to flowery language.
- So you concede that the language is not typical
of a peace treaty.
- I mean, they get into the redistribution of livestock
and such down here...
And here's some stuff on reparations, but yes,
okay, I'll concede the language in the main document
is more flowery than normal.
But that could have been wishful thinking
more than accurate reporting.
- Hmm. Well, what do you think?
Was it love?
- Is that how we determine history?
We vote for what we want it to be?
- Oh, not at all.
But we hypothesize and seek out evidence to support or refute.
I take it you hypothesize that it was not love.
- I suggest we do not read into them meaning
that is unsubstantiated.
- I think professor Copeland needs some more proof.
But this was 1738.
And there's no way that any of those love letters
could've survived, right?
Never bet against the house.
I have the love letters.
I think that's where we have to end for today.
I'll try to find more interesting primary documents
to share with you next time.
Documents like these always get a strong response.
And there's plenty of them in our archives,
just waiting to be studied and translated.
- The documents are great.
- But?
- But I wonder if this class was a lecture in diplomacy
or a slick sales pitch for an ambitious exchange program.
- Is it wrong to be both?
[knocking] - Come in.
I wasn't expecting to see you today... Was I?
- I just wanted to check in. See how things are going.
- And hear about the princess? - I want to hear about you.
First. - Yeah. Oh, I'm fine.
- Have you applied for any more jobs?
- Now you're trying to get rid of me?
You usually try to convince me of what a great teacher I am.
- You are. And I do like having my brother around.
Most of the time.
You already postponed your dream once
when you thought I couldn't take care of Dad.
I don't want you to give up on it again.
- Ange, I never thought you couldn't take care of Dad.
Why can't you accept that I just couldn't leave?
- I don't want to argue.
Have you applied anywhere or not?
- A friend gave me a number for an international recruiter,
but I just haven't reached out yet.
- Why not?
- It's been a busy couple of days, Ange.
[laughs]
- Think so? [laughs]
[sighs]
How's the princess?
- There we go.
She is a surprisingly good teacher.
- What is she really like?
I'm not teasing anymore.
I want details.
[â™ª]
[indistinct chatter]
- Come with me unless you want pie in your face.
- So is this the pie free zone?
- Well, Angela wanted us to do the pie eating contest.
But she'll do absolutely anything for alumni donations,
so I left her to that and told her we'd inaugurate
the bean bag toss tournament instead.
- Well, I'm confident that I can feed myself
and not get pie on my face.
- No utensils. No hands.
Face in pie.
- So what exactly is this game?
- You stand behind this line...
- And just toss a bag into the hole?
- Oh, hey, now don't dismiss it too easily.
There's a skill in the toss.
It's actually a professional sport.
- Sounds like you have personal experience.
- Well, I'm no professional, but I've played.
- Ha, ha!
You're trying to cheat!
- How's that? - Better.
- Thank you.
- Well played.
- Thanks.
- So, what does that mean?
- Well, that means you wanna try to use your next throw
to knock it in. - Oh, so all is not lost?
- Maybe.
- What are you not telling me now?
- Good game strategy would dictate
that I try to knock your bag away.
- Don't take it easy on me.
Well played.
Last one, right?
Knock mine away and you win?
- That's how the game is played.
- Go ahead.
Did you do that on purpose?
- Depends on what part you're talking about.
- Yes! I got it in! - Oh! Well done!
- So what do we do now?
Play another game, break the tie?
- Only if you want to wait in line for your next turn.
- I'm happy with a tie if you are.
[soft music]
Wow. What is this?
- This is Pine State Memorial Tree.
Each ornament represents beloved alumni no longer with us.
Some of these ornaments are decades old, now.
But they're all still hung with honour and care.
- This reminds so much of home.
We have ornaments on our tree that are...
Well, some of them are as old as those documents.
Can... Can we help? - Oh, of course.
- So, what's your sister like when she's not being university president?
