Remy's apartment. Fiona is resting there and wants to recover. Remy and Casper wanted to take a vacation anyway.
(Dong!) (Dong)
Remy: "Hmm…"
Casper: "Say, is Fiona still sleeping?"
Remy: "Hmm? I think so…"
Casper: "Hmm… she must be tired."
Remy: "Mm… I slept for a long time too…"
Casper: "Say, Remy."
Remy: "Hmm?"
Casper: "Why don't you go out with Fiona today?"
Remy: "What?"
Casper: "For a walk, maybe?"
Remy: "I don't know… hmm…"
Casper: "Or you could just sit on the balcony…"
Remy: "Casper… Fiona isn't interested. We're just business partners… or friends. Just like me and Jade, only friends…"
Casper: "Hmm…"
Vivian: "Master… should I make your morning coffee?"
Remy: "That would be lovely, Vivian…"
(Meanwhile)
Fiona was awake. She sat in a chair and read a book, a book by Mark Twain.
Fiona: "Hmm…"
Mr. Herold: "I didn't know you also like reading books like that. Do you read books for fun?"
Fiona: "For a change…"
Mr. Herold: "What are you planning next?"
Fiona: "Hmm… I actually wanted to go to Weimar… but for now I want to rest…"
Mr. Herold: "I see…"
Fiona: "And do you like the cookie?"
(Crack!)
Mr. Herold: "Indeed, this is a masterpiece. The cook must be truly good…"
Fiona: "Vivian made them… Here, Bob, take one…"
Her coat opened its mouth and she tossed the food to it, since it was hanging on the coat rack.
(Munch!)
Fiona: "Hehehe… good job…"
Mr. Herold: "Hmm… what about Crane?"
Fiona: "Crane? He's busy with his wife right now…"
Mr. Herold: "You mean Miss Diana?"
Fiona: "Exactly."
(Meanwhile)
Crane: "Please, Diana…"
Diana: "Kraa… no…"
Crane: "But…"
Diana: "Kraa no, kraa… I'm not doing this anymore, kraa… I'm done. Grab your things and get out. Your kids can manage without you, kraa…"
Crane: "Oh come on… just because I called you beak-neck?"
Diana: "That hurts, kraa… and you cheated on me with Miss Vanes…"
Crane: "Uh… that's not true… I got cheated on…"
Diana: "Kraa, kraa… then don't drink. I always told you not to. Get out now! Kraa, kraa… I'll find a crow who behaves well, kraa, kraa… and who doesn't cheat on me, kraa, kraa… asshole, kraa…"
Crane: "You know what, you can go to hell. Seriously. You're not even the prettiest crow and you talk like you are…"
Diana: "Kraa… how can you!"
Crane: "Kraa kraa… you can't even really talk. I'm too smart for you… you're the only crow in Wonderland who says kraa… maybe you're just not smart enough?"
Diana: "Kra… I was one of the best in school. The crow school. I was in the top 100…"
Crane: "Oh yeah, I remember. Wait… there are only 100 crows in a crow school…"
(Back to Fiona and Mr. Herold)
Mr. Herold: "Finrow…"
Finrow: "Hmm."
Fiona: "Let him sleep…"
He lay on her lap and she stroked his head.
Fiona: "So… do you like that, Finrow…"
Mr. Herold: "Hahhh…"
Fiona: "And… did you talk to Ichabod?"
Mr. Herold: "You mean if I'm allowed to live in the forest again?"
Fiona: "Yes…"
Mr. Herold: "Nope. He's mad at me…"
Fiona: "Why, though…"
Finrow: "He called him carrot-ears…"
Fiona: "(Sweats)… why?"
Mr. Herold: "No idea. Because he always yells…"
Fiona: "Ichabod is a powerful magician in Wonderland. Are you sure this is fine? I can talk to him if you want…"
Mr. Herold: "As sorry as I am… it won't work. I know my master… Ichabod…"
Fiona: "Tell me… you said Alice doesn't trust him even though he's been there so long. Why?"
