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[tiatiatiatiatia]

[Usually, the waning of winter and the rains of spring were a joyous sign of sunshine soon to come. Yet, this particular spring day was a slap to the face, a bitter reminder of where her feminine wiles have failed her once again

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LATE, OHGOD

[letdownmyhair]

[Rapunzel's been spending the day baking. Just... baking chocolate chip cookies all day long, because that's what she did last year, and it's really the only thing she can think to do. Besides, it keeps her busy and on her feet, and fills her mind up enough that she can't think about anything that's even remotely upsetting.

And it gets her out of her bedroom for longer than the length of a class period, so that's good, too.

When she finally finished her baking, she decided she'd take a plate of cookies to Lottie, wherever she is. And it takes a good amount of time before she actually finds her in the dance studio. Rapunzel's not dense, though; it's pretty obvious that Lottie's upset about... something. So she moves closer very carefully, as though she's afraid she's bothering her.]

Oh... Lottie? I, um... made some cookies if you'd like some?

PFFFT not THAT late. XD

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[The blonde turns her head, a small smile forming on the corner of her lips, though the pout has yet to leave them.]

You're too sweet, sugah. I'd love one.

[Or two. Or the whole batch while she cries over her lack-thereof a love life.]

STILL

[letdownmyhair]

[A small smile spreads across her face as she closes the distance between them, laying the plate down in front of her.] Help yourself!

[She sits down as well, pushing some hair out of her face as she turns a worried look on her fellow blonde.] Are... you okay?

PFFT NONSENSE <3 i'm slow as molassas still, so it works out just fine XD

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[Lottie reaches for a cookie and takes a bite... and then proceeds to lose it.]

I'm all alone on Valentines Day! 'Course I'm not okay! I've been yearnin' for a beau for who knows how long, and then that stupid Mist exploded, and now there's so few people here, and there's no one t'pick from, and if I was back home I'd have men linin' down th'street for me, but I can't go home 'cause of the Mist, and- and-

[Cue the water works.]

... i heard that in Lottie's voice

[letdownmyhair]

[Rapunzel's eyes go wide in shock - She hadn't quite been expecting that - but that only lasts for a moment. Soon enough she's reaching out to pull Lottie into a hug, doing her best to try to soothe her. The reminder of how the Mist exploded and seemed to take so many people away yanks unpleasantly at her heart, but she pushes the feeling off, focusing on Lottie instead.]

I-It's okay, Lottie! You're not really alone. The both of us are still here, and- and someday soon we'll all be able to go back if we want- whenever we want!

I am Lottie. :||| /me gusta

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[Lottie returns the hug, but pulls back to pull a hanky from her skirt pocket to dab her eyes.]

More like nevah! We haven't found out where everyone who disappeared went to, and none of them have come back yet...

At least, I don't think they have...

[Her memory is a little fuzzy.]

lmkscas <3

[letdownmyhair]

[As Lottie goes on, Rapunzel is realizing more and more that she's hardly in a position to comfort her and that she's way out of her depth on this. Still, she tries her hardest, nudging the plate of cookies closer to her as though that's sure to be of help.]

Well... Maybe we should get out there and-- go look for them ourselves! Even with the Mist still out there, maybe- maybe we can still learn something...

....LJ, WRAI YOU NO TELL ME ABOUT THIS.

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[Cookies always help, Rapunzel. Don't mind Lottie chomping and gulping the one in her hand down and proceeding to start on a second and third... at the same time.]

B-but we'd get in trouble if we wandahed off from th'school... Daddy would be upset, and I'm sure your mothah would be unhappy too!

[...Eating her feelings is probably not the best outlet for her at the moment, but it's effective. Her hysteria is slowly... very slowly... dying down.]