The evening had continued as such. Belle curled up in his lap against him, while he told her of trips he had taken and deals he had made. She listened in rapt astonishment as his words flowed, taking her on the adventures she had always longed for, and given up. Rumplestiltskin heard her breathing become more even and soft as she started to drift off in to dreams. He hoped they would be happy and appealing for her. His words continued to flow in stories until he knew she was truly gone. Then, taking her up into his arms he started for her rooms, feeling a smile tug at his lips as she snuggled herself into his chest. By the Gods she was going