Mr. Herold: "Ichabod isn't evil… but for his goals, he's willing to… go a bit too far…"
Ichabod is a magician of Wonderland, with a white beard, glasses, a hat, a staff, a round nose, and big ears. He is considered the most powerful magician in Wonderland after Alice. Ichabod is also called the Animal Prince. He taught many animals of Wonderland how to use magic. He is known to overdo things sometimes. Despite his age, he is also known for some… naughty things, especially with women. Alice doesn't truly trust him, mainly because he once worked for the dark side of Wonderland, for the witch Maleficent.
Fiona: "Say, Mr. Herold…"
Mr. Herold: "Yes…"
Fiona: "I'd like to visit Wonderland someday…"
Mr. Herold: "How did you get that idea? It's the end of the world…"
Finrow: "The ass end of the world…"
Mr. Herold: "Finrow!"
Fiona: "Still, I want to go there…"
Mr. Herold: "Hmm… well… the problem is, through the hat only I and Finrow can do it. You probably couldn't, because there's a lot of magic inside the hat…"
Fiona: "I understand…"
Mr. Herold: "You want to go to Weimar next…"
Fiona: "Mm… I'm not sure I'm really done in Roselande…"
Mr. Herold: "I see…"
(Knock) (Knock)(Door opens)
Remy: "Fiona?"
Fiona: "Remy?"
Remy: "Sorry… am I disturbing you…?"
Fiona: "N no… come in…"
He came in. Fiona was getting more nervous around Remy lately.
Fiona: "Is something wrong?"
Remy: "Uh… would you like to eat with us?"
Fiona: "Huh?"
Remy: "With me and Casper…"
Fiona: "Am I not bothering you?"
Remy: "Eating with a beautiful woman bothers no one."
Fiona: "…Hmm… okay…"
She put Finrow down.
Fiona: "Stay here and behave…"
Finrow: "Okay…"
Mr. Herold: "I have to go to the bathroom anyway…"
He stood up.
Finrow: "Same thing again. Ohhh, my belly, he'll say…"
Mr. Herold: "Finrow!"
He went in.
Mr. Herold: "Ugh… my belly…"
Remy: "(Sweats)…"
Fiona: "(Sweats)… don't worry, he'll manage… oh… Remy…"
Remy: "Yes…"
Fiona: "Your tie isn't right…"
Remy: "Oh…"
Fiona: "Wait, I'll help you…"
She helped him. Remy blushed. Fiona smelled, as always, really good, and she was never this close.
Remy: "Ghhh…"
Fiona: "And done…"
Remy: "…Thanks… too bad it wasn't a zipper…"
Fiona: "Ugh… Remy…"
Remy: "Sorry… hehehe…"
Fiona: "Hmm… (blushes)… (cough)… let's go. I'm starving…"
Remy: "Wow… waouh, c'est flippant."
They went downstairs.
Fiona: "Mmm…"
Remy: "Oh, Fiona, wait…"
Fiona: "Huh?"
Remy: "You've got something in your hair…"
He stepped closer and took it out. It was a clover.
Fiona: "Ugh… (blushes)… I could have done that myself… I mean… (blushes)… thank you…"
Remy: "You're welcome, mademoiselle…"
They kept going. Casper was waiting.
Casper: "There you are. I thought I'd have to start eating before you…"
Fiona: "Sorry…"
Remy: "Oh dear…"
They sat down.
Casper: "And here we go!"
Remy: "Mmm…"
Fiona: "Enjoy your meal…"
They started eating.
Remy: "Wow… Vivian… the food is so good…"
Fiona: "Don't talk with your mouth full…"
Casper: "See, even she doesn't like that…"
Remy: "I don't care… mmm… oh… c'est délicieux. I love lobster…"
Casper: "Mmm… the drink is delicious, made from flowers and fruit. Try it, mademoiselle Fiona."
Fiona: "Hmm…"
She drank it.
Fiona: "Ugh… yes… it really is delicious…"
Casper: "Right?"
Remy: "And these delicious mussels too… mmmm…"
Fiona: "Hah… can we just eat without describing everything…"
Remy: "Fiona, please give me that mussel there…"
Fiona: "Hmm?"
She gave it to him. He opened it carefully.
Remy: "You have to be careful with mussels. They can hurt your fingers. And try it…"
Fiona: "What… wait, I could have opened it myself."
Remy: "So you don't hurt your beautiful fingers, no, no… try it…"
Fiona: "Mmm…"
She opened her mouth and ate it.
