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Deal 002 ❖ [Video]

[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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[He glances back to her with a decidedly evil little grin on his face.] Now now, deary. When have you ever known me to be a gentleman?

Maybe I am asking at that! [A quick little burst of laughter.] But then again, I can't imagine I'd make a very good bedfellow.

You do have gentleman-like moments, you know. ( after all, there was that time with the rose...

any normal woman would have been at least mildly exasperated with him, or rather, wouldn't be having such a conversation with him whatsoever. but Belle? apparently she's special. ) Ah, well... ( she coughs gently, looking anywhere but at him ) Should all the parts work I can't imagine why...

( is that the sound of her trailing off? yes? perfect. clearing her throat, thoroughly embarrassed, she moves toward one of the doors and heads inside to occupy herself and hopefully regain her composure. )

Have I? Well, that's something of a surprise to hear!

[...did she just? She totally did, didn't she? He blinks, and for the first time in what may be just forever, Rumpelstiltskin finds himself blushing.] Oh no, deary. Everything is in perfect working order.

[He's standing and staring after her now. Time to regain his composure though and follow along.]

Oh come now, surely it's not that shocking to be told. ( about being semi-gentlemanly, that is. )

W, well that's... ( all kinds of trailing off. good? was she really going to follow that up with good? good for what?

well, that's what she got for opening her big mouth, so yes. she did, and she is so, so horribly embarrassed about it. so much so that she will likely go home and hide for the rest of her life once they're finished with this little outing. how did that even pass her lips?

a breath passing her lips as though to tell herself to settle down, Belle runs her fingers over the tuft of her dress and clearing her throat, motions around to the room. ) Seems to be in working order.

( crap. open mouth, insert foot. worst timing for that sentence. )

Quite shocking, actually.

[Rumpelstiltskin looks at her, a bit expectantly. But then she doesn't continue.

And he's almost disappointed.

He's just behind her when she does speak again, rocking up on his toes then back on his heels as he peers around the room. And then she speaks, and he finds himself startling. Did she... again?

And this time he does laugh. He steps forward and settles a hand against her back.] Yes, deary. That's what I was getting at.

The room will do nicely too.

( and then there's a sigh, despite her ridiculous blush. she even lifts a hand to touch her face briefly, sliding her tongue over her lips as she tries to decide if she wants to attempt opening her mouth again, lest something else horrid come from it. )

Th, that is not— ( damn it, back to him having the upper hand. speaking of, her back arches just slightly at his touch and she smiles to herself. it's always been nice to be able to jest with him. at least she hasn't lost that ability just yet. )

Yes the room will do.

[Another trilling little giggle at that. He can see the blush on her features, and really, it's kind of fetching. She's gorgeous by default, of course, always has been.

Pretty little thing, but the most interesting bit about her was what went on in that clever, fearless little mind of hers.]

Perfect. Then I'll see about settling up with the owner, and we'll have a place to call home.

Which room would you like?

Whichever one you don't choose, I imagine. ( turning her head slightly, she gives a light smirk in his direction. ) This being your new home and all, you would get first choice.

( taking a few strides toward the window, she pulls the curtain opened to look out at the view, which isn't all that terrible. ) Unless you really would like to share a room, in which case, I don't believe it would matter. Do you?

( maybe just one more tease. )

Your new home as well, Belle. And I'd rather know you're comfortable. To make up for the... accommodations I offered you when you first met.

[He leans in the doorway of the room, watching her still.

At what she says next, his eyebrows shoot upwards.]

Well, it would cut down on the furniture we'd need to buy. Always important to be efficient, don't you think?

But even then you'd still get first choice of rooms.

It wasn't completely uncomfortable in there. There was straw to lie on.

( small comforts beat no comforts, yes?

she shakes her head at his comment. )

Oh yes, efficient. Although I'm surprised you would buy the furniture, rather than just, ( she turns to look at him and vaguely motions her hand in a similar manner in which he does to produce things from nothingness. ) make them appear.

How sweet of you, giving the lady the first choice. See? Gentlemanly.

Well that's true, actually. You should be pretty grateful for that level of luxury.

[Another little laugh slips past his lips at that.] I thought you might appreciate it, if I tried to do things the old fashioned way. Besides, magic has its cost. Sometimes the more mundane way of things is easier.

[He steps back then and drops a deep, flourishing bow.] So it is then. I've been caught red handed!

Grateful, indeed. ( head shaking goes here.

she bobs her head in thought, but eventually nods to him. he has mentioned time and time again that magic comes with prices, she can believe him. ) Very well, so purchasing it is. ( do you like how she's not yet said yea or nay to sharing a room for realsies? )

I knew it! ( hand to her hip, she points the other dramatically toward him with a smile, laughing as she does. ) A complete gentleman in disguise!

[Still holding the bow, he peeks up before straightening up.] My greatest secret, cast into the light! How shocking.

[He laughs again and glances around.] But here we are. Settling in. It'll be lovely.

I may have to go to the press with this one, it is that shocking a reveal. ( she chuckles )

Settling in, yes. And soon you'll hear the pitter-patter of little feet. ( she smiles almost sincerely, that is, until it turns into a wickedly amused grin. ) Or large ones, depending on whom you have as customers.

Truly scandalous, deary. The world will never be the same.

[He falls silent at that. Wh-what now. And then when it becomes QUITE OBVIOUS that he's been trolled, he laughs, waving a hand.] I cater to all sorts and sizes of customers, of course. It's bad business to discriminate.

Not at all.

( she laughs, thoroughly amused at his reaction. then nods to him, approving of his nondiscriminatory business rules. ) What an excellent businessman.

[A high pitched, manic little giggle. He can't quite keep him still.] Of course I am. I'm the best at what I do, deary. At all the things I do.

Oh, ( she chuckles. ) I believe you.

Well, if you aren't partial to this room, I suppose I'll have it.

Then consider it yours. [He nods in agreement with that, looking around a bit and then across the hall.] I'll take that one there. It's a little less window-y anyway. [Much better for him.]

Ah, right. ( she nods softly )

You're issues with light in your life.

[He inclines his head in a little nod.] Yes, yes. My issues.

Though, it's gotten somewhat better, than it used to be.

Oh? ( Belle smiles in his direction. it might be nice to know he's let a little light into his life, even if she's not there to share it with him — according to his 'timeline.' ) Did you draw your own curtains then, with me no longer there to do it for you, hm?

Yes well, I had this girl keeping my house who pulled down my curtains. I never did bother blocking it all up so thoroughly again.

[All her doing, really.]

( she clicks her tongue to tsk at him. )

What a terrible girl, leaving you to your own devices.

Well yes, it was quite unprofessional. [A pause and he looks a bit more seriously.] On my part, that is.

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