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Post by Hollywood Heidi on Mar 11, 2020 23:12:18 GMT -8
Emma Swan's Second Day Experiences in StorybrookeEvents occurring on October 25, 2011, two days before the clock stars moving. Emma Swan's encounters with the town's citizens and her experiences in Storybrooke.
Emma Swan and Vladimir Lee's First EncounterGranny's DinerOwned by a woman everyone affectionately calls Granny with her actual granddaughter, Ruby, working as a server along with Gail, and Tony in back cooking up everyone's orders.
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Post by Kristi Lynne on Mar 12, 2020 8:50:50 GMT -8
Emma took a seat at the counter and ordered a cup of coffee from Ruby. The day was already off to a great start. She had opened her hotel room door to a copy of the Storybrooke Daily Mirror with her mug shot scowling at her from the front page. Apparently, vandalism of town signage was a major offense here. It was a pretty thorough hit piece by the editor, Sidney Glass, and she had to wonder how much input the mayor herself had had in its publication.
And not long after she'd tossed the paper on a side table, Regina had showed up at the door with a basket of apples. Her not-so-subtle way of suggesting that Emma leave town. Again. But Regina didn't understand that her repeated insistence for her to go only hardened Emma's resolve to stay. In such a brief time, Regina had already shown her cruelty and manipulation. She might not be the Evil Queen, as Henry believed, but she certainly wasn't a shoe-in for mother of the year, either.
Emma still had one of the apples held in her hand, turning and tilting it in the light of the diner. If she took a bite, would she fall asleep? Be placed in a coffin flanked by seven dwarves waiting for a prince's kiss to bring her back to life? Ugh, she'd been hanging around Henry too much. Emma rolled her eyes and set the apple aside, placing both hands and her focus on the warm cup of coffee.
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Post by Ariel on Mar 14, 2020 10:52:59 GMT -8
Waiting in a booth for his espresso, Vladimir thumbed through the table's copy of Storybrooke Daily Mirror. It wasn't usual for Vlad to stop by the Diner before work, yet the instant coffee machine at his office appeared to be on the fritz. Being someone that wasn't the technical type meant he would have to wait until he could call the company or get someone to fix it for him. And if this extra stop pre-office wasn't already an inconvenience, the lack of sleep Vlad suffered last night was unexplainable. He wasn't a man who usually believed in fantastical things such as effects of full moons, but he felt something was definitely off kilter. Aromas of pancakes, coffees, and perfumes filled the Diner air more than usual for Vlad and the discovery of a mysteriously heightened sense of smell almost made him feel rather nauseous on the spot. Unable to focus on the articles placed before him with the intent to pass time, Vlad brought the newspaper to a close in slight agitation and buried his forehead into his hands, already wishing for the day to be over. Yet, it was the front cover of the newspaper that finally gave his senses the perk he had been seeking. His head rose from his hands as his eyes narrowed in on the headline and mugshot that dawned the front of the newspaper from top to bottom. Fixing his glasses on the bridge of his nose, Vlad thumbed the sentences of the article as he began to read. Though, before he could really dive into the current event of the day, a gust of wind from the Diner door opening wafted a peculiar smell his way that interrupted his reading. Something...sweet? Vlad's gaze followed the aroma to the counter bordered by bar stools, one of them being occupied by a blonde woman. An astonished double take was made as Vlad checked the mugshot in the paper, and then back up at the woman. A devilish smile crept along Vladimir's face as he got up from the booth without thinking twice and strolled casually over to the counter. Although Vlad was a gentleman, he would kick himself later if he didn't take this chance to do a little bit of meddling.
"Your espresso, Dr. Lee,"
"Ah, Ruby, what perfect timing. Thank you dear...," Vlad reached over the counter to receive the mug from Ruby with a nod of thanks. Lifting the piping hot mug up to his lips, Vladimir was about to take a sip before he side glanced at the blonde newcomer, acting distracted by her presence.
"Now...you look awfully familiar - have we met?" Turning towards the blonde woman, Vladimir's full attention pointed in her direction as his complexion appeared to be rather puzzled in a state of recollection.
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Post by Kristi Lynne on Mar 14, 2020 17:05:18 GMT -8
"Now...you look awfully familiar - have we met?"
"If you have active warrants, maybe," Emma quipped, without looking, but then turned to see the man addressing her. "But you, uh, you don't look the type." Her usual bluster faltered at being fixed by those dark green eyes and prominent brow. It felt somehow like a lamb being stared down by a wolf, slightly intimidating but not altogether unpleasant.
"It's probably the front page of today's paper," she finally advised. "Alleged vandalism of town property. Not sure if that makes me famous or infamous."