- She usually tends to find something in life
to be passionate about. Like, an interest in you.
- Me? - Better you than me.
I told her how you enjoyed teaching.
- I really do.
- She thinks I should keep teaching.
- What would you rather do?
- Well, my plan was to work in diplomacy,
not just teach it.
- That's ambitious.
[chuckles]
- I'm probably too idealistic.
I actually want to help other countries work together.
[chuckles]
- I think that's noble.
[soft piano music playing]
- I think I owe you an apology.
- What for?
- Not sure. [chuckles]
- Well, you're off to a great start, then.
- No, no. I owe you an apology because I dismissed
your program proposal without really listening.
- Apology accepted.
- So, if you'd like to tell me about it,
I'd like to know more.
- You don't have to ask me twice.
[chuckling]
We got the numbers from your registrar
and we'd be serving more than half the student body
by simply supporting language and study abroad programs.
But what makes it really unique is we want to make Morgana
a home away from home for students who want to stay
in other European countries, like you did.
Kind of make it a place to gather and meet
and then, launch into whatever other program they desire.
- That has some interesting possibilities.
- Right? - I'm just not the one you have to convince.
- Well, I think there's value in popular support.
It helps the numbers.
[sighs] - Maybe.
- There's no maybe about it.
Teadora's been talking to other professors.
- I know, a lot of them are talking about the potential
benefits of a semester or a year at Morgana.
- Well, I'm glad someone else sees the benefits.
- I admit it, it was a good program.
- In words, but your tone...
- What part would convince Angela?
- Well, I've prepared a whole proposal,
we have a meeting set. - That's great,
but selling it to the others so strongly, so soon...
You're not just counting your chickens before they hatched,
you're counting them before the eggs are even laid.
- Thank you for your opinion.
- I'm gonna concerned it can backfire.
- I think you're taking this whole "looking out for me" thing a little too seriously.
One, two, three. One, two, three.
Turn, two, three.
- This looks fun. - It was.
Thank you, everyone. That was great.
[indistinct chatter]
I was teaching them a traditional Morganan dance.
- Yeah, I think I remember it from the Christmas concert
I went to when I was there. I'm game to try.
- Uh... It's like a sideways waltz
with a quarter turn at the end.
- Like a waltz. - Almost.
[chuckles]
- Okay.
- Ready?
[chuckles] - Sure.
- Side. Forward. Together.
Turn.
[chuckles] [soft music]
- Sorry, it's been a while since I waltzed in any direction.
- Apart.
Hands.
- Alright.
[â™ª]
- Uh, keep your hand up.
- Oh.
Apparently, you are as deliberate in this
as you are in everything else.
- I don't think I want to talk to you right now.
- Oh...
- You've been nothing but negative towards Teadora and I,
and we've done nothing wrong.
Talking to other professors and students
is not a sales pitch, it's research.
We haven't promised anything, we've been perfectly clear,
but it's important to know if there's a need
for a program like this. And there is.
So we're moving forward with our proposal, no matter what.
- It's not-- - Thank you.
For the dance.
- Would you like to play another festival game?
- I'm done playing now.
[soft music]
[knocking at door]
- Angela told me you were staying here. I'm here to help.
- I'm listening.
- Okay, I'm sorry if my concerns seemed negative,
but I do think you have a good idea.
And I think Angela may be open to it.
So, I'd like to help you put together the proposal you need.
[soft music]
- Well, you did bring pudding.
Come on. [chuckles]
- This is a strong start.
- Is that just the bread pudding talking?
- No, I mean it, but there are a few more ways
of breaking the numbers that might help.
- We're open to suggestions.
- We were thinking the founding documents
from the university might be useful,
but we need help translating those.
- I can help with both.
- Thank you.
- I suppose you're used to people not seeing you
for who you are?
- It comes with the job.
I often have to be who people want me to be.
They only see the HRH, not the PhD.
