sofia

Below is a transcribed copy of the Sofia the First episode "The Shy Princess".

Royal Prep.
Flora: All right, class. It's time to finish up your paintings! We've been so lucky to have such a majestic model pose for us today.
Sofia: [painting a picture of Minimus] Looking good, Minimus. Maybe just hold your head up a little bit higher.
Minimus: Oh, Sofia, I don't know why anyone would want to paint me. I'm not very tall, my mane needs a trim. I've been hitting the oat bank pretty hard lately, too.
Sofia: [giggles] Oh, Minimus.
Amber: What's so funny?
Sofia: Oh, nothing.
Flora: Lovely work, children. Just lovely.
Fauna: I think that will do, Sir Gillium. Thank you, Minimus. (giggles) Good boy.
Minimus: [sighs] How did I do?
Sofia: You were great, Minimus.
Minimus: Oh, I must be having a good mane day.
Flora: Now let's move on to our next art project: building your very own dream castle.
All: Ahh.
Flora: Think about what you would want in your perfect castle...
Merryweather: It could be anything and everything! Let your imaginations run free!
Flora: Then you'll build a model of your dream castle, and-
Merryweather: And bring it into class...
Flora: For show-and-tell. And because this is such a...
Merryweather: Big project...
Fauna: We're going to pair you up! Because working with others makes everything more fun. Now our partners will be... Uh-oh, dear. Where did I put my glasses? Oh! Thank you, Flora. All right. [clears throat] Hildegard and Amber.
Hildegard and Amber: Perfect!
Fauna: James and Zandar. Clio and Hugo.
Clio: [sighs]
Fauna: Jun and Rupert. And finally, Sofia and Vivian.
Sofia: Princess Vivian? Who's that?
Amber: Uh oh. [giggling] She's in the back.
Hildegard: Probably hiding behind her easel.
Far back in the room is a very shy-looking princess hiding behind her easel. Sofia approaches.
Sofia: Vivian? Hi. Oh. Vivian? Hi, I don't think we've really met before. I'm Sofia.
Vivian: Hi, Sofia.
Sofia: So, do you wanna come over to my castle to work on the project?
Vivian: Um, well, no, I don't think so.
Sofia: I could go to your castle instead.
Vivian: Well, I guess we have to work on the project somewhere.
Sofia: Great! How about this afternoon?
Vivian: Today? Okay, sure. I gotta go. Bye.
Sofia: See you later.
Amber: Sorry you got stuck with Vivian, Sofia. She is... strange.
Hildegard: It's true. I've heard that her parents are gnomes. And she lives in a cave full of glow-in-the-dark bats.
Amber: I heard she has a pet dragon.
Sofia: Really? How do you know that's true?
Amber: Well, we don't for sure.
Clio: Because Vivian never talks to anyone.
Amber: And no one has ever been to her castle. Good luck, Sofia.
Enchancia Castle.
Sofia: Hey! Are you guys working on your dream castle?
Zandar: Yup. We're not sure what we're going to make yet...
James: But whatever it is, it's going to be really, really huge.
Zandar: And when we're done, we're going to knock it all down!
James: Brilliant!
Miranda: Oh, Sofia, there you are.
Sofia: Here I am.
Miranda: I've been looking everywhere for you. The coach is waiting to take you to Vivian's.
Sofia: I know. But I think James and Zandar need me. Right, guys?
James: Nope.
Zandar: We're good.
Sofia: Okay. I guess I'm ready to go then.
James: Whatever we do, our castle has to have a cannon.
Zandar: A big one.
Miranda: So, is there a reason you don't want to go to Vivian's?
Sofia: How did you know?
Miranda: Because moms know everything.
Sofia: Well, everyone at school says Vivian is strange.
Miranda: Hmm. Why do they say that?
Sofia: I don't know. No one really knows her.
Miranda: Well, have you tried talking to her?
Sofia: Mmm-hmm. But she barely said a word.
Miranda: Hmm. Well, you're not going to know what Vivian's like until you get to know her better.
Sofia: Maybe you're right, Mom.
Miranda: I'm glad we agree. Now go on and get your things. You don't want to be late.
Sofia: Okay.
Sofia's room.
Sofia: What do you even bring to a castle that's full of bats and gnomes?
Robin: An escape plan?
Clover: What you need is some back-up, Princess. I'll go with you.
Robin: Do you know how little you are?
Mia: And how soft and fluffy you are?
Clover: Hey! There's a lot of toughness crammed into this soft, fluffy package, missy!
