8 Lanterns; Dictated

[ftssusstgsetfwe]

Okay, I know that people are worried about the kissing, and I can understand why! It's really, really uncomfortable most of the time.

But it's starting to feel like half of the whole castle is in hiding! Come on, does anyone want to go have some fun, exploring or something? We don't need to be afraid of the castle.

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[Echidna]

[ftssusstgsetfwe]

Only? Echidna, that's awful!

I really... I don't like this. I really trusted you. I thought we were friends, but you're everything mother warned me about.

[Rapunzel]

[hedonic]

I have no doubt of being that and much more, sweetling.

[ She's the frikkin' bogeyman in her own realm, probably only second to the Swamp Witch in terms of nightmare fuel. ]

But please don't delude yourself into playing victim. I never lied about what I am; you simply never asked. But if you wish to ask, I'm happy to share.

[Echidna]

[ftssusstgsetfwe]

You should have told me. You made it clear that you know just how to bother me, I don't see why you wouldn't know--- Ugh.

Fine, then. What are you?

[Rapunzel]

[hedonic]

Should have told you...what, exactly? Do you greet people with all of the details of your life? How am I to know who is important to you and who isn't?

[ Or since she of course does know all of that, you know, how is she supposed to care? ]

I'm an elf! I thought that was obvious. I'm also a mercenary. That I did make clear, and what kind of mercenary isn't willing to kill? And I am a veteran...that means old. But not too!

What else do you wish to know?

[Echidna]

[ftssusstgsetfwe]

I don't... I don't know. I don't know if I want to know anything more, or even see you again. I--

Part of me still wants to trust you, but I can't.

[Rapunzel]

[hedonic]

What~ a~ dilemma~

To know I've broken such a maiden's heart moves me in ways I can't rightly put into words. How can I make it up to you, hm? Surely there must be some way.

[Echidna]

[ftssusstgsetfwe]

Please stop it, Echidna. This isn't funny. It's not a joke at all.

[Rapunzel]

[hedonic]

I never joke about a lady's heart. What can I do~?

[Echidna]

[ftssusstgsetfwe]

I can't talk to you right now. I really just can't. I'm sorry,

[And she closes the book.]

[Rapunzel]

[hedonic]

[ Oh boo~ Oh well, Echidna never needed anyone's permission before! She will give this one some time, though Kenta may surprise Rapunzel on his own at some point. ]