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THE PARADE OF Jasmine's suitors came in a flood, the people of Agrabah rushed into the scene, excited to see the royals.

There were all kinds of exotic animals, with the eligible princes riding on them.

It wasn't much of a great sight to see and the royals had been waiting inside until a chorus of drums started to play out into the city.

Hamed, the Sultan of Agrabah rushed out onto the balcony to see the source of the sounds.

It was a marvellous commotion, the townspeople had flocked into the palace centre, where the parade was heading.

Behind Hamed, Rashida, Jasmine and other members of the royal courts came behind, including the Prince and Sultan of Irania and Agrabah's Grand Vizier.

Rashida took a place to look over the show next to Jafar, leaning in to whisper, "I see you found your staff. How did you even get in my room?"

"I thought you would still be angry with me," Jafar said, ignoring her question, "As I recall, you were fuming."

"I've had a good think and great night sleep," Rashida glanced over at Prince Ahmad, who smiled fondly at her.

"Doubt it," Jafar rolled his eyes, "Bet he didn't even last long..."

"Doesn't matter, jealously won't get you anywhere, Jaf. Back to my question, the staff?"

"Anything you can hide...I can steal better, Rashida. I wanted to look presentable today," Jafar said.

"As if the fancy clothes aren't enough."

"They aren't," Jafar kept his head high as he tried to interest himself in the performance that was taking place below, preaching about 'Prince Ali.'

"Pretty grand, isn't it?"

"Indeed..." Jafar thought there was something familiar about this Prince Ali, "But I've seen better."

"My sister seems to think so too..." Rashida pointed to Jasmine who seemed unimpressed, she knew Jasmine was never a huge fan of men flashing around their riches just to win her favour.

As Prince Ali's entourage approached the palace gates, the Genie (hidden as the lead singer) asked permission to enter, "We're waiting for you! We're not going till you go!"

The Sultan raised his hand slowly, creating suspense around him as everyone on the balcony bent over to take peek at what he would do, the singers continuing in the ongoing note of the word 'Ali.'

Even Jafar, who secretly despised most of the people around him, was secretly intrigued and peered at Hamed, using the corner of his eyes - his parrot squawking beside him.

"There it is!" Exclaimed the Genie, the note they were singing continued as Hamed lowered his hand, letting the flood of foreigners into The Sultan's Palace.

"I have a bad feeling about this, Princess," Jafar grumbled to his friend, next to him.

"It'll get better," Rashida placed a hand on his shoulder which Iago pecked on, "Ow!"

The Genie sang on, "Heard your princess was hawt! Where is she?"

Jasmine looked unsettled as she left the balcony, Dalia looked over to Rashida, they both shared the same concerned look.

Rashida whispered to Jafar, "Never mind."

Rashida gave Dalia a look of hindsight before going off to find Jasmine, letting her know she was on the case.

Jasmine hadn't made it that far in their home but was still slowly gliding up the grand stairs when Rashida found her, still climbing up them to get to her room.

Rashida held the skirt of her dress in bunches as she tried not to trip while running to catch up, "Jasmine! Don't ignore me."

Jasmine waited until at the top of the stairs to turn around, "I'm sorry, sister. I'm just sort of irritated right now."

"I know you didn't like that big spectacle they were making."

"Yes, you know I have an ongoing hatred for men who think they can impress me with money," Jasmine said.

"But you haven't given them a chance," Rashida said.

"You mean, like you?" Jasmine asked, crossing her arms, "How you just fell in Prince Ahmad's arms!"

"That's not fair..."

"No, it is! You've always told me to stand up for what I believe in, do what I want...to follow my heart. But you're not even following yours," Jasmine said, turning away and walking up the stairs.