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Post by Ariel on Sept 7, 2022 10:28:59 GMT -8
"I dunno, looks like a pretty intense conversation,"
"He's an intense bloke, not gonna lie. I've never seen the man take a vacation, let alone put up his feet for a mere moment." Vlad nodded in agreement, though if they crossed their path then small talk would be inevitable. Until then, they continued to mind their own business as they carried along the Main Street sidewalk.
"So how long have you been practicing here?" "Did you see a 'Hypnotherapist Wanted' ad in the London Times?"
Vlad chuckled at Emma's curiosity, a fair one at that. He was happy to answer her, indulging in the fact that they were actually getting to know one another whether they liked it or not. Well, in his case he was thrilled about it, but wasn't so sure about Emma. She had been so adamant on leaving and getting back to her own life, and yet like a magnet circumstances pulled her to stay in Storybrooke. Even if she was politely just making small talk to avoid Mr. Gold, Vlad was delighted.
"That's a very good question," Vlad validated her query as he pulled a tiny handkerchief out of his pocket. He didn't hide the fact that the gears in his mind were turning as he tried to recall the details of how he came to this sleepy little town, and yet it was nothing but fog that encased any sort of memories he might have had before arriving, "To be honest, I've been practicing here in Storybrooke for as long as I can remember," As Vlad spoke, he removed his glasses that had been perched on the bridge of his nose and began to wipe the lenses with the handkerchief, "Can I tell you something, Emma? I've felt as if this place is like a rabbit hole. You fall in and spend so much of your life here in a profession, surrounded by townspeople that become like family that you seem to lose a sense of time, of what life was like before," He had thought about it before, but never put too much energy into it anymore than just a thought, "I'm happy here, so I've never questioned it too much," Vlad peered up from cleaning his glasses and shed an affirming smile at Emma before placing the glasses back on his face.
"And how about yourself, Emma? Did you always aspire to be a bail bonds person? The exciting person you are, I would assume anything such as retail would bore you immensely," Vlad asked Emma as he changed the subject to question her as well.
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Post by Kristi Lynne on Sept 10, 2022 17:14:01 GMT -8
"That's a very good question. To be honest, I've been practicing here in Storybrooke for as long as I can remember. Can I tell you something, Emma? I've felt as if this place is like a rabbit hole. You fall in and spend so much of your life here in a profession, surrounded by townspeople that become like family that you seem to lose a sense of time, of what life was like before. I'm happy here, so I've never questioned it too much."
Emma listened intently, trying to split her focus between the walkway ahead and the man at her side. Sounded as if he had a fuzzy memory of his past just like everyone else in town. But she could certainly understand feeling like this place was a rabbit hole. She wondered if Alice and the white rabbit were in that book of Henry's; she'd have to remind herself to ask when she saw him again.
"And how about yourself, Emma? Did you always aspire to be a bail bonds person? The exciting person you are, I would assume anything such as retail would bore you immensely."
"I could never get onboard with the whole 'the customer is always right' philosophy. 'Cause usually they're wrong, and stupid," Emma replied. Getting too in-depth about her past would be a minefield, especially for someone with practice in reading people. So to preserve his good opinion, she decided to keep it vague.
"I wasn't that great at school, and it wasn't really a priority for my foster parents," she answered. "I mean, I had those phases like all kids do, wanting to be an artist or a singer. Then reality sets in. I drifted from one job to another, never stayed anywhere too long. Bail bonds person was about the only job I could get that didn't require a degree or a background check."
She hoped it was a satisfactory answer. If he wanted to know more, he could always swing a pocket watch in front of her face or whatever he did to hypnotize his patients. "You said people in town are like family, do you have any actual family in town?" she inquired.
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Post by DarkSideCookie on Sept 14, 2022 4:15:10 GMT -8
Mr. Gold saved his breath during Gabriella's explanation of her not being able to be in two places at the same time. Her words made sense, of course, but they also were nothing but a weak excuse for not wanting to work for him. With her, it was a little different anyway, always had been. They never actually classically made a deal. He wasn't even sure if she knew of the conversations he'd had with her other half, so he understood her stance of seeing no sense in all this. But when had ever understanding someone's stance discouraged him from claiming a favor?
