dat episode (more than likely spoilers in comments)

[gild]

From your reaction, I take it the reality didn't exceed the anticipation. Finally got to give yourself a little pat on the back, I see. Happy to be proven right aren't you?

Don't get too comfortable though, dearie. There's still more of this tale to be told. After all, in case you hadn't learned by now - I always get what's mine in the end.

Comments

[rumpelstiltskin]

Oh really? Made a study of it, have you? Share, share - I'm sure it's all terribly fascinating. [ Shrill giggly sarcasm get. ]

[quorrathexplora]

*unimpressed, get.*

I've had a generous chance to observe things. For a very long time.

and then i decided to do some stalking. sorry i'm a creep.

[lucency]

Whatever it is you want - you must be very keen on it, as you're already calling it yours.

[nobodyidonthate]

What the hell is going on in my kingdom?

Hey, buddy, what's mine is this goddamn kingdom you're in so back off.

SUCH a beautiful episode!

[wealldosillythings]

Um, that....sounds almost a bit threatening? [Molly laughs nervously]

Er, were you talking about fairy tales?

IKR. feels all over the place.

[gild]

Did it? [ A mild, hopefully disarming. ] I apologize, I must watch my words more carefully. Heat of the moment, you understand.

What makes you ask that, miss?

Can't hold all these feels!

[wealldosillythings]

Erm...y-yes, of course. Happens all the time...

Oh, just that you said something about a 'tale to be told' - reminded me of a Disney movie.

never apologize for creeping it's wonderful

[gild]

Miss Belle. [ A nod. ] Yes, I suppose I am. You see, an... acquaintance of mine thinks she's managed to gain the upper hand. To be honest, after this long at the game, one would think she'd have learned how things usually play out but alas.

nope nope nope

[gild]

Thank you for being so understanding.

Well, I think most people like to imagine they're the heroes of their own little tales at times. But no, i wasn't speaking of anything so... [ heh heh ] Fictitious.

[wealldosillythings]

Oh, is that so? Goodness, my story must be boring! [She chuckles nervously]

Um, I'm Molly, by the way. What's your name?

okay good i'll keep this in mind. /evil cackling i mean what.

[lucency]

Oh, so you two have been at this for a while, then? An old adversary?

[gild]

[ Ai, I'm just going to. I don't know. But it'll involve corporal smushing. Or something. ]

You presume much, sir. And here I'd thought your lovely wife had taken care of you. [ Then again, Regina always was leaving loose so still. Quite probable she'd screwed this up as well. ]

[gild]

I wouldn't go as far as that, Molly. All stories have some element to keep one guessing, some... Memorable detail that makes it worthwhile.

Mr. Gold. Charmed to make your acquaintance.

i didn't har anything /nonchalant whistle

[gild]

Oh, yes. For longer than I care to remember - and much longer than she'd care to admit.

oh okay outstanding.

[lucency]

I would think something with a history would work in favor for you both - it's odd that she won't admit to it. [you sure you just wanna say something like that without covering, belle?] I - not that I know her. I suppose that could just be how she works.

wunderbar

[gild]

Perhaps if it were a better one than what it is, but since it's not. [ Shrug. ] She's quite the fan of roundabout theatrics though I suppose I can't truly hold it against her. We each have our vices.

i read this as "wonkabar" for a second and was so confused.

[lucency]

Well, if there are theatrics involved, at least you're able to see her coming, I hope? Regardless of how roundabout they may be.

...man now i have a terribad candy craving :|a

[gild]

Oh, yes. She's not nearly as subtle as she likes to think she is.

[ Ragging on Regina? Youuuuuuuu betcha. ]

i'm sorry to have contributed to this horrible development. :|

[lucency]

[she laughs.] I think, as her apparent arch-nemesis, you're obligated to say something like that.

[it's a national past time. even when you don't know you're doing it!]

it is okay i shall find a way to carry on!!

[gild]

Arch-nemesis? [ A wry chuckle. ] I know I started this by calling it a tale, but. I think you might be reading a touch too much into this.

i would share candy but i have none. once more, i am useless. but i believe in you!

[lucency]

All tales have some sort of struggle. A nemesis is always involved. What fun is it if you can't call her that?

[nobodyidonthate]

[Fffff I just couldn't help it but now I have to admit I don't think I have a Toby voice I AM JUST DOING MY BEST HERE bc trolling you is too much fun. Also headcanon is being made up on the fly and I have only seen 1.5 seasons of TWW sooooo yeah]

What wife? I don't even have a wife. I have a woman who won't marry me and two kids I don't get to see enough because Andi doesn't think the island is the right place for two kids to grow up. Never mind that the public education is better than any place she's gonna find back in the States and the health care is free and we get PBS.

never useless hush

[gild]

I suppose I don't think of life in such... Drastic terms. [ Conspiratorially: ] Though where fun is concerned, I can think of a great many other names to call her.

[ And the grin there might be a touch too sharp for Mr. Gold and slightly out of place for one so soft-spoken. ]

cool. cool cool cool.

[lucency]

I don't think it's drastic so much as - [she searches for a word] adventurous. [then, she laughs, and if he were any closer, she would probably swat at him.] Don't be rude! Name-calling isn't necessary.

[her smile falters slightly when she catches his grin, and - oh. she's definitely sure what that, at least, reminded her of. she looks away.]

[gild]

Ah, well - there you have it. I'm hardly the adventurous type.

[ There's a moment where he almost looks contrite for turning her from laughter to unease so quickly. But it's gone and it's back to his 'usual' demeanor. ]

And you'll note I didn't. Nor would I in such esteemed company.