on stop and go canon watching, oops

[gild]

I do believe the term you're looking for, dearie, is a yo-yo. Not exactly a comparison I'm happy to have to point out to you given that it's me you've got spinning about - though I'm hardly alone in your head anymore, am I? Mm, yeah, thought I'd just let that slip by, did you? The warrioress and the wolf are tolerable, but let me impress upon you that I shan't continue in my good spirits should any codfish start showing up in your pretty little head. A passing fascination I suppose I can tolerate, but more than that... You'll not want to test it.

At the very least I can commend you for your confidence in me. I've already told Regina - it's not a matter of debate, never has been, never will be. I'll win the end over; if nothing else, I'll always outlast the rest of them.

Comments

[beltet]

Rumpel. It's really not particularly kind to threaten your writer, you know. It tends to make them do awful things, after all.

[gild]

Belle. [ And just like that, his whole demeanor changes, softens, brightens. ] It can hardly be called threatening, it's... Merely stating how certain things won't be stood for. And at this point, I might honestly prefer awful to idle.

[beltet]

I wouldn't like awful. You do realize that, don't you? If something should happen to you, especially because of someone you've upset--

[gild]

You underestimate me. Never mind this one doesn't have the spine for such a thing, not when it comes to me at any rate, I've been through worse. Still standing, aren't I? [ Albeit with a cane, but. Details. This writer isn't anyone he has to cower to, not when the balance of power is how it is - and if that's the only kind of courage he can have, well. He'll have it in spades. ] Don't worry about me, love.

[beltet]

[ she sighs quietly, but-- well, she really can't scold him about it overmuch, because at least he isn't making any deals, currently. it's a step in the right direction. ]

You know I do, and I will, so you needn't tell me not to. I'm afraid you'll simply have to put up with it.

[gild]

Surely a fate worse than death. I'm not entirely sure how I'll be able to handle it.

[ She wouldn't be who she is if she didn't, wouldn't be who he loves with all of his old dragon heart. ]

[beltet]

Oh, hush. [ she's clearly struggling not to smile, though, reaching up to absently smooth one of his lapels down, as if he ever actually needs the fussing. ] And do try to be a bit nicer to people. You do realize when you find you-know-who-- [ his son, naturally, because as far as belle's concerned, it's only a matter of 'when'. ] --that he and I will no doubt gang up on you. I feel as if we'll get along marvelously.

[gild]

[ He always needs her fussing over him, okay. Maybe not over the lapels, but in general. ]

He'll adore you. [ Because how could he not? It's Belle. Never mind he can live with being that kind of outnumbered. ] As for being nicer... [ A quiet sigh. ] Can't much promise that. This world has a saying about old dogs and new tricks, but it proves rather true.

[beltet]

[ despite herself, she actually blushes a little, toying with a bracelet around her wrist to keep her fingers busy. ] --Do you really think so? I want to be a good-- [ well. a good what, exactly? it's not as if she and rumpel are married, or even engaged. on top of that, there's the rather complicated state of their relationship. ] Well. At any rate, I do want him to like me.

[ a sigh, then, brow quirking slightly. ] It's only a matter of wanting it, yourself. Which-- well, I know you don't. I suppose I'll simply have to be satisfied for now that you're being more honest with me.

[gild]

Can't imagine how he couldn't.

[ Belle sneaks into the cracks of a person like that, makes herself indispensable to the point where you wonder how in all creation you'd ever gotten by without. At least that's how Rumpelstiltskin had felt, and if she can get to such a beast, how can it not be the same for anyone else?

...But yeah, let's not discuss that. Whole. Relationship murkiness thing because. Feelings. Nope.avi, we're good just playing those by ear and not talking. ]

Don't start settling because of me, that's-- [ A beat as he worries the inside of his cheek. ] I suppose I can give it a shot, at least.

[unhand]

Even you can die. I'll be more than happy to prove it.

[gild]

Will you now? Well, I suppose one has to try and show something for centuries of idling about, chasing after lost boys. But of course, that's assuming that you'll find your way over here at all.

[unhand]

Oh, I'm not worried about that. Amazing how popular a tourist destination your... Storybrooke is. Hitching a ride's proved easier than I expected.

[gild]

Funny about that - neither am I. Because you've had such a smooth journey so far, haven't you? Nearly fed to an ogre, chained in a giant's manse, left eating dirt and smoke when you tried to take out Cora all by your onesie... Now that was lovely to see, I can tell you that.

No, you see, you've failed to take one particular factor into consideration. [ And he smiles his crocodile smile, the one that says he knows something you don't and won't, not unless he decides to share. ]

[unhand]

[It hasn't exactly been smooth sailing, but Killian manages to keep the fuming to a minimum. Nothing worth doing is ever easy. He's far from given up.]

And what's that?

[gild]

Two words, codfish - Emma Swan. The girl might have her various flaws, but... She does have that tendency to come out on top. [ It's a Savior thing, probably. Or a family thing, given how often the Charming clan et al have been thorns in various people's sides. Never his, mind, that small stint in Snow White's dungeons notwithstanding. ] I'd tell you not to waste your time getting in the way, but... I doubt you'd be one to take a helping hand when it's offered you.