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Post by Ariel on Mar 14, 2020 22:55:18 GMT -8
"It's probably the front page of today's paper,""Alleged vandalism of town property. Not sure if that makes me famous or infamous."
Raising his eyebrows slightly, Vladimir leaned in slightly as his sight narrowed in on the front page. "Ah yes, there you are," Vladimir expressed in an epiphany-esque tone, reading the caption underneath the mugshot. ...Emma Swan... Fixing his glasses on his face, Vladimir took a step back beside the blonde woman, "Whether this makes you famous or infamous...well, I guess that depends on how you look at it. Though, you don't appear to be the type to want to attract any attention to yourself, do you Miss Swan?" Vladimir spoke curiously as he gazed upon Emma attentively.
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Post by Kristi Lynne on Mar 15, 2020 15:04:46 GMT -8
"Whether this makes you famous or infamous...well, I guess that depends on how you look at it. Though, you don't appear to be the type to want to attract any attention to yourself, do you Miss Swan?"
"I prefer to keep a low profile," she replied. "But I've failed at that pretty spectacularly." She began to wonder if she should have stayed. If it wouldn't have been easier to just drop Henry off at the mayor's house and drive away, never look back. She liked the kid, she was warming to the idea of a second chance with him, but everything she'd done so far only seemed to hurt him.
"I should have never made that wish," Emma said softly, staring into her coffee.
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Post by Ariel on Mar 29, 2020 10:41:47 GMT -8
"I prefer to keep a low profile,""But I've failed at that pretty spectacularly." "I should have never made that wish,"
Wish? That's peculiar, Vladimir thought to himself, grinning in amusement. Emma Swan, the newcomer that prefers a low profile yet somehow managed to make herself the talk of the town over the span of a single night. As he stared at her, the noticeably sweet smell overcame his nostrils once more. He didn't flinch, yet stared at her with a smile of slight puzzlement as he tried to figure out what was happening to him. A sudden sensation came over Vladimir, he wasn't sure if it was infatuation or hunger...who was this woman?
Realizing that Vladimir was starring at Emma like a snack, he back tracked slightly as he grew apologetic, "My apologies, Miss Swan! I've been incredibly rude for not introducing myself," Vladimir re-positioned his glasses on the bridge of his nose before making his overdue introduction, "My name is Vladimir Lee. My friends call me Vlad, my patients call me Dr. Lee which would be most of the town," Vladimir's gaze scanned the diner's people before returning back on Emma, "Is there anything I-we can do for you to make your stay more...comfortable? Storybrooke is known for it's hospitable folk, you'll be taken care of here." Vladimir offered before raising the mug in his hand to his lips and finally taking his first sip of coffee.
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Post by Kristi Lynne on Mar 30, 2020 0:35:04 GMT -8
"My name is Vladimir Lee. My friends call me Vlad, my patients call me Dr. Lee which would be most of the town. Is there anything I-we can do for you to make your stay more...comfortable? Storybrooke is known for it's hospitable folk, you'll be taken care of here."
"Well, that's very kind of you, Dr. Lee," Emma replied, choosing to use the professional title rather than the more intimate offered one. Other than Henry, he'd been about the only person in town to show her any of that signature hospitality. "But I'm not staying long and I've got a room here at Granny's bed and breakfast, so I'm good. The bed's a lot comfier than the town jail. Better coffee, too."
She took advantage of the pause in conversation to sip from her own cup. "So, in your professional medical opinion," she inquired, "what is up with Mayor Mills? Or would that be a HIPAA violation?"
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Post by Ariel on Mar 31, 2020 21:09:33 GMT -8
"So, in your professional medical opinion,""what is up with Mayor Mills? Or would that be a HIPAA violation?"
"Ah, so you've met our Queen," Vladimir remarked playfully with a smirk, before retracting his words after receiving a startled reaction, "Sorry, didn't mean to blurt that out. Bit of a nickname I've given her. She's not a patient of mine, not anymore," Vladimir shook his head as he peered down into his cup of espresso in thought, painfully remembering Regina at her worst and the countless of hours he spent with her trying to help her over the life curb that appeared to become fixed once she adopted and fell in love with her son, "Mayor Mills is a bit of a hard pill to swallow at times. We've all been there. But, she truly is not a bad person. Just a gravely misunderstood one," Vladimir affirmed before looking back up at Emma with a slight smile as he poked a bit of fun, "So what did you do to get on her bad side anyway?"
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Post by Kristi Lynne on Apr 2, 2020 6:04:48 GMT -8
"Ah, so you've met our Queen."
Emma's eyebrows flicked upward at the reference, wondering if Henry had been talking to someone else about his book of fairy tales. But then the doctor went on to explain his own history with Regina, along with his opinion that she was 'misunderstood.' Well, wasn't that what they said about most villains? And Emma certainly hadn't had a problem understanding Regina the two times she had threatened her to leave town so far.
