author: Lucinda
rating: pg/pg 13
main characters: Miss Piggy, Jason Nesmith
this follows 'Actresses These Days'.
disclaimer: I hold no legal rights to Miss Piggy or any other Muppet pigs (property of Jim Henson & anyone else with legal rights to the Muppets). There is mention of Galaxy Quest, and I have no legal rights to that either (although I own a copy on DVD).
distribution: Twisting, Paula, anyone else ask first.
Jason Nesmith sighed, rubbing at his temple. He'd been looking forward to this episode, always happy when the script writers had him... err, his character encountering alien princesses. They were always beautiful, often scantily clad, and inevitably interested. But he'd seen some of the extras that had been wandering around the set for the Court of the princess, something about Mirrors and buns. The sets were nice, sort of a neo-Greek decadence, with pillars and cushions everywhere. But still...
"Why on earth did they cast that actress?" The question slipped out, sounding almost wistful.
"I believe the commentary was that it would be considered politically and socially prudent to have an actress who wasn't tall and slender appear in a positive role." Alex Dane sounded almost smug. "And they liked her reading, commented on her powerful emotional projection."
"Alex, she's a pig! Literally." Jason leaned back, closing his eyes. "And she keeps... I think she's a bit too interested in that kiss for luck scene. I end up feeling almost mauled."
"Weren't you the man who sounded so pleased that the fans - especially the female fans - couldn't get enough of you?" Alex was definitely amused now.
"That was before I met her." Jason stood up, his hands smoothing over his outfit to make certain there were no wrinkles. "It's time to go back for the next take?"
"Now, now... This is simply part of the price of being the star of the show... kissing the lovely princesses." Alex' voice held sarcasm and amusement.
"Using my own words against me... that's just not right..." Jason shook his head. Only a few more days, and this would be over.
"Ready to start again. Go." The voice from behind the camera sounded a little tired. Then again, this was the fifth take of this particular scene.
Closing his eyes to take a deep breath, Jason nodded. "So, tell me about these people, Dr. Lazarus. What should I expect?"
"They are somewhat shorter than humans, although there are many similarities in their physical structure. Lt. Madison and I have found them to be most welcoming and very... friendly so far. But her Highness the Princess Mirabanna had decided that she will only part with the Corbundruim if you ask for it personally." The crisp tones of Dr. Lazarus flowed forth, his amusement well hidden. "The Princess has blonde hair, and is perhaps the level of your ribcage. She is... a rather strong personality."
They had been slowly walking along the corridor, and stepped into the reception hall. The floor looked like marble, with elegant pillars and shimmering gold and pink gauzy drapes. Reclined on a couch was the Princess of Pigs. A gown in white flowed over her, ornamented with the glitter of gold. Necklaces and bracelets gleamed with gold and gems, and a tiara sparkles over golden locks.
She looked over at them, and her expression changed from boredom to a sweet smile. "Ahh, you must be Commander Taggert. Quite the fine looking man..." She sat up, one foot swinging over, allowing gold painted toenails to glitter under the lights. Patting the couch beside her, she spoke again. "Why don't you come a little closer?"
His stomach clenching tighter with every step, Jason walked across the room, glancing at the rows of pig-men standing at attention, the light gleaming on polished breastplates and helms. He could do this, he was a professional. "Your highness, it is a delight to meet you."
Miss Piggy smiled at him, right before reaching up and pulling him down into her lap, her snout firmly pressed against him as she kissed him. "You say the sweetest things."
Weakly, Jason smiled at her. "And it's such a delight to say them."
Miss Piggy smiled at the camera, winking once. "I love this guy."
end Princess of Pigs.
rating: pg/pg 13
main characters: Miss Piggy, Jason Nesmith
this follows 'Actresses These Days'.
disclaimer: I hold no legal rights to Miss Piggy or any other Muppet pigs (property of Jim Henson & anyone else with legal rights to the Muppets). There is mention of Galaxy Quest, and I have no legal rights to that either (although I own a copy on DVD).
distribution: Twisting, Paula, anyone else ask first.
Jason Nesmith sighed, rubbing at his temple. He'd been looking forward to this episode, always happy when the script writers had him... err, his character encountering alien princesses. They were always beautiful, often scantily clad, and inevitably interested. But he'd seen some of the extras that had been wandering around the set for the Court of the princess, something about Mirrors and buns. The sets were nice, sort of a neo-Greek decadence, with pillars and cushions everywhere. But still...
"Why on earth did they cast that actress?" The question slipped out, sounding almost wistful.
"I believe the commentary was that it would be considered politically and socially prudent to have an actress who wasn't tall and slender appear in a positive role." Alex Dane sounded almost smug. "And they liked her reading, commented on her powerful emotional projection."
"Alex, she's a pig! Literally." Jason leaned back, closing his eyes. "And she keeps... I think she's a bit too interested in that kiss for luck scene. I end up feeling almost mauled."
"Weren't you the man who sounded so pleased that the fans - especially the female fans - couldn't get enough of you?" Alex was definitely amused now.
"That was before I met her." Jason stood up, his hands smoothing over his outfit to make certain there were no wrinkles. "It's time to go back for the next take?"
"Now, now... This is simply part of the price of being the star of the show... kissing the lovely princesses." Alex' voice held sarcasm and amusement.
"Using my own words against me... that's just not right..." Jason shook his head. Only a few more days, and this would be over.
"Ready to start again. Go." The voice from behind the camera sounded a little tired. Then again, this was the fifth take of this particular scene.
Closing his eyes to take a deep breath, Jason nodded. "So, tell me about these people, Dr. Lazarus. What should I expect?"
"They are somewhat shorter than humans, although there are many similarities in their physical structure. Lt. Madison and I have found them to be most welcoming and very... friendly so far. But her Highness the Princess Mirabanna had decided that she will only part with the Corbundruim if you ask for it personally." The crisp tones of Dr. Lazarus flowed forth, his amusement well hidden. "The Princess has blonde hair, and is perhaps the level of your ribcage. She is... a rather strong personality."
They had been slowly walking along the corridor, and stepped into the reception hall. The floor looked like marble, with elegant pillars and shimmering gold and pink gauzy drapes. Reclined on a couch was the Princess of Pigs. A gown in white flowed over her, ornamented with the glitter of gold. Necklaces and bracelets gleamed with gold and gems, and a tiara sparkles over golden locks.
She looked over at them, and her expression changed from boredom to a sweet smile. "Ahh, you must be Commander Taggert. Quite the fine looking man..." She sat up, one foot swinging over, allowing gold painted toenails to glitter under the lights. Patting the couch beside her, she spoke again. "Why don't you come a little closer?"
His stomach clenching tighter with every step, Jason walked across the room, glancing at the rows of pig-men standing at attention, the light gleaming on polished breastplates and helms. He could do this, he was a professional. "Your highness, it is a delight to meet you."
Miss Piggy smiled at him, right before reaching up and pulling him down into her lap, her snout firmly pressed against him as she kissed him. "You say the sweetest things."
Weakly, Jason smiled at her. "And it's such a delight to say them."
Miss Piggy smiled at the camera, winking once. "I love this guy."
end Princess of Pigs.