dear_mun | belle - once upon a time

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belle - once upon a time - homeless.

Well, thank you for the new icons, at least. But - honestly, they don't really make up for - everything else. The things you've been saying. The things you've been thinking.

That isn't what I want. You know it's not what I want. And you know I'm not going to let it happen. What I want is to prove to him that he doesn't need to resort to his old ways - not to turn to them myself. I thought you understood that, too. But I was wrong.

It's not something that you're going to make happen. Regardless of whether or not you "write" for me, it's still my life to live, not some game of yours. You don't control me, no matter how much you think you do, or how much influence you think you have.

Nobody does.

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Why fix something that isn't broken, dearie? You should listen to your mun.

Because I'm not broken, either. There's no reason for it.

Quite a conundrum then, eh? What ever shall you do?

I won't let her. [she shrugs. simple as that.] Maybe I can't leave, but she's wrong if she thinks she can dictate every little move I make.

I'd hardly be myself anymore if I fell to - that.

Are you sure you wouldn't be yourself? Perhaps she is simply trying to open your mind, expand your horizons! [He gesticulates as he talks before moving closer to her, moving a hand by his mouth as though he's divulging some great secret to her.] Perhaps she wishes to see another side to you that you didn't even know was there to begin with.

[He moves away again, throwing his hands up.]

Or perhaps she's merely bored! Who ever can tell with these muns? Interesting form of entertainment if that is the case...

It isn't there. It's not something that I need - it's not something that anyone needs.

[she directs a pointed look straight at him - even if he's the rumplestiltskin of the past, and not the one she currently knows.]

Twisted is what it is. She can't toy with my life just out of boredom.

Unfortunately for you, dearie, she can.

[a pause. don't say that.]

And you'd want this to happen?

Oh now, it hardly matters what I want...

That isn't an answer. According to you, it doesn't matter what I want, either.

[Dammit, Belle...]

Whatever you want, dearie. It's all the same to me.

In other words, you do.

[seeing as he's as much as said it already. a+. good job, rumple.]

[Always. He's basically a pro at this emotions and normal human interaction stuff!]

I never said that. [His demeanor shifted just ever so subtly, just that tiny crack in his facade, but he notices before it can grow. If Belle's getting the sense he's mocking her just a little - it's because he is.] I couldn't care less for your opinions about what I do, dearie, but I do so desire that you'd lose this childish notion you have over twue wuv.

Childish.

[and to think he'd been so receptive before her innocuous mention of regina. still, knowing what she does know, she can only glower.]

I'm the childish one for wanting to retain even a shred of what I believe in. And you - the one still running from it - aren't.

[Furniture is probably gonna break later because of this conversation.]

This is what you call running? [He giggles.] Dearie, leave the jokes to me.

Not at this exact moment, maybe.

[a pause, before:]

That's only because you miss it.

Miss what, pray tell?

The time we had. Me.

Underneath all of your feigned indifference and insults, you regret it. Just like I said you would.

Regret? Dearie, I haven't spared a thought towards you since you left.

[boy, she knows you still have the teacup, don't even play.]

Oh? Guess you just stopped by because it would have been rude otherwise. And you care so much about social niceties.

It's not so beneath me... [He shrugs.]

The same man who threw me into a dungeon upon meeting me? I suppose not. [she can't help but smirk. better than laughing at the banter.]

There were worse places I could have put you, dearie.

And that alone makes you a perfect gentleman.

Well, let's not extrapolate too much, dearie...

Of course not. Can't have you losing your sense of irony, after all.

Good luck getting her to understand that.

It's a her, right?

But I've learned in my short time living with my own masochist of a mun, that's a lesson they are short on paying attention to.

A her, yes. But I don't see how she's going to continue with this if she's got no respect for my - principles, my nature. [a shrug. this is exhausting.]

I don't believe we've met?

I think eventually the two of you will learn each other and how to handle one another.

And no, we haven't. I'm August.

At this point, I think she's been doing this long enough that she thinks she has free reign over me. [at that, belle laughs to herself and rolls her eyes. not likely.]

Oh - Belle. A pleasure, August.

They learn eventually. Some are probably just slower than others.

[he offers her a smirk at that. He's basically hoping for the same thing in the end.]

[a laugh.] Speaking from experience?

A bit. I'm learning it's better to pick my battles, so that when I resist, she takes it seriously.

I suggest having a real girl's night out. It's not like these muns will ever listen to us. So, a few good drinks and doing some good old-fashioned gossiping? Seems about the only thing we can do now.

You've no idea how happy I am to hear that. [so happy. she is smiling so big. and then -]

Yours hasn't gotten you into any kind of - trouble, right?

[Let Ruby pour your something fruity and fun then, girlfriend, and clink glasses. She shrugs.]

Not yet. She has plans, though. I might get chucked into a place with two guys who, guess what, hunt werewolves and other monsters for a living. Good times. So. What exactly is yours up to?

Who? They're not going to come after you, are they? [or, rather, she's not going to have to restrain some guys, is she?

but then, she sighs and shrugs in return.]

Mine wants to change me. She wants me to just - be evil.

Two brothers, I have no idea. I'm sure I'll be fine. [Eventually. Maybe.]

And, hold on a minute, she wants what now? Tell her not to make me come over there and do some asskicking!

Of course you will. They'll get to know you. They all will. [and therefore that's a safeguard against any violence.]

It's - something to do with Rumple. That's all I know. None of it makes any sense, and it's not going to happen, no matter what she thinks.

[Ruby smiles, a little pleased, a little flustered, a little disbelieving, but always nonchalant about compliments.]

Now that doesn't sound like a plan I can get behind at all. Does she know how many people stand around you, ready to protect you? Granny and I have your back, and that means you also have David, and that means you don't have to fear a thing. If your mun messes with you too much, she'll have to deal with us.

It isn't that I'm afraid. I'm just disappointed in her, more than anything. You think that someone understands you and respects you, at the very least, but - [a sigh as she cuts off and shakes her head, and then offers ruby a heartfelt smile. the whole "best friends" thing is still fun and new, okay.]

Ruby, thank you.

She should respect you. Hey, this is your life, you get to decide about it. And thank me for what? [Ruby seems puzzled, then grins and shifts closer to nudge Belle with an elbow.] I refuse let you thank me for being friends, you know. This is what friends do. Well, this and chain each other up, apparently.

[she just shakes it off with a laugh.]

No, no. Well - that, of course - but it really is comforting to know you're there to support me. And everyone else.

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i just want to say: your belle is literally perfect

FFFFFFFFF thank you so much! also, enjoying this more than is necessary. ♥

not even a fan of this ship so much and loving this

tbh my opinion of it has been wavering lately, but EXCELLENT, high-five.

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i never knew how much i needed red - winchester interaction until right now. thanks.

Right? Can't wait :3 Can't app Red until early Dec though 8(

augh. but hey, that gives you time to perfect it!

And I need it xD Ruby and Snow are brand new muses for me. And in the meantime, I have Cas and Toph.

yes excellent. practice. a+. also, sorry for lateness. i get slow during the week. classes, etc.