{06 Frying Pans; Video}

[seethelanterns]

[It's late when the video flickers on, Rapunzel is seated near a window with the stars in view, along with the dim light revealing more of her paintings. Pascal is curled up asleep at her lap nested in her hair, let loose from the daily braid at night.]

So, those apples are....different? But...if I believe what the red one showed me, I guess I'm not so scared about going back home, meeting my real parents. You know what I mean? I haven't tried the others, but there seemed to be a few different colours. I hope nobody had anything too bad happen with them?

[Rapunzel seems genuinely a bit concerned there, with the warning on the bark and all. She doesn't know what the other colours might have potentially done to people. She figures even her own red one could potentially have been a lot worse, if it does really show the future. Even if she will now forever be traumatized by Eugene dying there, she at least has the reassurance of the kingdom and her parent's welcome for her at her return.]

A-anyway, I wanted to ask, since I'm kind of having trouble sleeping for some reason, what sorts of stories does everyone know from home? I only had three books in the tower, so I'd love to hear some from everyone.

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[guidethesun]

[ Eugene's up, still cleaning his mess from the other day. He's in need of a shower after this, definitely. But he still keeps the communicator near, because what if Rapunzel pops up?

And she does! He stops his wiping down of the counter and shoots the lens a grin. ]

Story time, Babe?

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[seethelanterns]

[She's not surprised to see him still up and cleaning, but gives him a small smile, biting her bottom lip briefly.]

Yes! I'd like to hear some. Oh! But we could see if that 'Tales of Flynnigan Rider' is in the library? I think I'd like to read that sometime.

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[madcuriosity]

I got a pretty new dress from the blue apple! And what do you mean your real parents, Miss Rapunzel?

And I know lots of good stories!

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[seethelanterns]

Oh, you did? I didn't get a dress with mine, but that is probably because I had a red one? And as for my real parents, I mean....well, I've told you and others about Mother Gothel? She's....not actually my real mother. She just wanted me for my hair and its power.

You do?

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[comeonthensexy]

Just three? How did you live?

[Video]

[seethelanterns]

Very..sheltered? You see now why I have so many questions about things?

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[sexyoldgirl]

The teal ones give you things from home.

[Which isn't so bad.]

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[seethelanterns]

Well, that doesn't seem too bad at least?

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[5thchild]

There are many books at the library would perhaps find interesting. [ he has. ]

What kind of stories do you hope to learn?

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[seethelanterns]

Oh, I know about the library! I just haven't had time yet to read too many of the books I've found there. There are so many I want to read!

As for what kind of stories....I don't know, something with a nice ending?

[kuramaless]

I ate one of 'em and it just tasted of fish. Not even nice fish either, you know-- old fish.

[seethelanterns]

...like fish?

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[2cool4guardian]

Weeeell, there are stories about myself, if we want to go there. Though if the subject of today is sleeping, Sandy is the guy for that.

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[seethelanterns]

Stories about Jack Frost? I've never heard any! Can you tell me some?

[There's a soft giggle at that.]

Oh, I've met him. He seems really nice! I just worry if he falls asleep so suddenly he might hurt himself is all.

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[morethanadream]

[Did Sandy hear his name?!

...No, actually, but he heard mention of sleep. And stories. So he might as well have. (Ugh, and he knows what you're talking about with sleep, Rapunzel. He's never had sleep issues like this before, so it's unsettling. Thus, story time is distraction time.)

Sandy, looking rather sleepy, perks up and waves at her before drawing on his sketchpad and turning it around to show a picture of a book with a question mark next to it.

...He could either be asking her if she wants to read a book, or what kind of story she wants to hear.

(Or, well, see? Read? Either way, he's not going to be speaking the story.)

Sandy, learn sign language or something. Your drawings are too vague sometimes.]

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[seethelanterns]

[Rapunzel gives a wave in return, smiling at the familiar face she met earlier and watching him use the sketchpad. She isn't sure if he means to ask if she wants to read a book or what kind of story to tell, but she considers for a moment.]

I'm not sure which kind of story. Something....happy?

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[albuquerque]

Three books?

[Severus doesn't want to discuss the humilating matter of the apples. No. He does not. He will not.]

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[seethelanterns]

Yeah, I didn't....really get out much back home.

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[goldenglasses]

Oooooh! I know one of a heroic gunman and a beautiful princess! Do you want to hear it!

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[seethelanterns]

Oh, yes!

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[tonsofpun]

... stories? Like fairy tales and stuff?

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[seethelanterns]

Sure! Any sorts of stories. I haven't really read a lot of them myself, even though I do love reading.

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[dragonspeak]

I've seen something from the future, as well...I think. I don't know how it can be possible, but [His smile is an odd mixture of sad and hopeful] I want it to be true.

Anyway, if you're having trouble sleeping, I have a potion that could help. A friend of mine used to suffer from nightmares.

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[seethelanterns]

You too, Merlin? I'm not sure if they are true....but I do hope mine is correct too.

A potion? If you think that might help, that would be great!

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[reaction]

Three books? Tsk, tsk. That can't have been all you've ever read in your life.

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[seethelanterns]

Well, I've read more now?

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[digophelia]

A few stories, some of them not so pleasant. Have you tried a glass of milk?

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[seethelanterns]

I have. There are just some nights when it is harder to get to sleep. It's nothing new, just not too much a habit to really worry me is all. Do you know any...um, more pleasant stories, Alice?