Fiona: "Mmm… (blushes)… mmmm…"
Remy: "(Hehehe… she's blushing.)"
Casper: "(What an asshole.)"
Fiona: "Mmm… yes… that tastes good…"
Remy: "See…"
Fiona: "Hmm… (He's doing this to embarrass me… fine.) Try this sushi here…"
Remy: "What… uh… okay…"
She gently pushed the sushi into his mouth.
Remy: "Mmm… that's tasty…"
Fiona: "See, I told you…"
Casper: "(Sweats… what the hell is happening here…)"
After the meal, they sat in the office.
Remy: "You plan to go to Weimar after this?"
Fiona: "Not fully decided… yes, but I don't know when…"
Remy: "Renard gave you money too, right?"
Fiona: "Yes… about 9000 coins… but I'd rather keep saving, because Weimar is really expensive…"
Remy: "More expensive than Meltz?"
Fiona: "I think so…"
Casper: "(Whistles)… that's intense…"
Remy: "Hey, how about we go outside after this and buy some clothes and stuff. Today there are a lot of deals because of the celebration of Jean d'Arc…"
Casper: "Good idea."
Fiona: "I don't know… I wanted to save money…"
Remy: "Come on, think of Cossette…"
Fiona: "Hmm… fine…"
After eating, they went outside. There were lots of people. Cossette stayed with Vivian.
Remy: "Oh… look at this hat…"
Fiona: "Hmm… ugh…"
Remy: "Hmm?"
Fiona looked at a dress. It was another Victorian blouse with a jabot, next to jackets. Something Fiona likes to wear. Remy smiled slightly.
Remy: "Should I recommend something?"
Fiona: "Hmm?"
Remy: "I think the dark style is good, but how about something new…"
Fiona: "Why? Do you like me in a different outfit?"
Remy: "I know my stuff. I've had several women…"
Fiona: "Hah… fine, Sherlock's student. Please, I ask you to present it to me…"
Remy: "That one…"
Fiona: "Hmm?"
There were several jackets. Beside them was a dark one, and next to that a lilac-colored one.
Remy: "Choose."
Fiona: "I don't have that much money…"
Remy: "I can give you money…"
Fiona: "Not necessary…"
Remy: "Come on… take it as a gift…"
Fiona: "I have enough for one. Not necessary…"
She went toward them.
Fiona: "Then you choose…"
Remy: "Me?"
Fiona: "Mm. Which one do you like the most?"
Remy: "Uh…"
He looked at Casper.
Casper: "Hmm?"
Remy: "Alright…"
He looked again and stepped closer.
Remy: "I like that one… the lilac one…"
Fiona: "Hmm?"
Remy: "Do you like it?"
Fiona: "It would fit the Victorian blouse with a jabot…"
Remy: "And that hat there…"
Fiona: "Altogether they cost… 3000 coins. I have 9000 coins. I still need money for Weimar…"
Remy: "That's enough for the trip. 5000 coins. I mean come on, Weimar isn't even far…"
Fiona: "Mm… fine… if you want it…"
Remy: "Please?"
Fiona: "What? You want me to wear it, right? Fine. I also want that umbrella. It's only 300 coins."
She went behind the folding screen.
Fiona: "Don't you dare!"
She threw her jacket.
Remy: "Huh…"
Fiona: "Sneak even one peek and you're dead."
Remy: "(Sweats) I wasn't even going to…"
Casper: "Damn, Remy, we know you do. Remember your girlfriend Isabella…"
Remy: "Ugh…"
Casper: "She broke up because she saw you sniffing her dress…"
Remy: "That was different…"
Casper: "(Sweats)…"
Fiona came out.
(Step) (Step)
Casper: "Ugh?"
Remy: "Hmm… ugh…"
Fiona: "What?"
She wore the new Victorian blouse with a jabot, the hat, the jacket, and also the umbrella she bought earlier.
Casper: "Wow…"
Remy: "Ugh… you look amazing…"
Fiona: "You think so?"
Remy: "Yes…"
Fiona: "Then I'll buy it…"
Remy: "Really? You don't want to try the others?"
Fiona: "No. Not necessary…"
She bought it and gave the seller the money.
