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𝔻𝕒𝕧𝕚𝕕 ℕ𝕠𝕝𝕒𝕟

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❝Darkness never wins. It just fools you into thinking it does.❞ ♘ 【 ᴏᴜᴀᴛ • ᴍᴠʀᴘ • ᴘᴀʀᴏᴅʏ • ᴍᴅɴɪ • ₁₈+ 】

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𝔻𝕒𝕧𝕚𝕕 ℕ𝕠𝕝𝕒𝕟 @gallantshepherd.bsky.social · Nov 16

ℂ𝕠𝕦𝕣𝕒𝕘𝕖 is not innate or unshakeable; it’s a hard fought battle through the 𝕕𝕒𝕣𝕜𝕖𝕤𝕥 times in search of something better.

ᴿᵀˢ ᵃᵖᵖʳᵉᶜⁱᵃᵗᵉᵈ

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𝓢now 𝓦hite. @fairestbandit.bsky.social · Dec 8

Lips 𝒓𝒆𝒅 as blood. Hair 𝒃𝒍𝒂𝒄𝒌 as night.
Bring me your 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒕, my dear, 𝒅𝒆𝒂𝒓
⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ 𝑺𝑵𝑶𝑾 𝑾𝑯𝑰𝑻𝑬.

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𝔻𝕒𝕧𝕚𝕕 ℕ𝕠𝕝𝕒𝕟 @gallantshepherd.bsky.social · Dec 4

tranquility.

His arm encircled her shoulders. "I'll walk with you to the stables. It's a good day for a ride." With the sun burning off the morning chill, the short walk toward the stables would be pleasant.

𝔻𝕒𝕧𝕚𝕕 ℕ𝕠𝕝𝕒𝕟 @gallantshepherd.bsky.social · Dec 4

David accepted the warm hug with an easy smile. Ever since Emma broke the curse, not one moment of peace found them; repeated magical calamities kept them clamoring to keep everyone safe.

"I just needed some fresh air." These contemplative walks permitted him time to enjoy this momentary —

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𝒮𝓃𝑜𝓌 𝒲𝒾𝓉𝓉𝑒 ❄️ @snowwitte.bsky.social · Dec 2

ㅤprincess snow ▬▬▬▬
ㅤㅤㅤㅤ
∎⁝ Heroine and archerㅤ
∎⁝ My true love charm
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ㅤㅤㅤㅤ❛ Regina wanted revenge before love, and I can't imagine living that way. I want to be guided by love ❜

ㅤㅤㅤㅤ 𝗿𝘁 ┃𝗳𝗮𝘃

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August W. Booth @ferociouswit.bsky.social · Nov 28

“I’m a writer. I have to have an open mind.”

August Booth ⋮ ⋮ Pinocchio
⇢ former puppet, fabricator of
truths, failed savior guardian,
typewriter aficionado
(with an affinity for leather jackets)

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𝔻𝕒𝕧𝕚𝕕 ℕ𝕠𝕝𝕒𝕟 @gallantshepherd.bsky.social · Nov 25

his men conduct an adequate search of the area. An overcast weather slows his efforts, but David vows not to return to the castle until he’s hunted down Regina’s guards.

𝔻𝕒𝕧𝕚𝕕 ℕ𝕠𝕝𝕒𝕟 @gallantshepherd.bsky.social · Nov 25

As good as his word, Charming sets about securing the castle, urging the guards to station further soldiers along the south wall to avoid any of Regina’s army attempting to scale it. After, he takes his horse and his elite royal protectors to small villages that surround the castle ensuring that —

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𝘒𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘢𝘯 @thalassophilic.bsky.social · Nov 14

“Startling, aren’t I?
Some people say
𝙨 𝙩 𝙧 𝙞 𝙠 𝙞 𝙣 𝙜.”

KILLIAN JONES

the woman better known as Hook.
pirate, captain, armed with a
flask and an eye for beauty.

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𝔻𝕒𝕧𝕚𝕕 ℕ𝕠𝕝𝕒𝕟 @gallantshepherd.bsky.social · Nov 25

Charming reasons it so.

“As for riding, that will have to wait until another day. For now, I need to see to securing the castle and oversee a search of the surrounding towns.”

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𝔻𝕒𝕧𝕚𝕕 ℕ𝕠𝕝𝕒𝕟 @gallantshepherd.bsky.social · Nov 25

tower or anywhere else in our castle.” Though having guards posted in her vicinity may be an option if there are signs of the Evil Queen approaching the castle grounds. Since she’s made no direct attacks as of late, dispatching guards to do her dirty work is much more plausible. At least, —

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𝔻𝕒𝕧𝕚𝕕 ℕ𝕠𝕝𝕒𝕟 @gallantshepherd.bsky.social · Nov 25

Pulling his hand away from the friendly horse and placing it upon his chest as if to indicate a solemn oath, David nods at his daughter, wearing an affectionate smile. Both are well aware of tales about a young woman and a tower, though neither makes mention.