He was also, not at all, incited to her snide remarks that she seemed unable to withhold as much as she tried, just like back in the good old times in another land. All the while of Gabriella keeping up a monologue, Mr. Gold had a slight sneer on his face. It was only when she stopped her steps, looking at him directly again, that he did the same, the sneer making place for curiosity, although feigned. Almost nobody in this town could actually make him curious since he always knew much more than everyone else.
"What will free me of this 'adventure'?,""Is there something specific you're looking for or am I to continue until I've excavated all of Storybrooke?"
"Oh, come on. Don't act as if this wouldn't give your life a bit of an adventure indeed," Mr. Gold pointed out with the sneer back in its place, even more than before. "Didn't you just say you've got no social life anyway?" He raised an eyebrow, slightly amused. "And I never said there wouldn't be something in it for you once you found something of interest for me."
Before Gabriella could even react to his words, someone was drawing his attention from the corner of his eyes. Oh, not that man again. Mr. Gold couldn't completely withhold an eye-roll at the sight of Dr. Lee but quickly drew his attention back at the woman in front of him, at least.
"Just kindly keep me posted, will you?" That was no question, but Gabriella should know him well enough to guess. Then the shop owner's eyes wandered over to Dr. Lee, in his company Emma Swan - interesting - once again, before looking like he was about to exit the situation. He didn't need another confrontation, especially not while in the company of the woman they had been talking about only yesterday.
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Post by Ariel on Sept 17, 2022 20:16:00 GMT -8
"You said people in town are like family, do you have any actual family in town?"
Pursing his lips together in a grin, Vlad shook his head as he gently shoved his hands in his trouser pockets, "No. I've been alone for as far as I can remember. With such a career that takes a lot of you, there really isn't much time or energy to enjoy outings or get togethers, with this moment being an exception of course," Chuckling lightly, he tried to keep his complexion neutral, yet he would be lying if he said going home to an empty home every night wasn't a problem. As much as he loves the company of the townsfolk, it only goes so far. Everyone has a life, and most of the people in town had families of their own to tend to in the evenings. His time away from work was rather isolating, and his home was always quiet. Of course, he didn't mind it at times when the alone time came in handy for decompressing after a long and draining day in the office. Or when he took a moment to indulge in some gripping literature without any interruptions. At the end of the day, he longed deep down to share his life with another, "If there's one thing to come out of our bumping into one another, I believe that life is perhaps telling me I need to slow down. And to be honest, I don't seem to mind it at all." Vlad revealed, expressing an air of gratitude in Emma's direction.
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Post by Hollywood Heidi on Sept 24, 2022 16:23:43 GMT -8
"Oh, come on. Don't act as if this wouldn't give your life a bit of an adventure indeed," "Didn't you just say you've got no social life anyway?" "And I never said there wouldn't be something in it for you once you found something of interest for me."
Gabriella narrowed her eyes at him but he'd been too busy rolling his eyes to notice. Gabriella mistakenly assumed the eyeroll was at her, which poked at the fragile facade of cooperation. She was barely biting her tongue as it was and in her frustrated quest for some form of an explanation, she'd forgotten about the two people heading in a direction that would cross their path.
Gabriella was still left with no idea if there was something specific he was looking for, or perhaps a few things, or if he just greedily wanted everything and wouldn't release her until she was worn to the bone from picking the caves clean. Lord knew where else he'd have her excavate next. Wasn't there also an abandoned mine? An old well? Perhaps there were catacombs beneath the cemetery. All things she wouldn't snarkily ask because she didn't want to give him ideas.
But his last comment was something new and she couldn't leave it at that. This had all started as a blackmail with him threatening to reveal her secret and showing that he had the ability to control which of her personalities was at the wheel. Did that also mean he'd have the ability to get rid of Elle altogether?
"Just kindly keep me posted, will you?"
He was starting to turn away, but Gabriella had to know. "What's in it for me?" she asked with a step to close the one he'd just taken. It was a term not spoken in the tone one usually heard it in, but instead, with serious interest and curiosity, even a spark that had the potential of growing into motivation and cooperation if the answer was right.
