Fourth Trial

[neverhadafriend]

[Same time. Same place. Same old murder. Thus is the cycle on Pleasure Island, and thus are the circumstances you find yourself trapped in.

The birds are unusually quiet when you enter the room, peering down at the crowd with some curiosity. The Genie is center stage, his eyebrows knit together in concern.]

...You know what to do, folks. [He rubs the back of his neck, somehow looking even more anxious than previous trials.] Just a, uh, fair warning, my master's getting real antsy about this whole exercise.

[ TRIAL START! ]

Comments

[nobodylikesyouwhen]

... Yeah?

[prodigalhairess]

[She just... smiles.]

Did you pick a name yet? Can you... can you tell me what it is?

[nobodylikesyouwhen]

[ Oh. She sniffles a little. ]

I... I liked Artemis. I think that one.

[feudalladyshandmaid]

[Ah....]

I like that. It's a good name.

[nobodylikesyouwhen]

[ :') ]

[prodigalhairess]

Artemis...

[That makes Rapunzel's smile shine just a little brighter. Connected to the moon, just like Cass, and Artemis holds a similar place in her heart now.]

That's a great name. You... you were really great, Artemis. One of my best friends. Just know that I love you, okay?

[nobodylikesyouwhen]

[ She nods. ]

I... love you too.