Testing a rusty voice, not looking for a game

[anarkh]

Ah, mun! I-I haven't seen you in so long...I guess something must have reminded you. It's okay, I'm just happy to be out for a little bit. Um, y-you don't think...people will be afraid of me here, do you?

I d-don't want to...f-frighten anyone.

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[anarkh]

[he can't talk about the terrible consequences of going against Frollo to her, not when he's trying to encourage her to take the same risk. So he focuses on her question instead, his face lighting up at the chance to talk about Esmeralda]

Oh, she's...she's wonderful. Kind and brave and she...she always stands up for what's right. She's a dancer and beautiful and...

[he stops rambling, blushing a bit as he realizes how he sounds. He clasps his strong hands together and looks away] U-m, well..she's the one who...showed me I wasn't a monster.

[seethelanterns]

[Rapunzel can't help but smile the way Quasimodo seems so happy to tell her about his friend he'd met outside as she listens to him. Her expression falters slightly at the last. Sure, he looked different, but he certainly didn't look the way Rapunzel had ever imagined monsters to.]

She sounds amazing, Quasimodo. And I'm glad she helped you see that. I know I don't think of you as a monster at all. You don't look like one, and you're much to nice to act like one.

[anarkh]

[ah, jeez...feeling bashful all over again, he laughs a little nervously under his breath] Ah...thank you. I...I think you'd like her. Her name is Esmeralda.

[seethelanterns]

Esmerelda...I like it. It's...different to mine and Mother's. Not in a bad way or anything, just...different. You think so? I wouldn't mind meeting her if I got the chance to.

[anarkh]

Well, she's been around here! You'll probably run into her sooner or later. Her or Phoebus, her love.

[seethelanterns]

Oh, really? That would be great! I'll have to say hi if I see them here too then.