Video; First Strand

[magicglowyhair]

[She makes a delighted noise, touching the mirror in front of her.] Oh, wow. These vines are so neat. I never knew they could do this.

[She's transfixed for a moment before she looks around her again.]

Has anyone seen a young man around here? He's kind of my guide. He's taking me to see the lanterns. I can't make it without him.

[She

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[recalls]

( Have a smiley girl with pink/orange hair looking back at you, waving! Her voice is high-pitched and friendly. ) Hi, there! They are pretty neat, huh?

( She tilts her head to one side, and taps a finger against her chin. ) I haven't seen any boys since I got here... ( She trails off, sort of confused. She has seen a boy, one she knows, only he's a girl. She shakes her head a little, and goes back to smiling. ) But maybe we can find him, if we look around! What's he look like?

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[magicglowyhair]

[She jumps back, surprised to see a face. Then she laughs and rubs a strand of hair.] They'll definitely take some getting used to. I've never seen anything like them before.

He's kind of tall. He's got brown hair. Um, he doesn't have pointy teeth like mother told me he would. And he's kind of cute.

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[recalls]

I hadn't either, until I came here. But they're really helpful, and pretty, too!

( Confused... ) Pointy teeth? Is he a monster?

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[magicglowyhair]

I don't think he is. I mean I don't know him all that well, but I'm pretty certain he's a human just like I am.

[magicglowyhair]

Hi, Kairi! It's nice to meet you. My name's Rapunzel.

[A pause, then she looks worried.] Do you think he could be a girl, then?

I probably could use some help, yeah. [She toys with a lock of hair, looking embarrassed.] I'm not really used to finding my way around place.

[magicglowyhair]

I guess I'll just have to look around here, then. Maybe he'll show up soon.

[She looks around before poking at the mirror. After a few seconds of trial and error she figures out how to move it around a little.] I'm here. Wherever here is. [She lets out a nervous laugh at pulls at a lock of hair.]

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[shanghaiworld]

[There is a short haired blonde girl sighing at your question.] Unfortunately for you, you will find no young men here. Or any men at all.

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[magicglowyhair]

No men here? So I guess Flynn isn't here, then. [She looks disappointed.]

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[shanghaiworld]

No. I don't think so.

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[magicglowyhair]

I understand. Guess I'll just have to find someone else to take me to the lanterns then.

Wait.

There are lanterns here, right? [She'll look so hopeful and a little scared.]

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[thinkbrave]

Bit unusual, eh?

( Understatements are fun. 8|||| )

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[magicglowyhair]

You could say that again. Is everything here so...different?

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[thinkbrave]

Everything here is really weird, if that answers your question. Animals talk, we're trapped here by a crazy queen-- the whole nine yards.

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[magicglowyhair]

Oh, wow. Talking animals? And a crazy queen? Are you sure it's safe here?

[lovelikelight]

Hello. [A friendly woman smiles from the mirror.] My name's Epsilon. It's nice to meet you.

I believe you've been taken from your home and brought to this place. It's called the Gardens, and there don't seem to be any young men here, I'm afraid.

[magicglowyhair]

Hi, there! I'm Rapunzel. [She gives a small wave to Epsilon.] It's nice to meet you, too!

You mean...I'm not near my tower anymore? [She is uncertain and a little scared.]

[lovelikelight]

I think you must be far from home, but the people here are quite kind, so please don't worry, Rapunzel. I'd be happy to help you, if there's anything I can do. Maybe we'll be able to find your guide somehow.

You said you were looking for lanterns?

[magicglowyhair]

Are most people here far away from home as well?

[She perks up.] And yes, lanterns! Every year, on my birthday, a kingdom releases flying lanterns into the air. Flynn was going to take me to see them in person this year.