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[hark_and_hush]

Not only am I a monster, but I wind up killing any guy who shows real interest. You can't put me near other people. I could hurt them.

I need to be separated, because come Wolf's Time, no chains or cages can hold it back. David can tell me that he knows me all he likes, but he doesn't know the wolf. Yes, I have some control now. I remember things, but just because the wolf can recognize my friends doesn't mean that it can't hurt others. I think Billy is proof of that. What if I hurt Snow or Belle next?

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[theboywiththebook]

Ruby...you didn't do it. I know you wouldn't. Wolf or not, you'd never hurt anyone.

[hark_and_hush]

No, I wouldn't. The wolf would, though. It doesn't play by our rules.

[theboywiththebook]

But, I'm sure you didn't do it, Ruby! Just wait, Gramps will find out what really happened.

[hark_and_hush]

[She tries to force a smile.] I really appreciate the faith you have in me, but I'm going to disappoint you. I killed Billy.

[theboywiththebook]

You don't know that! There's no proof that you did.

[hark_and_hush]

I don't need proof. I just know. Sometimes you just know things, Henry.

[theboywiththebook]

And Gramps knows you didn't do it. He has faith you didn't. Just trust him.

[hark_and_hush]

I really want to, but you don't understand. Even Granny agreed that I needed to be locked up. Neither of you know what this is like.

[theboywiththebook]

I've read the book, Ruby. I know about it.

[onteamdyson]

Is 'wolf's time' code for your period? ... or are you being totally literal here?

[hark_and_hush]

Pretty literal. Can you rip through chains on your period? Because that is... impressive.

[onteamdyson]

Okay, I'm pretty damn impressive, but no chain breaking. You win.

Are you a werewolf? Do you go full on wolf or are you rocking the two-legs thing? Is it just a full moon thing? Do you like pizza?

[hark_and_hush]

Full-on wolf and I can't control it. I could before, but I hadn't changed in a long time. Now, I'm right back where I started. Memory holes and murdering innocent men.

It starts at the full moon, but it lasts a few nights. What does pizza have to do with it?

[onteamdyson]

Man... that is cool and pretty sucktacular at the same time. What happened to set you back to wild mode? Maybe you can undo it...

[She grins] you sound a lot like a friend of mine. Two friends, actually. A combo of the two. Pizza usually makes her feel better.

[hark_and_hush]

It's complicated, but I can't undo it. [She's not so sure that she'd want to. All of her memories... are they worth this?]

I don't know that pizza's really going to help. I killed again. He was... kind and he liked me.

[woodenbadboy]

What happened to your red hood?

[hark_and_hush]

No one's seen it. I've looked everywhere. Even Gold doesn't have it.

[woodenbadboy]

Well, it had to come with you. Most objects did. If gold doesn't have it... you could... break into Regina's house?

[because asking obviously won't work, right?]

[hark_and_hush]

I guess if someone could distract her, I could try.

[She's pretty sure asking is the best way to never see it again.]

[woodenbadboy]

It just so happens I am an expert at ringing the doorbell and running away.

[unvarnished]

I think you should do whatever you need. But it's good you have David to be your cheering section.

[hark_and_hush]

I can't let myself get false hope, though. It's not worth risking anyone else. Enough people have been hurt because of me.

[unvarnished]

I know what you mean.

[hark_and_hush]

I really don't think that you do.

[unvarnished]

I've hurt people, Ruby. Not in the same way but I could still be seen as a mosnter by them.

[hark_and_hush]

I killed Billy. He's dead because of me.

[unvarnished]

You did not kill him, Ruby.

[noonebutme]

You won't, and no matter what you think, you're not a monster.

[hark_and_hush]

But there is a monster inside of me and I can't control it.

[noonebutme]

But you will.

David and I- we believe in you, so you should too.

[hark_and_hush]

Believing only does so much, though. It won't keep you safe if I can't control it.

[viraltentacles]

Maybe you should go soul searching?

[hark_and_hush]

Easier said than done. I can't leave the town.

[viraltentacles]

Get a Greyhound ticket.

[hark_and_hush]

I said I can't.

omg so rusty but <3

[hashope]

I may not be in Storybrooke, but I know you did not hurt anyone. If you won't believe David, believe me.

[hark_and_hush]

I want to believe you, Snow. I really do, but I hurt someone again and after Peter... I can't.