☼ III [video]

[hairthatglows]

[when the video clicks on, it's not Rapunzel's face that greets everyone, but Pascal's. He looks a little worried, and squints at the camera, before making a few low squeaks. As this is Rapunzel's wearable, it's anyone's guess what he's saying, but it becomes clear what he's trying to convey when after a moment he moves to the side, revealing a

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[illiterage]

Rapunzel?

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[hairthatglows]

[The little girl looks up at her name, and sniffling slowly crawls over to where Pascal is sitting with her wearable. She stares at the boy on the screen, and he doesn't seem like he's mean or evil, but Mother always said the world was full of cruel and selfish people... But he knows her name! Maybe he's someone who knows Mother?

She sniffs again and then rubs her eyes]

How... How do you know my name?

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[illiterage]

I see, you do not remember me.

[ He tries to think of something to gain her trust, an assurance he means no harm. Despite his presently frail and unassuming appearance, it's clear she is scared still. ]

What about Pascal, does he still know me? [ Fenris hoped he had gotten that lizard creature's name right. ]

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[hairthatglows]

...I've never met anyone besides my mommy.

[Pascal, on the other hand, squints at the screen for a moment, trying to size up the elf kid. After a moment he camouflages briefly to mimic the tattoos that Fenris has as an adult, and makes a grumpy expression, before fading back to green and squeaking inquisitively at the screen.]

[cousinisdeeeead]

[Well, he knows what he wants to say. Something along the lines of Holy shit Rapunzel is that you, but he's mindful of his mouth.]

Home's... kinda really far off, kiddo. Sorry.

You need any company?

[hairthatglows]

[eek! Strange man she doesn't know! Rapunzel immediately jumps up and hides behind the tree, though she peers back around the trunk a beat later. Even at this young age, she's still got all that built up curiosity.]

I'm... um. I'm not supposed to talk to strangers.

[cousinisdeeeead]

Well, we won't stay strangers if we introduce ourselves, right?

I'm Alejandro. You?

[hairthatglows]

[Rapunzel holds her breath for a moment, trying to decide if this is bad news bears or not. After a moment she leans a little further out of her hiding spot.]

Rapunzel.

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[double_discs]

There is no-- [Okay, wait. Process first, act second, not the other way around. New tactic.]

...Can I help you?

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[hairthatglows]

[Even Pascal squeaks a little in distress at Rinzler's appearance, but Rapunzel just shrinks down, inching away from the screen Pascal had activated]

...I um. Do you know where my mommy is?

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[double_discs]

[rrr:c]

I do not. I can search. What is her name?

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[catchthebrit]

[ ANOTHER HUMAN CHILD WHERE DO THEY KEEP COMING FR-- oh right the teleporters... ]

Well I guess you could just build yourself sort of a... fort sort of a thing, call that home, that might... that might work.

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[hairthatglows]

It's n-not my home. I want my mommy!

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[fuckinghubble]

I've been trying to find a way home, too.

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[hairthatglows]

[Rapunzel rubs her eyes and looks up at the screen]

Have you found one?

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[fuckinghubble]

If I did, do you think I'd be here right now?