[Video]

[muchlesstouchyfeely]

[The video turns on to reveal a very very skeptical face. Very skeptical, and he shakes the communicator a moment before clearing his throat.]

Right. So... the, ah, completely normal little talking mini-pig, er, things... have been helpful enough to answer some questions. But frankly, I'm still feeling a little in the dark here.

More than a little.

[A wave of his hand.] Look, I guess this is supposed to let me talk to people. Which is great. Yay new friends. [This is all said quite flatly. He does not sound excited in the least.] I'm sure you're all fantastic. But I'm a little on the busy side. So if anyone could lend a hand, that would be fantastic.

First. I need a blonde. [Pause.] A very specific blonde. Small, perky. Dragging around about a million feet of impressively shiny hair. She goes by Rapunzel which, yes, I agree, is a mouthful. Anyway, we were separated and we've got a deal to complete. [Maybe he's just a little worried about her.]

And beyond that... [He lifts his hand to show that a small and rather determined chameleon is clinging to his wrist, despite his best efforts to shake it off.] I've got a very insistent frog to return to her. ...as soon as possible would be nice. I'm afraid it might turn violent.

Second. Where am I and how do I make it so that I am not here anymore? I have things to do. People to see. Kingdoms to escort blonds with frogs to.

No time for this weird abducted-to-a-strange-new-world business, thank you very much.

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[video]

[muchlesstouchyfeely]

[Oh hey another blonde. Not the one he's looking for, but well, at least she's friendly.

But he does sigh a bit.] So I'm told. But frog. Lizard. Salamander. Whatever he is, he's got issues.

[There's a very unhappy noise from Pascal at that.] But I hope so. She's a nice girl, but it wouldn't do her much good to wander around alone.

[moonbeams]

I think he looks pretty nice! [If a bit sassy, but she has a cat who bosses her around so she's not really someone who can talk.]

Hmm.. so you're worried about her then! Hehe. That's sweet of you! I'm sure she'll be happy to hear that you're here!

[muchlesstouchyfeely]

Looks can be deceiving. Let me tell you.

[So sassy, Usagi. Pascal is made of sass and stomach.]

Worried? No... nono. I never said that. Just a matter of professional courtesy.

[moonbeams]

[She just smiles slyly at Flynn. You're not fooling her. ... Or well, convincing her otherwise.]

Are you suuuuuuuuuuure? You seem like you really are!

[muchlesstouchyfeely]

[Eyebrow lift.] Positive. No other option. I've got a deal with her to complete.

[moonbeams]

[She blinks, leaning in. This sounds conspiratorial to her.]

Eh? A deal?

[muchlesstouchyfeely]

That's right. I take her to see some lights, she returns to me some property of mine that she... found... [It's extortion, Usagi. EXTORTION.]

[moonbeams]

Eeeeeh?! She won't just give it back to you? But it's yours, right? That's not very nice at all!

[muchlesstouchyfeely]

So I have tried telling her, but she's got her heart set on these lanterns. It's not that long a trip.

[moonbeams]

So you... don't really mind then! [She grins] You must like her, just a little bit!

[You're doomed, Flynn, she's not going to let this go.]

[muchlesstouchyfeely]

Oh no, I mind. But I'm already invested. May as well see it through. Or at least put her back where she belongs before I bow out.

[Because she's literally a babe in the woods.]