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Destiny : Rapunzel
Mixed Feelings

Flynn: You comin', blondie?

"And what is up with that? Blondie?" asked Rapunzel.

"It's a nickname" Flynn said.

"A nickname?" she asked.

"Its something that someone calls you that isn't your name. Rapunzel, no offense, is to much of a mouth full. Blondie? Rolls of the tongue" said Flynn.

[Rapunzel on window edge]

Rapunzel: Look at the world so close, and I'm halfway to it!

Look at it all so big, do I even dare?

Look at me, there at last! I just have to do it

Should I? No. Here I go…

"You've seriously never been outside before?" asked Flynn.

Rapunzel shook her head.

[lands on grass]

Just smell the grass! The dirt! Just like I dreamed they'd be!

Just feel that summer breeze, the way it's calling me

For like the first time ever, I'm completely free!

I could go running, and racing, and dancing, and chasing

And leaping, and bounding, hair flying, heart pounding

And splashing, and reeling, and finally feeling

That's when my life begins!

Rapunzel's mouth was wide with excitment. She does it! She actually does it! Oh god... her smile fell... she actually does it.

[birds chirping]

I can't believe I did this.

*I can't believe I did this.*

I can't believe I did this! Haha.

*Mother would be so furious.*

That's okay! I mean, what she doesn't know won't kill her, right?

*Oh my gosh, this would kill her.*

This is so fun!

*I am a horrible daughter. I'm going back.*

I am never going back! Woo-hoo!

*I am a despicable human being.*

Woo-hoo! Best. Day. Ever!

The queen sighed. That was abuse. Taking something as simple as the outside from a child and then mind washing her that when she does what she wants, makes her so guilty that she ends up two minds isn't right.

[sobs]

Flynn: Hmm-mm-m.

You know, I can't help but notice you seem a little at war with yourself here.

Rapunzel: [sniff] What?

Flynn: Now, I'm only picking up bits and pieces, of course. Overprotective mother, forbidden road trip. I mean, this is serious stuff. But let me ease your conscience.

This is part of growing up. A little rebellion, a little adventure–that's good, healthy even!

The queen agreed with Flynn. Teenagers are supposed to fight back against their parents, no matter how little the parent likes it.

Rapunzel: You think?

Flynn: I know. You're way over-thinking this, trust me. Does your mother deserve it? No. Would this break her heart and crush her soul? Of course. But you just got to do it.

Rapunzel: 'Break her heart?'

Flynn: In half.

Rapunzel: 'Crush her soul?'

Flynn: [squeezes grape] Like a grape.

Rapunzel: She would be heartbroken, you're right.

Flynn: I am, aren't I? Oh bother.

All right, I can't believe I'm saying this, but I'm letting you out of the deal.

The king covered his laugh with a loud cough. Flynn wasn't fooled and smirked at the king.

Rapunzel: What?

Flynn: That's right. But don't thank me. Let's just turn around and get you home (/find your pan)–and your frog–I get back my satchel, you get back a mother-daughter relationship based on mutual trust and voila! We part ways as unlikely friends.

Rapunzel: No! I am seeing those lanterns–

Flynn: Oh come on! What is it going to take to get my satchel back?

Rapunzel: I will use this.

Flynn actually finds himself flinched.

[Ruffling sound in nearby thicket]

Rapunzel: [gasp] Is it ruffians? Thugs? Have they come for me?

"Are you climbing on me?" asked Flynn.

"Yes, where else would I be safe?" she said. Flynn just shrugged to find out what was so scary.

[A rabbit hops out]

Flynn: Stay calm. It can probably smell fear.

Flynn chuckled at his future self.

Rapunzel: Oh, huh, sorry. Guess I'm just a little bit… jumpy.

Flynn: Probably be best if we avoid ruffians and thugs, though.

Rapunzel: Uh-huh, yeah, that'd probably be best.

Flynn: [pause] Are you hungry? I know a great place for lunch.

Rapunzel: Oh.

Where?

Flynn: Oh don't you worry. You'll know it when you smell it.

'Oh no' thought Flynn, 'she's going to get eaten alive.'