[unhand]

Not from you. Too likely I'd lose it. [Turns out Killian can learn! Sort of.] I've no problem with Emma Swan. [Besides the bit where she chained him to the top of the beanstalk and hurt his feelings. She still seems like a safer dance partner than Cora. Also a safer enemy.] She can be on top all she chooses, so long as I get to come.

i died at this tag, thank you, sir

[gild]

Yeah, and not like you've got any to spare anymore, do you?

[ Wow. W o w. That was not even a little bit subtle. At all. WHAT DID MILA EVER SEE IN YOU, UGH. Stupid sexy guyliner pirate. ]

...Charming. Even if your ticket here were assured, you think you're really ready to match the Dark One?

SOMETIMES I CAN'T HELP MYSELF

[unhand]

[SOME PEOPLE LIKE OBSCENELY OBVIOUS INNUENDO.]

I'm not afraid of you. [Maybe a little afraid. But seriously, he's fine.] I'm more powerful than you think.

IT WAS BRILLIANT

[gild]

[ **CLASSLESS, TACKY, SCHOOLBOY INNUENDO. There. Fixed it for you. ]

Then you're stupid as well as handicapped, aren't you. [ Snort. ] Can't wait to see you try and backup those big words, Captain. Truly can't.

/bows

[unhand]

[***BRILLIANT DOUBLE ENTENDRE. Get it right.]

So eager to die? Suppose after living as long as you have, you might be.

[gild]

[ Go walk a plank. ]

If I'd a gold piece for every time I've heard that, I'd be able to retire my spinning wheel.

[unhand]

[SUCK MY PLANK. Wait, no, Milah can do that.]

And you'd still be just as dead.

[gild]

[ NOPE, SHE CAN'T. CAUSE SHE'S DEAD. ]

My walking out and about seems to prove that wrong, doesn't it? As opposed to you... Finally grown tired of chasing little boys about your little island?

[unhand]

[BECAUSE YOU KILLED HER YOU ASS.] Finally learned of a way to get at you without your precious powers. You'll be just as pathetic as the worm that came to beg me for his wife.

[hattergonnahat]

Just what you always wanted.

[gild]

You've never had any real inkling as to what I truly want, Jefferson, despite our rather colorful history together. Don't presume too much.

[hattergonnahat]

Oh don't pretend it's not on the list.

[gild]

One would think you'd be more concerned about your own little list. Do tell - how is little Gracie.

[hattergonnahat]

[ Oh don't you bring her into this. ]

I never said I held it against you.

Your monster, on the other hand.

[gild]

[ Don't lose your head about it, Jeffy. ]

You'll have to be a tad more specific, dearie, I've been associated with quite a few monsters in my time. They all sort of blend together after the first century.

[hattergonnahat]

Right. I forget how busy you get. Let's see.

The one with a penchant for locking pretty young women out of spite, maybe.

[ Ringing any bells, Rumple? ]

[gild]

[ Oh. Her. Also - screw you. ]

I don't think that one can truly be considered mine anymore. She's gone above and beyond my tutelage.

[hattergonnahat]

[ Take a number and get in line. ]

You must be so proud.

[gild]

[ Please, lines are for peasants without power. Stilts opts for the Fast Pass option. ]

Not particularly. She never seemed to pick up on the finer points... As evidenced by the past three decades and change.

[hattergonnahat]

[ Buy him dinner first, then we'll talk. ]

Ah, well. Can't win them all.

[gild]

I wouldn't call this a loss just yet. Game's still afoot, after all.

My Heart Hurts. ;_;

[enchantedsnow]

[Snow doesn't know who to blame for Charming's cursed state. She only knows that it upsets her. Shatters her heart into a thousand scattered pieces...
She can only suppose that Regina has something to do with it. Or.. him.. Rumplestiltskin.]

How did Charming fall under a sleeping curse? Who's idea was this? Who is responsible?

[She struggles to fight back confused, frantic tears. She had understood Charming's explanation though she had been in a state of shock at the time.

It was for Henry. Henry's safety is indeed of utmost importance..but surely there could have been another way...]

patpat

[gild]

[ Wow, Snow - that hurts. A whole lot. And after all he's done to help you and your Charming and your whole lovely little fairytale family. Ouch. You're off his Christmas card list. ]

Was his own idea, of course. Henry's a brave boy, but his grandfather wouldn't let him come to any more harm and... Well, he was warned of the dangers, but he is your husband.

[ You know. Your stupidly noble dumbass husband. ]

Not Helping. :I

[enchantedsnow]

[She's so confused and afraid for Charming that she can barely think straight.
Perhaps he'd helped a little in the past, but almost always with the guarantee that he'd reap his own benefits. She's thankful for his few 'kind gestures.' Don't get her wrong..but no matter how nice he seems to become, she'll always have the troubles that he's caused her in the back of her mind. After all, he is still the Dark One...most of the time, it's difficult to know his true intentions.]

His...- No.
[She is at a loss for the right words. This kind of magic...it's not to be dealt with lightly.]

But his plan failed... [She looks down quickly, her eyes beginning to form tears...Slowly, she brings her gaze back up to meet Rumplestiltskin's.]
We can't physically exist in the Nether realm...I wasn't able to break his curse. We have to get back home...

[WHY. ASDFJKL.]

[What can I say? Apparently, Love makes a man do really stupid things.]