[ Rapunzel's heart tightens at his words as a flicker of confusion crosses her features. ] ...Hurting them?

[ But that wasn't what the spirit told her. The spirit said this was okay, that it would make people need her and they'd never leave her, then. The spirit offered her comfort, reassurance, and she sunk back against the shadows to protect herself. ]

I don't have to listen to this nonsense. Now, darling, unless you have something to trade for a pastry, I'm going to need you to vacate that space for other demanding customers.