neon_jellyfish wrote:I remember this one! I laughed at poor Apple... Evil me.
We can't help but laugh - her desperation is a bit funny.
davidd wrote:Even if all these people try to help her, and even if she eventually does get her "Happily Ever After" back, will Apple have learned a lesson?
Somehow, I doubt it. I seriously doubt it.
You are very likely right about that.
Eseme wrote:The first answer was correct. Do not try to break a deal with the fae. Just enjoy the happy you have now, Apple.
That is a lesson that I doubt Apple will ever learn.
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"And Wednesday's revenge?"
"On hold while she helps her pitiful cousin to heal."
"Why do you say the girl is pitiful? It sounds as if she has suffered."
"Well, what else can you call it?"
"She mourns the loss of
him."
"Gents! Today is your lucky day. The Great Gaston - myself - comes baring tales of his recent conquests."
"...I see what you mean."
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"I do not think that is the right way to speak of, well,
anyone..."
"Come now, we're all men of the world!"
"Gods, actually, and one pathetic specimen."
"Ha! A good jest."
"But those girls, so delectable! The blonde is a bit naive for my liking, but the dark haired one... Such games! Perhaps I'll even sample the braided one that follows you around. How could she resist?"
"If you
dare to approach
my Loyal One..."
"Loki. He's not worth it. Let her have her own revenge. That will be much more enjoyable,"
"...You had better be right."