Sofia: Thank you, Clover. I really would feel better if your toughness came with me.
Clover: Yeah...
Robin: Just don't let the bats and gnomes scratch Clover behind the ears.
Vivian's Castle.
Coachman: Whoa!
Sofia: Here we go.
Clover: Don't worry, Princess. I got your back.
Sofia: Wow. This is definitely not a cave.
Clover: [gasps] Here come the gnomes! Ahh!
Cecily: Welcome, Sofia. I'm Cecily, Vivian's mother.
Sofia: Hi.
Cecily: We're so delighted you're here.
Sofia: You're not a gnome.
Cecily: What was that, dear?
Sofia: I said... you have a lovely home.
Cecily: Oh, thank you. Vivian. Why don't you show Sofia your room?
Vivian: Okay, Mom. Follow me, Sofia.
Clover: What are those?
Sofia: They're just statues, Clover. I hope. Clover, you can relax now. No cave. No bats. No gnomes. I don't think any of those stories are true.
Clover: Okay.
Sofia: [gasps]
Vivian: What's that?
Sofia: Oh! It's just my pet rabbit. I hope it's okay that I brought him.
Vivian: Sure. I have a pet, too.
Sofia: What kind of pet?
Vivian: A dragon.
Sofia and Clover: A dragon?
Crackle: [yelling]
Sofia: Whoa! She's adorable!
Vivian: Thanks!
Sofia: I'm sorry if I was acting a little nervous before. I was, well...
Vivian: Afraid to come over here?
Sofia: No... Not at all. Maybe a little. The girls at school told me some stories...
Vivian: About the gnomes and the bats and the caves and the strange noises?
Sofia: Just the gnomes and the bats. How did you know?
Vivian: I've heard pretty much all the stories. They don't even realize I'm standing right next to them when they're talking about me.
Sofia: If you know they're making up stories, why don't you tell them the truth?
Vivian: Well, I, um... See, I have a hard time talking to new people. I guess I'm a little...
Sofia: Shy?
Vivian: Yeah.
Sofia: That's okay. I understand. So, should we get to work on our dream castle?
Vivian: Yes, great idea. We can work in my room. Come on in.
Sofia: Clover, why don't you and Crackle get to know one another while Vivian and I work on our dream castle? Great! See you soon.
Crackle: '[sniffing] Hi!
Clover: [gasps] Hey.
Crackle: I'm Crackle! And I'm really excited to meet you! [roars]
Clover: Whoa, sparky! What's with the flame throwing?
Crackle: Oh, sorry! I breathe fire when I get excited!
Clover: Yeah, well, don't. Ow. Let's just calm down, take a deep breath.
Crackle: [roars]
Clover: Yow!
Crackle: Sorry! It's just... There's nothing more exciting than meeting someone new! Do-don't get me wrong, I love Vivian, but I also love, love, love making new friends! [roars]
Clover: Whoa!
Crackle: Let's do everything together. Let's run in the grass and have a picnic and chase our own tails!
Clover: Wait, did you say picnic? As in with food?
Crackle: Uh-huh.
Clover: I'm in.
Crackle: Whoo-hoo! Now I'm even more excited!
Clover: Uh-oh. Ay!
Crackle: Sorry!
Clover: Ow!
Crackle: Sorry!
Clover: Hey, you gotta watch where you do that. You could hurt someone. And by someone, I mean me!
Crackle: Oh, no! I'd never hurt you, Clover. Because you're my new best friend!
Clover: [chuckles nervously] Yeah.
Sofia: Let's see... If I could put anything in the world in our castle, I'd choose a sorcerer's workshop for sure, and a butterfly garden and a huge stable for flying horses. How about you? What do you want to put in our castle?
Vivian: Oh, well... Um... Well, maybe...
Sofia: Hey! What if you show me your favorite places in your castle? We can start there.
Vivian: This is my music room.
Sofia: Wow.
Vivian: It's my favorite spot in the castle. Well, really, it's my favorite spot in the world.
Sofia: [plays a note on the piano] Can you play all of these?
Vivian: Uh-huh. Well, not all at the same time. Mandolin is my favorite.
Sofia: I love the mandolin.
Vivian: You do?
Sofia: Will you play something for me?
Vivian: Now?
Sofia: I'll sing if you play! We can sing about all the things we'd put in our dream castle.
Vivian: Well, I guess I could. [playing mandolin]
Sofia:

♪ To build the castle of our dreams,
May be simpler than it seems
If you feel a little shy,
Here's something we can try
I'll just sing a little song
To get us going strong
You can strum
I can hum
Till you want to sing along!

