(Mulan's Bedroom. MULAN intently writes notes on her hand.)
[MULAN] (spoken)
If the Matchmaker wants admonitions, then admonitions she'll get. All these silly rules for becoming a perfect bride – sheesh!
[ANCESTORS] (singing)
QUIET AND DEMURE.
(MULAN writes on her hand.)
[MULAN] (spoken)
Quiet and demure. Also known as boring.
[ANCESTORS] (singing)
MEEK AND MILD.
(MULAN writes on her arm.)
[MULAN] (spoken)
Meek and mild. Why would anyone want a meek and mild wife?
[ANCESTORS] (singing)
FINED AND POISED.
(Running out of space on her arm, MULAN attempts to write on her ankle but falls over.)
[MULAN] (spoken)
Refined and... whoa! Ouch! I think "poised" is overrated.
[ANCESTORS]
Punctual!
[MULAN]
Now, there was one more thing I needed to remember for the Matchmaker. Hmmm... what was it?
[ANCESTORS]
Punctual!!!
[MULAN]
Was it tidy? No. What about a good sense of humor? That should be on the list...
(MUSHU crows like a rooster.)