[09 - Audio] Adulation - Backdated to the morning after the birthday party

[needsnobottle]

Hey Keep. I've got something to say, and you all definitely need to hear it.

Sandrath, know the guy?

Yeah, he's pretty damn awesome.

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[needsnobottle]

[Instead of responding, and in a fit of energy--even cooking with Zeke hadn't worn her out, and she reveled in this--Tammy heads over to Rapunzel's room and knocks.]

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[70ftandcounting]

[...Oh hello. She blinks, and gets to her feet to open the door.]

...Tammy?

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[needsnobottle]

[She's balanced on her toes when Rapunzel answers, and with a grin does a little twirl.]

Still up for some dancing lessons?

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[70ftandcounting]

Oh my gosh! [She stares.]

Your leg -- it's better!

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[needsnobottle]

[Tammy nods, grinning.]

Do you know Sandrath?

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[70ftandcounting]

W-well, yes! I do!

[She's staring, plainly confused. Wat u talkin' bout, Tammy?]

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[needsnobottle]

Turns out he's got a talent for healing, and he just... [Tammy shrugs, still mystified as to why Sandrath had done it, why he'd extended the kindness to her.] He fixed my leg.

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[70ftandcounting]

That's -- well that's wonderful, Tammy!

[She reaches to hug her tightly.]

I'm so glad! I'm so happy for you!

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[needsnobottle]

[Tammy leans into the hug, holds it for probably longer than she should. Longer than they need to. She can feel the softness of Rapunzel's short, choppy hair on her cheek and the heat of her arms, and it's the sweetest feeling. Sweeter, even, than being able to walk on her leg again.

When Rapunzel starts to pull back Tammy lets her go, trying to keep the flush from spreading too much over her cheeks.]

You free to help me celebrate?

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[70ftandcounting]

[Rapunzel beams at her, not seeming to notice that the embrace may have gone on longer than was strictly necessary.]

Of...of course! This is definitely a reason to celebrate.

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[needsnobottle]

I was thinking we could filch some snacks and head out to the orchard? It's one of my favorite places around here and we can practice dancing there too.

[Her smile is open and eager, too elated to guard herself now.]

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[70ftandcounting]

That sounds perfect! Let's go!

[Rapunzel reaches to grab Tammy's hand, and start to head towards the kitchens.]

We can get some fruit and have a mini picnic, too!

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[needsnobottle]

[Tammy clasps Rapunzel's hands, following after her with energy that is only increasing, a combination of her leg and Rapunzel's happiness bubbling around her.]

Sounds like the makings of a great afternoon.