"So what did you do to get on her bad side anyway?"
"Mm, it's more what I didn't do," Emma replied. Like sticking around town instead of following the queen's orders. "It seems like the mayor isn't used to hearing the word 'no' from any of her constituents. Sounds like you've treated most of them. Would you say people here are happy, fulfilled?" she inquired. "Well-adjusted?"
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Post by Ariel on Apr 2, 2020 20:41:07 GMT -8
"It seems like the mayor isn't used to hearing the word 'no' from any of her constituents. Sounds like you've treated most of them. Would you say people here are happy, fulfilled?""Well-adjusted?"
"Hmm, well," Vladimir tilted his head in thought, impressed by her question of challenge. Finishing off his cup of espresso, he placed the empty cup on the opposite side of the counter for Ruby before turning his body towards Emma. Resting his forearm on the counter's edge, he tilted his gaze as he peered at the defiant blonde over the frame of his glasses with a tickled grin, "I think they're contempt and comfortable with being told what to do and how to do it. Too comfortable, if you ask me. But you, Emma Swan, seem like a special kind of flavor. It's about time someone decided to spice things up around this sleepy, little place," Vladimir remarked rather impressively, "It's a shame you won't be sticking around for too long though, we could've gotten on that friend-name-basis," Vladimir spread his lips into a friendly grin before diverting eye contact from Emma to nod a thanks in Ruby's direction as she collected his empty cup.
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Post by Kristi Lynne on Apr 4, 2020 0:50:47 GMT -8
"...It's about time someone decided to spice things up around this sleepy, little place. It's a shame you won't be sticking around for too long though, we could've gotten on that friend-name-basis."
And there it was, that rush of warmth that wasn't just the coffee. The one that had led her down the path of many a morally questionable man. And there was that smile that rose to crinkles around his eyes, that silken voice with words that hinted at something beyond mere friendliness. "I really didn't intend to spice up anything," Emma protested. "And most people like being content and comfortable."
A few days ago, her life had been content, and then it got turned upside down. Emma wondered if what Henry said was true, that bad things happen to anyone who tried to leave town. That had certainly been the case for her. "Have you ever thought about leaving, trying a new life somewhere else?" she asked. "I mean, a skilled doctor would have no problem finding work elsewhere, even one who clearly has a terrible bedside manner." A smirk tugged at the corners of her mouth, betraying her seriousness. The man had to know how charming he was.
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Post by Ariel on Apr 24, 2020 21:15:45 GMT -8
"Have you ever thought about leaving, trying a new life somewhere else?""I mean, a skilled doctor would have no problem finding work elsewhere, even one who clearly has a terrible bedside manner."
Vlad sighed inwardly at Emma's query before giving her an answer. Honestly?..."Well, maybe once or twice. But I figured someone would miss this terrible bedside manner. So I've decided to stay. For now," He really had never thought about leaving town to pursue anything better. In fact, most times he often forgot that there was the rest of the big, wide world out there waiting to be explored. Was he one of the comfortably content ones? Maybe he was a bit hypocritical, but the thought really did not cross his mind. That was, until Emma Swan came along and sparked the questions that no one dared to ponder. Indeed, she was going to be a trouble maker, and he'd be lying if he said that he didn't start to like her. Things were about to get real interesting around Storybrooke, Vlad was just itching to see it all unfold.
Before he could go on any further, Vladimir's attention was caught by Ruby's surprise return to their spot on the counter top, except this time she had a full cup in her hand and placed it in front of Emma.
"Here you go," Ruby chimed sweetly as she delivered what looked to be a piping cup of hot cocoa with what smelled like a cinnamon aroma dancing off the top of the whipped topping.
"Hot Cocoa with cinnamon, interesting choice. No kahlua? I imagined you'd like something with a bit more zing," Vladimir chuckled as he took in the sweet aroma of the drink that sat on the counter before Emma.
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Post by Kristi Lynne on Apr 25, 2020 4:54:03 GMT -8
"Well, maybe once or twice. But I figured someone would miss this terrible bedside manner. So I've decided to stay. For now."
"How very charitable of you," Emma observed with a respectful nod. But before her thoughts could travel any further down the lane of Vlad's bedside, she realized Ruby had just placed a cup of hot cocoa on the counter before her. Sprinkled with cinnamon, which was one of Emma's unique quirks.
"Here you go."
"Hot Cocoa with cinnamon, interesting choice. No kahlua? I imagined you'd like something with a bit more zing."
"Well, it's a little early, even for me," Emma retorted, before turning her attention to Ruby. "Thank you... but I did not order that."
"Yeah, I know. You have an admirer."