- HRH? - Her Royal Highness.
- Oh yeah, right. Wait, you have a PhD?
- Diplomatic studies from Morgana University.
[light music]
- I thought Teadora was giving you all your teaching material.
- Oh no, my PhDs are in languages and linguistics.
Camille and I became friends in Middle French class.
- Okay. I thought I had seen you for who you are,
but wow! [chuckles]
I'm very impressed.
- Angela said you were the professor looking out for my daughter.
- Yes, Your Highness. It is an honour, I...
- How is she doing?
- Great.
- Can you give a little more detail?
- Uh, she loves peppermint mocha lattes,
I think she has two per day.
- She's always loved coffee.
- And she learned a new bean bag toss game.
- A... what game?
- It's part of the festival, do you really want to know?
- No.
How about her program proposal?
- She is igniting a fire with it.
- Ah, I'm relieved it's going well.
- It's a strong proposal. Good for both institutions.
- I want to thank you for looking after my daughter.
I believe Angela said you want to work in diplomacy.
- She did?
- Are you interested in a possible diplomatic position
in Morgana?
- Yes, sir. I mean, no sir. I mean... yes.
I do want to work in diplomacy
and working in Morgana would be a dream job, but...
That's not why I'm helping.
It's a tempting thought, but...
Now that I've gotten to know Princess Camille, her passion...
- Passion?
- Her passion for teaching and for saving
Morgana University and her people, for life.
I'm sure you know.
She does very little without passion.
- This is true. - I've...
really enjoyed working with her.
So, as much as I would love a diplomatic position,
my conscience won't let me turn this into a quid pro quo.
- You've developed feelings for her.
- I mean, we've been spending a lot of time together.
By your request, and... I'm helping with
the program proposal.
That's how much I believe in it. And her.
- I assure you, I'm not upset.
But I should warn you.
And this may sound archaic to you...
...but Camille will need to be with someone
who can benefit her country.
- Yeah.
Of course.
- I know you'll understand.
I'll see you at Camille's presentation.
[dings]
There.
Sounds like most things are going well.
- This is not good at all.
- The young man--
- He's nothing. It's the proposal.
- You said Camille's program could save Morgana University.
- Circumstances have changed.
- Your numbers are overly optimistic, you need to keep it real.
- Downplaying the numbers is not "keeping it real".
My projections are based on reasonable comparisons.
- To other universities, sure. But at least they outline
the benefit of their exchange programs for their students.
- You're questioning how we can measure the benefit of the program?
You studied abroad.
- And yet, I have no scientific measure of any improvement
it's brought to my life.
- You dare say so. - I do.
[soft music]
Oh, sorry. Please.
[sighs]
We should probably break for dinner.
- I could go for some more of that chocolate bread pudding.
[laughs]
- Is that your version of "Let them eat cake"?
- For that, I decree you must be in charge of dinner.
- Oh! Then, I bravely accept this worthy mission.
[chuckles]
[door closes]
- It's not Morgana's, but their library is quite good.
Found a few more resources we might be able to...
Where's Ben? - He's getting dinner.
- So... How was working together?
- We've been teaching together.
- This is different and you know it.
All alone, romantic suite...
- 500-year-old documents... - Exactly.
[chuckles] - I think he likes the documents more than he likes me.
- I don't know how you can doubt his feelings.
They're obvious.
- I appreciate your certainty, but I don't agree.
- Okay. Teasing aside, talk to me.
[sighs]
- You've known the crushes I've had
and the men I've dated, but...
I've always known that anything serious
must be vetted and officially declared
beneficial to the country.
- Ooh. Hmm, I see how that
can put a damper on developing a serious romance.
But...
You can't remove yourself from the equation.
Your feelings should still count at least as much.
- Maybe that's what scares me.
[phone dings]
It's Ben.
He says he has a surprise for me.
[chuckling]
Stop it.
[soft music]
What's happening? - Oh, hey.