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Post by Kristi Lynne on Sept 24, 2022 19:02:42 GMT -8
"...If there's one thing to come out of our bumping into one another, I believe that life is perhaps telling me I need to slow down. And to be honest, I don't seem to mind it at all."
Emma didn't exactly mind it, either, being in the company of a charming man who wasn't wanted for multiple felonies. But she didn't plan to just come out and say that. "Yeah, I kinda' got the same feeling when Henry showed up," she confided. "I mean, after the shock and confusion and all. Try not to act surprised but I'm not that great at letting people in. But then I come here and Henry and Mary Margaret, they welcomed me in like ... well, like family," she observed. It made a kind of sense with Henry, even though she wouldn't blame him for feeling mistrust or anger towards her. And Mary Margaret had told Emma that she trusted her, even without a reason to do so.
"I'm not really sure what to do with that," she admitted to Vlad. "When people count on you like that, it just makes it more likely that you'll let them down."
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Post by DarkSideCookie on Sept 25, 2022 1:00:21 GMT -8
*** William enters from General Hospital ***
Although inwardly kind of numb and full of worries, William left through the hospital doors with a slight smile. Those who knew him better, however, could tell that it was a sad smile, coming from a long-trained habit rather than from satisfaction, much less joy. He never wanted to be one of those who carried their depression on their faces. But eyes wouldn't lie.
Greeting those who passed his way, although he found that there weren't as many people outside as usual, William headed in the direction of his home and toy shop.
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Post by Ariel on Sept 25, 2022 8:23:31 GMT -8
"I'm not really sure what to do with that," "When people count on you like that, it just makes it more likely that you'll let them down."
"That's definitely a tough one," Vlad nodded empathetically as they continued to walk down the sidewalk. He glanced to the side at Emma with a confident certainty as he offered to shed his light on the situation, "But what if there's a possibility that you don't let them down? If that's the focus, it may be inevitable. And of course, in life we all make mistakes. Perfection isn't reality. Yet, if you focus on the positives, you'll begin to enjoy the newfound connections in your life a little more. And if the time comes that you muck up a little, you'll have saved some grace to have with yourself. They trust you, Emma, so you should trust in yourself a bit more," Vlad smiled, in hopes that his advice had help even just a little. Of course, Emma appeared to have a mind that was rather set in stone and hard to move. But he figured she could take his words and allow them to sift for a while.
"What's in it for me?"
Vlad was so focused on Emma, that he hadn't realized just how close they had gotten to Gabriella and Gold. He stopped his feet right before them as to not run into them head first. "Ah, Gabriella...Mr. Gold," Vlad greeted the unlikely pair with a quick nod in both of their directions, "I am sure you both have met my friend Emma Swan here? Or at least heard of her, of course," Vlad kept his demeanor professional as he politely acknowledged Emma's presence. The scene between Gabriella and Gold was all too strange. Gold looked as if he was trying to make a quick escape, and Gabriella's words to Gold - Vlad had caught the tail end of her question. What kind of deal was she trying to strike up - with Mr. Gold of all people? The previous remark from Elle struck Vlad again, leaving him all the more curious.
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Post by DarkSideCookie on Oct 22, 2022 12:49:17 GMT -8
"What's in it for me?"
Mr. Gold was just about to approach her closer to talk a little more privately when their privacy got interrupted all too soon, making him roll his eyes once again, this time even slightly visible.
"Ah, Gabriella...Mr. Gold,""I am sure you both have met my friend Emma Swan here? Or at least heard of her, of course,"
He looked at both of them, especially the doctor though, without any word of greeting. He had dared to interrupt an obviously private conversation, so what did he expect? Also, it was obviously to him that this man only had an interest in satisfying his curiosity here. Mr. Gold would not give him that. And Gabriella shouldn't either.
He turns his full attention back at Gabriella before reacting to the doctor or Emma with any word at all. "Keep me posted," Mr. Gold repeated like he had nothing to hide but also nothing to share with them, as for things only being a matter between Gabriella and him. This time, however, he made his voice sound much friendlier.
Then, finally, he turned his attention towards the new arrivals, after all, yet, this time, especially to Emma. "And you keep me in mind in case you should need any help with-" Only for a little moment, his eyes wander over at Dr. Lee but right after back at the blonde woman, "matters." Without waiting for a reaction from any of them, Mr. Gold leaves with slow steps, yet not slow enough to be held back.
