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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[sinfullysublime]

[ and sebastian feels the same. he's never had a friend quite like you and, in all honesty, couldn't ask for one better. oh, and this here is just the tip of the iceberg. ] I see. I imagine these worlds do not harbor the same ingredients as back home. [ sets his cup down. ] I, too, am glad. [ that he, himself, was able to retain his power or that rumpelstiltskin had retained his own...? or perhaps both. he doesn't elaborate, only smiles. ]

[intogold]

[Rumplestiltskin nods.] Precisely, yes. And frankly this place is crawling with a magic of its own. But I'm sure I'm only telling you things you already know.

I'd rather like to try my hand at harnessing some of it.

[sinfullysublime]

It is. [ sebastian smiles. ] ...and I am sure that if anybody can harness it, it's you.

[intogold]

Thank you for the vote of confidence. [His smile widened a bit, though in a somewhat more honestly sinister sort of expression than he allowed very often, when others were present.]

[sinfullysublime]

[ and he tips his head to acknowledge rumpelstiltskin's gratitude. ] I am interested to see what sorts of things you'll uncover here.