Seller: "Thank you very much, miss…"
Fiona: "You're welcome…"
She went back behind the screen, and shortly after came out in her old clothes.
Fiona: "Alright, I'm done…"
Remy: "Ugh… okay…"
Fiona: "Okay… and what about you two?"
Casper: "I'm done too. I bought a hat. And you, Remy…"
Remy: "I'm looking for an outfit that fits for business and work…"
Fiona: "Hmm…"
Casper: "Look over there. Those are good for you."
Remy: "Hmm… oh… suits?"
Fiona: "Hmm."
Remy: "Hmm… what do you think, Fiona?"
Fiona: "It would suit you…"
Remy: "Hey, Fiona…"
Fiona: "Yes?"
Remy: "Is there one you'd recommend for me?"
Fiona: "Huh… hmm… how about that one there. Sherlock Holmes wore something like it in his books… at least…"
Remy: "Hehehe… okay, but I want something new…"
Fiona: "Hmm… then how about the brown one there. It's brown but different…"
Remy: "Hmm?"
Fiona: "Hmm… it's something new…"
Remy: "Okay… then I'll buy it…"
Fiona: "Are you sure?"
Remy: "Of course…"
He went to the seller and went inside to try it on. A few minutes later he came out.
Casper: "Hmm?"
Fiona: "Hmm?"
Remy: "What do you think? It has a tie, and it's not like Sherlock's. It's shorter, and the hat is more like a gentleman's instead of Sherlock's…"
Fiona: "Hmm… what I like is that the buttons have different colors instead of all black…"
Remy: "That's enough. We can go."
Remy bought it and they headed back.
Remy: "Hmm?"
Fiona: "Something wrong?"
Remy: "The tie again…"
Fiona: "Come, I'll help you…"
She held his tie.
Fiona: "Hold still."
Remy: "Okay… (blushes)…"
Fiona: "And like this…"
Remy: "Hmm…"
(Psst)
Fiona: "Done…"
Remy: "Oh thanks… I'm still not used to this…"
Fiona: "It's fine… I don't think Sherlock was as handsome as you…"
Remy: "Ngh! What?"
Fiona: "Hmm? What?"
Remy: "Do you mean it like that? You mean you think I'm better than Sherlock…"
Fiona: "Well, I've only seen Sherlock in photos, and he didn't look that good…"
She let go of his tie.
Fiona: "There…"
Remy: "Hmm…"
Fiona: "Remy?"
Remy: "Hmm…"
Fiona: "What is it?"
Remy: "Well… until now everyone said Sherlock was better, and I'm just some kind of successor…"
Fiona: "Hmm? You're Remy, and he's Sherlock. And I like Remy because he is Remy…"
She walked on.
Fiona: "Coming?"
Remy: "Ugh… yes…"
He followed. They walked side by side.
Fiona: "(Silent)…"
Remy: "Hmm…"
Fiona: "Hmm?"
Remy: "You said you like me because I'm Remy. Do you mean because of how I look, or because of my detective work…"
Remy looked at her.
Fiona: "Both. Remy is Remy. Sherlock is Sherlock. Of course you're not like Sherlock because you're not Sherlock…"
Remy: "Hmm?"
(Memory)
Police officer: "Hmph… you're supposed to be Sherlock's successor… a cheap copy?"
Remy: "Hmm?"
(Another memory)
Unknown woman: "Hahahaha… Sherlock would never wear something like that…"
Police officer: "You're Sherlock's successor. You should be like him too…"
(End of memories)
Remy: "Hmm…"
Fiona: "(Silent) And I like Remy…"
Remy: "Ugh… I thought you'd say Sherlock. He knew better how to talk and solve cases."
Fiona: "Hmm? I like his books. I never met him. And I don't understand why you're so surprised. I told you I trust you, otherwise I would have refused your offer to stay with you for now. You might be dirty-minded, but you wouldn't touch me without permission. Sherlock was different. He was even reported once. He said it himself in his book…"
Remy: "Oh… I remember, there was something like that… but you misunderstood. Sherlock didn't hurt her, he held her hand…"
Fiona: "Hmm… that doesn't matter. I just mean I can trust you. I wouldn't have trusted Sherlock. There were things about him I didn't like. He loved smoking, and he refused to solve cases if the people barely had money. He refused to work without money. You saved Cossette and helped me. Sherlock wouldn't do that. But the Remy I know wouldn't leave an innocent person alone in danger…"
Remy: "Hmm…"
Fiona: "Maybe you should stop thinking you're Sherlock's successor. Because you're not. You're simply Remy Thomas. 20 years old. Dark hair, blue eyes, good-looking, perverted, but helpful. Remy…"
Remy: "…I should stop thinking I'm Sherlock's successor?"
