Oh... [ There's a slackening of her shoulders that speaks of understanding - though of which part is unclear. ] That must be difficult for you. My mother–

[ Isn't here, says the cold, cruel voice in her head. She isn't here because you abandoned her to die for a childish birthday wish.

Rapunzel swallows. Where did that come from? ] A-Ah. She... she told me I was a nightmare to handle as a child. Are you alone here then? [ No veering from unpleasant topics it seems! Way to do, Disney princess. ]