For a moment, she cut a suspicious glance at the doctor, but then she followed Ruby's gaze across the diner to a booth where the sheriff was sitting. Great, a night spent in the town jail wasn't embarrassing enough? She sighed as she spun back around on the barstool. "Your sheriff thinks he's funny. Guess he wants to make sure I'm not a flight risk," Emma said, picking up the mug of cocoa. "It was nice meeting you, Dr. Lee," she added, offering him her free hand.
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Post by Ariel on Apr 26, 2020 19:06:28 GMT -8
"Your sheriff thinks he's funny. Guess he wants to make sure I'm not a flight risk," "It was nice meeting you, Dr. Lee,"
Emma Swan seemed like a rather popular commodity around town that morning, and Vlad could't blame any of them. Everyone was curious as no one new ever comes to their little town, let alone turns the place upside down. They all seemed to want a piece of the new girl in town, and by reading the slight grin on the Sheriff's face from where he sat, Vlad had an inkling that he probably saw the same thing in Miss Swan that Vlad did. Vladimir couldn't place what it was exactly, but it didn't matter. She would be leaving soon, so he wouldn't get jealous, and it took everything within him not to make things more complex and ask her out. So he did the best he could do, "Pleasure was mine, Miss Swan," Vlad received the hand Emma offered him and shook it gently, "I know you said you weren't staying long, but I meant what I said before. Here's my card - If you need anything, all you have to do is ask," Vlad passed Emma the business card for his practice with his free hand, "Enjoy the rest of your stay. Try to stay out of trouble...if you can," Vlad shed a brisk wink in Emma's direction before finally tearing himself away from keeping her too much longer and made his exit out of the diner.
*** Vladimir exits ***
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Post by Kristi Lynne on Apr 29, 2020 13:28:37 GMT -8
Later that day at the Storybrooke Sheriff's Department....
And so Emma found herself back at the Storybrooke Sheriff's Office, in cuffs and posing for mug shots. Apparently after she'd been given Henry's file by his therapist, Dr. Hopper, he'd called the police to tell them she stole it. She'd been shocked by the accusation but willingly allowed the Sheriff into her hotel room, where the contents of Henry's file were indeed strewn across the bed. So to the ever-observant Graham, she'd just been caught red-handed. "You know the shrink is lying, right?" she protested, wincing at the camera flash. "To the right, please," he directed from behind the camera. "Why would he lie?"
"The Mayor put him up to this," Emma declared. Obviously. "She's gotta' have something on him. He's terrified of her, like everyone else in this town." "To the left," he instructed again, taking another photo. "Regina may be a touch intimidating, but I don't think she'd go as far as a frame-job."Emma turned to face forward again, giving him an incredulous look. Did she mention that Regina had already threatened her twice to leave? "How far would she go?" she inquired. "What does she have her hands in?" "Well, she's the Mayor," Graham said flatly. "She has her hands in everything."
"Including the police force?" "Feel free to exercise your right to remain silent anytime, Miss Swan," he advised calmly. Having completed the photos, he took her by the arm and led her to the two cells against the wall. "Would you like the same cell as your previous stay, or would you prefer a change of scenery?""Surprise me," she offered, wondering if she had hit a nerve in questioning his relationship with Regina. Without resistance, she let him place her in the cell on the right and lock the door behind her, unlocking and removing the cuffs once she was inside. She sighed and settled in on the cot.
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Post by Ariel on May 18, 2020 16:16:54 GMT -8
Word traveled fast in Storybrooke, there was no surprise to that fact. The town was small and uneventful so whenever something interesting happened, folks couldn't help but to indulge slightly in a bit of devilish gossip. Vladimir's eardrums were peculiarly sharp, so if something was going on he always knew about it. That, and he had clients who sometimes slipped up with too much information. So when word got back to him that Emma was hand cuffed and heading to the slammer again, it didn't shock Vladimir in the slightest. In fact, he was tickled with amusement at the entire monstrosity that Emma Swan had gotten herself into. The birth mother of Henry Mills, the son of the cut-throat and ruthless Mayor Mills, sticking around and meddling in corners of town that would deem her automatically doomed. Vladimir thought that Emma was absolutely insane for sticking around and challenging the woman who had her hold on this town and it's entire population. Yet, Henry was her son, so Vladimir couldn't blame her for being concerned. Nonetheless, he had the real story of what happened at Dr. Hopper's office that day and he contemplated on whether or not he should get involved. The wrestling match in his head continued all the way to the curb outside the Sherriff's Office. Through the opened blinds, he could see the backside of Graham and the shape of Emma. Vladimir grinned to himself as he shook his head at the sight before making the decision to step off the curb and cross the street to enter the office. He couldn't help but to immerse himself into trouble, especially when trouble was a pretty blonde with a heart for her birth son.
