mother knows best

[powershines]

Rapunzel doesn't sleep well, and she does wind up wrapped up in her hair overnight like a golden-cocooned butterfly. She's still dozing fitfully when the sun comes up.

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[onerequest]

Someone who was observant might be able to hear approaching hoofbeats at this time.

[hisowninvention]

"...Huh, I think I hear somebody riding up behind us," says Rolan. "Maybe you should bundle up your hair again in case they step on it."

[powershines]

Rapunzel nods and starts spooling.

And then drops her hair in shock when the person behind them catches up.

[onerequest]

"Hello, Rapunzel."

[powershines]

"Mother."

[hisowninvention]

[onerequest]

"Are you all right, dear?"

[powershines]

"Yes."

[hisowninvention]

Rolan is... just going to be over here, doing absolutely nothing. Not even making faces. Not even subtle faces.

[onerequest]

"Will you come away from that - man, anyway, just to make me feel better, dear, in case he does something suddenly?"

[powershines]

Rapunzel considers this, and then looks around and takes several long steps, tugging her hair behind her, that take her away from both Rolan and Gothel.

[hisowninvention]

Well.

He is standing next to a tree; he leans on it, to nonverbally indicate that he is not interested in doing any sudden things.

[powershines]

"Weren't you going to be on errands until the day after tomorrow?"

[onerequest]

"There was a bridge out, so I turned around rather than detour and take even longer and worry you, darling, it's happened before. Did you walk all the way here? You must be exhausted."

[powershines]

"I'm fine."

[onerequest]

"Did you have fun on your little jaunt?"

[powershines]

"The forest is very pretty."

[hisowninvention]

[onerequest]

"I'm so glad you've made it through all right, pet. Who's your - acquaintance?"

[hisowninvention]

"Rolan," says Rolan, with a charming smile.

[onerequest]

"I see."

[powershines]

"He's been very helpful."

[onerequest]

"I'm sure, darling, but can you tell me all about it at home?"

And there it is.

[powershines]

"We're going to the city."

[hisowninvention]