just finished season rewatch- is it the 30th yet??

[finedprint]

Well now. This is all very interesting, but as someone who has notably finished what tale there is at hand, I suspect you understand this is not the most proper allocation of resources. My time, in particular. 

All things come with a price. And you're well aware of how removing my involvement in Storybrooke is going to cost more than what you can afford, Miss Mundane.

[ a slow smile ]

Just a bit of friendly advice, from a humble businessman.

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[hippie_shifter]

"Someone who calls himself 'humble businessman' usually isn't. Besides, time moves strangely here, so your town isn't going to notice you're gone."

[finedprint]

We may have differing opinions on appearances and their effects. Time is always such a tricky thing.

[hippie_shifter]

"Been here for a long time, and no time at all seems to pass when I head back. Other folk report the same. Guess there could be an exception, though."

[finedprint]

Ah, and there it is. Always an exception. Another reason to ask for any rule in writing.

[hippie_shifter]

"And look for loopholes in the wording," Aurora says with a sigh. "And be careful what you wish for. Enough magical entities in my world to be wary about that stuff, and I've already been on a chaos goddess's bad side."

[patricide]

What kind of business do you practice?

[finedprint]

My main business is a pawn shop on the edge of Storybrooke. For other things, well, let's just say I'm a man of varied tastes and ventures.

[patricide]

Humble's an interesting way to describe someone who understands the value of treasure.

What would be a better use of your time?

[finedprint]

Simply a case of perspective. One man's trash is another's treasure, just as one man's treasure is another's trash. The value is in recognizing the different men behind such decisions.

There were several matters of importance I was interrupted from. Matters I have a very...invested interest in.


[ he smiles ]

I don't believe I caught your name, Mister...?

No, no it's not. /corner

[theboywiththebook]

[No words. Just a look. Not exactly happy with you but not really going to say anything.]

SOB SO FAR ;; /corners with

[finedprint]

Ah, Henry. It seems as though Storybrooke is in your debt.

Re: SOB SO FAR ;; /corners with

[theboywiththebook]

You planned it all didn't you?

[finedprint]

Preparation is never something to undermine. Even still, there were a few variable factors in consideration.

[valiantness]

Friendly advice? [Belle smiles.] I think you need to work on that a little.

[finedprint]

[ Gold smiles back. It actually looks genuine. ]

It seems as though I've not yet perfected the art of sociability.

[valiantness]

[She leans in just a bit, as if whispering a secret.] I believe I could help you with that, perhaps.

[finedprint]

[ his eyebrows raise ]

An ambitious endeavor. Though efforts may be wasted. [ he grins ] There's no need for me to be friendly.

WE'RE ALMOST THERE!... but not really ;-;

[cinnamoncocoa]

[She just stares at him.]

Humble businessman my ass, Mr.Gold.

SO CLOSE AND YET SO FAR ;~; SO MANY UNANSWERED QUESTIONS

[finedprint]

Sheriff Swann. Lovely to see you in such good spirits.

omg IKR. SO MANY QUESTIONS

[cinnamoncocoa]

You could say that. [ Sorry. Just a little hard feelings. Making her fight a dragon and then steal the egg. What can she say? ]

PLUS. PIRATES. MAN I LOVE PIRATES.

[finedprint]

[ it was for the greater good, maybe? specifically his greater good. ]

Was it an apology you were after, Miss Swan?

[seesbeauty]

Everyone deserves a break now and then, even you. Does everything have to cost something? Can't you just enjoy it, even for a moment?

[finedprint]

[ he gives a tight, almost sad smile ]

All things have their price, and nothing goes without payment.

[seesbeauty]

Well I refuse to believe that.

[finedprint]

Believe it or not, there is no rest for the Dark One. [ he inhales, deeply ]

Though at the moment, yes. I suppose I can find something about the situation to enjoy.