Chapter Four-Adjustment

"Here's where Aladdin and you will be staying. And I'll help you pick out a dress for dinner," Mary told Jasmine. She pointed her to the guest room where she would be staying. It was rather lovely; stars were painted everywhere, the color of the walls a dark blue almost ebony color, candles and lanterns hung to light the room, and an ocean view outside the window. There was a huge king-sized bed with warm, colorful quilts and a black canopy hanging over top. The layout was similar to Rapunzel's room: window on one wall, across was the door and the bed, to the left of the bed was the wardrobe and dresser, and to the left was the vanity mirror and places to put clothes, shoes, jewels, or anything you'd like. Genie would probably sleep there in a bottle that would be his make-shift home. She didn't know where Iago would sleep though.

"Thank you so much Mary," Jasmine told her.

"You're welcome." Mary flashed her a big smile. "Now, down to business. I know that this time period's clothes aren't ones that you're particularly used to, and not exactly the most comfortable, but I'll help you through the traditions of this land as you go along, okay?"

Jasmine sighed. "Okay." She was a bit nervous of what she would have to do. In her mind, she pictured this as the time she went to negotiate with the country of China about trade and had to wear the most ridiculous and uncomfortable clothes ever. Hopefully, it wouldn't be that bad.

She slipped off her clothes as Mary picked out a gown for the evening. It was rather chilly in the room, but that didn't matter to Jas. "Alright Princess, turn around please," Mary ordered. Jas complied.

First, Mary slipped a very thin cotton undergarment on Jasmine. Then a bony, tight fitting piece was put on her: a corset is what she called it. It crushed her ribs and made her wince in pain. It seemed impossible for her to breath in it, so Mary decided to loosen it a tad to relieve her of the pinching layer. Next a black petticoat and then a silky black skirt. A black bodice came next. Finally a midnight blue dress was put on her and completed her look. Every layer pinched Jas, and she was completely uncomfortable. This was deemed worse than China.

Mary gave her a pair of black, one inch heels to put on, but Jasmine refused. And then Mary decided that Rapunzel never wore shoes, so why couldn't Jasmine keep her feet bare too? They were immediately put away.

Mary also attempted to put the necklace around her neck on the dresser, but Jasmine wouldn't budge on that subject. So she was also allowed to keep the necklace on.

When it was decided that Jasmine looked beautiful, she looked in the vanity mirror and was shocked. This was not her style at all, but she assumed that her opinion on the subject of fashion did not matter in this time period. But she kept a mental record to remember looking like this when she thought she looked horrible back home; it would be an instant up-lifter.

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"Um, Eugene, is this supposed to be uncomfortable in the...uh..."

"Manhood?"

"Exactly!" Aladdin's face grew red for talking about a subject that was NEVER talked about in Agrabah. Eugene wasn't as fazed though.

"The pants are just too small. I'll get you a bigger pair." He walked out to go fetch the new pair and Aladdin groaned in pain. Genie popped out of the wardrobe.

"Having a hard time, Al?" Genie asked him.

Al sighed. "Why did Jas have to buy that necklace from Madrea? This whole mess could've been avoided, but no, a woman sees a shiny necklace and MUST have it! And apparently, women are the same way in future day too. Is there no hope?"

"Now Aladdin, the necklaces are obviously enchanted, there's no sense in ranting about genders."

"I don't want to be here, I just want to go back." He sat down on the window bench with a pouty face, arms crossed, when a loud ripping noise resulted of him sitting: his pants. Genie howled with laughter and Al shot him a glare. He put his hand over his mouth to muffle his chuckles. Eugene swung open the door holding another pair of pants.

"These should work," Eugene said and threw the pair to Al.

He caught them. "Thanks."

"No problem."

A/N: Sorry that this took so long to write, and that it's more of a filler...between the end of school, vacations, and babysitting jobs, I've had no time to write. I promise the next chapter will be much better and get the ball rolling toward the climax. Anyway, hope you liked it, please read and review! Thanks :)