It's on the tip of your tongue
Just waiting to be sung
So follow me
Take my lead
A brand new friend may be... all you need

In our castle I would float
With the dolphins in the moat
I'd paint all the towers blue
But the next part's up to you ♪

Vivian:

♪ Let's have slides instead of stairs
Giant trees with koala bears
Every seat will play a beat
'Cause we'll have musical chairs!

It's on the tip of my tongue
Just waiting to be sung
I'll follow you, take your lead ♪

Sofia and Vivian: ♪ A brand new friend may be ♪
Vivian: ♪ All I need ♪
Sofia: ♪ All you need ♪
Sofia and Vivian:

♪ We'll just sing a little song (La-la-la)
To get us going strong ♪

Vivian: ♪ I can strum ♪
Sofia: ♪ I can hum ♪ [hums]
Sofia and Vivian:

♪ And then we'll sing along!
I'm so glad we found a way
To make this the perfect day ♪

Vivian: ♪ I'll follow you ♪
Sofia: ♪ I'll take your lead ♪
Sofia and Vivian:

♪ A brand new friend may be...
All we need
All we need. ♪

Sofia: Vivian, you're really fun to work with.
Vivian: Oh, thanks! I've never overheard anyone say that before.
Sofia: That's just because they don't know you. You should try talking at school more.
Vivian: I don't know. I just get so nervous... I freeze up. And then sometimes I run away. Well, I always run away.
Sofia: I noticed that.
Clover: Sofia! Sofia, we gotta go! We gotta go! Let's go, let's go now. Now we gotta go, we gotta go!
Crackle: Wait for me!
Sofia: I think I better get going. But I'm glad I came over today. And I'm really glad we're partners.
Vivian: Me too.
Cut to Sofia next to the coach.
Sofia: See you at school tomorrow! Ready, Clover?
Crackle: Oh, I had the greatest day ever! Come back tomorrow!
Clover: Yeah, yes, yeah. I'll have my princess call your princess. [hops on the coach]
Crackle: Best friends forever!
Clover: Yeah... Okay! Bye!
Sofia: Wow, seems like Crackle really likes you.
Clover: Yeah... But, it's not really going to work out.
Sofia: Why not?
Clover: She's a nice dragon and all... But we're just too different.
Sofia: Because you're a rabbit and she's a dragon?
Clover: Because she breathes fire and I don't like being on fire.
Royal Prep.
Vivian: What if, instead of a drawbridge, we have giant seahorses that you can ride across the castle moat? No, mermaids! No, hippos. No, mermaid hippos!
Sofia: Let's have all of them!
The door opens, and Amber, Hildegard, Clio, and Jun arrive.
Vivian: Oh, no. They're coming over here.
Sofia: It's okay. This is the perfect chance to show them what you're really like.
Vivian: You mean... [stuttering] talk to them?
Sofia: Just be yourself and everything will be fine.
Vivian: Really?
Sofia: You can do it.
Vivian: I can't do it. Yes, I can. No, I can't.
Vivian runs away.
Sofia: Vivian, wait! Oh, no.
Amber: Why did Vivian run off?
Sofia: She's just shy. But, trust me, you'd like her once you got to know her.
Amber: If you say so, Sofia. Shall we eat lunch, ladies?
Hildegard: If your shy friend doesn't come back, feel free to join us, Sofia.
Amber opens her fan and she, Hildegard, Clio, and Jun leave.
Sofia: [sighs]
Enchancia Castle.
Clover is playing with an acorn when Sofia arrives.
Sofia: Clover?
Clover: Over here!
Sofia: I'm worried about Vivian. She ran away from me at lunch, and I couldn't find her all day.
Clover: Oh, no. I see where this is going. No...
Sofia: Yep, I'm going over to Vivian's to see if she's okay. And I think you should go with me.
Clover: Nuh-uh. No.
Sofia: Come on. I bet Crackle will be really happy to see you again.
Clover: When she's happy, she breathes fire!
Sofia: Clover, you're her friend.
Clover: She breathes fire.
Sofia: You're her friend.
Clover: Fire.
Sofia: Friend.
Clover: [sighs] All right.
Sofia: Yay!
Vivian's Castle.
Sofia: [knocks door]
Cecily: Sofia, it's so nice to see you again.
Sofia: Hi. Is Vivian home?
Crackle: Clover! You came back? You're the only one who's ever come back!
Clover: I can see why.
Cecily: Come in, come in.
Crackle: Oh, no!
Clover: Sofia!
Crackle: You're coming with me!
Clover: Ahh!