"Would you like the same cell as your previous stay, or would you prefer a change of scenery?" "Surprise me,"
Vladimir caught the tail end of the conversation as he entered into the Sheriff's Office to find Emma Swan back in a cell and Graham doing his duty. Well, Regina's duty to be precise. "Good afternoon, Sheriff. I'm afraid to tell you that your efforts here have been operating on what appears to be a misunderstanding." Vladimir spoke to Graham as if he was letting him down lightly with this revelation.
"I'm not sure what's been a misunderstanding here, Dr. Lee," Graham stood in front of the cells as he crossed his arms, " Dr. Hopper reported Emma Swan for theft of very confidential information, the evidence up to this point has lead Miss Swan here to be guilty."
"Ahh, I see your point. However," Vladimir countered as he began to pace the office slowly, traveling to the Sheriff's desk, "Being Dr. Hopper's professional neighbor, I can tell you that I witnessed Emma Swan warmly welcomed into Dr. Hopper's office today by none other than himself," Vladimir picked up a dark, ball point pen off the desk and stared at it as if he was examining it's details, "Now, I was not eavesdropping as I understand how important patient confidentiality is. However, I can tell you that I heard no altercations, no yelling. Only pleasant conversation before she left to carry about her day normally...until you had her arrested that is, - Sheriff, I need the name of your office supplier, this pen is exactly what I've been looking for." Vladimir looked upwards and in is astonishment pointed the pen in Graham's direction who appeared to have a look of utter confusion wiped across his face.
"Sorry, I'm a bit lost," The Sheriff blinked repeatedly in his stunned state at the surprising information that Vladimir had just laid out for him, clear as day.
Vladimir let out an audible sigh, before fastening the pen he retrieved off of Graham's desk onto the front pocket of his own dress shirt, " With the hold she has on this town, I didn't expect this to be an easy conversation. Which is why I'm bailing Miss Swan out." Vladimir finally looked over at Emma Swan who had been turned from glum to just as bewildered as Graham had been.
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Post by Kristi Lynne on May 18, 2020 21:25:10 GMT -8
Emma was settling into examining the ceiling tiles of the cell, again. She had no idea how long she would be here this time. Regina sure wasn't going to intervene, and Henry probably didn't even know what had happened. She'd have to convince Graham to get a message to him somehow. She was allowed one phone call, right? Only she didn't know the number to the mayor's office, and Regina would surely hang up on her....
"Good afternoon, Sheriff. I'm afraid to tell you that your efforts here have been operating on what appears to be a misunderstanding."
Emma knew that voice. Raising up on her elbows, she looked over to see the handsome and accommodating stranger from that morning at the diner. "Dr. Lee?!" she sputtered, a flush of embarrassment coloring her cheeks. First, the front page of the paper, now locked up behind prison bars. So much for his admonishment to stay out of trouble. She got to her feet and walked up to the bars. "What are you doing here?"
"I'm not sure what's been a misunderstanding here, Dr. Lee. Dr. Hopper reported Emma Swan for theft of very confidential information, the evidence up to this point has lead Miss Swan here to be guilty."
"Ahh, I see your point. ... However, I can tell you that I heard no altercations, no yelling. Only pleasant conversation before she left to carry about her day normally...until you had her arrested that is, - Sheriff, I need the name of your office supplier, this pen is exactly what I've been looking for."
She listened intently as the doctor offered words to support her version of events, unsure whether to be grateful or suspicious. People weren't nice to people they didn't know, just for the sake of it. At least not in her experience. But if Graham trusted and respected him, she was that much closer to being free. "You see, I told you Dr. Hopper was lying. If you don't believe me, believe him," Emma insisted. "Respected doctor, right? Pillar of the community?"
"Sorry, I'm a bit lost."
"With the hold she has on this town, I didn't expect this to be an easy conversation. Which is why I'm bailing Miss Swan out."
"You're what?" Emma asked. No, no, she did not need to owe this man any money, or favors. "No, you don't need to do that. Look, Graham, you know I'm telling the truth. Dr. Lee just backed me up. You don't need to keep me here."
"It's not up to me or your...new friend," Graham sighed, with a side-eye that made Emma wonder what the history was between the two of them. He walked back to the camera and started disassembling it. "Dr. Hopper is the one who pressed charges. If he decides to drop those charges, he'll have to discuss it with the magistrate. Tomorrow morning."
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Post by Ariel on May 22, 2020 20:40:08 GMT -8
"It's not up to me or your...new friend,""Dr. Hopper is the one who pressed charges. If he decides to drop those charges, he'll have to discuss it with the magistrate. Tomorrow morning."
