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( Belle looks tired as she comes into view on the camera, despite the fatigue, she’s smiling rather proudly and proceeds to explain her elated feeling, fingertips pressing against one another in her giddy state. )

I’m finished!

( just two words, but that’s her proud announcement. finished what, you ask? )

I’m all finished! The whole place is completely dust free, pollen free, scum free, scuzz free, dirt free, web free, bug free — free, free free! It’s all gone! Rumpelstiltskin’s is immaculate!

Now that that’s finished and there’s no mess, I can finally take that trip I had been wanting to!
Oh, well, that is to say if I still have a charming guide who’ll assist me with the travelling?

Tidus, once you’re finished with that Cup, if you’re still up to it, that is.

( can you FEEL her excitement, everyone? )

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[BEING A SILLY GIRL. BREAKING SOMEONE'S CHINA. NOSE IN A BOOK.]

Yes well, it seems this world was kind enough to draw me from some time much later than you.

You didn't die in leaving it, no.

( /DROPS TEACUP, TWO OF THREE. WINNER. )

Well no. ( she's smiling, albeit sadly. what's he getting at here? ) But everybody does die eventually. So, I imagine that having left you I would, eventually.

[ALWAYS WINS. ALWAYS WATCHING.]

Yes, Belle. Everyone dies eventually. But if I'd have known, it wouldn't have happened to you.

( STALKER )

But... ( she falls silent. he has that seriousness about him that he gets when he's talking about things he would otherwise prefer not to. it doesn't take a genius to know that he's hinting at something rather unpleasant and Belle being a bright girl can figure it out. it takes her some time, but she gathers some courage to speak again to ask: ) How far into my future are you from, exactly?

[LIKE YOU DON'T EVEN KNOW]

[A quiet little hum, a shade of his usual antics.] Not nearly far enough.

But being in this place, perhaps it's a chance to change that. You're alive here, Belle.

[Bit of a frown, though it twitches across his face, as though anything outside his usual mirth or outright anger is foreign enough that his muscles have nearly forgotten how to make them.] I don't plan to let you slip through my fingers again.

( she frowns at him. not nearly far enough? she gathers that to mean something grim awaits her somewhat shortly upon her return. pushing those thoughts aside now.

Belle watches as his frown tugs his features, she lifts a hand to touch; but realizes he's not there with her. curling her fingers into a fist, she clutches it instead to her chest just above her heart and gently; quietly, speaks to attempt coaxing him from the sorrow )

Rumpelstiltskin, I will never truly leave you, in death or any other manner because you and I have something special together. ( an unspoken love; because after the ordeal it brought on before, she dares not say the words to him outright ) I can never die, because I will always live on in your memories. Just like you will never die to me for the same reasons.

[He looks at her for a moment before he shakes his head.] Always such a foolish girl.

[But his smile is back now. He's not so good at speaking of serious things when they involve him, after all. So instead he waves a hand.] I'd much rather you live on in the world as well.

But that's a selfish thing. And I am a selfish man, after all. Surely you know that by now.

I do.

( she gives a soft nod to him ) And that is why I know it can't be true. ( she gives a shrug of her shoulders ) You would never let me die; within your castle or otherwise.

You are far too selfish to let me.

( and back to smiling now )

Terribly selfish, yes.

[And also a coward. At the very least, Rumpelstiltskin is very well acquainted with his worst qualities, in no denial of them.] So do keep that in mind here as well, Belle.

[No. Dying.]

In fact, I won't put up with your dying at all. It will make me very unhappy, and you're well aware how unpleasant I am when that happens.

( sorry, what was that? let's all run off to die? you got it, Rumpel! )

Oh dear. ( she gives a chuckle to him. ) I suppose then it is up to me to keep myself alive so that I can make sure that troublesome behavior of yours does not come about to take its toll on the town.

[What? No. Listening comprehension!]

That's it precisely, Belle. You wouldn't want the troubles of all those people on your conscience.

( Belle's not very good at listening, silly Rumpelstiltskin, you should know that rather well )

I can barely stand thinking about it, the guilt is so great. ( she shakes her head, though ) I think you worry too much, there's nothing here that's going to really kill me.

[Alas he does. Girl needs a tutor.]

As well it should be. It's a heavy burden, but... [That usual giggle, resurfacing here in full force.] it is yours to bear.

Well. Danger comes from strange places. But I'll trust you to use that head on your shoulders should things turn treacherous.

( he could try to explain it to her, then she can be hot for teacher )

I shall bear it as well as I can, for the good of the people. ( she smiles, happy to hear his maniacal little laugh once again )

Mm, I take that to mean to find method to notify you should something occur?

[Rumpelstiltskin approves of this scenario.]

See. There. I knew you were a clever girl. Not just a lovely face.

( yes good. it is the best solution )

I'll thank you for the compliment, both of them, actually. ( smiles )

Hmm? Did I pay you a compliment? [Playing dumb. Best skill.] But I imagine you're welcome, in any case.

( she laughs )

Oh dear, was it truly not? Be still my broken heart!

Poor dear. I do hope you'll be able to recover. [A smile, and despite himself, he winks just briefly.] I'd take it as personal tragedy to watch you pine and waste away broken hearted.

I suppose I will have to mask my pining so that you don't have to witness it.

( annnnd now she's blushing at his wink just a bit there )

How could I ever let you suffer in silence, Belle? Nono, we'll just have to unbreak your poor heart.

[HA. BLUSHING. HA. ...that is to say, Rumpelstiltskin finds that adorable.]

( she touches her hands to her breast dramatically over her heart )

Alas, I am not certain it can be repaired!

You're underestimating me, my dear. [A dramatic little flourish here as he raises a finger, all manic energy and good mood at the moment. Speaking with her tends to do that.

Of course, his mood'll change like it usually does and he'll wander off to sulk and spin on his spinning wheel. It's the circle of life.]

( she gives a soft laugh )

Are you certain that you have the correct potions to mend a heart?

Well. Maybe not. No potion exists that will mend a heart so cleanly. One or two will do the job, but they have side effects. They aren't for you, my dear.

So... we'll just have to be careful not to break your heart.

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