*** Mr. Gold exits ***
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Post by Hollywood Heidi on Oct 22, 2022 19:51:52 GMT -8
"Ah, Gabriella...Mr. Gold," "I am sure you both have met my friend Emma Swan here? Or at least heard of her, of course,"
Engrossed in her thoughts and what Mr. Gold might be able to offer, Gabriella was startled at Dr. Lee's voice right behind her, evidenced by the slight twitch in her shoulders.
"Keep me posted,"
With a barely discernable nod, Gabriella put on a smile as if everything was perfectly fine, then turned to face Dr. Lee and Emma. As Mr. Gold spoke, Gabriella couldn't help subtly studying the two for any signs of how long they'd been within earshot and what they might have overheard, if anything.
"And you keep me in mind in case you should need any help with-" "matters."
If Gabriella knew for a fact that they hadn't heard anything, she might have warned Emma what Dr. Lee and most of the town already knew; it was not wise to seek Mr. Gold's 'help'. But saying as much when one was caught doing exactly that would only make her look bad as they wondered what it was she'd done to go to the drastic measures of seeking out Mr. Gold. Instead, she brushed aside Mr. Gold's words to Emma and reverted back to Dr. Lee's question.
"Yes, of course," she confirmed to Dr. Lee before looking to Emma. "Thank you, again, for your help, Emma. Some of the townspeople are waiting at William's shop to surprise him. Sort of a 'Welcome Home' celebration. I've just released William from hospital. If you hurry, you could just make it there before him."
It was evident that Gabriella was in a hurry as if she had somewhere she had to be. In truth, she was more in a hurry to exit this conversation before it led to questions that might involve Mr. Gold. It was a convenient coincidence that there was an event occurring this moment that they would need to hurry along to, that was, if luck was on her side and they had an interest in attending.
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Post by Kristi Lynne on Nov 7, 2022 17:09:11 GMT -8
"Yes, of course. Thank you, again, for your help, Emma. Some of the townspeople are waiting at William's shop to surprise him. Sort of a 'Welcome Home' celebration. I've just released William from hospital. If you hurry, you could just make it there before him."
"Oh, I wouldn't want to intrude," Emma replied. Despite her curiosity about the situation between the nurse and the pawn shop owner, she didn't wish to feel like the outsider among a group of close-knit family and friends. Especially ones that only knew her as the newspaper's cover girl. Gold had looked eager to exit the conversation and it was unclear which one of them he was trying to avoid, but that could just be a desire to get back to his work. There seemed to be some strained subtext to Gold's relationship with everyone in town.
"I'm sure he'll be happy to get back home," she said. "Vlad is being kind enough to play tour guide on his morning off. I figure if I'm gonna' be staying here, I should learn my way around town. Mainly the best places to avoid Regina."
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Post by Ariel on Nov 13, 2022 11:52:00 GMT -8
"Yes, of course. Thank you, again, for your help, Emma. Some of the townspeople are waiting at William's shop to surprise him. Sort of a 'Welcome Home' celebration. I've just released William from hospital. If you hurry, you could just make it there before him."
"I'm sure he'll be happy to get back home," "Vlad is being kind enough to play tour guide on his morning off. I figure if I'm gonna' be staying here, I should learn my way around town. Mainly the best places to avoid Regina."
Vlad took a momentary step back from the conversation as he allowed Gabriella and Emma to exchange words. Besides, Gabriella had directed the conversation directly towards Emma and he did not want to be rude as to interject himself into the invitation she had offered Emma's way. He had work to catch up on in the afternoon anyways, as fun as a welcome home party would be to attend. Besides, he felt as if Gabriella was actively avoiding him which was not unexpected based off of how their last appointment ended. He knew that he had to talk to her about that instance, clear up a few details of what had happened. Though, he had a feeling she would not be so easily interested.
"Gabriella," Vlad finally spoke up in a slight panic, as it appeared that she was trying to make an exit before he could speak, "Can you come by my office at some point tomorrow? I wanted to schedule you back in following some developments," Vlad asked Gabriella, for he felt if he didn't ask her now then he wouldn't see or hear from her for the rest of the week.