I got dinner, but...
I had an idea.
- Is this what I think it is?
- Isn't there a Morganan tree decorating dance?
- Did you tell him?
- I saw it when I was there, but I thought maybe
you could teach us a couple steps.
- I think we can try.
- Great.
[â™ª]
- Ready? [chuckles]
- See? [chuckling]
Simple.
[upbeat music]
What do you think?
- It's beautiful.
- Thank you.
As a thank you for allowing me to teach you this week,
I have made some traditional Morganan Christmas treats.
[indistinct whispering]
- Oh!
- As well as our famous sipping chocolate.
Who wants to try some?
- Ooh, that looks good.
- Here you go. Thank you.
Professor. - Oh, thank you.
Hmm.
Hmm!
Okay, so is this just a melted candy bar?
- It's a little more complex than that.
But not much. [chuckles]
- Hmm.
Hmm! Thank you for the treats.
So, does this mean you have no new documents for us?
- Still, you question me.
We're gonna wrap up our discussion from last week,
but I want to focus on the importance of language.
[chuckles]
Something to add, professor?
- Isn't your lesson self-evident, Your Highness?
- I'll skip to the middle, to show you what I mean.
Why, you still question me.
- Hmm!
- This document is the only remaining copy
of a little-known treaty from the 18th century,
when France occupied present-day Tuscany.
So, it's written in Middle French
and settles a long-standing tribal feud.
If we take a look at the wording--
- That's not possible.
[light music]
- Again, he doubts me.
[laughing] I assure you, I know what I have.
- No, it can't be, I've been looking...
I didn't think a full copy of this document still existed. Please?
- As I was saying, my final lesson to you
will be on the importance of language.
You're not gonna give that back, are you?
- Almost done, just a little bit...
more.
- I think you should keep this copy.
- Sorry.
- No, seriously.
My gift to you as a thank you for helping me
and opening up your classroom to me.
- You can't. - Actually, I can.
Princess power.
I hope you have gained some new insight into diplomacy,
but I have to say...
teaching you this week has given me memories
that I will cherish for a lifetime.
Thank you.
- I don't know what to say.
- Thank you suffices.
- I don't think it does.
This... My research could make my career.
- As a professor?
- In whichever field I pursue.
- Then it's in good hands.
[phones ringing]
- Your dad's coming. - My dad's coming.
We should go. - Yeah.
I think we can set this one aside.
- Is that the one with all the financial data?
- Yeah, and some land transfers. I can help you translate it,
but I think these pages will more directly benefit this proposal.
- Well, I think this one is quite relevant.
It reads more like a mission statement.
500 years before anyone knew what a mission statement was.
- Yeah. We can add some of this wording
to show that the missions of the two schools
have been aligned since their inception.
Oh! Angela will also especially eat up
all the Christmas references about peace
and exchanging gifts. - Hmm, that's good.
Okay.
Are we done?
- I think you're ready.
- Just in time.
[soft music]
[door opens]
- She's here.
- I just want to wish you well.
- Thank you for meeting my dad.
- Of course.
You got this.
[door opens]
- Thank you.
[footsteps approaching]
- Hello, everyone. I'm... looking forward
to your presentation.
- Thank you.
- Hey.
[soft music]
- Madam President,
honoured guests.
I am here today to propose a dedicated exchange program
that would benefit Pine State University
and Morgana University alike.
[birds chirping]
As you can see, the cost would be offset
by the increased revenue.
The comparable expectation for student and faculty achievement
would more than double.
And the positive impact this program would have
on the lives of its participants is practically limitless.
Beyond that, to paraphrase the words of the founders
of Morgana University,
through appreciation and exchange of knowledge,
we may find limitless peace...
and unity among all humankind.
- Congratulations, Your Highness.
That was an excellent and exciting presentation.
- Thank you.
- Unfortunately, I must say no.
There are always so many factors
to consider in decisions like this.