Cecily: You know, Sofia, it's never been easy for Vivian to make friends. So, I know she's very happy to have made such a good one. Even if she's too shy to tell you.
Crackle: Surprise!
Clover: Whoa! What's all this?
Crackle: It's our picnic! I've been planning it since the minute you left!
Clover: Hmm. Not bad...
Crackle: Oh, here, allow me!
Clover: Whoa! What are you doing?
Crackle: It's better this way. Taste.
Clover: Okay. Mmm. Mmm. Nice smoky flavor. I like it.
Crackle: You do? You really do? Oh, that makes me so happy I could just...
Clover: Hey, Crackle! Over here! Mmm. Crackle, I'm starting to think this friendship could work out.
Crackle: Whoo-hoo!
Clover: Oof!
Crackle: [whispering] Sorry.
Cecily: [knocks door] Vivian dear? You have a visitor.
Sofia: Hi. What happened to you today?
Vivian: I wanted to talk to the other girls, Sofia. And I thought I could do it... But then I just ran away. Like always.
Sofia: Well, you'll have another chance tomorrow at our dream castle show-and-tell. Then everyone will get to know you.
Vivian: Oh. I thought that... Well, I was hoping that... You were going to do the talking.
Sofia: We both are. It's part of the assignment.
Vivian: How 'bout I do the "show" part and you do the "tell"?
Sofia: Vivian, you're going to have to start talking to people sooner or later.
Vivian: I choose later.
Sofia: I'll be right next to you. And we can take turns speaking.
Vivian: You make it sound so easy... But I know I'm going to get nervous... In front of all those people... I want to. But I can't.
Sofia: Please?
Vivian: I'm sorry. [she walks away; Sofia soon catches up with Clover.]
Sofia: Clover? It's time to go.
Vivian: Yo, wait! Wait, wait, wait, wait! Look at what Crackle can do!
Crackle burns a marshmallow with her dragonfire.
Clover: [laughs] Ta-da! S'more?
Sofia: [laughs] Thank you.
Clover: We've got roasted carrots and toasted almonds, too! I am so glad you made me come back here, Princess. 'Cause fire-breathing? Not so bad after all. Turns out, it might be the greatest talent in the world.
Sofia: Clover! That's it! Vivian's greatest talent.
Clover: What?
Sofia: I'll explain later. I have to talk to Vivian. Keep eating!
Clover: I'm on it. Mmm, she's so talented.
Sofia: Vivian! I have an idea! We'll sing about our dream castle instead of talking about it.
Vivian: What?
Sofia: I know you're scared to talk in front of all those people, so play for them instead. You can play the mandolin and we'll both sing.
Vivian: Oh, I don't know...
Sofia: When I first came over, you were shy... Until you played your mandolin. Them you weren't nervous anymore.
Vivian: True. But...
Sofia: We'll do it together. A friend may be all you need.
Vivian: [sighs] Okay. I'll do it. I mean, I'll try to do it.
Royal Prep.
Amber: And that's the castle which is just for our gowns.
Hildegard: And this one is for shoes.
Applause.
Amber: Thank you.
Hildegard: Thank you so much.
Fauna: What a lovely presentation. [clears throat] Now it's James and Zandar's turn to show us the castle of their dreams.
Zandar: Ready?
James: Behold!
James and Zandar reveal their cannon-style castle.
James: No one will even try to attack this castle.
Zandar: Because of the cannon.
James: Boom! That's it.
Flora: Thank you, James and Zandar. It's a very nice cannon... I mean, castle. All right, it's time to hear from Sofia and Vivian.
Sofia: Are you ready?
Vivian: Yes... No.
Sofia: We can do this.
Sofia and Vivian head to the front of the class with Sofia bringing their castle on the table.
Sofia: You're gonna be great.
Vivian: I hope you're right, Sofia. Because there are a lot of people watching...!
Sofia: Hey, pretend it's just you and me in your music room. Just the two of us.
Vivian: [sighs] Okay. Here goes.
Vivian starts playing her mandolin, getting everyone's attention. Amber and her friends watch with fans in front of their faces as Sofia and Vivian start their presentation.
Sofia:

♪ In our castle we would float
With the dolphins in the moat
We'd paint all the towers blue
Now I'll hand it off to you ♪

Vivian:

