dear_mun | (no subject)

So eager.

You know, I've always appreciated that about you. Never a moment spent idle. Such a difficult quality to find in people, these days.

Most people are willing to wallow in what they have and don't realize what they're missing.

Precisely! So many wasted opportunities.

But you. Well. You're as opportunistic as they come.

That's pretty much the truth. Why not live your life at what you're best at? Not only is it entertaining but profitable.

Why not indeed.

Save of course the occasional mishap that comes with your particular gift.

Yes. Right. Of course we couldn't go without mentioning that, could we?

Of course, you're the one that says all certain vices and hobbies do come with a price, don't you?

Even men with nothing to lose have something they hold dear. I don't make the rules, dearie.

Well. Except when I do.

[ There's a thin giggle, almost to himself. ]

If the chance is worth the risk, why let the what ifs and coulds hold you back? Too many are afraid of living. Why they hire men like me to do it for them.

Present company excluded, of course.

[ Sassy as ever, aren't we. Few have brass enough to insinuate Rumple's a coward to his face...well, and live. ]

Is that what you seek, then?

[ His hands gesture in a flourish. ]

The thrill of a life on the edge, beholden to none but yourself?

[It was the knowledge that he was needed that let him speak as he wanted, taking chances because he knew he was a needed commodity.]

It does add vitality to life. Everyone else does what they must. I do what I will. If you’re not finding a thrill, what’s the point?

Is it so unpleasant? It must be interesting for you, considering your own ability to traverse dimensions. So many people from so many different lands.

Doing nothing is horribly unpleasant. Do you find it enjoyable?

Seeing so much, learning what I can. Acquiring what there is. It's what I should be doing.

Naturalistic observation -- yes, I do. I suppose it comes as no surprise that someone as wanderlust has you has no patience for it. [ tsk tsk, think of all the things you won't learn. ]

You find sitting around enjoyable? No wonder you find dead bodies fun.

Oh how hurt I am. [He put a hand to his chest, trying to look hurt.]

By the way, what will observe when Regina finds out you lied to her?

Oh and I suppose you weren't instrumental in that little deception.

Oh, I am and was. I also believe that eventually I pay for it though that isn't my life now, is it?

Quite right, it isn't. So what do you intend to do about it, or have you resigned yourself to this determinism and are just looking to get in a few more rollicking adventures first?

I have plans to find somewhere I can do the things I do best. What else would I do? Allow them to win?

Plans and things? How illuminating. Clearly you're well on your way to dominance.

Oh I'm sorry. Was I supposed to tell you everything? That gets you nowhere, Doctor.

No doubt it involves magic, the payment for and procurement thereof. But what do you have of value without being able to roam as you please? [ not even judging. seriously what do you do for a living. ]

I don't need to roam to find things of value. All I have to do is find a way to power the portal. That doesn't have to mean the magic I've known.

Your world doesn't have magic and yet I found you, didn't I?

I'd say we found each other.

Of course you would say that.

Do you think it was anymore by chance that I came upon you than you did me?

I could make a case for fate, for chance, for the very ideas that mean nothing to a man of your ideals.

Though, by your words, I wonder then if you want my help in returning to this world you first came from.

Mhm mhm, that is easily remedied.

Not as easily as it once was. Not when one has to contend with mundanes and their ilk.

Flighty things, aren't they? Very, very frustrating. I never know what to do with mine because she can't decide on where to place me.

All of the places they chose are horrid anyway. Lands of zombies and aliens. Nothing like the sort I would chose.

Not very pleasant company to encounter, are they? And you still run the risk of losing a head. Or an limb.

It would seem all they care about is torment and, what is it they call it? Hurt and comfort? I want adventure, not playing nursemaid.

Mhm, it's an appealing situation for those who pull the strings.

I, too, would prefer a bit more exploration, but it seems to be out of my hands.

Of course it is. Power is always intoxicating. Anyone who says otherwise is lying.

All of it is out of our hands. What would you have them let you do?

Well, I've already seen the world. I'd like to go back to exploring other realms.

And, perhaps that tricky path back to parenthood.

Parenthood. Yes. I don't think my mun has that entirely planned for me. Mostly as she does seem fond of his face in all it's incarnations.

Each mun has their own missions, anyhow. What we both would really like to explore is my own origin. But in due time.

For now, I suppose we'll all enjoy your - his - face. [ wink. ]

It would be nice if the powers that be would answer that question. A bit odd having a child with only half a parental unit and no real mention of the other half. Of course, should it come about as they did the good Doctor's story, who knows if we'd want to hear that.

Mm, yes, that is true. And I should hope that the other parental unit is not as easily disposed as The Dark One's wife as.

Which would you prefer? Being kept in the dark or feeling disappointment with the results?

There is that as well. Such a short lived story as well as her adventure.

Sadly my mundane is much as I am. Curious to a fault. Knowing is better than seemingly ignoring.

I am in complete agreement of that, despite my own curiosity getting me into stickier situations.