- Of course. Thank you for your time.
- I do hope you'll still attend the Christmas gala this evening.
- Of course. In fact, I should go get ready.
[indistinct]
[wind blowing] - Camille, wait!
Please.
- That was my last chance to save Morgana University.
- I don't know what happened.
I thought she would for sure say yes.
- You said she would do what was best for the university.
- This program is what's best.
I want to talk to her again.
Can you get your dad to give us more time?
- I can try.
- Your proposal was inspiring.
- I'm not giving up yet.
This program is too good to be dismissed.
I just need a little more time to think.
- There are some things I need to tell you.
Circumstances changed.
- What do you mean?
Dad, what are you saying?
- You better sit down.
[door opens]
- Hey!
- I don't have time right now, Ben.
- You need to make time. This exchange program
is good for Pine State. Why refuse it?
- I don't want to talk about it. - You said you would be open.
What happened? I just... need to understand.
Please.
- I agree it's an excellent program.
But I accepted a donation that pays for completely new
athletic facilities, which benefits the entire student body and faculty.
- Okay, that's great, but we're talking
two different budget allocations.
[sighs] - The donation came with a stipulation
that I had to refuse the exchange program.
Otherwise, I would have approved it.
- What about the alumni fundraising?
- We weren't even a quarter of the way there.
I had to choose between the good of all or...
It wasn't easy.
The donor wants students to focus on sports,
not on languages. - Who made this donation?
- It was handled anonymously.
I'm not supposed to know anything.
- And?
- But for the bank statement, I do know the funds
were wired from a bank in Morgana.
- I've got to go tell Camille.
[soft music]
- What do you mean, it won't be enough
to save the university?
We secured the endowment from the foundation.
I know enrollment has been down,
but finances can't be that bad that fast.
- I came here because I didn't want to tell you this over the phone,
but we've been misled about the university's finances.
- So, the university isn't a drain on the economy.
Then, what's the problem?
- We don't actually own the land.
[laughs] - That's impossible.
- I was shocked too. But the claim is valid.
It turns out she's only been stringing us along
until she could close the deal on a better offer.
- Who is stringing us along? Who owns the land?
- Lavinia.
- Aunt Vinnie? - My cousin owns half the resorts in Morgana
and if I don't close the university and give her the land,
she'll close the resorts.
- Someone else will invest.
- Not sell them, close them.
- That would devastate our economy.
But she would take a hit, too.
- It's a hit she can take.
But Morgana would be ruined.
Thousands out of work, shortfalls in revenue
for public services and in the end,
she'll still have the legal deed to the land.
- There has to be something.
- I hoped this program might change her heart but without it,
going to the press and creating a scandal
is our only other option.
- So, she must have been the one that got Angela to say no, right?
- I don't know how.
But I can't think of anyone else.
- Well, "how" isn't as important as "why".
And it shouldn't have mattered, right?
She could have gone to the press long ago.
She wanted to avoid the scandal also. Why?
You would have closed the university
to save the economy regardless, right?
- Yes, I don't care about the scandal as much as I care
about all those people out of work.
- But she doesn't.
And that means there's something we still don't know.
And that means we still have one more card to play.
We just have to find out what it is.
This isn't over yet.
[knocking at door]
Oh my God, you're here.
- I need to talk to you. [both]: I know what happened.
- Angela accepted a donation from a bank in Morgana.
If your father can find out who...
- He knows, it was Aunt Vinnie.
She's essentially been lying to him, controlling him.
- Then, he knows how to fix it, right?
- Well, Dad can't, but I'm hoping you and I can.
- Tell me what you need me to do.
- There's still one more document to translate.
- If you're not giving up, I'm not either.
She hasn't been answering my calls, but...
I'll keep trying.
- Thank you.
[door opens, closes]
I texted Teadora, she's phoning everyone
at Morgana University who might have some influence.
- You don't seem so optimistic.
