Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom

 [Sylvando once again appears on the network, looking as cheerful as ever..]

Hello, everyone! The Great Sylvando here, with good news to report! Cleaning and repairs to the Opera House are going along swimmingly, and she should be more than ready for opening day. But the even more exciting news is that that opening day now has an official date!

The Grand Reopening of the Opera House will be on the Sunday following the close of the Food and Wine festival next month! And what sort of show would be fit for such a grand event? Why, a show where anyone can be a star, of course! The opening day performance will be a Kingdom-wide talent competition. Do you sing? Dance? Play an instrument? Can you get an audience rolling in the aisles with your jokes, or astound them with feats of prestidigitation or acrobatics?

Well don't be shy, darlings! Now's your chance to share that talent with the world. And I don't just mean my fellow Apprentices; I'm sure all you citizens of the Kingdoms out there are just bursting with talent!

There'll be some lovely prizes for the best acts, so keep an eye out for sign up forms! I'll be setting them up at a few locations around town; they'll have a bit more information about the rules and the like for those interested, and you can fill them out and drop them off before the festival starts if you'd like to participate.

But if you don't think performing is for you, never you fear! There's room for you at the Opera House too. I'll be looking to hire not just performers for the regular shows, but also stage hands and general staff. Feel free to inquire at the Opera House or contact me if you're interested.

Ciao for now, darlings! I can't wait to see you all there!

[Locked to Mal]

And Mal honey, I have a special commission in mind for you, if you happen to be interested.

[When Mal opens her mirror, sh is greeted with a familiar smiling face.]

Hello there, Mal darling! I found your gift.

[He holds up the decorated MP3 player that, judging by the art style, could only be from Mal.]

I must say, I love the paint job!  And it's quite an interesting little gadget in and of itself. Though... I'm afraid I'm not entirely sure what it is.