"Come on, Graham," Vladimir pursed his lips into a friendly grin as he made things personal, resident to resident. He tipped his gaze to scan the Sheriff from head to toe, then connecting his gaze once more before allowing his hand to slip into the inside of his blazer and rummaged blindly in the inside pocket as he pressed onward with his case, "I'm sure we both have come to know the infamous town celebrity by now, how harmless she truly is. I, personally, will volunteer my services to make sure she doesn't cause any more of a ruckus," Vlad's gaze side glanced over at Emma to shed a momentary wink before returning back to Graham. Just like a magic trick, Vladimir made a cheque book appear from underneath his blazer and set it down on the desk in front of him, "So," Vladimir retrieved the pen from his front pocket, "Name the standard bail price and consider Emma Swan free from your hair." A single click was heard coming from the pen before the tip was placed on the blank cheque line as Vladimir smiled at Graham with insistence.
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Post by Kristi Lynne on May 22, 2020 22:53:51 GMT -8
"...I, personally, will volunteer my services to make sure she doesn't cause any more of a ruckus. So, name the standard bail price and consider Emma Swan free from your hair."
So he was actually going through with this? Purely out of the kindness of his heart, Emma scoffed inwardly. When Graham threw a glance at her, all she could do was shrug. She was as surprised and confused by the doctor's actions as he was.
"Well, you should be aware that Miss Swan is a flight risk and has a prior criminal record," Graham explained. "Assault and burglary are still very serious offenses, even here in Storybrooke." He walked by her cell as he finished taking apart the camera and storing it, and Emma glared in response. No matter how much she protested her innocence, or had witnesses to corroborate her story, he was going to make this difficult. "I'd say...five hundred ought to cover it," Graham finally advised. "After all, we need a new town sign."
"Also not my fault," Emma protested, seething at the outrageous amount but doing her best to stay quiet and calm.
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Post by Ariel on May 23, 2020 10:43:08 GMT -8
"I'd say...five hundred ought to cover it,""After all, we need a new town sign."
Pleased of the outcome, Vladimir bore an uncontrollable smirk on his face as his eyes moved from Graham to the cheque book. Whether it was his professional status or his natural ability to charm just about anyone, he was never afraid of not getting his own way and knew that things would have worked in his favor one way or another. The tip of the pen glided quickly along the rectangular piece of paper before he tore it out of the book, "Sheriff, I've always admired your dedication to the town...but a word of advice - make sure you make your professional judgement with that pretty noggin of yours instead of, well, something else," Vlad raised his eyebrows as he flashed a slightly accusatory grin in Graham's direction. He wasn't sure if Graham was aware that his relationship with Mayor Mills was more transparent than he had thought, but Vlad's intuition was sharp and he always felt an energy between them that was of the more personal sort. The signed cheque floated in the air between the two men for a brief few moments as they stared one another down before Graham wordlessly snatched it from the Doctor's hand. "Pleasure doing business with you. Now, if you don't mind...," Vlad broke eye contact with Graham as he tipped his gaze in the direction of Emma Swan, still stuck in her cage, "...We'll be on our way."
At that, the Sheriff who seemed rather put out at the moment turned around and unlocked the cell door to allow Emma to step foot back into the free world.
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Post by Kristi Lynne on May 23, 2020 12:33:36 GMT -8
"Pleasure doing business with you. Now, if you don't mind...We'll be on our way."
Emma marveled at how very quickly her circumstances had changed. And she would have plenty of time to consider the consequences once she was on the other side of the cell bars. "Thanks," she said as he opened the door.
"Just...watch yourself with him," Graham confided in a low voice. Emma gave a curt nod in reply. She was planning to do that anyway, but the sheriff had seemed fair and impartial in their dealings so far. If he had reason to be cautious about Vlad, she figured she should take him seriously.
She collected her red leather jacket and other possessions from a nearby chair, and headed for the exit, trusting that the doctor wouldn't be far behind. Once outside, she waited until she could be face to face with him and out of Graham's earshot. "So thank you, Dr. Lee," Emma began, "for your help. I appreciate the gesture, and I will pay you back every cent. But I'm not looking to get anyone else in trouble with Regina. You really want to poke that hornet's nest? On my account?"
She looked up into those dark green eyes expectantly, still trying to discern his intentions. Was this about putting her in his debt, or sticking it to the mayor? Or just creating some sort of drama to liven up this sleepy little town?
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Post by Ariel on May 24, 2020 20:30:23 GMT -8
"So thank you, Dr. Lee,""for your help. I appreciate the gesture, and I will pay you back every cent. But I'm not looking to get anyone else in trouble with Regina. You really want to poke that hornet's nest? On my account?"
