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[toldinthebook]

I think I missed the hat. [ No she's not joking, and yes she knows that sounds... odd ] And when your wardrobe's destroyed you get [ ... ] somewhere else not on the map. [ Not on her map. She's seen the map, and even if it looks vaguely familiar she doesn't remember anywhere known as Exsilium. Granted she's never heard of Storybrooke before or Fairy Tale Land before going there ]

If this hadn't been explained I would think I hadn't gone anywhere, or that this was Cora's doing. [ She may still be thinking that. Explanation or not it's not all sunk in yet, and considering she's here alone - her mother would be a better fit for this than her, not that she wants her stuck there either - it doesn't sound like something she wants to believe ] Which wouldn't be good. [ Just pointing that out ]

So. Just going to go out on a limb here. Has anyone read Snow White? [ Just in case? And why Snow White, other than the obvious ] Or... Pinocchio? [ As much as a friendly face could be nice she's not sure she wants to hear from them ]

Never mind. [ She sounds a little defeated, and she can't blame herself ] It was just a thought. [ A very bad one. On a scale of 1-10? ]

Okay, going with better questions I guess I need to know about this, or at least what's not covered in Exsilium 101. [ Great read, could have done with a joke or two though ] What don't they tell you? [ She needs that fine print ] Or a tip for getting used to it. [ Not settling in, that's not happening. And now she's stopping ] I'd appreciate it.

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[strategic_guile]

Are they stories from home to prevent homesickness? [A light teasing.]

I think a drink is a better way to cope. At least for the short run.

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[toldinthebook]

You'd probably have a consensus there. [ On the drink. She might decide ] You know anywhere?

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[strategic_guile]

There are a few good places. You wanna check some out?

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[toldinthebook]

I wouldn't mind some names. [ Going somewhere in an unknown place with an unknown person? She's no fool ]

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[strategic_guile]

[So suspicious! He gives an eyeroll she can't see before he gives an answer, listing two bars.] The first is on the corner with a bright red awning. The second kind of looks like an old Irish pub, except not.

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[toldinthebook]

And what's inside? [ She... can't help herself sob ]

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[strategic_guile]

Standard bar things. When you walk in the bar on the left, stand-alone tables in the center, booths on the right wall until you get to the back hall where there are bathrooms. The first isn't as roomy as the Irish pub.

[toldinthebook]

Sounds like you know them pretty well. [ No suspicion here just an honest statement ]

[strategic_guile]

They're some of my favorites, if I feel like going out for a drink. [But he also just learns the layout of places he goes. Just in case.]

[toldinthebook]

I'm sure they'd be glad to know that.

[strategic_guile]

I've told them.

Give them a shot and tell me what you think.

[toldinthebook]

Yeah, I will.