deal 004 ❖ [video]

[intogold]

Good evening, dearies. [Rumpelstiltskin is all smiles, as per usual.] And I do hope everyone is well

[It's totally sincere, of course. Of course.]

I was hoping, perhaps, for just a bit of advice!

[He wiggles his fingers a bit, drumming them together before he speaks again.] These little shadow creatures -- the Heartless... does anyone know anything about capturing them? So far my magic mostly seems to send them scattering. To bits.

[To regroup wherever Heartless go to regroup.] But I'd love to take a closer look at one, examine this darkness to better understand it.

Well, any input would be delightful.

And that aside, if anyone has any business, the door to by shop is always open. Belle, dear. I may be heading out for a bit of exploring. If you are about, would you mind terribly minding the store?

[A bit of a pause and he adds, off-handedly.] Sebastian, do tell me how things are going with you, hmm?

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[intogold]

I can't imagine any way you could let me down, deary. Just, try to make sure the shop doesn't burn down. I'd hate to have to start anew. So much cleaning and all.

[He smiiiiiiiiiiiiiles.] Would you? They do not hold the same concern for you, you know.

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[spellbreaking]

Ah yes, because you would be dusting up the ashes, wouldn't you? ( she gives a laugh )

Ah! But that is how I differ from the enemy.

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[intogold]

Of course. Don't you recall how helpful I was the first time around? [Oh right. Yeah, not helpful at all.]

That is one of the ways, yes.

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[spellbreaking]

My memories are a little hazy... ( how little dusting you did, Rumpel. )

One of a few, at any rate.

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[intogold]

Tsk tsk. Forgetting my contributions to the effort. How cruel. [His contributions were adding to the mess, of course.]

One of countless, I'm certain.

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[spellbreaking]

Alright, alright. ( she laughs softly ) You helped a lot. You made mess after mess for me to clean, so, thank you for the work.

Oh, is that so? Thank you. ( smiles )

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[intogold]

There. Was that so hard, deary? Giving credit where credit is due? [He's grinning that bright, manic grin of his, plainly amused.]

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[spellbreaking]

It was extremely difficult, actually. ( she's returning the grin with one of her own )

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[intogold]

My poor Belle. You must be exhausted from the effort. Do be sure to rest and recover.

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[spellbreaking]

Now now, no need to worry. I'm built much stronger and more energetic than I look.