Fifth Strand * Action -- Mallynap Return

[paintsthewalls]

[When Rapunzel appears in the Plaza by the Fountain, it is in the company of two Malnosso Droids. Both droids are wearing flowers on their heads. The trio are dancing to this song---well, Rapunzel is singing and dancing: the droids are moving jerkily about, clearly not designed for dance. Apparently, the long-haired princess can charm anyone with a

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[ten_ofspades]

[Well that was... something.]

You know, I don't think I've ever seen anyone dancing their way back here. [It's a strange but refreshing little bit of optimism. Must be a fairy tale thing.]

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[paintsthewalls]

Hmmm? You haven't? [She seems a bit...confused. Disoriented. But that quickly clears up.] It's just such a catchy song, is all. Have you ever had a song that you just couldn't get out of your head?

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[ten_ofspades]

A couple of times. [But anyway. Rapunzel does seem a bit out of it, and considering that she was just brought back from her kidnapping... well, the chance of there being something wrong is definitely a possibility.]

You okay?

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[paintsthewalls]

Oh, yes! Yes, I'm...I'm okay. [She is going to take a seat on the fountain, though, and stay there for a little while.] The Malnosso had me.

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[ratatosk_knight]

[Emil has been in Luceti long enough that he's used to seeing strange things, but this spontaneous song-and-dance number (including DROIDS, no less) takes the cake.

He just stops and stares wide-eyed until they're finished, when finally he tries to figure out what to say...]

Um...

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[paintsthewalls]

[Breathless, Rapunzel sits on the edge of the fountain. She notices Emil and waves.]

Hi, Emil!

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[ratatosk_knight]

[When he realizes he's being rude by staring, he smiles a little and waves back.]

Hi Rapunzel! That was a really nice song.

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[paintsthewalls]

Thanks! That's a song I learned back home, just before they brought me here. I thought I'd forgotten parts of it, but the more I sang it, the more it came back to me.

How are you?

[mistlegacy]

[The moment that odd performance is over, Rydia snaps out of her shock and starts forward while removing her cloak.]

Rapunzel! Here. Let's get you inside....

[paintsthewalls]

Rydia? [Rapunzel turns about and spots the green-haired woman.] Oh! I didn't realize anyone was watching! I...actually didn't realize they'd brought me back here.

[mistlegacy]

[Rydia smiles, though still concerned. She slips the cloak over Rapunzel's shoulders.]

Well, they did and just after we got our first true snowfall. I'm glad they at least returned you to town, but that's still no excuse for doing so without warmer clothes.

[paintsthewalls]

Oh. Heh. Yes, they seem to have neglected that part, didn't they? I've never walked in the snow before.

[She seems very grateful for the cloak.]

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[tailasoldastime]

Rapunzel! [A pleasant surprise to have when he's out, but why was she just... singing and dancing with a couple of metal things?

Something doesn't seem right here.] A-are you alright?

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[paintsthewalls]

Beast! [She laughs and runs toward him, leaving small bloody footprints in her wake.] They finally brought me back!

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[tailasoldastime]

They...? [But the blood is far too noticeable for him.] Wh-wha... y-you're...! [He immediately looks down at her feet as she approaches him.] Wh-what happened?

[paintsthewalls]

Hmmm? The droids took me, and the Malnosso had me at their facility. They treated me very well. It's good to see you again!

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[paintsthewalls]

[She is quick to stoop down and hug the friendly dog. His question about her feet being cold sort of...bounces off her.] Dug! I am glad to see you, too! I finished your sweater. I actually made you three, because I wasn't sure what color you'd settled on. Red, green, and blue!

[paintsthewalls]

[She seems very glad to have her hands licked, and scratches him behind the ears.] Yes! Or--almost! Much warmer for you, that way. Aaand if your paws are cold? Boots. You need boots!