oversized shoes and long luxurious locks

[thesundrop]

After the Dawning event, Rapunzel had received some advice on where to purchase shoes. So now the previously barefoot woman is proudly wearing a pair of men's shoes, that are two sizes too big for her. She sits on the edge of a fountain in the Nexus, admiring a lily that had floated by.

The long, long, long cascading length of her hair is wrapped around the base of the fountain a few times.

"Did you know that some flowers have meaning to them?" She excitedly asks someone who was walking by. "I just learned that the Oenothera means wine seeker. Which is funny... because I don't even know what wine is..."

"Should I be seeking some wine?" She asks again, just as excited.

"There are so many things I have never tried before... if you had to experience something for the first time, all over again... what would it be?"

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[bubo_veritas]

The little god of truth and Bringer of Joy is apparently alone, as he manifests beside the fountain, perch and all. It's one of the few things he can summon at will, and it is most comfortable.

Not much can harm Tua. He can simply de-materialise should danger threaten, but his higher gods watch over him carefully. For this reason, not so far away, fae bodyguards hover around. They're not invisible as such but they use fae glamour to stop people from easily noticing them. They're not poised for aggression either, understanding the Anti-violence field; merely looking out for their Anori chieftain.

“Whoo. Well. Many centuries ago, as an ugly chick,” he tells the young woman. “I was pulled from danger by a child-god who then adopted me. His first smile at me caused the clouds to part, revealing a clear blue sky. I would give much to see that again.”

[thesundrop]

Rapunzel stares for a long time. She has always imagined talking with her chameleon Pascal... but he never actually spoke back to her. And now this Owl is actually speaking to her. It takes her a moment to adjust.

"He sounds amazing... I am glad to hear he pulled you from danger."

[bubo_veritas]

"He was," the owl says a little wistfully. He knows people don't expect a speaking animal. Not away from his world anyway, but she doesn't seem frightened, so he continues. "And for many centuries that followed, but the end of the story is not a happy one. He is no longer with us, although his son is now my bonded protector."

He thinks for a bit, and then says, "I wish I could advise you on the matter of wine. The truth is, owls are ignorant on the nature of its flavour."

[thesundrop]

"Mother never let me have any." Rapunzel removes her oversized shoes so she can tip her toes in the Fountain.

"But Mother would never let me leave the Tower either."

[bubo_veritas]

He regards the funny shoes and the beautiful long hair. She looks like a little goddess.

"You live in a tower?"

[thesundrop]

"I did. I left the Tower."

"And I have been exploring ever since."

[bubo_veritas]

"Your mother might worry." He can pick some of the truth from the Akashic Record, but not all. And all mothers worry, so it's no great truth.

"But I hope you're enjoying what you find... and being careful. Not everywhere in the nexus is safe."

[thesundrop]

Unfortunately, her Mother does worry. Worry about others finding the magic of Rapunzel or someone else taking away her treasure.

"Yes. I have been staying close to the safe places. And last time... someone helped me get some shoes when the ground was cold."