- It's worth trying, but like many issues
with diplomacy, we were unaware of the majority of the players.
Until now.
- This Aunt Vinnie woman...
If your proposal doesn't change her mind,
then I don't know what will.
- I do. Well, I think I do.
- These are the ones we used before.
- And this is the one we need now.
The finances and land deeds that set up the university
wouldn't have convinced Angela, but I'm hoping there might be
something in here that can stop Aunt...
[gasps]
The Duchess.
[soft music]
We need to hurry to make sure we catch Angela
before the gala begins.
- Okay, I think I'm finished with this section,
if you want to check it.
- This is it.
Aunt Vinnie doesn't own the land.
[sighs] Let's go.
- Um, are you going straight to the gala?
- Uh... [chuckles]
[sighs]
If there ever was a time to pull out all the stops,
I think I finally get it.
Public appearance isn't just about appearances.
It's about finding passion in your duty.
It's about showing up and standing up.
Go get changed.
I will text Teadora and we'll meet you there.
- Okay.
[cheerful music]
[indistinct chatter]
You look beautiful, sis.
- Oh, thank you.
I know things didn't go as planned today.
But there's one more thing.
Whenever you said you had to stay because of Dad...
I thought you meant you doubted me.
Now, I realize you stayed for more time with Dad.
- Of course I did.
Ang...
You're fantastic at your job.
Dad would be proud of you.
And so am I.
- In that case...
You need to go.
Go and find Camille, and tell her how you feel.
- Yeah, I think the king probably already guessed
how I feel about his daughter. - Oh! How did that go?
If there isn't a spontaneous answer to that question,
I'm guessing it couldn't have gone well.
- Yeah. - I'm sorry.
- Oh, it's for the best.
- Are you sure?
- It will be.
One day.
[soft music]
- The finishing touch.
[soft Christmas music]
- Your Highness.
- I haven't really had the chance to say so,
but I admire how you handled this entire situation.
- Well, thank you, Your Highness.
- I'm not sure you're aware, but as Crown Prince,
I'm the head of the Morgana Foundation.
A charity with international support and outreach.
That's why I knew I could offer you a job there, as...
- Abroad?
[sighs] I'm sorry.
- As gratitude.
For your help with a delicate situation.
- Yes, that sounds much better.
- I would like to offer you a job there now,
as testament to your integrity and expertise.
And if Camille saves the university,
I'm sure we could arrange for you to teach a class or two as well.
How does that sound?
- That sounds... almost perfect.
- Almost? - I mean, of course.
It's my dream job, yes. I accept, thank you.
- But it's only almost perfect.
What else do you want?
[enchanting music]
[cameras shuttering]
Oh, that's what you want.
- I always knew she had it in her.
- Look at that tiara!
- Now, that's an entrance befitting a princess.
- Hello.
Thank you for having me.
Hello. It's an honour to be here.
Good evening.
Hi, Dad.
- You look stunning.
- Thank you.
- Thank you for coming, Your Highness.
- It's my pleasure.
[indistinct chatter]
- I suppose your father told you.
- Your Grace.
I will give you one chance to drop this scheme
and reconcile this family.
- Or what? [chuckles]
You can't stop me.
- Don't be so sure.
Well...
Your Grace, shall we reconcile?
- Do your worst.
- Madam President. Angela.
We have something important to tell you.
- Surely, it can wait till after the gala.
I'm about to announce-- - A generous,
but anonymous donation?
- The donation isn't valid. At least, it soon will be.
- Why is the donation invalid?
- Because it was made by...
The Duchess of Alstyr.
- Who is the Duchess of Alstyr again?
- I am.
- Can I see that document?
- Of course.
- Thank you.
- She's been holding Morgana's economy hostage.
She has the deed to a land
from before the university was founded
and now, she wants us to return the land
or she will close her resorts.
- Oh, good. The facts are all out.
