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[intogold]

[The video is on. But Rumpelstiltskin is unaware of this, largely because it was turned on as it was flung against a wall.

He's having a bit of a tantrum. These are, thankfully, quite rare, but also quite violent. There is broken glass strewn about, vials and bottles shattered and small pools of variously colored liquids.]

Useless! All of this entirely useless. How is it there's not one pair in true love in this entire mess of an existence?!

[It's about here his eyes fall on his communicator and he realizes he's being watched. He straightens up a bit, schools his face into a bit of a smile. Tense around the edges, pulled a bit too taut over his features.]

Well dearies, sorry you had to see that. Call it a bit of frustration and homesickness. I suppose perhaps while I have some of your attention, I should make the most of it. What is the happiest memory you have? What would you be willing to sacrifice to reclaim it?

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[intogold]

Oh no, I'm afraid you've got it wrong, deary. I'm not looking to find true love for myself. I've no interest in courting some pretty little thing.

I've found love in my life and squandered it.

[He laughs just a little, a short, manic giggle, over even as it's begun.]

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[aka_catherine]

[There had been no misunderstanding, save for her attempt at levity.]

None at all?

[Hearing him proceed she was a bit relieved that this guy had thought she'd been sincere. That really.. turned into something that she shouldn't have joked about. Who knew?]

Oh- sorry to hear that. I didn't intend to bring up a potentially sensitive subject like that.

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[intogold]

None.

[Here he just laughs again at that, waving a hand dismissively at the idea.] Nothing worth apologizing over. Past is past. Love a fleeting glimmer of light.

There are other things.

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[aka_catherine]

Some would argue that love is something that endures the test of time. I guess it depends on your own experiences as to which is the truth.

[All those vials and glassware reminded her of her own lab...]

So... what exactly are you working on over there?

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[intogold]

Some would argue that, yes. And some would be right. Perhaps.

[He glances around as well, fingers wiggling just a bit as he says.] Magic. Magic, deary.

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[aka_catherine]

Magic, hmm~? [That was a subject that she had studied extensively at home...]

What's the desired result?

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[intogold]

In this instance? I'm trying to prepare a potion. If I succeed its use would be... rather versatile. And hopefully have a bit of an impact against the darkness.

With any luck.

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[aka_catherine]

A potion? [Such things would normally be considered poppycock by the scientific community..... but this was Washu]

If you're able to concoct something like that then I bet there's a lot I could learn from you~!

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[intogold]

[Science. Pff. What is that even?]

There's always something to learn from everyone, deary. But I've a good handle on quite a bit of magic myself.

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[aka_catherine]

[Science is everything 8/]

That may be true but sometimes they aren't always subjects that were truly want to learn about~ [Magic on the other hand..]

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[intogold]

Well, everyone has different interests, I imagine. [Magic was one that captivated many though.]