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Hey there.

Uh- Don't know if you remember me. But we got caught stuck in a well together. It was super fun times.

I just wanted to make sure you were doing okay after all that.

Also I have to gush for a second and say that you were like super awesome throughout all that- You don't think I could get an autograph sometime, do you?

-hat the- Oh!

[Well, the screen shifts very rapidly. From a split second of Cassandra's surprised face, to a very quick switch to a nice view of the ground.

For a moment, there's nothing. Then...]

Is... someone in there?

[She asks hesitantly.]

He-Woah uh!

[Thank goodness she is used to moving around at high speeds or she might have motion sickness.]

Yeah- I'm here. Turn the thing in your hand around and don't freak out. You should be able to see me in it.

[Silence.

Just when it may seem that she's ignoring this odd turn of events entirely, the device is lifted off the ground - slowly - and settles on the same blue-haired woman's face. The surely attitude, the scowl, it's all gone. Replaced with what could comfortably be called "bewildered wonder".]

What is this? Magic?

[The bewildered wonder is matched by a face that actually looks a little confused but friendly.]

Uh- Kind of- Sorta? But not really I think? At least back where I'm from everything you could use these for was based on more science than magic. But these things definitely seem to be on the magic side of things.

That is probably not helping much at all.

But. You can use these to communicate with everyone in Trench and a whole bunch of other things. They're pretty handy.

[At least someone's acting friendly.]

...Huh. [A simple sentiment. Acceptance with a little bit of confusion, but if even half of what this girl's saying is true, than this was a pretty handle gizmo to keep on hand after all.]

It's doing something. That's for sure. [Said in the same tone one might say towards a badly-told joke. But! She relents.] But, okay. Do you want to, maybe, run it by me again why you're communicating with me like this?

[She gives a little grin. She's thankfully dealt with worse attitudes around here.]

So the last time we met things were kind of hectic.

I'm not exactly the welcome wagon but I kind of make it my business to make sure people feel safe around here or have a place to go to when they need it.

I just wanted to be sure you were okay and offer my support if you need it.

Also as I said- Thought you were super cool during all of that.

Funny. I don't remember meeting you.

[A bit pointed, but she really doesn't... Or, maybe she does? It's fuzzy.]

I'm fine. [then, softer,] Really, I am. I've already found a place to go.

...You think I'm... cool?

[That gets a curiously look out of her. But it's not the first time she's run into something like this.]

Really? Nothing about getting washed into a well and chased up it by a weird monster girl?

...I could have the wrong blue haired person. It happens around here.

[she takes the pointedness with a grain of salt. Ending up here could be little overwhelming.]

Alright! I wasn't trying to jump on you or anything. I'm glad you're doing alright if that's the case.

[And her good eye goes a bit brighter with excitement.]

Well yeah! Of course I did! The way you tried to stab thing that thing- and broke pushed through the block closing us in. Totally cool.

I grew up for years watching the Huntresses in my world fight and kick butt. It reminded me of that.

[This is... a lot. And surely, some of it might be true. Nobody would go so far as to outright lie to her face about so many things... right?]

...Yeah. Might be the wrong person.

[Happens all the time. There's plenty of blue-haired women in Cassandra's life.]

I, uh... thanks? [She's a little put-off. How does she react to genuine compliments? With a little surprise and stumbling, apparently.] Nice to hear you think it was cool and took the time to contact me, uh...

[Pointedly trailing off. A nod. If there's a name she's supposed to know here, it's not coming to her.]

Well- I'll have to keep looking around then. Find the right person and let them know how cool they were.

The girls around here could use a super tough inspiring blue haired lady to look up to you know? Really get the girl power going-

Oh. It's Ruby. Nice to meet you.

[On Christmas Cassandra will be receiving a poorly wrapped gift from a dog-sized orchid mantis! Blodeuwedd chitters a bit, dropping the gift off before booking it out of there. Inside is an ugly Christmas sweater and a far cooler plant dagger. There's a note with the gifts:

"Merry Christmas Cassandra!

I don't know if you even want to celebrate this year, but even if you don't you still deserve something cool for the holiday. You're an awesome person, and you're really important to Varian and Rapunzel, and I hope you're doing okay.

-Fern"]

[What.]

What.

[Eyes the gift. Eyes the letter carefully. Once, twice over.

Well.

She's not going to wear it.

Should she destroy it?

Eh. Maybe some other day.]

[Wrapped up in a bright red and white box is a plate of bought snowflake cookies and a moon and stars barrettes.

Attached is a note with a little rabbit doodle:]

Happy Holidays!
Love,
Usagi

[Well.

Never going to turn down free treats.]

[Rapunzel agonizes over sending this. For a long time. It's been a few days since she talked to Varian about what she wants to do, and even knowing she has his support... taking the first step is hard.

