powershines | mother knows best

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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powershines

"And I would like it if you would stay."

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hisowninvention

"Then I will."

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powershines

"Thank you."

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hisowninvention

He smiles at her again and brushes breadcrumbs off the front of his shirt.

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onerequest

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

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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."

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powershines

Rapunzel nods and starts spooling.

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

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onerequest

"Hello, Rapunzel."

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powershines

"Mother."

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hisowninvention

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onerequest

"Are you all right, dear?"

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powershines

"Yes."

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hisowninvention

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

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onerequest

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

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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.

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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.

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powershines

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

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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."