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Post by Hollywood Heidi on Nov 20, 2022 11:28:14 GMT -8
"Vlad is being kind enough to play tour guide on his morning off. I figure if I'm gonna' be staying here, I should learn my way around town. Mainly the best places to avoid Regina."
Avoiding eye contact with Dr. Lee, Gabriella kept her attention on Emma. "Well, that should be simple enough. Stick to places where there is a sense of fun and community," she said in a casual, informative manner. Gabriella momentarily leaned in to add conspiratorially, "She doesn't seem to be much of a fan of those things." Though Regina did show up at William's toy shop where the community had gathered to help a fellow townsperson. Gabriella would have bet against Regina stepping foot in there, but she hadn't shown up to volunteer. No, she'd obviously had a target on Emma, which Gabriella had not only witnessed but had stepped between. The grin faded from Gabriella's face as a bit of concern took its place. "Though I get the feeling she would brave whatever place you may be," Gabriella said apologetically.
It shouldn't concern her as Gabriella had enough concerns of her own, though she couldn't help feeling it for Emma. Regina was not a person you wanted the attention of. Right up there with Mr. Gold.
Gabriella had felt Dr. Lee's studying gaze boring into her the entire conversation and she attempted to make her exit before he had the chance to address her. "Well, I'm afraid I must dash. It was nice seeing you again--"
"Gabriella,"
'Bullocks.' Gabriella turned back from the barely half turn she'd managed.
"Can you come by my office at some point tomorrow? I wanted to schedule you back in following some developments,"
This time, she avoided looking at Emma. It was near impossible to keep doctor visits private when everyone could see your comings and goings, especially when they were regularly scheduled, but she knew that that was the beginning and end of what they knew. Dr. Lee had the same level of respect for a person's privacy that she did. People knew better than to ask anyway and she'd made it a point to be deemed boring and unworthy of taking on a curious interest over. For all anyone knew, Gabriella was simply seeking the help of hypnotherapy for something normal and mundane in its commonality, perhaps a sleeping disorder or stress...
Managing to make herself look at ease, Gabriella put on a grin. "I'll be in touch as soon as I'm able. I do have something I need to discuss with you," she reassured as the first had sounded like the empty promise of someone who'd planned to avoid you. "Sorry, really, I must dash. I've kept someone waiting." A small white lie as she was sure Michael was in his usual drunken coma. "Enjoy the tour, Emma. Ta." With a friendly smile, Gabriella hiked the strap of the satchel higher onto her shoulder and quickly continued on her way to the docks. Taking a couple steps backward, she added, "And stop by to meet William, if you can. Friendliest person in town," she promised with a final goodbye solute.
***Gabriella exits to Storybrooke Dock***
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Post by Kristi Lynne on Dec 9, 2022 19:21:29 GMT -8
"Gabriella, can you come by my office at some point tomorrow? I wanted to schedule you back in following some developments."
"I'll be in touch as soon as I'm able. I do have something I need to discuss with you. Sorry, really, I must dash. I've kept someone waiting. Enjoy the tour, Emma. Ta. ... And stop by to meet William, if you can. Friendliest person in town."
"Will do," Emma asserted, with a nod and a departing wave. She slowly turned and looked up to meet the doctor's curious gaze. "So, yeah, I kinda' got roped into community service by Mary Margaret and Gabriella yesterday. I figure maybe it'll help my standing with the sheriff," she explained in a joking tone, guessing that Vlad might be curious about her connection to the nurse. Less than a week and she already had connections around town.
Since Gold would be easy enough to find later at his shop, Emma stuffed her hands into the back pockets of her jeans and continued down the sidewalk, trusting Vlad to keep up. "Gabriella told me about how she and her dad moved here when she was a kid. Then he remarried, hopped on a boat, and headed out of town. Of course, you already know all this since she's your patient," she remarked, hinting at a question. "Unless you're just helping her to stop smoking or something...."
