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star_kingdom2012-04-15 07:05 pm
intogold) wrote in star_kingdom2012-04-15 07:05 pm
Deal 001 ❖ [Video]
[Well well, this little communicator was invaluable. Oh yes, people shared and shared and shared. And Rumpelstiltskin listened. He's only just arrived, but he that hasn't stopped him from paying attention, from learning how this little thing worked. Now though, he flips his own on to share a bit himself. The video shows his strange smiling face, but before he manages to speak, he laughs, all at once, a sudden explosion of a trilling little sound.] This is terribly interesting, isn't it?
Tell me, has anyone else noticed... [A little pause here and he wiggles his fingers.] familiar faces that aren't actually familiar here? I just don't know what to make of it. [This was a lie. He'd already decided to use it to his advantage. Oh there were ways to do this; he was sure of it. He was still working it through though.]
But since we're speaking of familiarity, let me introduce myself. [A toothy grin that was largely not as reassuring as he might have hoped.] My name is Rumpelstiltskin and I am... a purveyor of necessities and fondest desires and useful magics. If you find yourself in need of the unfindable, well, I humbly... [He ducks his head in a bit of a mock bow, undermined a bit by another laugh.] offer my services. Of course, bear in mind, all things, especially magical, have their price. One can't do business for nothing!
Tell me, has anyone else noticed... [A little pause here and he wiggles his fingers.] familiar faces that aren't actually familiar here? I just don't know what to make of it. [This was a lie. He'd already decided to use it to his advantage. Oh there were ways to do this; he was sure of it. He was still working it through though.]
But since we're speaking of familiarity, let me introduce myself. [A toothy grin that was largely not as reassuring as he might have hoped.] My name is Rumpelstiltskin and I am... a purveyor of necessities and fondest desires and useful magics. If you find yourself in need of the unfindable, well, I humbly... [He ducks his head in a bit of a mock bow, undermined a bit by another laugh.] offer my services. Of course, bear in mind, all things, especially magical, have their price. One can't do business for nothing!
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What else do you need to know?
[She pauses once more, of course she should have guessed there was payment.]
What would the payment be?
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[Because bad things could be forgotten. Really, even happiness could be induced, but that potion would take a significantly longer time and need to be quite specifically tailored. Oh but the chance to work on a deal again was exciting.]
Well, nothing too taxing, I promise. After all, we must be fair!
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[The cause of the fire was never explained.]
That sounds like it will be fair.
[She'll trust you on that one, you seem like a kind gentleman after all.]
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[Hmm.] I think I can concoct a potion for this. Yes, yes, not so different from one I've made before!
[A slow smile, bright but with no real warmth behind it.] Oh it will be. I'm very faithful to my deals. After all, reputation is everything in my line of work.
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I'll make sure to keep my end of the bargain, I promise.
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[Another smile, looking at least slightly less like he may want to eat her alive.]
What's your name now? It seems I ought to know that, if we're to make an agreement.
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[She curtseys slightly.]
My name is Elizabeth Middleford.
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[And then a giggle breaks free.] I will see what I can manage for your wish.
Though, what will your dear, unhappy friend think of your finding a solution for him? People can be so stubborn.
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He wouldn't be happy about it, but he doesn't really understand why I do these things.
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