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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!

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Not as much a shock as you might think, deary.

[A little shrug of his shoulders.]

Oh? No? Well, that is an interesting sort of thing. Everyone is well aware of magic where I am from.

No? [He's so strange. She's curious.]

Hm... At least magic can be used for good, right?

For good? Yes. Or for evil. Or for things that are largely neither. The possibilities are quite endless.

[He grins, that manic, not quite stable grin.] But magic always has its price@

[She gets the feeling this isn't really someone she would want to cross.]

What kind do you deal in, then?

The useful kind. Whatever kind should happen to be necessary.

[No, he's not one to be crossed. He holds grudges for eons.]

Then you help people? [Why does it feel like she's having to try really hard to pinpoint this particular answer.]

Of course, deary. I wouldn't have very much business if I didn't, now would I? [...it's not a lie.]

[Okay, this is true. She smiles, something of an apologetic expression.]

Maybe you'll be able to help people here, then. Is there anything I can do to help you since you've just arrived?

[He grins right back at her.] How kind of you to offer!

To start with, you could give me your name, deary. I find names quite important.

[SHe gasps a little Oh! She'd forgotten to introduce herself.]

Oh, I'm so sorry. I'm Lenalee. I've only been here a little while myself, but I wouldn't mind helping, if there is anything that I can do.

[He ducks his head in a little bow.]

No reason to apologize, Lenalee. But perhaps I will take you up on your... [Little pleased giggle here and a wiggle of his fingers.] ...generous offer!

[He's so... strange. But Lenalee isn't about to leave someone out on their own, she knows how it feels to arrive in this place.]

Wonderful. If you're still in Traverse town, I'm not that far if you need a guide.

[You don't know the half of it, Lenalee.]

I am, as a matter of fact. And I have to admit, a guide would be very much appreciated, deary.

[oblvious.]

Hm. Don't wander too far then, I'll be there as soon as I can manage.

[Traveling from plant to planet has been something she's grown accustomed to, surprisingly.]

I have nowhere to wander! I'll be sure to stay put. [Mostly stay put. He can be a patient man, after all.]

Good. The last thing we would want is for you to get lost. [not that traverse town is huge, but still. There are heartless milling about and she's not familiar with how well this man can protect himself from things like that.

It doesn't take her too terribly long before she's decending the staircase to the main part of traverse town, where she herself had arrived only a month or more ago. It doesn't take her long to spot Rumple, but once she does, she raises a hand in an enthusiastic wave.]

[Rumpelstiltskin has stayed put -- mostly. He's found himself a perch, really, sitting on the top rail of a fence, one leg up so his arm can prop against it, the other dangling down.

His strange dark eyes catch sight of her almost immediately. A grin -- that strange mix of menace and glee -- stretches ghoulishly over his face as he lifts a hand to wave back.]

[Good boy, very well behaved?

She closes the distance quickly, hands clasping in front of her once she's gotten close enough. His appearance.... is different, but Lenalee's not really one to let that get in her way. She's seen stranger.]

I'm sorry it took a bit longer than I expected. There has been a lot going on here lately. [She manages another smile, this one looking a bit more tired and less genuine than before ] You should be careful, especially if you see heartless about.

[Does he get a cookie?

He slips down from his perch with a bit of a hop, just shy of prancing really.] Not to worry, deary, I've had quite a bit to keep me occupied.

Heartless? Those shadowy little things?

[Lots of cookies. She nods, stepping back to give the gentleman room.]

Mm. You should avoid them if you can... lately they've been more active than usual. Even some people who have been here for a while have... [She frowns and takes a moment to steel her emotions. She's trying to help someone right now.]

I wouldn't want anything to happen to you, you've only just managed to get here.

[Rumplestiltskin steps just a bit closer. Oh no, Lenalee, he caught that just then. Hmm. interesting.]

Oh no, deary. Don't worry about me. I am excellent at taking care of myself.

[Not gonna think about it right now! Business!.... sort of. Well, it's comforting that he seems confident. She nods vaguely.]

I'm glad to hear, but please, regardless of your ability it's best to be safe than sorry. [It's the same sort of tone she takes with those she's helping shuffle along at the order.]

The hotel isn't far this way. Your key should have your room number on it. The moogles gave you your money too, didn't they?

Better safe than sorry. [A short little giggle at that. Oh he's believed that before. But he certainly has little worry about those small dark creatures where he is concerned.]

Why yes, they did. Strange little creatures. ...they remind me a bit of fairies. [...which makes it impressive he didn't kill them just because.]

...faries? Really? [she frowns, unsure about that comparison.]

In the books my brother would read to me, they sounded so different.

Yes. Not precisely, mind you, but small, nosy, meddling little things. In that respect they're quite similar.

[He grins with a bit of a shrug.] Others might disagree.

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