Vladimir stopped as Emma halted to turned around to address his gesture of kindness. He peered down at the inquisitive woman in understanding, and knew that he would have questions too if someone that he really did not know that well came to bail him out of jail. "One thing you must know," Still holding his gaze on Emma, Vlad began to explain himself as he took his glasses off of his face and began to rub the lenses clean with the bottom of his white dress shirt that poked out from under his open blazer, "Is that I'm a rational man, Emma Swan. I pick and choose my battles very wisely. This seemed like one of those battles worth fighting," Vladimir whisked his gaze down for a brief second at his freshly clean glasses before fixing them on the bridge of his nose once more, "And if we get to show Regina Mills that she can't always throw a tantrum and get what she wants, that's an added bonus." Vladimir flashed a smile of satisfaction at the thought of Mayor Mills losing this round. He was sure there would be many more after this one, but he knew that the townspeople couldn't succumb to her bidding forever. Especially with Emma Swan as their influence.
"And the only way you can pay me back, Emma, is by allowing me to treat you to something to eat. After everything you've been through today, you must be starving," Vlad offered as he shed concern about Emma's physical well being. He told himself he'd stay away the first time they bid farewell, yet she went against her word and stuck around. Vlad's restraint was weakened with every encounter he had with Emma, and he couldn't quite figure out what it was about her that he was so drawn to. The doctor's rule to not get involved had been completely thrown out the window, and she was still here. Convinced that he will never meet another woman like Emma Swan, he figured he might as well screw his rule and make the most of their time together.
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Post by Kristi Lynne on May 25, 2020 16:47:54 GMT -8
"One thing you must know...is that I'm a rational man, Emma Swan. I pick and choose my battles very wisely. This seemed like one of those battles worth fighting. And if we get to show Regina Mills that she can't always throw a tantrum and get what she wants, that's an added bonus."
"Well, that's an interesting definition of 'rational'," Emma retorted. "Dropping half a grand on a stranger, just to stick it to Regina. Tempting as it may be, I get the feeling it isn't wise to pick battles with her." Granted, Emma had been guilty of not taking her own advice in the very short span of time she'd been in town. All she wanted to do was get to know her son, and Regina was throwing up one roadblock after another. Emma felt completely alone in this fight... perhaps until now.
"And the only way you can pay me back, Emma, is by allowing me to treat you to something to eat. After everything you've been through today, you must be starving."
Was he asking for a date? She laughed and looked away across the street. She was not exactly in a position to say no, and did she really want to say no? The doctor was the one person she'd met so far who seemed fully on her side in this struggle against the mayor. She could figure out his motives later, but for now it was comforting to have someone in her corner. The fact that he was tall, dark, and handsome, and supremely confident in his abilities didn't exactly hurt.
"Okay, Vlad," Emma finally said, punctuating his name with a warm smile. Curious if she could coax him into a detour before dinner. "It's a little unconventional, but...how do you feel about apple-picking?"
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Post by Ariel on May 31, 2020 15:14:18 GMT -8
"Okay, Vlad,"
Vlad was pleased that Emma had resorted to referring to him on that personal name basis level he had so desired for her to climb up to. Even more so that he did not have to remind her to disregard referring to him as 'Dr.' as most of the residents have done. She knew her place unapologetically, and there was nothing more sexier to Vlad than a woman who was confident in who she was whether people liked her or not.
"It's a little unconventional, but...how do you feel about apple-picking?"
Apple picking? Vlad wasn't sure if Emma was referring to getting her pre-snack on before dinner or if she was referring to something else with her mention of the surprise stop she wanted to make. Regardless, Vlad was intrigued with every fiber in his body and was dying to see what Emma had up her sleeves this time.
Vlad looked as if he wanted to burst out into a chuckle as his eyebrows furrowed questionably, his lips grinning in his puzzled yet amused state, "Emma Swan, you are full of surprises, has anyone ever told you that?" Vlad expressed impressively before nodding and extending his hand outward along the edge of the sidewalk to allow Emma to lead the way to their first destination before quenching their appetites. He had a feeling that this woman was going to keep him on his toes during her stay, and he couldn't be any more enthralled by the Swan charm.
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Post by Kristi Lynne on May 31, 2020 19:30:32 GMT -8
"Emma Swan, you are full of surprises, has anyone ever told you that?"
"Eh, a couple times. Pretty sure they didn't mean it as a compliment," Emma replied, taken in by the conspiratorial grin on the doctor's face. Someone who took pleasure in her company, unlike Graham who'd already made a habit of doubting and scolding her. She glanced back into the sheriff's office and noted him quickly look away when she caught his eye through the blinds. "This morning, Mayor Mills told me about this apple tree she's really proud of. I feel like I need to see it for myself."
She nodded at the gentlemanly sweep of his arm and started toward the mayor's office. "Oh, any idea where I can get a chainsaw?" she twirled around for a moment to ask before continuing on her way.
