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]

[Rumplestiltskin has heard the words before. But still, there's a moment where his heart stops beating entirely before starting up a bit quicker.

His thumb grazes gently -- remarkably gently for any who know him, perhaps, remarkable that he's even capable of it -- along her cheekbone.]

Do I now? Well, I don't for anyone else, so I'm getting it all out in one place.

[He sighs a little.] You really are an odd girl.

[Here he hesitates, looking a little uncertain before he leans in and presses a kiss to her forehead.]

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[spellbreaking]

( a shiver crawls along her spine from the all too soft touch at her cheek, his gentleness is a rarity that she's all too willing to have aimed at herself. were she but just a little more daring, she would return the favor. instead, she chooses to simply take in the brief moment of tenderness with him

her lips pull into a small, soft smile directed toward the 'monster' standing before her, calling her an oddity ) Normal is too overrated anyway.

( her cheeks flush to a bright red and closing her eyes, she savors his little kiss — brief as it was, it's more than she could ever ask for from him, truly )