♪ We'd have slides instead of stairs
Giant trees with koala bears
Every seat will play a beat
'Cause we'll have musical chairs! ♪

Vivian continues playing the mandolin flawlessly. During her solo, Clio is the first to lower her fan, followed by Hildegard, and after some time, Amber puts her own fan down at last. Vivian finishes playing.
Sofia: And that's our dream castle.
Flora: Well done!
Merryweather: Marvelous!
Fauna: Delightful!
Hildegard: Marvelous!
Flora: Well done.
Clio: You are such a good musician. You should join the school band!
Hildegard: Even though you only had one castle, it was still wonderful.
Amber: Oh, Vivian, I don't know why you've been hiding in the back of the class, but we must get to know each other better. Let's schedule a playdate right away!
James: [groans] We should have made the cannon bigger.
Sofia: You okay?
Vivian: I am. I really am. Thanks, Sofia.
Sofia: Sure.
The class applauds.
Transcripts
Season 1
"Just One of the Princes" | "The Big Sleepover" | "Let the Good Times Troll" | "Cedric's Apprentice" | "A Royal Mess" | "The Shy Princess" | "Blue Ribbon Bunny" | "The Princess Test" | "Baileywick's Day Off" | "Tri-Kingdom Picnic" | "The Little Witch" | "Two to Tangu" | "Finding Clover" | "The Amulet of Avalor" | "The Buttercups" | "Make Way for Miss Nettle" | "The Amulet and the Anthem" | "Tea for Too Many" | "Princess Butterfly" | "Great Aunt-Venture" | "The Baker King" | "Holiday in Enchancia" | "Four's a Crowd"
Season 2
"Two Princesses and a Baby" | "The Enchanted Feast" | "The Flying Crown" | "Mom's the Word" | "The Silent Knight" | "Enchanted Science Fair" | "King for a Day" | "When You Wish Upon a Well" | "Gizmo Gwen" | "Sofia the Second" | "Mystic Meadows" | "Princesses to the Rescue!" | "Ghostly Gala" | "The Emerald Key" | "Scrambled Pets" | "The Princess Stays in the Picture" | "Baileywhoops" | "Winter's Gift" | "The Leafsong Festival" | "Substitute Cedric" | "Clover Time" | "In a Tizzy" | "A Tale of Two Teams" | "The Littlest Princess" | "Buttercup Amber" | "Carol of the Arrow" | "Sidekick Clio"
Season 3
"Cool Hand Fluke" | "Minimus is Missing" | "Cedric Be Good" | "Princess Adventure Club" | "Minding the Manor" | "The Secret Library" | "New Genie on the Block" | "The Fliegel Has Landed" | "The Princess Ballet" | "All the Sprite Moves" | "Sofia in Elvenmoor" | "Stormy Lani" | "Lord of the Rink" | "The Secret Library: Olaf and the Tale of Miss Nettle" | "Gone with the Wand" | "Bad Little Dragon" | "Bunny Swap" | "Her Royal Spyness" | "Best in Air Show" | "Dads and Daughters Day" | "The Secret Library: The Tale of the Noble Knight" | "The Bamboo Kite" | "Beauty is the Beast" | "Cauldronation Day" | "Camp Wilderwood" | "Royal Vacation" | "Hexley Hall" | "The Princess Prodigy" | "One for the Books"
Season 4
"Day of the Sorcerers" | "The Secret Library: Tale of the Eternal Torch" | "The Crown of Blossoms" | "Pin the Blame on the Genie" | "The Mystic Isles: The Princess and the Protector" | "The Royal Dragon" | "The Mystic Isles: The Mare of the Mist" | "Through the Looking Back Glass" | "Princess Jade" | "Ivy's True Colors" | "Too Cute to Spook" | "Pirated Away" | "The Mystic Isles: The Falcon's Eye" | "The Mystic Isles: The Great Pretender" | "The Mystic Isles: A Very Mystic Wassalia" | "The Birthday Wish" | "In Cedric We Trust" | "The Mystic Isles: A Hero for the Hoodwinks" | "The Mystic Isles: Undercover Fairies" | "A Royal Wedding" | "The Royal School Fair" | "The Lost Pyramid" | "Return to Merroway Cove" | "The Elf Situation"
Television films
Sofia the First: Once Upon a Princess | Sofia the First: The Floating Palace | Sofia the First: The Curse of Princess Ivy | Elena and the Secret of Avalor | Sofia the First: The Mystic Isles | Sofia the First: Forever Royal