*** Emma and Vlad exit to do some tree-trimming, then head to Granny's Diner ***
"...You should have seen her face. I swear steam was coming out of her ears," Emma gleefully told Vlad, as they walked back to the diner. She had asked him to keep his distance while she took an axe to the mayor's precious apple tree, lest he be considered an accomplice. It would be damning enough in Regina's eyes that he had paid for her bail.
"I told her a shoddy frame job wasn't gonna' scare me away," she explained, as they settled into one of the booths. "Like you said, Regina needs to know she can't always get what she wants."
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Post by Ariel on Jun 6, 2020 9:24:39 GMT -8
"I told her a shoddy frame job wasn't gonna' scare me away," "Like you said, Regina needs to know she can't always get what she wants."
It was difficult for Vlad to not be amused by Regina Mills' dismay, however she did have what was coming for her. With everyone under her harsh rule for years upon end, it was only a matter of time before the townspeople would have cracked anyways. Emma Swan was simply giving the silent cause for their voices to be heard a little nudge off the cliff before it eventually would take full flight.
"Well I must say, It was about time someone gave her a taste of her own medicine - or poison really, in her case," Vlad chuckled as he slid into the booth across from Emma, his fingertips reaching for the menu in front of him, "She can't have her apples and eat them too. Speaking of which, the apple crumble here is simply to die for," Vlad pushed his glasses up on his face as he pointed at the dessert section of the menu with a single finger before looking back up at Emma, "Order anything that strikes your fancy, Emma Swan. First a jail cell quarrel and then some of the most intense 'apple picking' I've ever bore witness to - you must have a hankering for something." Vlad exercised genuine care in that replenishment at this point was the highest priority before placing his menu back down on the table.
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Post by Kristi Lynne on Jun 6, 2020 12:13:32 GMT -8
"Order anything that strikes your fancy, Emma Swan. First a jail cell quarrel and then some of the most intense 'apple picking' I've ever bore witness to - you must have a hankering for something."
"Starving," Emma proclaimed, almost surprised by her empty stomach until Vlad had brought it up. She'd been fueled by her anger at Regina most of the day, but now that was easing off. "I would love a grilled cheese," she remarked while surveying the menu. "When your world gets turned upside down, it's all about the comfort food, right?"
She stole glances at her dining companion over the menu, still curious about his intentions. A business card and brief conversation were only so informative. "So, your card says 'Hypnotherapist'," Emma began. "I always thought that was more about helping people stop smoking, or to lose weight, or make them cluck like a chicken....?"
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Post by Ariel on Jun 7, 2020 12:48:30 GMT -8
"So, your card says 'Hypnotherapist',""I always thought that was more about helping people stop smoking, or to lose weight, or make them cluck like a chicken....?"
"Only do I make my least favorite patients cluck and do the funky chicken," Vlad attested in a joking manner. He chuckled lightly, thinking of all the stage gimmicks out there that give hypnotherapy a hokey stigma. He was proud to know of the many people he had been able to show just how hypnotherapy can help improve the quality of someone's life, as well as the many lives he had helped change for the better. Though, he couldn't help but to admit that there were many times he wanted to make Mr. Gold cluck like a chicken, perhaps the man would learn to loosen up a little.
"It's so much more than all of that though," Vlad side glanced to nod at the waitress who brought them their drinks, before cupping the cup of coffee that had been placed in front of him, "Most times I am someone's...last resort," Vlad hesitated slightly as the world often looked at hypnotherapy as a joke, "But I can also be someone's best chance at a good life. I've helped trauma victims and mental health patients cope and function in their day to day lives. The hope that I can give someone when everything else they've tried seems helpless is the greatest reward of all." Vlad leaned back with a satisfied grin on his face as he lifted his cup up to blow the steam off of the top, "And you, Emma Swan? What do you do in the real world? I'm assuming 'professional trouble maker' isn't your preferred career choice." Vlad inquired lightly as his complexion flexed into one that would be perceived as slightly amused.
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Post by Kristi Lynne on Jun 9, 2020 0:05:53 GMT -8
"And you, Emma Swan? What do you do in the real world? I'm assuming 'professional trouble maker' isn't your preferred career choice."
"No, that I just do for fun," Emma retorted. "Strictly amateur." She sipped her own soda and pondered just how much truth to share. Vlad himself seemed like an open book, and most people would be inclined to do the same in return. But Emma wasn't most people. Walls had been built up, fortified, and reinforced over years. But he spoke so passionately of helping people who found themselves without hope, giving them their 'best chance.' And isn't that what she was trying to do for Henry?
"I am a bail bondsperson," Emma finally answered. "Which means I know exactly what would happen to your money if I decided to run, so I assure you I'm not gonna' do that. Much as Regina might want me to."
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