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[tangled] flynn rider (ou)

[Video] S3-1 - First Dream

[Flynn's expression is livid as his video flicks on. He's halfway through a threat, too angry to realize his mistake of turning on the CAT a moment late.]

--hope I never get my hands on whoever is responsible, because they'll need a lot more than a magic flower when I'm done.

[He hesitates a moment, obviously warring with himself on whether it's worth it to say more. A beat later, disgusted, he ends the message.]

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[Vriska bites into her apple and rolls her eyes.]

Man, calm down! You can cry more later.

[Psht. Calm. He's working on it. He's probably moving more toward manic than mad, at least.

Flynn narrows his eyes at his screen when the video cuts back in, but he quickly switches from annoyance to sarcasm.]

I'm fine -- giddy, even!

[A pause.

Flynn lifts an eyebrow.]

Going a little heavy on the cosmetics, aren't we?

Okay, whatever, I'll pretend I buy your fakey fake act if that'll make you feel better about yourself.

[Raising her an eyebrow of her own.]

What are you, archaic? It's just a little mascara and lipstick. How is this a lot!

[Flynn is going to tactfully ignore that first comment with a small shrug before gesturing at his face a little less tactfully.]

The grey?

This just so happens to be a rare but serious skin disease that I have. Um, it's kind of terminal? Clearly! What kind of guy are you, anyway? Man, so rude. You probably couldn't be less sensitive to a girl's needs if you tried!

Oh. Well.

Right, then.

[And here we see Flynn backpedaling as fast as acceptable and trying to find a road that -doesn't- lead to a pitfall like the one he just oh-so-kindly dug himself here.]

So! You're a new... ah... face around here. Tell me what brings you to Luministi this fine day? Just couldn't wait to go meet the mayor, huh? Meet new people, get a crack at the town's great parties?

Right. [And that's her responding to all of his questions. Manners, she has none.] Anyway!

[This guy's making it waaaaaaaay too easy.]

Since I can see that you've learned from your mistake, I'll tell you a little something. Whenever you see people like me on the streets, the best thing to do is to cough on us. Loud and hard. Right in the face! The forceful breath of your good health is considered good luck. Or something.

[Flynn is on board right up until that last little bit -- he was completely buying the strange custom and was ready to be reeled in. He wasn't necessarily going to -follow- the custom, but he was willing to believe it was true.

Right up until that 'or something' came along.

Flynn pauses, both eyebrows lifting toward his hairline.]

Uh-huuuh.

You're aware that generally it's the sick who cough on people, right?

[Damnit! Curse her bit fat mouth. But wait. She can still save this.]

Hey! What did we just say about being sensitive to other people's needs???????? This includes cultural sensitivity, you know! Who are you to dictate to me about what you consider general awareness? We come from different places! [She wags a finger at the screen.] Our Heroes of Breath are very important where I'm from. For a number of reasons. Don't be so skeptical!

[And that is the truth, completely.]

[No, too late. She's completely lost him, and the deadpan plus one arched eyebrow say as much as Flynn regards her through the screen.]

Yeah. I'm just going to go out on a limb here... but--

Nah. Let's try another route. In my kingdom? We don't cough on people. So! While I... ah... respect what you're going through, I'm going to pass on your good luck charms and wish you a healthy gesundheit from my home to yours. Sound good?

[Laaaaaaaame!]

Okay, yeah, let's drop the act! I know when I've lost.

[She studies him skeptically. A kingdom? This guy?]

I can't see it at all. But I guess some fools get all the luck.

[Flynn gives a light shrug, not all that concerned with the skepticism. Though, he's not exactly in charge of the kingdom yet. His in-laws are still alive and well and he imagines Rapunzel can do a fair job without much of his input.]

If we're cutting the act, bright eyes, then it's a pleasure to make your acquaintance. Really! Highlight of my day.

[He smirks.]

Flynn Rider. And who might you be?

Yeah, right. But you saw through my little joke, so I'll give you credit for that.

[She smiles sharply.]

Marquise Spinneret Mindfang.

[That eyebrow quirks upward again accompanied by a half unsettled expression.]

If it's all the same, I'll stick with bright eyes. The rest...

[He waves a hand uncertainly.]

It's a bit of a mouthful, don't you think?

Sure, but my eyes are all black. So why "bright eyes"? [What does that even mean!]

Look, don't question the nickname -- accept it! Embrace it! Maybe you're just thinking about it too hard, you know?

[And maybe Flynn is just a bit of a brat and doesn't explain himself.]

[She gives him a look that says he's thinking too little]

I doubt it! But whateveeeeeeeer. What's your deal, anyway?

My deal? Well, getting home. That's about it.

Unless you want to be more specific? 'Fraid I don't really speak your lingo there.

No! I mean, what's with the magic flower you mentioned before?

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