❦ it probably exists if you go there

[witchrapunzel]

[ In a forest a bit away from Eumelia, the occasional passerby would hear a melody—a song. It's entrancing at the very least, but there's a rumor among the common people who pass by: a witch lives in the forest. They believe that she casts a spell on the people she ensnares with her song, so most are encouraged to run away as soon as they hear it. However, there are sometimes the curious kinds of people and it draws them closer to the source...

If one strained their ears, the lyrics can be heard. Sometimes it is contradictory to the melody—a dissonance of an upbeat tone but sad lyrics. The songs that are heard within the forest never sounds cheery or happy if you actually stick around to listen.

Follow the song? Y/N? ]

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[witchrapunzel]

So many things! You're really funny to me right now... Ahh, my stomach is starting to hurt...

[ She still giggles while walking over to her bed and plopping down on it. ]

[elresin]

Then maybe you should stop laughing. [ HUFF. He'll pick himself up finally, dusting the dirt off his clothes before going to hover--well, after moving over her hair.

Didn't you know, the Echolites really do love things that look similar to themselves. [ Like gouged out stomachs. HE'S TRYING TO SCARE YOU LITTLE GIRL

IT IS PROBABLY NOT WORKING ]

[witchrapunzel]

They'll love you too. [ She grins over at him because... yeah, that didn't really work. But she just goes along with this, even if it's a stretch. ]

But I'll keep laughing. [ And you can't stop me. HAHA. ]

[elresin]

[ FUU DON'T TALK TO HIM ABOUT ECHOLITES... THEY ARE SCARY THINGS, OKAY. ]

Did your parents not teach you manners? [ He is a prince. :I You should be watching yourself!! Though he guesses this is kind of nice. ]

[witchrapunzel]

They were too busy with other things. [ like being dead, for instance. ] Besides, what's wrong with being like this?!

[elresin]

No man would take your hand in marriage, that's one thing. [ He continues to leer down at her. This is a very sheltered understanding of women obviously... Since that was all his sister would talk about before.

Marriage.

MARRIAGE.



BE LADY LIKE FOR YOUR HUSBAND THAT IS HOW IT WORKS. ]

[witchrapunzel]

[ after ciaran finishes talking, she does a hairflip. well... as much as her hair would allow anyway. ]

Do you really think somebody will come here and ask for my hand in marriage? There are barely any animals here, much less people. [ she's giving you some sort of look as if saying, "wow are you dumb" ]

[elresin]

[ Wow, there is too much sass right now from both parties. It's really ridiculous. He squints even more because shit, this makes sense. But he cannot simply let her win. ]

It isn't impossible since it looks like there's a chance someone passes by. [ Like himself. He'll give her a look saying, "wow don't talk back to me young lady". At least he didn't push his caretaker out the window! He crosses his arms as he crosses his legs as well. ]

For a witch, you sure are bound. Not very magical at all.

1/2

[witchrapunzel]

Well, I never said I was a witch in the first place. [ huff huff. so this... totally invalidates your argument. yup. ]

[witchrapunzel]

But does this mean you will, Princey?! [ as in, you know, asking her hand in marriage, because lol. ] I mean, you are here, after all.

1/2

[elresin]

The resemblance to the story is too uncanny... [ He has his doubts, but at the same time... The skill she wields in sorcery seems to be on par at the very least. Not exactly distinguishable to Eumelia, but he can't easily let this go.

Paying a visit--He's starting to wonder if this is a decision he would regret... ]

[elresin]

[ ... ... ... ... ]

3/3

[elresin]

[ WHY WOULD YOU SAY THAT THAT IS EMBARRASSING HAVE YOU NO SHAME ]

... H-how preposterous!

[witchrapunzel]

You brought it onto yourself. [ she laughs a bit.

TAKE THAT, PRINCEY. ]

[elresin]

That was strictly unnecessary! Whether or not I brought it upon myself is not the focus of this conversation. [ GRUMBLING AND SIMMERING.

In a way, he's admitting defeat, okay. Just enjoy that. ]

[witchrapunzel]

[ yes, she is enjoying that--very, very much so. to show that she is, she giggles and smiles from ear to ear while facing Ciaran. ]

So! You want to get married? Is that it?

[elresin]

I... [ FUUUUUUUUUUUU. He looks off to the side!! He's nineteen and a prince, so this should be something normal, but he has never...

Really...





Thought about it. He looks quite dumbfounded actually. It's like his mind is trying to process this correctly. DOES HE WANT TO GET MARRIED?? Well, HE HAS TO, RIGHT?! He didn't make any sudden movements that would convey his utter bewilderment. ]

1/2

[witchrapunzel]

[ But it would be nice, wo uld n ' t it?

she giggles. the pause already indicates to her about what he's thinking about. she stares at him while tilting her head, wondering if he's expressing uncertainty on that pretty face of his. it makes her want to take him for her own. that would be nice wouldn't it?

someone to call her own.

and she smiles. ]

[witchrapunzel]

Take your time, Princey! ♥

[elresin]

... You would be willing to wait?! [ He didn't catch the strange aura that lingered through his befuzzlement and only tilted his head up to her gaze when he heard her speak.

It's... Kind of cute, but--THIS GIRL. ]

[witchrapunzel]

I would!

[ and she's all smiles.

smiles.

smile.






and only smiles while she hopes corruption would partake in its glorious meal that is your mental state. savoring the flavor and devouring it slowly. ]

[elresin]

[ It's slowly working... because for some reason he feels light-headed now. Holding his head and it hangs over a bit, he rubs his temples.

Maybe it'll pass over soon or if he goes to get some herbs later. ]

We just barely met... I never said I would marry you. [ HMPH. Though he thinks this is the first time he hears it from a girl in person. ]

[witchrapunzel]

But I'll be waiting here in case you accept it!

[ The spell takes an awful long of a time, so if he ever leaves, she might as well put it on hold and resume its progress the next time he comes over.

Well, that's IF he comes back. ]

Promise me that you'll come back to play with me at least, okay?

[elresin]

I'll... Think about it. [ He's going to stand up from his seat now and walk around the room to try to find a way down.

... There are no stairs??

Please let there be stairs.

He looks back at her only once before going back to looking. ]

[witchrapunzel]

[ rofl nope what are these stairs you speak of... this is literally a tower with a single room and a bathroom in it. that's... about it, really. the only way out is cutting yourself into small pieces through the shower drain out the small balcony with the help of rapunzel's hair.

she just looks at him though.

you better ask her or you know... she'll keep you here forever. ]