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The Dark Swan } for alionsheart
Sep. 28th, 2015 09:36 pmIt had been an emotionally exhausting day, between facing her sister, travelling by twister, and finding herself in a new land, Regina's glad for the momentary peace and quiet she finds when they're shown to their quarters in King Arthur's castle.
It takes her back, being in a place such as this, so ornate and impressive, everything making a statement about the ownership. It's not that she misses her old life, but perhaps she does miss some of the finery now and then.
Taking in the room, she makes her way towards the dresser, where she sets down Emma Swan's dagger. She looks at it for a long moment before at her reflection in the mirror in front of her. Regina's learnt a lot about herself today, about how she's really seen by the others now. As a hero, and not a villain. Someone who can save Emma. Someone who was no longer dark enough to wield the magic of the wand.
She exhales a deep breath as the weight of the day settles on her, closing her eyes a moment and allowing just a little of that facade to slip. She has to be strong in front of the others, but here, with only Robin present, she has no fear of letting that go. Even Henry and Roland, who are safely housed a room away, can't afford to see her weaken now. This day has been strange and terrifying, for all of them.
It takes her back, being in a place such as this, so ornate and impressive, everything making a statement about the ownership. It's not that she misses her old life, but perhaps she does miss some of the finery now and then.
Taking in the room, she makes her way towards the dresser, where she sets down Emma Swan's dagger. She looks at it for a long moment before at her reflection in the mirror in front of her. Regina's learnt a lot about herself today, about how she's really seen by the others now. As a hero, and not a villain. Someone who can save Emma. Someone who was no longer dark enough to wield the magic of the wand.
She exhales a deep breath as the weight of the day settles on her, closing her eyes a moment and allowing just a little of that facade to slip. She has to be strong in front of the others, but here, with only Robin present, she has no fear of letting that go. Even Henry and Roland, who are safely housed a room away, can't afford to see her weaken now. This day has been strange and terrifying, for all of them.
