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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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[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.

Come now, firing the help is a part of the boss' job.

( she shrugs, attempting to be lighthearted. )

I can offer my resume though, should you need it for a rehire.

Of course, resumes are required. As well as [He holds up a finger with a flourish and leans a bit heavily on the rolling of the next "r"] references!

( Belle laughs, lifting her hands to push her hair behind her ears before folding them neatly over her tummy, threading fingers together. )

Well, I've only had the one boss and he's a bit of a recluse, but I'll see if I can locate him for you.

Do your best, now! Recluse or no, I'm sure he has quite a bit of insight on this matter.

[He steps towards her with a grin.] Just like old times, hmm?

Oh, I think I can find him rather easily.

( with that, she baps his chest lightly, playfully. ) I just hope that I get a good review.

( she smiles ) I would not have it any other way, Rumpelstiltskin.

I can't imagine him having anything but rave reviews for you, my dear.

[Oh... that touches his dark little cold heart. But instead of saying this, he grins, that manic, off-kilter grin.] Nor would I.

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