text; un: goaskalice

[royalpassport]

We're all stories. Tell me yours, and I'll tell you mine.

(Preferably over tea.)

Don't forget to start with "Once upon a time..."

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text; un: prometheus

[jolting]

Seriously?

[that's it. That's the whole text]

audio: sn: alexpnws

[11calls]

[Yay stories! In an amused tone:]

So do all stories start with "Once upon a time..." in your world?

[royalpassport]

[ WOW, DOC. ]

Seriously.

We could skip right to the tea, if you'd prefer.

[ Because. He wants tea. ]

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[royalpassport]

No. But it's an easy place to start.

[jolting]

Aren't you sick of tea at this point?

[royalpassport]

Not at this very moment. Why would I be?

[ Shhhh he doesn't know who this is yet. ]

[jolting]

I could be wrong. Maybe you aren't who I think you are.

But when you choose "goaskalice" as a username and talk about tea, it's hard not to make connections to Alice in Wonderland.

[royalpassport]

Oh.

You wouldn't be wrong to make those connections. Who are you?

[jolting]

Depends. Would I also be wrong to make connections to a small town in Maine?

[royalpassport]

Storybrooke.

[jolting]

Then you already know me, though it's been years since we spoke.

Before Storybrooke, even.

[royalpassport]

[ Pause pause pause... ]

Mr. Gold?

[ LOOK. It's been a long time since he's read Frankenstein. So he's reading the wrong thing into the Prometheus connection. ]

[jolting]

I'm going to let that slide and let you try again.

video;

[royalpassport]

[ AND NOW: it finally clicks. He'll even switch to video for this! Even if he's peering and looking quizzical. ]

Dr. Whale?

video;

[jolting]

[he lets out an irritated sigh]

If you must, though I prefer my real name.

video;

[royalpassport]

In my defense, the last time I called you by your real name, people called me crazy.

[ But he starts to smile. ]

It's been a while, Doc.

[jolting]

We're all mad here. [he gives Jeff a faint smile]

Been a while.

Text @ L.Mills

[thestoriesarereal]

Once Upon a Time, there lived a girl who had skin as fair as snow. There was also a Prince who was charming, and an Evil Queen. They’re more just characters, they’re family.

Would you care to hear more?

[royalpassport]

Promise me this place isn't half as mad as Wonderland. How long have you been here?

[royalpassport]

[ M I L L S. ]

I know that story by heart.

[thestoriesarereal]

I don’t think you do. Not everyone knows the Queen’s story too well. Or that of Snow White’s, or anyone else.

Their stories continued on...

But I think yours is one I might know.

Can I guess?

[jolting]

I've never been to Wonderland, but it's safe to assume this place is more sane.

About a month, I think. [he pauses] When you're settled, I'd like to talk with you. I have questions.

[royalpassport]

Not everyone knew the Queen before she tacked the Evil to her title.

[ Jefferson, don't tell Regina's grandkid that you had a hand in making her evil... ]

Take a guess.

[royalpassport]

Make me some tea, and I'll answer your questions. I have to get out of this dorm they've stuck me in.

[jolting]

Fine. We'll have tea.

I was given a private residence. Maybe that'll suit you better.