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[contempsi]

Nnh-come on, I know this has to...

[The microphone's working before the young, slightly winded male voice on the other end realizes it-and it's accompanied by the frantic clack of computer keys.]

There. I think... I think it works now. [It's mumbled to himself, and then there's a brief shuffle before the boy's voice comes through a little more

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[frypanprincess]

Hey, you're back!

[contempsi]

Um... I'm sorry... [His words hitch on a bit of a nervous chuckle.] I think you have me mixed up with someone else.

[This is getting... really weird. And why haven't any of his friends responded yet? He's starting to become worried, which gives way to a more pressing, anxious feeling.]

[frypanprincess]

Hope? --You've forgotten?

[contempsi]

Huh?! How... how do you know my name...?

[He's clearly incredibly bewildered by that.]

[frypanprincess]

We ran away from that giant worm together--

Never mind.

[contempsi]

Giant worm...?

[Something isn't right. He sighs, feeling guilty now.]

...I'm sorry.

[frypanprincess]

It's not your fault. The island does that sometimes.

[contempsi]

Y-yeah, I... heard some strange things. I don't know what to believe.

[frypanprincess]

Um . . . I guess believe things when you see them. You've gotta make your own beliefs.

[contempsi]

I guess that's true. But... people are saying they know me. It's confusing... I don't want to let anyone else down.

[frypanprincess]

I don't mind getting to know you again, if you don't mind.

[contempsi]

I... I'd like that. What's your name?

[frypanprincess]

I'm Rapunzel!

[contempsi]

Then... nice to meet you, Rapunzel. I'm Hope. [A slight smile... yes, he's already aware she knows his name. He's just being a little cheesy.]

[frypanprincess]

[Cheesiness is definitely encouraged :3] Nice to meet you, Hope.