deal 004 ❖ [video]

[intogold]

Good evening, dearies. [Rumpelstiltskin is all smiles, as per usual.] And I do hope everyone is well

[It's totally sincere, of course. Of course.]

I was hoping, perhaps, for just a bit of advice!

[He wiggles his fingers a bit, drumming them together before he speaks again.] These little shadow creatures -- the Heartless... does anyone know anything about capturing them? So far my magic mostly seems to send them scattering. To bits.

[To regroup wherever Heartless go to regroup.] But I'd love to take a closer look at one, examine this darkness to better understand it.

Well, any input would be delightful.

And that aside, if anyone has any business, the door to by shop is always open. Belle, dear. I may be heading out for a bit of exploring. If you are about, would you mind terribly minding the store?

[A bit of a pause and he adds, off-handedly.] Sebastian, do tell me how things are going with you, hmm?

Comments

[Video]

[mountain_sage]

I don't know about capturing them...but I have met some people who have learned how to summon the Heartless and command them.

I don't know how they did it, though...

[Video]

[intogold]

Summon them. Well that is rather interesting as well, isn't it?

[He grins, all teeth.]

[Video]

[mountain_sage]

Interesting, in some ways, I suppose. I don't know what one would do with them, aside from attacking others. It would seem to me that one who is either evil or has surrendered to the darkness could learn how to control the Heartless.

[Video]

[intogold]

I expect that might make sense, yes. Like attracts like, they say.

[Video]

[mountain_sage]

Yes...I wouldn't recommend it, but for the sake of studying the Heartless, I suppose it would be feasible.

[Video]

[intogold]

Well, I'm hardly all that good myself, so perhaps I'm suited for it.

[Video]

[mountain_sage]

Even the good people have darkness in their hearts, so I doubt it has to do with being "good" or "evil."

However, what makes more difference is the strength of one's heart. The weaker hearts are more likely to be consumed by the darkness.

[Video]

[intogold]

Oh deary, good and evil are close bedfellows.

But in that case, I suppose my heart is safe. I have things to do. I don't have time for weakness.

[Video]

[mountain_sage]

That is one way to look at it. I can be the same way to an extent. When I have a duty to fulfill, I can't let anything hinder me.

[Video]

[intogold]

That's the basic tenet, yes. Duty can be strength. Well, in theory. I suppose in practice... [Bit of a giggle and he waves a hand.] It remains to be seen.

[Video]

[mountain_sage]

I have seen it in practice. I have practiced it myself. But the strength is in the resolve to fulfill one's duty.

[Video]

[intogold]

Resolve, mm? Yes that sounds right. Certain things cannot be left undone. Nor given up on.