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foundanewdream) wrote2011-07-08 02:49 pm
foundanewdream) wrote2011-07-08 02:49 pm
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2nd Sundrop | VIDEO
[Rapunzel smiles at the feed, tucking a strand of hair behind her ear - hair unbraided for once and showing its monstrous length.]
Hello? I was told by Allen that there were supply runs into Credinta and I was wondering if someone wouldn't mind getting me some shoes? The ground here isn't very safe to walk on I've found. But... I have a small problem.
[The feed goes down to her feet, toes wiggling. And yes. That's some hair that you also see nearby, told you it was longer out of the braid, Allen.]
I don't know what size shoe I need. I've never worn shoes in my entire life. So I don't know if there's a way to tell what size I'll need.
[She's about to cut off the feed when...] Oh! And a brush.
Hello? I was told by Allen that there were supply runs into Credinta and I was wondering if someone wouldn't mind getting me some shoes? The ground here isn't very safe to walk on I've found. But... I have a small problem.
[The feed goes down to her feet, toes wiggling. And yes. That's some hair that you also see nearby, told you it was longer out of the braid, Allen.]
I don't know what size shoe I need. I've never worn shoes in my entire life. So I don't know if there's a way to tell what size I'll need.
[She's about to cut off the feed when...] Oh! And a brush.
[OFFLINE]
Useful? [ beat, rubbing the back his head when he remembers himself ] Ah, sorry. I have to admit that isn't the first word I'd associate with it. [ another beat as something else catches up with him ] So you've never cut your hair before?
[Whoa, that explains.]
And you're welcome! I'd imagine it was quite a chore.
[OFFLINE]
I'd show you but it's kind of tied up at the moment. [She grins at her own little joke.] No, my mother never let me but I didn't mind. Still don't, really.
It was a little bit.
[OFFLINE]
[now have an understated little:] Oh. [beat] Is this a common practice in your world?
[OFFLINE]
[Pauses and shakes her head.] No, everyone at home has shorter hair.
[OFFLINE]
You must get quite a bit of attention, then!
[OFFLINE]
Horrible troll. She and Cross might get along.]A little bit? [Sheepish sort of laugh] I didn't have to worry about it for the longest time, the attention.
[OFFLINE]
Clearly this means she should show up to up the FML potential.]I wouldn't be surprised if you did, [ as a tactful and perhaps unexpected addendum: ] it's very pretty.
[The easy way he says it, plain and unaffected, makes it clear there's no hidden agenda behind the simple compliment.]
Oh? Did your friends get used to it, then?
[OFFLINE]
Sadly Cross says he has no desire to meet Gothel.]Thank you. [She takes the compliment that way anyway, so sheltered.] I always wondered why it was never like mother's but I like the way it looks.
[Pauses and twists her fingers, sitting on the bed.] I'm afraid I didn't have any friends growing up besides Pascal.
[OFFLINE]
Sadly Cross generally has no desire to meet any woman above the age of 35.Tilts his head slightly at that. Rapunzel's such a friendly girl, it's hard to imagine people wouldn't warm up to her, odd hair length or not. There's just... Something off about her entire situation. A mother who doesn't allow her to cut her hair, somehow not having to worry about it catching attention (for the longest time, she said) even though it's not the norm in her world, and now, 'it was never like mother's.']
Ah, sorry, I didn't mean to... That's a shame. I don't see why you would have trouble making any.
[OFFLINE]
Indeed, but it's hard to tell so long as she uses Rapunzel's hair.Awww. So nice, Allen. Still, most of his concern over her situation goes right over her head. She hasn't yet connected the dots and probably won't unless she gets her hands on some paint or chalk again.]
You're fine, Allen. [Smilesmilesmile.] It was just me, mother, and Pascal in our tower. They were all I needed but I've made some friends since then at the Snuggly Duckling.
[OFFLINE]
A... Tower? Wow, I've never met anyone who lives in one. That sounds quite―[ suspicious ]―secluded, but I suppose it's all the same when you go out.
[Assuming the Snuggly Duckling is some kind of establishment in her... Neighbourhood? Can those have towers?]
[OFFLINE]
All my life! [Laughs lightly] It's nice enough but it does get lonely.
There's a city nearby but I hadn't been to it until Eugene took me to see the floating lanterns.
[Yes. Hidden ones no one knows about.]
[OFFLINE]
I'd say I can only imagine, but I'm afraid I can't. I'm used to travelling.
[Comes over, stopping several polite steps away to bend down to Pascal's level with a small, encouraging smile.]
Still, it's good to see you've made a fine friend of Pascal. Is Eugene a friend of yours too?
[He remembers that name from her first broadcast.]
[OFFLINE]
Staying at home isn't for everyone, I guess. [Pascal skitters back a few paces, surprised at the sudden advance. ]
He is, we didn't start out that way though. But I'm glad we've become friends.
1/2 [OFFLINE]
I hope I haven't embarrassed him into hiding. [ straightening ] Is that so? [ But it sounds less like a question and rings closer to a tell me about it. Just a little wistfully: ] People aren't always what they seem. I got off on the wrong foot with a few of mine, too.
2/2 [OFFLINE]
[Bringing her from that fishy tower to watch lanterns and everything.]
[OFFLINE]
He's not too used to so many new faces, stayed far away from Eugene when he first came in the tower.
Mother said that as well, but he's kept surprising me. [Smiles softly and...is that the faintest hint of a blush?] He is, extremely nice.
[OFFLINE]
It is quite a change. [ He manages to say this very naturally despite them standing in what is essentially the remains of a massacre. ] Hope he feels more comfortable around us soon, I can think of at least two people who are already quite taken with him.
Mm, that's what I meant. [ If he notices the blush, it doesn't show. ] Even people you don't get along with at first can turn out to be quite alright when you understand them.
[OFFLINE]
One that she will take upon herself to begin cleaning up. :T] Oh, he'll come around. He does seem to be a bit fond of Alma and Akito already, always goes red. [She smiles.]
I hope that I understand him right. And everyone else the longer I stay here. Everyone's been so nice. [Except Kanda. :|a]