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[lucency]

I don't think I've ever - actually posted anything to the network before. [ a small, amused smile creeps up on her face and wow, belle, really? you've been here almost half a year by this point. ] For those I haven't had the pleasure of meeting, my name is Belle. [ the smile grows wider; she waves at the camera. ]

Actually, I have a question concerning the - um - the monsters in the woods. The yetis? I ran into one on the original scouting mission, but I'm afraid I never actually made contact. Does anybody have any information about them? Maybe some safety precautions if one actually intended to study them? I know there are similar creatures in different worlds, but I don't know if things like temperament are consistent between them all.

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[lucency]

Rumple.

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He has been here quite a bit longer than either of us have. Long enough to know the temperament of the Transports as a whole.

[ she bites her lip and rumple, please. you totally tried to one-up a dude after being here like two minutes. ]

In time, maybe he'll appreciate the attempt more.

[undealt]

[MAAAAAAYBE.....]

Or he may hold a grudge, but however it ends up, I will certainly try not to antagonize your boss.

[Much.]

[lucency]

[ rumple you are listed as a greeter by the ditr now. technically he's your boss as well. ]

It wouldn't do any harm to offer an apology.

[undealt]

[his pride would be hurt.]

Belle... [In that whiny MUST I??? tone.]

[lucency]

Rumple. [ yeah that's right you're whipped. ]

Think of how much easier it would be if you began things on the right foot.

[undealt]

Indeed. [Begrudgingly] When we get back. I'm certain he has enough to worry about with everything else.

[Because, you know, Gold apologizing because his girlfriend made him wouldn't make him do somersaults or anything. IT'S A DUMB EXCUSE, BECAUSE HE NEEDS TO EMOTIONALLY PREPARE HIS DIGNITY.]

[lucency]

Good. I'm glad. [ but you know what totally makes it better? belle smiling at him. ]

I'll - probably need to speak to him myself afterward, actually. [ idk to make sure he knows she's not dead or smth. ]

[undealt]

[yeah, that does make it better. it's also infectious. DERP.

faintly amused:]

To make full report or because he's worried? [anyone would be worried. there are yetis. he's worried and he's going to be right there with fire and possibly blood, if the mission calls for it.]

[lucency]

Both. [ and she tries not to laugh. oh man. oh man, don't look now, she's making a connection. ] He's a surprisingly gentle-hearted man, after all the talk. You two may have more in common than you think.

[undealt]

[THAT WOULD BE LOVELY IF HE WEREN'T THE MOST SELF-HATING PIECE OF SHIT THAT EVER EXISTED.

He is not letting that show.]

Do we now? [We're both sketchy and have creamy moral centers. WOW SUCH DEPTH. Much character.] It would explain why his hackles are up. I wouldn't trust a man of my nature either. At least not at first glance.

[Or ever, but he's giving his self-esteem the benefit of the doubt, lest Belle strangle him through the phone. He's sketchy. He knows it. CAN'T BE HELPED.]

[lucency]

And that's exactly why you both deserve to give one another second chances. [ DOES SHE HAVE TO SAY THE THING RUMPLE

ABOUT HEARTS AND KNOWING WHAT'S IN THEM

DOES SHE HAVE TO? ]

[undealt]

[NO BELLE. THE THING IS IMPLIED.]

We shall see. Assuming all goes well with this adventure.

[And we don't get eaten by yetis.]