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Post by Ariel on Dec 17, 2022 19:34:55 GMT -8
Vlad was taken aback slightly by Gabriella's abrupt response. He was relieved that at least she was willing to meet with him, and yet it concerned him that she also was seeking to address the on goings of their previous appointment. With little to no knowledge of exactly what had happened, a sudden flare of warmth emulated up his neck out of nervousness. Though, he figured what was done was done, and that they would be able to discuss things mutually as two grown adults. He tried to not allow his wild imagination to dominate his rational thoughts as he nodded at he quick farewell, turning his curious attention back onto Emma.
"Gabriella told me about how she and her dad moved here when she was a kid. Then he remarried, hopped on a boat, and headed out of town. Of course, you already know all this since she's your patient," "Unless you're just helping her to stop smoking or something...."
"Or...something," Vlad replied, "It's a patient to specialist basis, with confidentiality in mind. You understand," Vlad spoke affirmatively, as he did not want to breach patient confidentiality as the expense of Gabriella's condition, " Solidify the standing with the sheriff, by all means. I do happen to have some paperwork to catch up on this afternoon anyways," Vlad shed a grin in Emma's direction, though he felt with her profession that she was an excellent reader of what lies beyond the surface. And there was many layers to the Dr. Vladimir Lee that met beyond the eye.
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Post by DarkSideCookie on Dec 23, 2022 6:19:39 GMT -8
Looking around the street one last time, William left it in the direction of his shop then, unaware that people would be waiting there for him just as they would have renovated his home and workplace.
*** William exits to Will's Itty Bitty Wonderworld ***
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Post by Kristi Lynne on Dec 23, 2022 13:10:06 GMT -8
"Or...something. It's a patient to specialist basis, with confidentiality in mind. You understand. ... Solidify the standing with the sheriff, by all means. I do happen to have some paperwork to catch up on this afternoon anyways."
"Using the pen that you 'borrowed' from his office? Don't think I forgot about that," Emma taunted. "Graham seems like a nice enough guy. It can't be easy to do his job with the mayor constantly looking over his shoulder." True, both of her interactions with the sheriff had ended with her on the wrong side of prison bars, but she didn't blame Graham for that. He seemed to be simply interested in doing the right thing. And she still wasn't seeing any reason why Graham would warn her off the doctor. At least, not yet.
"Oh, I also got invited to a night out with the local biker gang at some place called the Rabbit Hole," Emma remembered, having met security guard Scarlett and her friends the day before. "But you wouldn't know anything about such a shady establishment, would you?"
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Post by Ariel on Jan 6, 2023 21:30:03 GMT -8
"Oh, I also got invited to a night out with the local biker gang at some place called the Rabbit Hole," "But you wouldn't know anything about such a shady establishment, would you?"
"Can't say I've frequented that spot, no," Vlad shook his head in amusement. Although he presented a bright smile and a positive front, he could help but to speculate just who exactly was sending this invite their way and what their intentions were. He did know that the majority of the townsfolk were harmless to say the least. But in a way, he felt sort of protective over Emma. He knew he didn't have the right, and he didn't know why. It was just an inkling he got.
"I know I probably gave you my card before. But I'll give you another, in case it was lost or, you know, you run into a crowd at the Rabbit Hole and need an escape goat," Vlad grinned as he passed it over, "Until we meet again, Emma." He tipped a nod in her direction as he walked past her towards his office. Because he knew for a fact that they would indeed meet again. Storybrooke was peculiarly small, after all.
***Vlad Exits***
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Post by Hollywood Heidi on Jan 7, 2023 0:24:35 GMT -8
Approximately nine hours later.
The early morning and afternoon have passed.
It is late afternoon of Thursday, October 27, 2011,
four days after the clock started moving.
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Post by Hollywood Heidi on Aug 20, 2023 11:49:15 GMT -8
Several hours pass.
It is late evening of Thursday, October 27, 2011,
still four days after the clock started moving.
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Post by Hollywood Heidi on Sept 10, 2023 16:44:06 GMT -8
Elle stood in the shadows, watching the sparse foot traffic of this late hour on a weekday. Her fingers soundlessly tapped the satchel around her shoulder as she scanned for an ideal victim, confident that it would go just as easily as the collection of the supplies in the bag had gone.
The trip to the hospital had gone quickly. Sharing a face with Gabriella had made it easy to wander in and to rummage for what she needed. The late night desk clerk had perhaps taken a bit more notice since Elle preferred the put-together look to Gabriella's frumpy attempt to be invisible, but the lady still only offered a polite 'good evening' before going back to minding her own business and ignoring her.
