[ sometimes, Emma talks to them. most of the conversation is directed at Henry (because of course it is) and usually it's an update of what's going on in the world. fought another dragon, you should have seen this thing, or the pin's not my style, I think I'll save it for Regina.

but today, well, today she's standing by the pod of another important man in her life. he looks about her age, but there's a family resemblance that could give it away to anyone who was looking. the curse might have taken her parents away from her for most of her life, but the memories she has of their family being together are what hold her together her.

sometimes hope in her worst moments. sometimes she's grateful for it, others - it's unbearable, because they're close and still so far from being a family again.] You said we'd always find each other, Dad. I'm right he--

[ and then she notices him (how could she miss him, he's a teenage boy), and anything she might've said ends there. he's just a kid, young and awkward and afraid he's made someone else uncomfortable in a place where everyone is uncomfortable.

he's new, isn't he? crap.] No, don't. I just didn't realize there was anyone else around.