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Eighteen Truffula Trees

[In a very rare moment, the Once-ler isn't in his room. He's sitting in the stables, across from the stall holding his gift from the castle. Not that his gift seems that enthralled to be in the Once-ler's presence. Melvin is giving him a distinctly unimpressed look, and certainly not eating any of the carrots his master is trying to offer him. The Once-ler expected it, really. After all, the mule HAD left him. Just like everyone else. He must be mad as all out to be stuck here with him.

Still, he has some stuff to do today, so leaning back against a beam, he opens his journal]

[Filtered to Martel, Ino, Zelos and Ted]

So anyway, the gifts you got weren't your REAL ones. I got you all something better each, too. I'm in the stables, if you want them.

[[ooc: Open to anyone who wants to go to the stables if you so wish]]

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The stables?

[Weird]

Alright, I'm on my way. Don't expect me to be wearing that sweater though.

Yeah. It's that building where they keep horses.

Aww come on, Zelos. Where's your Christmas spirit?

Good, because I was probably going to punch you in the face.

[LMAO. but she pauses ...]

The stables? [that doesn't sound like the type of place he'd be normally ...]

Giving the gift of not blinding everyone by too much red.

And yes, I know. I'd imagine I've been there more than you. [But as you can hear, he's on his way!]

[Rapunzel has been having, quite honestly, the best Christmas of her life. She'd never gotten so many lovely gifts before... And then there was the reunion with her dearest friend. Rapunzel has spent the day so far showing him around the castle, and now the tour has lead her to the stables, so he could meet some other animals.

She's made a rush to the first stall, but then she stops and does a double take in Once-ler's direction.]

Oh! Pascal, come on, here's someone else for you to meet! [She hurries over, the little green critter on her head clearly sizing up the strange man he's being introduced to.] Happy Christmas, Once-ler!

Sorry, your hair already does that, buddy. Hate to break it to you.

Well, I've got a reason to be here for once.

Hey. People love my beautiful hair.

...Something related to the presents?

You didn't find it funny? Not even a tiny little bit?

Yes. Gasp. I'm outside my room. You know, it's really discouraging how you guys react when I finally do this.

[Wow what the hell is that even. The Once-ler stares at Pascal for a second]

Uh...you know you've got a frog or something on your head, right?

But it is a lot of red.

I actually got something from home. Or rather, someone.

I can't really make it less red. It'd hurt the hearts are far too many hunnies!

Oh? What?

He is not a frog. Gosh, don't you boys know anything about animals?

[She rolls her eyes, but reaches up a hand for Pascal to climb onto. Then she holds out that hand towards the Once-ler, smiling.]

No... This is Pascal. He lived with me in my tower. He's my best friend.

[Flatly] Those poor hunnies. You're so good for looking out for them.

My mule, Melvin.

I think we've already established that I don't.

[The Once-ler leans back a little]

...Why does he look so... judgemental?

It's the least I can do.

You have a mule? [And does he even know what a mule is? He's not sure, but whatever details he'll see it soon. ]

[She looks over at Melvin as she speaks to the Once-ler, surveying the... Horse? Donkey? with curiosity.]

Oh, he's just like that with new people. Who's this?

It's a pig hat! Of course I didn't find it funny!

[a huff] That's not what I meant. But fine, I'll be there in a few minutes.

Well, I did. I never thought I'd see him again. He left with the other animals.

Oh, good to know it's not just me, then.

[Melvin wanders a little closer, peering at Rapunzel too. At all that hair, specifically]

He's called Melvin. He came from my home.

Or cute? Come on, it was cute.

Great, see you soon.

Oh...happy to him again then?

[And about now he'll be reaching the stable and opening the door]

[you just get an OVERDRAMATIC SIGH, once-ler. give her a minute and she'll be peeking her head into the stables with a pout]

The stables? [What is he doing in the stables?]

But that's good, because I'm delivering your gift in person.

[She doesn't trust you not to do something terrible by accident to it.]

Yes. The stables.

[Oh there's a pause]

...It's not another animal, is it?

I am, I'm not sure he's all that happy to see me.

[Which hey you can see for yourself, Zelos, as the Once-ler tries to offer Melvin a carrot, which Melvin pointedly ignores]

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Eighteen Truffula Trees

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