She wants to respect Cass's need for space. That Cassandra is still angry at her. It hurts, but she gets it. It's just... with everything that's gone on here, especially those memory dreams, it feels like what's going on between them is so... up in the air. She knows that she needs to be patient, and let Cass sort herself out... but she doesn't want her to feel like she's being abandoned. Again.

... In the end, Rapunzel decides to send this. The worst that can happen is that Cassandra just doesn't respond, right?]

Hey, Cass.

[Cass. Not Cassandra.]

You don't have to respond to this.
And you don't have to say yes.
But
I was wondering
... do you wanna come over sometime?

[Cassandra wouldn't exactly call herself a "popular person" at the moment, not like the others she sees walking around Trench. That's why, when her device springs to life, she's almost taken aback by the suddenness of it all.

...Oh.

Ohhhhh.

For a long, long minute - maybe more, she isn't sure, Cassandra simply... stares at the message. She sets her device down, walks away, thinks. She comes back, stares at it again.

Fighting the tremble in her fingers, she types,]

Come over where?

[She can't even begin to touch the rest.]

[Oh. Oh. She... she responded! That's... that's good, right?

Definitely good. It's good that this strange method of communication can't really translate intent or how frantically Rapunzel is trying to type this response out.]

The house I've been staying at, with Varian and some of his friends.
It's kind of funny.
You know the district named Cassandra?
That's where we're living right now.

I just
I want you to know that you're always welcome here.
And
I'd like to see you again.

The house with Varian, in the Cassandra district.
Yeah, I think I know where you're talking about.

[She doesn't need to mention that she's been there herself - not anywhere inside, but just... seen it. She's stood outside and spoken to an old friend that recovered from a terrible event through the power of friendship apparently.

Going inside, though...]

You do?
You're sure you REALLY want me in that place?

I would.
Really really.

With everything that's gone on here since we showed up... nothing you've said or done makes me feel worried around you.
I'd love to have you over.

[Words were never Rapunzel's forte. Not in the way art was. But she tries.]

I just
wanna see you.
And let you know you always have a place here.

Literally, too!! Varian keeps a room empty here, just in case you ever want to come over.

He does?

[Of COURSE he does. Of course Varian would prepare a space just for her, just in case she decided to throw all of her rage away.]

I

[Her hands over the letters of "can't" a distressingly long moment.]

I don't kow.
Say I did.
Would... you promise that
nobody's going to try to take the Moonstone from me?

Yeah!!!
It's kind of plain right now, but that's just because you should get the chance to decorate it.

[For a moment, Rapunzel hesitates. Not because she can't make that promise, but because she hadn't wanted to say "I promise". Cass and Varian... they'd felt so betrayed by unintentional promise-breaking, or Rapunzel not taking her word seriously enough so she wasn't sure if Cass would believe her if she said it.

But... Cass asked her. That should be okay, right?]

I promise. With all my heart.
... Honestly, I think all the kids here would think it's pretty cool.
You might get roped into showing off for them.

But if you don't wanna interact with any of them, that's okay!
I could get Varian to distract them till we get up to your room.

Showing off for children.

[It isn't a question. Just a remark, something to openly ponder as Cassandra tries to distract herself from the fact that Rapunzel actually accepted her desire. Sure, she's seen what Rapunzel's promises could do, but... she knows still, deep down, how important they were to the princess.

That can't be for nothing. Can it?]

You really want me to visit.

I
Guess I can come by in a few days.
Just for a bit.

[Just a itty bitty pop-in.]

It'd be like Vardaros all over again.
I know they're gonna love you.

That's great.
Really great.
Do you
want me to make you anything? Just... to eat or whatever.

[Heh. Vardaros. Good times. Better times.]

Sure.

Uh, I mean.
No. That's fine.
I don't need anything special.

[She TOTALLY does]

I didn't ask if you NEEDED anything

I asked if you wanted anything
it's okay, i'd be really happy to do something for you!!

[Oh.....]

I

[Does she want anything??]

I just
think it will be find if everything's as it is.
It doesn't need to be special.

[Or a trap.]

if that's what you want, okay!

just
offer's always on the table
even if it doesn't need to be special, it's okay for it to be special sometimes
you deserve it

[Is it too much? She hopes it's not too much. Rapunzel is honestly trying to be careful - it's like calming a spooked horse, knowing one wrong move and it'll run off or try and trample you. She's really trying to make sure neither of them happen.]

I will, uh
Keep that in mind, then.

[Oof. Okay. This is. Going fine? She can do this. She can do this!]

So, I'll uh... see you.
Later, I mean.
Sometime.
At the house.

[Bye, she needs to go bury her head in rocks for a little while.]

[Awww, Cass. Rapunzel is both charmed and so proud of you right now.]

okay
i'll make something super tasty for dinner tonight to celebrate
not like a party or anything!
just... something nice

and cass?
I'm really happy you're back with us

[It's not a complete feeling. Eugene's still not with them, and neither is Lance. But her, Cass, Varian...... her little circle of loved ones is finally almost repaired, and Rapunzel couldn't be happier.]

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