Lucy's training was almost complete and Rumplestiltskin couldn't have be more pleased. His daughter surely took after him, more so than Regina. As the days went by, his excitement grew as he watched her magic become stronger.
"So what do you think, dad?"
"I couldn't be more proud."
"I feel like not doing enough...like I can learn more."
He walked over to her, and placed his arm around her shoulders. "Things like this take patience, my dear. You have no idea how long it took me to get this powerful."
"50 years?"
Rumplestiltskin laughed, "That is the blink of an eye in my lifetime. I'm immortal, dearie."
"Well, you learn something new every day." Not knowing how he'd react to her question, she asked him quietly, "What's it like, being immortal?"
He thought for a moment. "I couldn't imagine anything better."
"But isn't it hard, slowly losing the people you love most? Your family is gone, and you're on your own. Don't you get lonely?"
"Once you experience this kind of power, there are not many things that you miss."
"Then I'm glad I'm learning from you. Who needs feelings when you have power?"
"Exactly. And that's why I need you."
"I'd be happy to help you, papa. What do you need me to do?"
"In due time, dearie. In due time."