Brand new and not amused

[nowimthebadguy]

Well of course you would want me as a muse, dear. Strong, confident, wise, I could go on and on but now, that's not the point of my speaking with you.

You see, you know what I want, and I can't very well just go into this without being assured you'll meet your end of this arrangement.

Oh now don't go giving me that look, you did know this would happen.

And so long as it does, I'm sure we can get along just fine, little munny dear.

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[gary_golden]

[Have a creepy vampire appearing from nowhere that clearly smells like he just walked out of a sewer.]

Why not just go through another avenue boss?

Mmmm yes I know exactly what you want, and how you want to get it.

But let me tell you there's better ways to find immortality and eternal youth than chasing after a princess of all people. Especially the likable singing sort that "heroes" will kill you over.

Normally I wouldn't help you without a price, but I'll just let this one be on the house so you don't end up dead too soon. After all, what fun would that be?

[nowimthebadguy]

[Boss? Gothel would be lying if she wasn't partially amused by such a title. However, she could do without the smell and the assumptions of knowing what she wants.]

And who might you be, wanting to help a lady out so? [She intends on revealing little else about herself at the moment.]

[gary_golden]

The name's Gary. I used to be an actor a long time ago. That was long before I had this handsome mug. I've got the immortal part down, but I obviously don't have the look you want.

[nowimthebadguy]

Is that so? [She's interested, if only mildly. But she can't help but not really care.]

And how did you achieve that, hmm?

[seethelanterns]

What is the point then?

[But oh. She hasn't really expected to see Gothel around here. Rapunzel isn't sure what to do, how to take this.]

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[nowimthebadguy]

[She turns and when she sees Rapunzel...]

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[nowimthebadguy]

[...She hugs onto the other girl tight!]

Rapunzel!

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[nowimthebadguy]

[You're the point, Rapunzel, you always have been.]

Oh Rapunzel! I was so worried about you!

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[nowimthebadguy]

Are you alright? [Quick inspection, face, arms, hair] You're not hurt?

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[nowimthebadguy]

Oh, sweet girl, I was afraid something might have happened! But mother's here now, nothing to fear.

[seethelanterns]

I--I'm fine...really.

[Instinctively, in spite of what she has figured, she returns the hug. It doesn't take a second thought in attempting to reassure Gothel. Even after everything. Even knowing what she now does. She manages a small, awkward smile. A lot has happened that Gothel is oblivious about. But really, all of that is....probably for the best.]

[nowimthebadguy]

[Oblivious, or merely doesn't care, that is the question. She strokes a hand along the back of Rapunzel's head.]

My precious flower, being kept away from you absolutely pains me, knowing something could happen to you without me there...

[hanssome]

I think you'll find an attitude like that is very helpful around here. [He smiles.] And it's always a pleasure to meet a woman with confidence.

[nowimthebadguy]

[Young, handsome, and potentially intelligent, Mother Gothel is not initially annoyed.]

And who might you be, dear?

[hanssome]

Prince Hans of the Southern Isles. [He's polite enough to dip into a slight bow.] And yourself?

[nowimthebadguy]

[A prince. Gothel resists the urge to roll her eyes.]

You may call me Mother Gothel, Prince Hans.

[likesbrunettes]

I really don't think your mun knows what's she's getting herself into.

[nowimthebadguy]

Well well well, if it isn't the wanted criminal.

I think she's more aware of what she's getting into than you with yours, Flynn.

[paints_lanterns]

...What sort of arrangement did you make them promise, Mother?

[Rapunzel knows all about Gothel now, and yet the 'mother' part is still instinctive.]

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[nowimthebadguy]

[Gothel is about to smile, hold and hug her daughter tight.]

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[nowimthebadguy]

[But then she freezes. She suddenly grabs her daughter by the arms.]

Rapunzel!

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[nowimthebadguy]

[She moves to tough her hair.]

Your hair!

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[nowimthebadguy]

[Her hand clenches.]

Who did this too you!

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[nowimthebadguy]

Tell me.

Well that was unexpected!

[paints_lanterns]

[Rapunzel was not expecting that whirlwind of action at all, or to be grabbed like that, and her eyes go a bit wide as she stares at Gothel. And then her expression seems to fall some, her eyes sad.]

...You don't remember, do you.