The 56th Song [Action]

[tangledintower]

I don't get it. They're just sort of weed plants, right? How do they grow out of the ceiling like that?

[Rapunzel's at her job at the tea shop, since she's still working there for now, and she's just completely baffled by the mistletoe that appears to be growing out of the ceiling.]

[ooc: heheh. This is gonna be great.]

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[oceantrauma.livejournal.com]

It's nice to meet you, as well. In fact, it's nice to meet someone who shares my view on sentimental romance.

[tangledintower.livejournal.com]

I don't really have any opinions on romance, apart from the fact it happens and apparently my mother really hates it.

[oceantrauma.livejournal.com]

Well, I haven't thought much about it, really. I'm more interested in a lot of other things, for now.

...but why does your mother hate it?

[tangledintower.livejournal.com]

I'm not sure why she hates it, to be honest...

[oceantrauma.livejournal.com]

Maybe she just doesn't like it? Some people don't seem to care for it much. Too much emotion.

[tangledintower.livejournal.com]

Maybe...I don't know. Maybe I'll ask her if she comes here, or when I go home...

[oceantrauma.livejournal.com]

It be nice if you could go home, then, rather than she come here. At least, I hope that happens for you.

[tangledintower.livejournal.com]

I'd like to go home someday too...but you know, I sort of like it here.

[oceantrauma.livejournal.com]

You do? ...why?

[tangledintower.livejournal.com]

Well...I know that it doesn't seem like it, what with the curses and everything, but...I feel like I have more freedom here than I ever did at home. I can do all sorts of things! I can go outside, and have a job and friends and everything!

[oceantrauma.livejournal.com]

...go outside. You weren't able to go outside back home?

I don't have - I mean I didn't have - I mean.... Friends are new to me as well, but that was my own fault. I didn't care to have them, before.

[tangledintower.livejournal.com]

Well, I did...eventually. But Mother never let me leave the tower, she said the outside was too dangerous. I'm beginning to think she was sort of wrong, though.

Do you like having them now?

[oceantrauma.livejournal.com]

...!!!

Never let you leave? Why not? Was there something wrong with where you lived?

Yes, I do. They're...nice to have.

[tangledintower.livejournal.com]

Well, I didn't really see anything wrong when I finally did get out...but Mother was just trying to protect me. I think she's got a hard time accepting that I'm not a kid anymore...she always sort of treats me like I'm still 8 or something...

That's good! It's nice to have people to talk to, you know!

[oceantrauma.livejournal.com]

Protect you? But... There are so many things the outside world has to offer in a way of growth, and sun light is good for your body. And.... How would one go to school? Learn? Were you homeschooled?

Yes, it is. It's still new to me, though. You have friends now, too, right?

[tangledintower.livejournal.com]

Homeschooled? That's what it was, I guess...Mother taught me to read and write and brought me books that she'd cycle in and out of my library. Everything else, I taught myself, like painting and cooking and star charting and those things. The books helped, though!

I love the outside world, I really don't want to go back to the tower, but Mother...I don't want to break her heart any more than I already have...

Oh, I do! And they're great!

[oceantrauma.livejournal.com]

But shouldn't she want what's best for you? And your happiness is part of that. ...you taught yourself star charting? And you're talented. [Too nice for anything nefarious to be the cause. At least she seems really nice, not fake nice.]

Good. It makes things easier, even situations like yours. Maybe you can explain to your mother the outside world isn't bad, so there's no reason to keep you in any longer, especially if you've already been there.

[tangledintower.livejournal.com]

Mother does want what's best! That's why I stay inside, she's trying to keep me safe from everything else out there! I know she means well...

[Siiiigh.]

I did! I don't think I have the constellations right, though, so I came up with my own names for them.

[Magic hair isn't nefarious, it's just sort of there.]

That's very nice of you, thank you!

I'd like to tell her that. Maybe when I go home, I'll find a way to talk to her...

[oceantrauma.livejournal.com]

But that's not necessarily best. She's being overprotective, and that might be bad for you in the long run. Especially if you've ended up here anyway. I bet you've learned way more since coming here, haven't you?

What kind of names?

[He'd still say cut it off.]

... [Nice. He's nice? Wow. She's nice herself.] You're welcome.

It's a worth a try. It would help to give her examples, as well. Show her you're responsible and the outside world isn't going to be a problem for you.

[tangledintower.livejournal.com]

I have, actually. The world outside the tower is...amazing! And, yeah there are bad things, but there's plenty of good things too! And I've done so much since leaving home...

Oh, they're nothing special...just descriptive names. I know they have to have real names, but I haven't had a proper astronomy book...

[But Mother would be so mad if she did!! Also, new friend get!]

I just need to prove to her that I'm strong enough to survive on my own. It doesn't mean I won't come home, it just means that I can go out and survive!

I like you, you listen to my silly complaining.

[oceantrauma.livejournal.com]

What else have you done since leaving?

Well, if we find someone who knows the stars very well you can exchange your information and learn the official names. Until then, it takes some sort of creativity to name them like that.

Exactly. If you explain all of that to her and show her, hopefully she'll come around. [The whole keeping her locked up thing reeks, but since Rapunzel seems otherwise happy...he doesn't want to make too big a deal out of it, for now.]

[And have a single, light laugh.] It's not silly. You have an honest upset, and every right to speak of it if you want.

[tangledintower.livejournal.com]

Oh, lots of things! I have my own place now, and a job, and I've nearly drowned and I've slept in a forest and I've met a very nice group of bar thugs, and I've made friends and worn shoes! I never needed to wear shoes before!!

I'd like that a lot, actually...it'd be nice to know what they're all officially called.

[She grins and nods, laughing a bit.] I hope so. I mean, I'm not a child anymore, so she has to let go eventually, right?

Well, that's very nice of you, thank you.

[oceantrauma.livejournal.com]

You nearly drowned? That's...not a good experience! But you survived, so I suppose it says something for your abilities. [Never worn shoes? He doesn't even have words.]

I didn't study them, other than some of the stories in relation to them, so I can't be too much help there.

She does.... How old are you, anyway?

You're welcome, though, it's really just the truth. I hope no one else calls it silly complaining.

[tangledintower.livejournal.com]

Oh, no, it's okay, it worked out just fine!!

There are stories in relation to them? I didn't know that...

Oh, well, I guess I'm 18 at home. I'm 19 here, though.

Well...[Mother does.]

[oceantrauma.livejournal.com]

.... Still. How did you almost drown?

Yes. Myths and legends. Have you heard any of them?

[He's a bit stunned. Thought she was a tad younger, but being so sheltered, well, it makes sense.]

Well...? [That's sad.]