Fiona: "I'm not saying you must stop completely. I'm saying you shouldn't do it if you don't want to…"
She kept walking.
Remy: "Hmm…"
(Evening)
Remy: "Hmm… hey, Fiona?"
Fiona: "Hmm?"
Remy: "Do you maybe want to take a walk, just us?"
Fiona: "Okay… but let me change my clothes first…"
Remy: "Okay… then… see you later."
(A few minutes later)
Fiona appeared in the new outfit.
Remy: "Oh… you put on the new one."
Fiona: "That's why I bought it…"
They left the building.
Fiona: "Why are we going without Casper?"
Remy: "Uh… he's busy…"
Fiona: "Hmm… okay…"
Remy: "Tell me, Fiona… do you like anything?"
Fiona: "Hmm?"
Remy: "I mean food… books… theater…"
Fiona: "I like books… and sweets…"
Remy: "Sweets…"
Fiona: "Mm. I don't eat much, but otherwise… I like sweets…"
Remy: "I see…"
Fiona: "Why do you ask?"
Remy: "Hmm… just because… I want us to talk more."
Fiona: "Why… is something bothering you?"
Remy: "Not really… I want to leave Roselande."
Fiona: "Hmm?"
Remy: "I think it's time I work somewhere else. I mean travel through kingdoms…"
Fiona: "Hmm… good idea…"
Remy: "I wanted to go to the Slavic realm…"
Fiona: "Okay…"
Remy: "(Cough)… roughly…"
They kept walking. The lights were on. The whales above kept swimming, the fish too… and below, the clouds and birds.
Remy: "Have you ever thought about… doing something else?"
Fiona: "You mean family? I don't know if I'm good enough to be a mother…"
Remy: "Why do you think that… I mean…"
Fiona: "Why I think that, I'm not interested in that…"
Remy: "I understand… when are you leaving?"
Fiona: "Tomorrow…"
Remy: "I see…"
Fiona: "So you really want to travel…"
Remy: "Yes…"
Fiona: "Then take care of yourself…"
Remy: "Ohh… are you worried about me?"
Fiona: "(Blushes)… I'm saying it so I don't try to help you…"
Remy: "Aha…"
Fiona: "(Cough)… mmm…"
Remy: "Is Cossette coming with you?"
Fiona: "Yes… even though honestly… I don't want to… I mean she could be… difficult…"
Remy: "Why don't you just say you don't want to go without someone…"
Fiona: "Hmm?"
Remy stopped for a moment. His hands were in his pockets. He walked a little ahead. Fiona looked at him.
Remy: "Fiona, you care about Cossette… it's obvious. You take care of her… and she notices… You're afraid of losing people… You're afraid of being alone too. But you'd rather be alone than lose someone…"
Fiona: "You really think so? Hmph…"
Remy: "Your cold looks don't make it better. You're afraid someone will get hurt… but what about you. Is it okay for you to get hurt? Think about it. People you like could be sad if you get hurt… Take care of yourself more…"
Fiona: "Hmm…"
Remy: "Cossette would be sad if you get hurt… You think it's better for Cossette to stay here, but I'm telling you, Cossette will not be better off here, she'll be worse. She likes you. She wants to be with you…"
Fiona: "How would you know that? Did you ask her?"
Remy: "She already chose to be with you… to go with you even though she knows it can be dangerous."
Fiona: "Hahhh…"
Remy: "If you get hurt, it won't only make Cossette sad… me too…"
Fiona: "…Ugh… what? (blushes)… what are you talking about?"
Remy: "Casper too, Jade too, Naomi too… friends. You have friends now. People who worry about you. You can't just think it's okay if you get hurt… You think it's better if you get hurt as long as the others don't, and that's understandable…"
Fiona: "You have no idea!"
