So... that episode...

[unvarnished]

Wow, you get scary when you're mad. But look.... I kept telling you my story was going to end when the curse broke. So why are you so surprised when I was right?

Yeah, you were right about how I lived my life before then. How about you focus on that and calm down, huh? Getting mad's not going to change what happened.

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[unhand]

Some might say your story's just beginning.

[unvarnished]

Oh, good. I get to go through puberty again.

[unhand]

There are some who wouldn't be so keen to leave it in the first place, let alone pass up a chance to go back.

[unvarnished]

I heard about that. Bet you don't miss those boys now.

[unhand]

One of 'em stole my ship. Can't say I miss him.

[unvarnished]

[sorry Hook he has to snort. It's funny]

Well, you have some time to plot out your revenge on him.

[unhand]

I was thinking of killing his father.

[cursebroken]

Well what do you know. Seems like my mun is as surprised and mad about how your story ended as yours is.

...though I'd think she'd be happier that you're actually alive.

[unvarnished]

I think mine's going to just ignore what happened and keep me this way. I'm not planning on stopping her.

Hey, no, I'm all for living. Just wish I could be alive and not... you know. Pint-sized.

[cursebroken]

Yeah, Alternate worlds and universes seem to allow these people to do whatever the hell they want with us.

To be honest, I think I prefer older you too. Either way, at least you're back with your father.

[unvarnished]

True. But I forgot about my life as August, so I'm not so sure that was good.

[cursebroken]

That I don't like either. ...you had something to warn us about, and it must have been important for you to use your dying breath to try to tell me. ...guess telling me here isn't going to change anything for real.

[unvarnished]

I wish it did, Emma. And I wish I could be there beside you. But hey, maybe I'll see you in one of those alternate realities. One can hope.

[offtheroad]

Tough week, isn't it?


[ sigh ]

You think they got beer around here? While you're still legal and all.

[unvarnished]

[oh hey bro]

They do. I'm staying legal, don't worry. [bro you're gonna need this beer soon so here you go :s]

[offtheroad]

[ and two beers materialize. Neal scoffs, because gdi magic, but hands one to him ]

Who's worrying? [ he sips from his. it takes a lot longer than a sip should ] Got the postcard, by the way.

Pigeon. Cute.

[unvarnished]

[magic beer is still alcohol, and August is happy to drink it]

Glad you liked it. I thought it was a nice touch. [and it was easier than a wooden man going to the post office]

[offtheroad]

[ he grins wryly at him ] It broke my phone. [ not entirely true, but. pigeons, man ]

Not a lot of guys would've done what you did.

[unvarnished]

I'm guessing the warrenty doesn't cover pigeons. Hope nothing important was on there. [except Tamara's phone number. You can totally lose that]

Sending a postcard's not a big deal. [because that's totally what Neal's talking about. Ffft]

[childofthemoon]

[Yeah, she's gonna switch from waitress to pretend-barkeep tonight and just gonna silently slide a drink over the counter. Life sucks, what else is new. She's sympathetic, though.]

[unvarnished]

[god bless you, Ruby] It's probably a little selfish, but I really need this. So I'm drinking it anyway.

[childofthemoon]

Bottoms up. [She grabs a second glass for herself, because drinking alone is misery, and misery should be shared. Can't really help him, but she can be there, at least.]

[unvarnished]

[misery, company. That whole deal] You're a good woman, Ruby. First with Whale and now this.

[childofthemoon]

[She ducks her head a little and smiles, not so much shy as quietly pleased. It's nice to know they think her good.] Nah, I try. And well, you guys deserve it. [She's good with lost souls, apparently. How'd that ever happen?]

[unvarnished]

Thanks. Some of us have traveled harder roads than others, huh?