Elle scanned for someone on their own. Perhaps of the male variety, easily susceptible to her wiles. Until Dracula had his abilities back, particularly the one to hypnotize someone's memories away, she had to be careful and more choosy. If luck was on her side, one of the two she'd already gotten her claws into at 'The Rabbit Hole' would make it so easy. 'Perhaps too easy,' she thought in slight boredom.
She stood up from her casual lean. Choosy, like another someone keeping to the shadows as they seemed to discreetly scan their surroundings whilst carrying something really big. Someone who wouldn't report something that happened to them whilst they were doing something they, themselves, didn't want known.
Watching him disappear between the buildings next to the theatre, Elle casually crossed the street at a quick pace so that she wouldn't miss his next directional move.
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Post by The Jester Of Tortuga on Oct 7, 2023 22:48:26 GMT -8
He continued to slink through the town for what would be the last time that night. It took a couple of trips in order to move everything to its appropriate setting for its secondary audience. The town remained quiet as Ken strolled through the darkness, the inky blackness of night his truw domain. Kens dance with darkness brought him back to the theatre, it was shockingly easy to break in as it was most places in this town no one seemed to have any concern for their own safety and frankly he had grown to find that lack of fear disturbing. As he stood on the precipice of the theatre ken smirked to himself as a new era of fear was to be born tonight.
***Ken leaves for the theater***
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Post by Hollywood Heidi on Nov 3, 2023 9:27:28 GMT -8
Though she wasn't the mindless monster she'd been in that other place they'd come from, Elle still possessed the skills of an apex predator. Her mind may still be dark and twisted, but having control over it and possessing a modicum of patience allowed her to make better use of those skills.
Elle maintained a good distance, only barely close enough to see which corner or nook he may disappear into next, far enough away to avoid any suspicion and to casually continue in another direction if spotted as if she'd never been heading the same direction in the first place.
She watched him disappear into the back entrance of the theatre. Elle slowly sank into the shadows of the building next to it, watching patiently, waiting for any other signs of movements. A play would be opening here soon. Judging by the way his arms had been loaded down with something, someone might assume he was working on some sets. But the way he'd slinked about hinted at mischief. There'd also been something she'd sensed about him that didn't add up to something so boring and mundane as voluntary community work. She sneered and rolled her eyes in disgust at the thought of people so frivolously using their precious time to do things that did not benefit themselves.
After a good ten minutes of watching from the shadows, she wasn't surprised to see that nobody else had showed up. "Oh, you're up to no good," she said to herself with a wicked grin of anticipation for finding out what he was doing.
Elle crossed the deserted alley between the buildings and let herself into the door, looking forward to crashing his little party.
***Elle exits to Terpsichore Community Theater***
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Post by Hollywood Heidi on Nov 3, 2023 9:27:45 GMT -8
Though she wasn't the mindless monster she'd been in that other place they'd come from, Elle still possessed the skills of an apex predator. Her mind may still be dark and twisted, but having control over it and possessing a modicum of patience allowed her to make better use of those skills.
Elle maintained a good distance, only barely close enough to see which corner or nook he may disappear into next, far enough away to avoid any suspicion and to casually continue in another direction if spotted as if she'd never been heading the same direction in the first place.
She watched him disappear into the back entrance of the theatre. Elle slowly sank into the shadows of the building next to it, watching patiently, waiting for any other signs of movements. A play would be opening here soon. Judging by the way his arms had been loaded down with something, someone might assume he was working on some sets. But the way he'd slinked about hinted at mischief. There'd also been something she'd sensed about him that didn't add up to something so boring and mundane as voluntary community work. She sneered and rolled her eyes in disgust at the thought of people so frivolously using their precious time to do things that did not benefit themselves.
After a good ten minutes of watching from the shadows, she wasn't surprised to see that nobody else had showed up. "Oh, you're up to no good," she said to herself with a wicked grin of anticipation for finding out what he was doing.
Elle crossed the deserted alley between the buildings and let herself into the door, looking forward to crashing his little party.
***Elle exits to Terpsichore Community Theater***
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