Remy: "What?"
Fiona: "I like it like this, okay… maybe I do care about Cossette… that's why I worry… you can see I don't know how to deal with others… I was trapped in a cage for more than ten years where I wasn't allowed to show emotions. Not cry, not be lonely, not laugh, not smile… And suddenly I have friends, and I'm scared, because I never experienced this!"
Remy: "I understand…"
Fiona: "I'm not saying I don't like it… with you, with Cossette, Casper, Jade, and even Naomi… I was happy… but it's still new to me… I trust all of you, okay… I just need time… to get used to it…"
Remy: "I understand… I'm sorry… Maybe I should have known it's new for you because of the Dark Umbrella…"
Fiona: "It's okay… I understand you worry about me… that's kind…"
Remy: "You're the only one, after Casper and Wendy, who sees me as Remy, and not as Sherlock's successor… I hope we see each other again…"
Fiona: "I hope so too…"
Remy: "That's why I wanted you to pick the outfit…"
Fiona: "Huh?"
Remy: "Do you remember today? When shopping I recommended that new outfit to you, and then I wanted you to recommend a suit for me, so we'd have a memory…"
Fiona: "…I see… so that's why you wanted to go shopping…"
Remy: "We're friends, and Casper too, he's a good one. The three of us are good friends… That's why I wanted to do it, so we remember this time. You never know how long it'll be until we see each other again…"
Fiona: "Ugh…"
Remy walked a bit ahead. Fiona followed and walked beside him.
Fiona: "Oh… by the way, I didn't forget that you kissed my eyes…"
Remy: "Huh!"
Fiona: "Back then, when we stood in front of the train because you thought it was goodbye, and then Jade pulled you through the phone…"
Remy: "I mean, what? How was I supposed to know that would happen, that Jade would get the idea to grab me through the phone and bring me to Meltz… Damn, I realized I've been afraid of phones since then. Imagine walking past a phone and hands come out… poor Casper…"
Fiona: "Hehehe… does it happen often to him?"
Remy: "Oh yes. Very often…"
(Memory)
Casper: "Aaaaaaaargh!"
Remy: "Casper!"
(Another memory)
Casper: "Hahh… food…"
(Swoosh!)
Casper: "Aaaaaaaargh!"
Remy: "Casper!!"
(Another memory)
Casper: "Hahh… damn, I have to go to the bathroom…"
(Swoosh)
Casper: "Aaaaaaaargh!"
Remy: "Could you at least wait until he closes the door!"
(End of memories)
Remy: "(Cries)… damn, it's annoying…"
Fiona: "(Sweats)… that is indeed annoying…"
Remy: "Anyway… let's go back. You need to sleep well. Tomorrow you're going to Weimar…"
Fiona: "Mm."
Remy: "I can't be there tomorrow evening, I have a dentist appointment…"
Fiona: "Oh… okay. Then tonight is the last chance…"
Remy: "Mm. I can't cancel that appointment, I already did it four times. One more time and the dentist will chase me with dental tools. I don't want to experience that again…"
Fiona: "I understand… wait… again?"
They kept walking until they reached the apartment. They went inside.
Remy: "Good night, Fiona…"
Fiona: "Wait… where does your tooth hurt?"
Remy: "Here…"
He pointed to his right cheek. Suddenly she held his cheek and kissed his cheek.
Remy: "Ugh… hey!!!"
Fiona: "Goodbye, Remy… good night…"
Remy: "Ugh… ugh… good… good night…"
She went into the room.
Remy: "…Can I even sleep… after she kissed my cheek…"
(Crash)
His bag fell.
Remy: "Oh dear…"
(Meanwhile)
Well, it wasn't only him who blushed.
Fiona: "Mmm… why did I do that… I idiot…"
(Meanwhile)
Dorothy: "Looks like we caught it… what do you think, Liam?"
Liam: "We caught Medusa…"
Medusa: "Gsssssssss…"
Dorothy: "Relax. We will help you."
Liam: "Exactly!"
He took something, a pill, and put it in her mouth. Her eyes were bound. When she took it she screamed and slowly returned to her human form.
Camilie: "Hahhh… hahhh… who… who are you…"
Dorothy: "Welcome to Rapunzel's Forbidden Library."