The 81st Song [Video]

[tangledintower]

[Rapunzel is staring, rather intently, at a pair of purple high heels, as if she's not sure what to do with them. Because, honestly, she's not.]

Well, I can't just throw you away, that'd be sort of a waste...but you're waaay too uncomfortable to ever voluntarily use as shoes again...

So. What to do with you...

[She sighs, staring at the shoes again for a minute or two, before inspiration strikes.]

I've got it!

[She grins, grabbing the shoes and putting them on the windowsill, before taking off for the door.]

Don't you go anywhere, shoes! I need to get dirt and some sort of plant, still not sure what kind, though, but I'll be right back!

[And boom, she's off.]

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[zipperbent]

[RAPUNZEL WHAT ON EARTH-]

Dirt and plants. And crazy shoes- there are times when I am very happy to be a boy and this is one of them.

[PAUUUUUUUUUUSE]

A shoe garden?

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[tangledintower]

Something like that! I'm gonna use the shoes as planters for...something. I'm not sure what exactly to plant in them.

They're too uncomfortable to use as shoes! I don't like wearing shoes usually, anyway, so at least this way they'll be sort of useful.

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[zipperbent]

I- yeah, I've got nothing. But you get down with your planting self.

[he grins]

The things people do in the name of fashion. So you're a barefoot kind of gal, huh? I approve.

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[tangledintower]

I spent 18 years of my life not needing to wear shoes. Why start now? They're just sort of....confining.

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[zipperbent]

Pretty sure Toph would agree with you, there! I don't mind them as much but it is nice to feel the earth beneath your feet.

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[tangledintower]

I know, it's a nice feeling! I didn't think I'd ever get used to it, but I sort of love it.

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[zipperbent]

Ever get used to what? Going barefoot?

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[tangledintower]

No, the feeling of dirt and grass! It's fantastic!

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[zipperbent]

Didn't you say you spent eighteen years without shoes?

...I'm a little confused right now.

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[tangledintower]

Yeah, I did.

...Oh! I spent eighteen years without shoes, but I've only been outside for...well, City time 2 years, it's only been a few days at home.

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[zipperbent]

[THIS GOT SERIOUS ALL OF A SUDDEN]

Were you afraid, or did someone lock you up?

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[tangledintower]

[WELL This is awkward.]

Well....a little of both, I guess. I was locked up, sort of...and I was taught to be afraid of everything.

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[zipperbent]

[....wow he'd kind of like to punch somebody!]

Wait- did the same person who made you so terrified of what would happen if anyone found out about your hair do this?

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[tangledintower]

...yeah...

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[zipperbent]

It's a good thing this person isn't around or I'd have a few points to make. With my fist.

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[tangledintower]

Bolin, that's very sweet of you...but if my mom ever shows up, at least let me talk to her before you punch her/

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[zipperbent]

Your-

Your mom?

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[tangledintower]

Yeah...well, she's not actually my mother, but...

...it's a long story...

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[zipperbent]

[the number of people he knows who have terrible parents is steadily getting bigger]

Well, whenever or if ever you feel up to telling it, I'll listen.

But I still think your not-mother deserves a nice wallop.

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[tangledintower]

[Rapunzel gives Bolin a nod and a small smile.]

You're sweet, Bolin. Thank you very much...it means a lot to me.

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[zipperbent]

[He grins back.]

Hey, don't mention it. Well- the sweet part's fine. You can mention that as often as you like.

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[tangledintower]

[She laughs.]

Can do, Bolin.