Poor Emma. Voice testing.

[lostswan]

Seriously?

In what world is this--whatever the hell this [gestures vaguely] is--a good idea? You know what? Don't answer that. I think I've had enough with the whole magic bean magic compass multiple worlds thing. Especially this one. This is like being trapped in an elevator with five versions of an ex boyfriend.

[In some cases, literally. One is definitely enough, thanks.]

Pretty sure right about now I could use a few drinks. Bottles. Then we'll talk about whatever you're trying to do here, sister.

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[undealt]

Developing a bit of a tic against being played with, are we, dearie?

[IT SURE HAPPENS OFTEN ENOUGH.

...Look, it's not always his fault.]

[lostswan]

You could say that, yeah. I'm pretty freaking tired of it.

[No, it's only USUALLY always his fault. Or...Pinocchio, apparently, but whatever.]

[undealt]

And I'm sure like most things, you'll muddle through it. Likely complaining all the way, but it's part of your charm.

[August is a life ruiner. He ruins lives. Gold just plays Xanatos Speed Chess with everyone's lives. WHICH IS BETTER... Both of those options suck. Don't answer that.]

[lostswan]

[Thinking of getting real charming on your face, Grandpa.]

Something tells me you're not big on getting played either. Now you're on the other side of the spectrum. How's it feel?

[undealt]

[Thanksgiving is going to be so violent this year.]

Unpleasant, but workable. We both know there's little I can't make work in my favor.

[Except, you know, amnesia girlfriends and his son being indifferent to his life. But that's neither here nor there.]

[lostswan]

[Right? Awkward.]

Making deals already? You ever think maybe treating people like human beings instead of pieces on your chessboard might actually get you what you want without pissing everybody off?

[Also in related news, yeah good luck with all that.]

[undealt]

[Dear Diary, my family bullshit has a body count.

He could say a number of things to that. Most of them being along the lines of 'they usually come to me first,' but nah. He knows Emma Swan won't accept that line of thinking for anything.]

Say what you will of it, Ms. Swan, but it's an honest living.

[Well, for a certain degree of honest, anyway...]

[didyoueverdoubt]

The muns don't seem to like to listen to us. I wish they did.

[lostswan]

Well, she'll listen to me. I will make her life hell if I have to.

[noooot one for passive compliance, this one.].

[didyoueverdoubt]

[One of Snow's better qualities that got passed down, he thinks.]

Just be careful. I've heard that they can drop us in some really unpleasant places if they want to.

[lostswan]

Nothing I haven't seen before. I can handle it. Your land wasn't exactly a piece of cake.

[didyoueverdoubt]

I promise it was a little better before the ogres moved in.

[lostswan]

Yeah. ....are you sure? Because with them and the giants and the evil queens and curses and...everything else...

[didyoueverdoubt]

Better, not perfect. And parts of it were pretty great.

[One in particular] Snow said you got to see your nursery.

Should I avoid spoilers for the recent episode?

[theboywiththebook]

[Line facing at you, Emma.]

Nooope I'm up to date =)

[lostswan]

[Aw come on. That's not fair. Don't give her that look, kid.]

Awesome

[theboywiththebook]

[Too bad.]

...Maybe she'll help you. You know...with not lying.

[He's hurt, it's normal to be a bit snappy.]

[lostswan]

[OUCH Henry.]

Okay. I deserve that a little bit. A lot.

[unvarnished]

Personally, I like it. It suits me better than being stuck in one of those "games".

[lostswan]

I wouldn't go so far as to say like but I'll give you that one.

[unvarnished]

Give it some time and you'll learn to appreciate it.

Manhattan spoilers yay or nay?

[lostswan]

Hmm. And what if I don't?

yay :D

[unvarnished]

Hey, up to you. God knows I can't force you into anything.

[lostswan]

True.

But you definitely have no problem swooping in and messing up my life, so who knows?

[unvarnished]

Okay, I deserved that one.