deal 006 ❖ [video]

[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]

So you say, deary.

Then perhaps I shall come and steal your boots and be well assured that you and your feet are happy with the memory of foot protection.

Don't get so hung up on memories that you allow the rest of life to slip through your fingers, deary. It's foolish, to say the least.

[wavesinherheart]

I never said I was. There's too much that needs to be done to forget about life. Especially now.

[intogold]

How nice to hear, deary. I do wish you luck.

[wavesinherheart]

We might need it.

[intogold]

Well, I've met few who would say they didn't.

We though. Who are you referencing? Are you part of some larger thing?

[wavesinherheart]

Anyone here. The Heartless already aren't the easiest to deal with and I'm sure there more to it than just that.

[intogold]

Perhaps. They are nasty little creatures. I am not terribly fond of them.

[wavesinherheart]

I don't think anyone is.

[intogold]

One would assume not. But then... [A burst of sharp laughter.] ...there's no accounting for taste some times.

[wavesinherheart]

If someone is fond of them, I'm certain I don't want to hear about it.

[intogold]

[He smiles.] Perhaps not. Seems a bit unstable to be.

[wavesinherheart]

Very unstable.