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[magicglowyhair]

[The vines start recording without her noticing. She's sitting on a rock, gently sobbing. She's still getting used to things and she misses her mother. After the recent hope of going home being dashed, she's a little sad. Her tears slow and she wipes them with the back of her hand. She notices the mirror and smiles shakily.]Oh, I guess it's

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[athirdplace]

Oh. [ Minette peeks at the vine, looking a little sad - not for herself, but for Rapunzel. ] It's okay to be sad, miss. I miss home too. But it's not too bad, is it? At least we have nice people here, right?

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[magicglowyhair]

[She smiles softly.] Yeah, there are a lot of nice people here. And I am enjoying it. I just miss my mother and Pascal sometimes.

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[athirdplace]

I miss my mum and my dad as well. [ A pause. ] I miss Fabio and the Aunts, too. But, you know, it could be worse here.

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[magicglowyhair]

I guess it's hard not to miss everyone, huh? You never know how much you are used to people being around until they're gone, I guess.

[mylife_foryours]

There's nothing wrong with feeling that way.

[magicglowyhair]

[She laughs weakly.] I just imagine what Mother would say to me. She'd tell me to 'Cheer up, that's nothing to cry about at all. Now, why don't you sing for me and I'll make us some dinner.'

[mylife_foryours]

[it's been a long time since she's had any experience with a mother :'| but] Did singing help to comfort you?

[magicglowyhair]

Sort of. I think it helped her feel better if anything. She always asked me to sing to her after a tiring day.

[orderlybento]

[She's really sympathetic towards you crying, Rapunzel.]

I'm sorry you have to deal with being away from home, Rapunzel-san.

[magicglowyhair]

It's just all so new, you know? I didn't think it'd bother me this much, but I'd like to know that everyone's doing well.

[orderlybento]

I can understand how that feels, to some extent. I'm worried about my friends and family.

[They're all dead, but... that's besides the point.]

[magicglowyhair]

Thanks, Hikari. Talking to you has helped.

[lovelikelight]

That's a natural way to feel, Rapunzel. Most of us here miss our homes and our families. But don't give up hope.

Is there anything I can do? [Epsilon doesn't like to see her crying.]

[magicglowyhair]

[She wipes her hand across her eyes and smiles shakily.] I'll do my best. With everything going on, I guess it finally caught up with me.

Well...what's your favorite thing to do here?

[lovelikelight]

I still believe you'll be able to go home someday, even though things might seem difficult now.

I like meeting new people here, and talking to them.

[magicglowyhair]

I truly hope so. Even though I'm starting to think I'd miss everyone from here, too.

Talking to people certainly has made things better. It's already cheering me up.

[mellifluently]

I understand. I miss home a lot, too. It's alright to cry. Sometimes it's the best way to feel a little better again.

[magicglowyhair]

[She nods.] I guess you're right. I'm already starting to feel a little happier.

[mellifluently]

I'm glad. [She smiles.] I'd be happy to keep you company, if you ever need it. I have some of my books from home now. More fairy tales.

[magicglowyhair]

Did they come over with you? Or did you make them from the magical dirt?