“I promise not to imprison you in a —

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𝔻𝕒𝕧𝕚𝕕 ℕ𝕠𝕝𝕒𝕟 @gallantshepherd.bsky.social · Nov 25

extends his band to stroke the white horse’s muzzle, earning an appreciative neigh from the animal. “Look, I know you can take care of yourself more than most royals, but if anything ever happened to you…” Charming clears his throat. “We’ll keep you safe.”

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𝔻𝕒𝕧𝕚𝕕 ℕ𝕠𝕝𝕒𝕟 @gallantshepherd.bsky.social · Nov 25

“Emma, promise me you won’t go looking for trouble.” His daughter is no wilting violet but instead a very independent young woman who took to her swords training at a young age. “Skill with a blade isn’t enough to fight off an entire army who will do anything that Regina commands.”

The king —

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𝔻𝕒𝕧𝕚𝕕 ℕ𝕠𝕝𝕒𝕟 @gallantshepherd.bsky.social · Nov 25

Emma’s response visibly relaxes Snow who pats the back of her daughter’s hand. “We’ll keep this castle safe, Emma. Like we always do.” Her trademark optimism is apparent in her resolve to keep the wolves at bay, and she retreats into the castle to issue orders to the Captain of the Guard.

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𝔻𝕒𝕧𝕚𝕕 ℕ𝕠𝕝𝕒𝕟 @gallantshepherd.bsky.social · Nov 25

taking her daughter’s ungloved hand. “We’ve heard rumors that Regina’s soldiers were spotted in the low lying villages.”

Charming stepped forward, concern etched in his features. “We just want to make sure you’re safely within the castle walls in case she’s planning something.”

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𝔻𝕒𝕧𝕚𝕕 ℕ𝕠𝕝𝕒𝕟 @gallantshepherd.bsky.social · Nov 25

across meadows. Within their land, permitting Emma these freedoms while growing up meant constant vigilance lest the Evil Queen finally retaliate.

A sigh of relief leaves the King after Emma dismounts before them, unharmed and bewildered by their concerned faces.

“Emma, honey,” Snow begins, —

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𝔻𝕒𝕧𝕚𝕕 ℕ𝕠𝕝𝕒𝕟 @gallantshepherd.bsky.social · Nov 25

In an alternate reality, one where Storybrooke never existed, an older Charming waits with growing apprehension beside Snow for the return of their daughter. With her deep affinity for horses, it is not an unusual sight to behold the golden haired young woman astride her white steed galloping —

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𝔻𝕒𝕧𝕚𝕕 ℕ𝕠𝕝𝕒𝕟 @gallantshepherd.bsky.social · Nov 24

| Oh my god! I forgot about older Charming and Snow! 😂 Very appropriate for our AU storyline. ☺️

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𝔻𝕒𝕧𝕚𝕕 ℕ𝕠𝕝𝕒𝕟 @gallantshepherd.bsky.social · Nov 22

people in her dungeons, regardless of what they were wearing. So you met her and survived to tell the tale.” Pride radiates in his words knowing how quickly his daughter thinks on her feet.

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𝔻𝕒𝕧𝕚𝕕 ℕ𝕠𝕝𝕒𝕟 @gallantshepherd.bsky.social · Nov 22

“Though I don’t remember red leather jackets in that story.” David’s jest is punctuated by the crash of waves once more against the shoreline. Gently, he guides Emma toward the dock headed for a pair of benches that remain unoccupied.

“Back then, the Evil Queen didn’t need any excuse to lock —

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𝔻𝕒𝕧𝕚𝕕 ℕ𝕠𝕝𝕒𝕟 @gallantshepherd.bsky.social · Nov 22

“Awaiting rescue in a tower? I think there’s a fairytale that starts a similar way.” David’s wry smile of amusement is directed at his daughter. Though she faced many dangers on this unexpected journey to their land, it warms Charming to hear the fondness in her voice for her own adventure.

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𝔻𝕒𝕧𝕚𝕕 ℕ𝕠𝕝𝕒𝕟 @gallantshepherd.bsky.social · Nov 21

to see you through that experience.” Charming’s admission has a grudging tone to it, but his failed attempt to hide his grin indicates he’s teasing Emma.

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𝔻𝕒𝕧𝕚𝕕 ℕ𝕠𝕝𝕒𝕟 @gallantshepherd.bsky.social · Nov 21

about accessing your own magic.” The growing sound of the ocean churning against the harbors rocky coastline drifts their direction, and Charming is momentarily transported back to a fragmented memory of water and danger.

“I guess it’s good Hook was there —

𝔻𝕒𝕧𝕚𝕕 ℕ𝕠𝕝𝕒𝕟 @gallantshepherd.bsky.social · Nov 21

attempts to not alter pivotal events. The elasticity of memory becomes clear, stretching the vague shadows of what had been and the new details of his story.

“I’m just glad you returned to us safely.” Affection colors his expression as David studies his daughter.

“And I can see the excitement —

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𝔻𝕒𝕧𝕚𝕕 ℕ𝕠𝕝𝕒𝕟 @gallantshepherd.bsky.social · Nov 21

Paternal relief courses through his body as Emma explains that Gold has no memory of any deal. The man carries a tarnished deal making reputation for good reason—manipulating the finer points to his advantage and the exploitation of others. Charming ponders this venture into the past and Emma’s —

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