- You were jealous because the crown passed
from the Alstyr line to Adolfi and now, to the Georgieva line.
This is about power and revenge,
because Vinnie didn't get a crown.
- Fine.
I won't deny that the crown should have come
to my side of the family.
- Why, you made me call you "Aunt"
when we haven't been family for centuries.
You just wanted to pretend to be close to the crown.
But you're not.
And you never will be.
- Forget the crown.
This deal is about the money.
Now, all you have are wild accusations--
- We have a document that proves you no longer own the land.
- Don't be ridiculous!
Your father has already taken me
through the authenticators multiple times.
My deed is valid.
The land is mine.
- When was it signed?
- 1536, before the founding of the university in 1588.
- When the university was founded,
the Alstyr family ceded the land to the Crown.
- That can't be.
You're mistaken.
- Do you read Middle French?
It says it right here.
- Your ancestors wanted to ensure that as long
as there was a Morgana, there was a university.
- This document was signed and legal in 1588,
which means it cancels out your land deed.
- I wanted to let you know,
because now that she doesn't own the land,
I had a feeling she would withdraw her donation.
- Forget the deeds!
With the resorts that I own, I still control the economy.
I had hoped to avoid the scandal, but now,
you will simply cede the land to me.
- You would destroy your own country.
- Actually, there's a little more to this document
that should probably...
Well, it might change things.
- Please, continue.
- Well, all the resorts are along the coast, right?
- Yes.
- Then, you don't own that land either.
- Excuse me?
- That land was also ceded to the Crown
for the university's endowment.
Your ancestor was very generous.
- I can still shut down the resorts.
- Oh. Unless...
Is Alstyr the same as Kern?
- No.
I'm the Duchess of Kern.
- Then, you own the resorts.
- What?
- The land improvements pass through the Duchy of Kern.
[chuckles] - Impossible.
- Well, it says so right here.
- You'll be hearing from my lawyer.
- So, does that mean I'm no longer getting the donation?
- Perhaps we can discuss an amount to match the alumni giving.
- I would love to reopen the discussion
about the exchange program.
It has the full support of the Crown.
- Approved. [laughs]
Let's talk numbers.
Especially ones I can announce tonight.
[chuckles]
[soft music]
[indistinct chatter]
- I am so proud of you.
I know you missed some of your favourite Christmas traditions
to make this possible,
so I know it's a little thing,
but I thought I'd bring a piece of Morganan Christmas to you.
[sighs]
- Mom's favourite.
I love it, it's not little at all.
- It is in the face of all you've accomplished tonight.
I'm so proud of you.
You've certainly proven yourself worthy of the crown.
- Oh, we don't have to talk about that now.
- You've also proven yourself worthy of choosing
your own relationships.
I think there may have been a misunderstanding earlier
when I said Camille would need someone who benefits the country.
- Oh, no. I... I understood clearly.
- What I'm trying to say is I misunderstood.
Ben, you are good for the country
and for Camille.
- Um... So, what are you saying?
- I am saying, if you have feelings for my daughter,
and I believe you do,
I would suggest you take advantage of this new clarity,
if she so desires.
[soft music]
I encourage you to take advantage of this new clarity
more rapidly, perhaps immediately.
- Uh, yes sir.
May I have this dance?
[soft Christmas song]
- Shall we discuss your nomination to take Lavinia's spot
on the university's board of governors?
- I would be honoured.
[â™ª]
- I think I fell for you the moment you leaped
from your car into my arms.
- You hid it well.
[chuckles]
- I should tell you your father offered me a job
in Morgana.
- That's fantastic. - I accepted.
- Are you saying you're coming to Morgana?
- Well, that depends.
- On?
- On how you feel about me being there with you.
- You saw me for who I really am.
And challenged me to be more.
I want so much more than just a week with you.
- Then, should we call this the beginning?
- Yes.
[soft music]
[applause]
[enchanting music]
[soft music]
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