going to ev with a terrible s2 canon point because I'm a meanie.

[banditing]

At least I can protect Emma.

[ Her expression flickers, settles into something harder, something firmer and strong. ] And I'll get her out, we'll get back. And I'll find him. I just might need to settle for a blacksmith first.

[ A little quirk of her eyebrows, a facial shrug and a what? ] You don't expect me to do this unarmed, do you?

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[undealt]

I fear blacksmiths are a bit difficult to come by in the city.

[But you know. He's got skills. He can hook you up. Or you could go borrow guns from Nik.]

[banditing]

I'm sure I can make do with whatever they do have.

[ She's already going to go to Nik, wow. They're going to be a royal powerhouse of destruction ... Maybe. ] How difficult could it be?

[undealt]

Guns, mostly.

[Big guns. It's barbaric, Snow. He's used to his piddly little James Bond gun.] But I'm sure there's a few steel pipes you can swing around.

[It is now Silent Hill.

I mean, she could go to the antique shop, but NO. DON'T BE A TRAITOR.]

[banditing]

[ She pulls a small face. ] Not something I've really had to learn, but I can always pick it up. [ Until she gets more bows.

... Maybe the antiques shop would have some. >> ] Is it really as bad as it sounds?

[undealt]

[HE CAN GET YOU A BOW, SNOW. YOU ALREADY MILK HIM FOR FAVORS EVERY WEEK. Also his prices are way less steep. So there.]

I think I'm being quite generous about it, actually.

[banditing]

I share a headspace with the redhead, believe me, I've heard the horror stories.

[ LOOK, LOOK. Not her fault also you deserve it. ]

[undealt]

In that case, you know you have your work cut out for you. Your daughter is ever fond of finding trouble.

[And sometimes it finds her. JEFFERSON WITH AN AXE.]

[banditing]

It runs in the family.

[ A small smile. ] Does your magic work there?

[undealt]

Fortunately for everyone.

[Because a Dark One without magic is a useless Dark One and that would be really annoying, even if most people would probably prefer he didn't have magic at all.]

[banditing]

[ She makes a noise. While it'd be useful she'd really prefer all the overpowered players with a little safeguarding attached. ]

And you can still use it against what COMPASS throws at you?

[undealt]

Mostly.

[HAHAHAHA. shut up.]

[banditing]

Mostly?

[ That doesn't sound good. ]

[undealt]

Circumstances can get rather complicated where COMPASS is involved.

[sheriffing]

I'd rather you stay safe in Storybrooke, I'm already armed.

[banditing]

Not a chance.

[ Excuse you Emma, you are her daughter and she will damn well do her best to protect you. ] I know you can handle it and I know you're not alone but I am your mother and I do not take kindly to my child being kidnapped by people who won't even show their faces. I'm coming.

[sheriffing]

They've shown faces before, pretty sure we killed all of those. [True of the last Project Head, and she's not sure who else.]

And you're right - I can handle myself and I'm not alone, so don't put yourself through this. You and David deserve to be happy.

[banditing]

I can't be happy without you. [ Simple, sad. It's honest. ] I lost you once before, Emma. Do you think I can exist knowing that you're somewhere facing all this and I chose to be happy while it happened?

I'm coming, it's already in motion.

[sheriffing]

I don't need you with me, I need you with Henry.

If I can't be with him...he needs his family.

[banditing]

Your father will look after him, Emma. Somebody needs to be there for you.

[unmothered]

I hardly think weapons will help you against whatever it is you'll be facing.

[banditing]

It never hurts to be a little more prepared.

[unmothered]

Which is why you should hope my mundane gets her act together and sends me. I'll actually stand a chance.

[banditing]

Regina, even you are at a disadvantage in a place like this.

[unmothered]

[Regina rolls her eyes, lip curling up into a sneer.]

There are disadvantages and then there are disadvantages. Your bow and arrows, my dear, only work against flesh and blood. My spells can hit a far broader array of threats

[banditing]

What happens if your magic doesn't work there? Or if what we're up against doesn't go by our rules.

[ex_galvanist88]

Really, I'd be more worried about protecting yourself over protecting Emma. This place...it's difficult.

[banditing]

I can't do both? I've gone up against worse things.

[ex_galvanist88]

I only say this cause I'm the one who's going to be patching up your broken and bloody self. [and we all know Whale's hella mixed opinions on saving people.]

[banditing]

Well get used to the idea. I'm not letting Emma out of my sight.

[ex_galvanist88]

I'm sure she'll love that, [as sarcastic as possible.]

[banditing]

I'm her mother, it's practically my right to be overbearing.

[ Just as dry, whatchu gonna do, Whale? ]

[backseats]

Even if with all the crap we've got to look forward to, I think she'll be happy to see you.

[banditing]

She doesn't sound like she'll be happy.