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People tend to underestimate the power of the stories we tell our children, and the stories children tell themselves. Andreas and Marietta saw something more than just adventures. They saw a dream that was possible because Flynnigan Rider never has to worry about his health or his money.

This!!!

And he’d never give up his life now—but until now, he didn’t know it was possible to mourn the one you never got to live.
Marietta Fitz. Andreas Herbert. And the Eugene Fitzherbert who should have been raised on starlight here.
He can add every one of them to what Enver owes.

💔

“To give you independence. They don’t want you feeling as if your livelihood depends on their good graces. And, loath as I am to say it, I do see areas where a man of your talents might thrive.”
“Our spymaster is seeking an apprentice. She reports to me, and regrettably, I would be willing to recommend you for the position if you wish it. But only if you cease acting so recklessly.”

We loveeee Cressien!!!!

“I’m a commoner and a thief, and apparently my parents tried to overthrow a monarchy. That’s not exactly husband material for a princess. I just figured it was only a matter of time before I was asked to…move along.”

Eugene babyyyy!!!! Noooo.

Verette looks to Eugene for backup. He just shrugs. “We’re a package deal. I go where she goes.”

They really are bcuz i can't think of one without the other tbh

It may have been a lie, selfish beyond measure. But for eighteen years, it felt true.

This is soo fucking sad!!! My poor baby 💔

“You really—memorized the—whole way out?” Cressien puffs between breaths. “What kind of amateur do you take me for?” Eugene stumbles to the landing. “No—don’t answer that.”

Flynn Rider a thief before anything else 🤣 now I'm gonna be looking for that in any Tangled retelling I read

“I didn’t know they had a son. Still, you are almost exactly like Andreas. He’s in your eyes, your voice, even the”—he waves a hand—“motions. But…I daresay you have your mother’s nose.”

It's always the fuck ass nose 🤣🤣🤣🤣

And that’s the worst part, really. He should have known better. He knows how a con works: You sell someone a fantasy. (A family that could make him good enough.) You tell them they can have what they’re missing. (A future with the princess he loves.)

This is making me sad!!!

“I can’t imagine you ever getting nervous,” Rapunzel says wryly.
His grin tilts at that. “Really? Because that’s how I feel basically all the time around you.”

Holy shit that's soo freaking adorable 🥰🥰❤️❤️❤️