Deal 002 ❖ [Video]

[intogold]

[And onto the video screen comes a grinning face, looking just a bit excited. But then, he has something in his conniving little head. He can't quite seem to help it.

Or maybe he can. Half of his actions are a carefully kept facade. But either way, here's the grin and the video feed fidgets just a bit as he sets it down on a table.]

Good afternoon to everyone! I... am looking for something.

I think I'm getting the general lay of this place. Yesyes, it's starting to make sense. Fascinating as it is. Strange as it is. But I've yet to find a certain something I would rather like to acquire.

So tell my, dearies, can anyone tell me where I might find a spinning wheel?

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[intogold]

Thank you, deary. I'm sure I'll track them down. One charming boy says that Maleficent is in possession of one. [And strangely enough THAT is the one he wants. Of course.]

...now! If you are free, of course. I wouldn't want to interfere with other plans. [He'll see about scoping out wheels while they are out looking.]

( video )

[spellbreaking]

M, Maleficent? ( waiiiit a minute, she's heard that name before back home ... )

I don't have any plans made just yet. I can spare the time. ( because she would completely turn him down otherwise, of course )

( video )

[intogold]

Oh yes. Though it doesn't seem to be the Maleficent that we know. [Not entirely anyway. This just interests him more.]

Wonderful! Then it's set!

( video )

[spellbreaking]

There's... More than one? ( that can't be good )

Shall I meet you outside?

( video )

[intogold]

Apparently! Quite the notion, isn't it? [But it can be interesting.]

Perfect! I'll be out in just a moment then!

( video )

[spellbreaking]

It's sort of frightening, really... ( no smirking at two Maleficents, Rumpelstiltskin )

Alright, I'll be there shortly.

( video )

[intogold]

And fascinating!

[He'll be outside. Perched on the steps and waiting quite patiently, but only because it's Belle.]

( video | action )

[spellbreaking]

( her lips form a thin line. rather than respond to his comment about the sorceress, she simply shuts off her device and prepares for wandering around town. it doesn't take her long as she hasn't got much here to work with, so, slipping her shoes onto her feet she heads out and pocketing her key, makes for the entrance of the inn where she spots her 'date.'

smiles ) Have I kept you long?

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[intogold]

[He straightens up when he sees her and shakes her head.] Not at all! It's a lovely day out, light and all! But I haven't run out of my patience just yet. So you are in luck.

[And here he puffs out his chest a bit and very properly holds out an arm to her.] Shaaaall we?

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[spellbreaking]

Lucky me, it seems. ( she chuckles )

Ah, ever the gentleman, mm? ( with a light bow, she takes his arm and smiles warmly ) You've been here longer than myself, so, lead the way.

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[intogold]

Oh yes, deary. Lucky, lucky you! [But well, yes. He is a gentleman! Just a vaguely sinister, violent one. Ahem.]

This way to start with! There are multiple worlds to explore, after all. We'll have to decide which will suit a shop best.

Though, a new friend has offered some space in his abode. I thought it might be a bit too close quartered though. [He's quite sure Belle will want her space where he is concerned.]

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[spellbreaking]

We're going to go to the other worlds? Are you aware of how to go about it yet? You mentioned ships, before, but... ( had he found said ships?

Belle had to smile. Rumpelstiltskin making friends? apparently he had changed in the time she hadn't been with him, if that were the case ) A friend? Who might that be?

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[intogold]

...they're odd ships. I'm not fond of them. But I've figured them out, yes!

[Bizarre things. But well, here he just grins. That's right. A friend! Of course said friend is a demon who's out for souls, so Belle shouldn't get too excited.] His name is Sebastian. He runs a bakery around her... somewhere. [Little wave of his hand.]

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[spellbreaking]

If you find them odd, I'd hate to see what I'm going to think of them...

( she raises her brows ) Sebastian Michaelis? ( her lips tug into a warm smile ) I met him the day I arrived, he was kind enough to offer me a room then as well, actually.

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[intogold]

[That earns a thoroughly amused laugh.] I wonder that myself!

[He nods.] Yes, that is him. He's quite charming, really. [They have that in common, of course, lots of charm. Right? RIGHT?]

( action )

[spellbreaking]

So soon you'll see, I suppose. ( she chuckles )

Very charming indeed, yes. ( she agrees with a nod of her own. he can charm the bloomers right off of her waitno )

( action )

[intogold]

That I will.

[...wait a minute now. How is involved in Belle's bloomers and this charming? He has opinions about this.]

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[spellbreaking]

I didn't know you often made friends. ( she side-glances to him with a small smile, clearly happy that he's even using the word 'friend' — although she assumes it's with the loosest definition of the term.

he gets no opinions, none. )

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[intogold]

I don't make a habit of it, but sometimes one comes across a kindred sort of spirit. [...he found a partner in crime, Belle. It's probably going to end poorly for many people.]

Then again, back home I had something of... [A manic little giggle interrupts here.] ...a reputation.

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[spellbreaking]

( kindred spirit? She could only imagine what he might mean. she had met Sebastian, shared tea with him and politely decline the offer to stay with him. she couldn't fathom why Rumpelstiltskin would think him 'kindred' — considering all the imp does is tell her how bad he is and Sebastian certain didn't seem bad but she's terrible at judgement anyway, now, isn't she?

damn it. don't you dare try all the bad things. )

Oh goodness, ( she shakes her head ) yes and that reputation wasn't really all that exact, if I have anything to say about it. ( which she does, clearly. )

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[intogold]

[...yeah figure that one out, Belle. It doesn't bode well. But he finds himself surprised all over again by her continued defense of him.]

Well, I expect you may have some credibility in that, putting up with me and my mess as long as you did.

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[spellbreaking]

It wasn't all that terribly messy. ( so modest, this one. ) And it wasn't so much as 'put up with' as it was enjoying your company, you know.

Re: ( action )

[intogold]

[He reaches a hand over, finding and toying with a single auburn curl, twisting it around his almost-clawed fingers.] Was it really? Such a strange girl.

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[spellbreaking]

( her eyes follow his hand as it comes near and for a brief moment, she forgets to breathe. ) Yes... ( the word isn't so much as said as it is breathed from her lips when she recalls to do so. ) I... Suppose I am.

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[intogold]

[He notices that change in her voice, and it is interesting, isn't it? His fingers linger, toying with that lock of hair before he lets it fall and offers her a grin.] You are. But it's a good thing. In your case at least, you're too interesting not to be a little strange, deary.