:D YAY. mun is pleased.

[myownhand]

Well a'course we won. Clan DunBroch doesn't make it a habit t'lose.

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[ftssusstgsetfwe]

What did you win? I have no idea what happened, but my mun got so excited!

[myownhand]

Somethin' about a "best animated film"? I'm not sure what that means, but th'mun is happy with th'decision.

[ftssusstgsetfwe]

Hmm! Well, being the best has to be a good thing, right? You deserve it, Merida.

[mathair]

Well, I can't say exactly what about our little situation was award worthy, but I don't suppose you'll be saying no, now will you?

[myownhand]

Why thank you. [A fake little curtsy here]

Mun was a bit worried for a moment, but I knew we'd pull through.

[myownhand]

Mum! Come on! Can't y'be th'least bit excited? I think it's pretty amazin' myself.

[mathair]

Oh, dear, of course I'm excited.

[ftssusstgsetfwe]

You're welcome!

Good! Confidence is very important.

[myownhand]

[An excited giggle.]

Well good. Though, if Dad finds out we won he may take down th'whole castle with th'celebrations.

[myownhand]

See? Y'should tell m'mum that. She just calls it bein' fool-hardy and cocky.

But I think it's just bein' sure of myself!

[...................................right.]

[ftssusstgsetfwe]

Well, I guess it's kind of a fine line, really. But I'd say it's better to be a little fool-hardy than to have no self-esteem at all.

[myownhand]

Exactly. No one seems t'get that. Everyone says that any suitors I may have would be "intimidated". I say let 'em be scared. I'd rather not deal with anyone who lacks bravery.

[MERIDA. NO. YOU. WHAT. I---.]

[ftssusstgsetfwe]

Suitors, huh? What's that like?

[myownhand]

Annoying. Who wants t'have a bunch of half-grown boys tryin' t'win y'over as if you were some sort of prize?

[Eyerolling here]

I'd rather discover my own happiness in my own way. Rather than bein' forced int'it before I'm ready.

[onebadapple]

Congratulations, Merida.

[wintershepherd]

I hear congratulations are in order.

[myownhand]

Well, all of y'others put up a good show. But it's hard t'beat th'best.

[TOTALLY. NOT. COCKY.]

[myownhand]

Why thank you. I heard when y'first came out, that you didn't do so poorly either.

[wintershepherd]

[ He will appropriately let her bask, but not without some ribbing in return. ]

The best, huh? Are you sure it wasn't just a case of that red hair of yours distracting them, like a cape to a bull?

[myownhand]

[A glance up at that hair of hers.]

Well what ever it takes t'win right? And if my hair is all that it took, well [Pause for effect] th'rest of it must've been mind-blowin'.

[YOU'RE NOT HELPING JACK...]

[wintershepherd]

Well, it certainly wasn't difficult to bear.

[ yes, he went there ]

[myownhand]

Och, like I haven't heard that one a hundred times before.

[Jack, that cut deep.]

[wintershepherd]

What can I say, I like my puns straight as an arrow.

[myownhand]

Well, you'll just be receivin' a chilly reception.

[wintershepherd]

Och.

[ he copies her accent pretty well ]

You wouldn't leave little old me out in the cold, now would you?