considering luceti or asgardeventide.

[madskillets]

Whoa whoa whoa, hey! Let's not get ahead of ourselves, here. You're not even done watching the movie! And more of me is never a bad thing, right?

So, where'm I going this time? Back to that village? Maybe... someplace new? Or nowhere at all? I can't say I care too much. Gotta say, it's a nice break when no one's chasing me around, trying to kill me or arrest me or what have you.

But, hey, we should talk. You know that canon point you're thinking of taking me from? That canon point where I died? Yeah, no, not cool. Way to make a guy believe he's gone forever, run out on his girl, all sorts of unpleasant stuff. C'mon, maybe we can negotiate. No? What if I smoulder? Would the smoulder work as compensation?

No?

You're a tough one. You know what? We'll talk. Finish that movie. It's just getting good! My big escape. Good stuff, right?

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[seethelanterns]

Having another off day, are we?

[The smoulder does not work. At least, it didn't on Rapunzel, and apparently doesn't on his mun. How fitting and amusing.]

My mun is considering whether to take me somewhere else as well.

[madskillets]

Iiii have more of those than you think. If we're being entirely honest here. But don't tell anyone, alright?

[ Something of a grin. ]

Yeah? Where d'you think you're going?

[seethelanterns]

Of course. That reputation of yours, right?

[A small, teasing smile.]

Oh, she rather one of the other two games she is in before trying a new one entirely, but, either scorched or soul_campaign for now, if she does actually go ahead and app.

[corona]

Wow, Flynn. You're getting really popular all of a sudden! [ L-LOW BLOW ]

Huh. I didn't think I'd ever see more than two of you at once. It feels kinda like bird watching now.

[madskillets]

[ .................... ]

You know, I gotta say. Both of those seem preeeetty ... cheerful! Bright. Sunny. Totally safe. You know. No ruffians or thugs whatsoever. Your munny sure about that, Rapunzel?

[madskillets]

Wh-- what do you mean, all of a sudden? I've always been popular! Thaaat was sort of the problem.

Anyway! Hey, come on. I'm not like a dime a dozen, right? There's only one Eu-- uh. I mean, Flynn Rider. Right? Right.

[seethelanterns]

That's....one way to describe them? But, I mean, the game I'm currently in is a military school so I guess that Death City place with Shibusen wouldn't be...too different. She's just considering it for now though.

That Luceti place is the one with the wings, right? What about that Asgard one?

[corona]

Well. You aren't like a bird! If... that's what you meant. Heh. But I don't know if I'd be the right person to ask that question, really. You're pretty much the only person I know.

[madskillets]

You know what? Let's just totally forget that comparison, because I am not like a bird. Not even a little bit. I'm so much cooler than that, right?

[ A beat. ]

You know, you really need to get out more. I mean, I'm a pretty great person to know. But you should still... you know. A few girlfriends, maybe? A penpal? You know. Somebody! Anybody, really. [ Another beat. ] Not that I want you to leave or anything. It's just...

[ Smooth, Flynn. ]

[madskillets]

A military school. You know? Somehow, I can see it. Kicking but one lock of seventy foot hair at a time.

Yep, wings. And other stuff, like scientists that nobody likes. Asgard... dunno. Never been. Something about gods. Iiii don't know, I don't keep track. I go where she sends me and I just try to hang on in the meantime.

[seethelanterns]

Well, I'm still learning in classes, but my focus is on recovery magic. I've been helping out at the infirmary quite a bit.

Wings, Eugene! That would be so amazing! Gods? Well, whichever she sends you to, I'm sure it won't be...too bad?

[Though. Scientists. :l You don't seem too keen on that, Eugene.]

[corona]

A penpal. [ And lucky for him she is like comically easy to please. ] That's a beautiful word. Penpal. What does that mean?

[madskillets]

That doesn't-- you don't--

Uh.

[ ... ]

You've ... never written a letter before? To anybody?

[corona]

Of course! I wrote a poem called "Rock on the Sill" once and put it under Mother's pillow since I figured the rock wouldn't be much interested.

[madskillets]

... right. [ With a somewhat softer smile. ] So -- no qualms now about showing off the magic hair, huh?

Yeah, well. I'm ready for anything! Swashbuckling Flynn Rider, right? Nothing could keep me down for too long. Though between you and me...

[ He leans in, lowering his voice to a conspiratorial stage whisper. ]

The village? It's a little... provincial. They haven't even got a castle! Can you believe it? It's just some nothing place. Boooriiing. Gimme excitement any day. What's life without a good castle?

[madskillets]

[ ...

...

...

That's.

That's just so sad.

Flynn opens his mouth. Shuts it. Kinda -- winces, slightly. Swoops in, slings an arm around her shoulders, starts leading her -- someplace nonspecific. And gestures grandly with his free arm. ]

You know, I bet that was a wonderful poem. Beautiful, full of graceful imagery about that ... rock. But you know, I think it'd be a lot more interesting if you wrote letters to actual people! And didn't give them to your mother. Let's leave your mother out of the equation, huh?

[seethelanterns]

Well, there are magic classes there, so....I figured, it wouldn't seem too weird? And I wanted to help, so..... [She shrugs, looking down and brushing some hair behind her ear before looking back to him with a small, amused smile.]

I'm sure you'll find it exciting enough if you give it a chance?

[madskillets]

Say no more, blondie, say no more. Believe you me, I can see it. [ A beat. ] Nurse Rapunzel. Has a nice ring to it.

Yeeeeah, well. They have a certain kind of excitement, but it's not really my speed. Now Asgard. That I might consider. Big city, lots of opportunity...

[ Plenty to steal. ]

[corona]

Oh, um... yeah! Definitely. Interesting letters to actual people. Right. Uh -





You count as a real person don't you, Flynn? Could I penpal to you?

[seethelanterns]

I just figured, if I could help, then.....my gift shouldn't be squandered. [Even if she knows and has recently experienced first hand the prejudice of the natives against those brought in from other worlds, afraid of their knowledge and strange powers.]

Well, maybe your mun will take you to Asgard instead?

[madskillets]

[ Gives her a look, sideways. There's a small smile there, but it's tempered. Maybe with sympathy, maybe with uncertainty. ]

... sure. But you know... I shouldn't be the only one. Hey, are you in any of those games our muns like to stick us in?

[madskillets]

Well... I think you're right. Just, you know. Take care of yourself too, alright? [ Trying not to seem too concerned. Mostly succeeding. ]

Maybe! We'll see. Right now? I just plan to relax. Take my time! See the sights, explore... go on vacation. I've never been on one of those.

[corona]

[ Whether it's the look or the line that earns him the nudge, she finally grins back. ] They aren't that bad. Not really. My mun is trying to decide on a second place for me. hollyheights, ryansgulch, and destinystrings are competing for that... But I'm already at the one you mentioned. The second one. asgardeventide

[seethelanterns]

I will. Besides, there is a Eugene there, so he wouldn't let anything happen.

Make the most of it while you can?

[madskillets]

[ Gives her a more speculative look. Removes his arm so he can fold both over his chest and stroke his chin with a hand. ]

Are you now. So I guess, if I showed up there... you'd have to be the one to show me around. Huh? [ Eyebrow waggle. ]