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Storybrooke doesn't have a crime rate.

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[godlyornament]

Why is that?

[sixcollegecredits]

I'd consider that a good thing.

[sellsthneeds]

That sounds like a selling point.

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Intimidating sheriff? [ An even more intimidating mayor? Does his question answer your question? ]

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It makes for dull workdays. Do you consider that to be a good thing?

[ knock on wood. ]

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Unfortunately you'll find the town sorely lacking in available real estate.

[sixcollegecredits]

I dunno, adventure can be overrated. Giant death robots? Space elves? Aliens hell bent on fucking up the world?

Been there, done that. I never got a t-shirt though. [Frowns.] And I like t-shirts.

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[ riiiiight. any words he's currently lacking are written in his expression. a statement like that warrants several seconds of uncomfortable silence. ]



Why not make the shirt yourself?

[sixcollegecredits]

[Oh, right. NDA's totally forbid her from actually saying any of that stuff so she follows it up with a laugh.]

Sorry, dude. I'm uh...writing a book. My protagonist has been through some stuff.

[Smooth one, Lewis.] But yeah, I could totally make my own shirt.

[sellsthneeds]

I couldn't afford any property anyway. But, that seems a shame.

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[ graham lifts an eyebrow questioningly, bordering on suspiciously. ]

What's the title of your book?

[sixcollegecredits]

[Shit.]

Of Gods...and Tasers.

[ABORT MISSION. ABOOOORT.]

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Are you looking for a place to settle down?

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Sounds riveting.

[sixcollegecredits]

It really is.

[sellsthneeds]

If my product takes off, I will. If things really go well, I'd need a place for a factory.

[glasscloset]

I would consider that a good thing.

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Until it stops being a thing altogether.

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Factories... Not something always welcome in small towns.

[ he's not saying to give up however. ]

What's your product?

[zealots]

Quite the boast. Has that always been the case, or is it a recent development?

[intranslatability]

So Storybrooke is a place for families then?

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Well I suppose it's a lie if I'm accounting for the town drunk. But he's really more a staple of the community.

[ Than actual nuisance. ]

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[ truth be told, he's never thought about it, odd as it seems. why don't families move to storybrooke? ]

It's a very peaceful place to settle down. [ a tiny stretch, though with a sweeter ring than mind numbingly boring. ]

[intranslatability]

[ there's a thoughtful 'hmmm' from the woman, considering the answer for a moment.

the smile she gives is more polite than anything but it almost edges on 'happy' if one squints their eyes hard enough. ]

That's excellent to hear. Some peace and quiet could do wonders for my little sister.

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If you're serious about moving to Storybrooke don't hesitate to stop by the station, I'd be more than happy to set you up with a realtor.

[ does storybrooke even have one? mr. gold seems a likely candidate, only without representing the image of the town he means to convey. ]

I'm Graham, by the way, local sheriff.

[ with a well rehearsed smile he extends a hand in greeting. ]

[intranslatability]

Really now? That's kind of you to offer. Thank you so much. That'll make things much smoother for us.

[ the offered hand is met with some pause from the woman.

she seems to hesitate before something pushes her to accept the hand in greeting. her own grip is light and cool but the shake is firm and friendly. ] Adaline Asileinarke. Recently retired and my sister and I are hoping to find somewhere quiet to reside nowadays.

[ which is the truth in its barest bones. ]

I just had to

[colonelcannibal]

Sounds like a lovely place to live.

[glasscloset]

That a good or bad thing?

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Not quite sure yet, but it's interesting to say the least.

[ excitement counts for something. ]

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Kind of young to be retired, aren't you?

i'm very glad you did

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You don't strike me as someone who takes well to boredom.

[glasscloset]

Hm. I guess I could sort of see why it might be space for concern. Makes you wonder how else people are solving stuff which doesn't involve the police.

[synthdetective]

That sounds too good to be true.

You know his movie?

[colonelcannibal]

Oh, I have experience with tedium.

Admittedly, it doesn't last long around me. But I have experience with it.

[intranslatability]

One should never ask a lady for her age but- The retirement is needed, if not deserved

I don't like the idea of stepping down so early but- [ she gives an eloquent shrug. ] What can one do to change fate?

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To be fair, I'm not counting the local drunk or teenagers

no, but I looked it up when you first commented, looks pretty good, or up my alley anyway

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[ his tone is enough to give the sheriff pause. it speaks volumes to his policing that Graham would rather not pry. ]

Do you have family in Storybrooke?

[ save for the one question he's burning to ask ]

I haven't seen OUaT either, but I know they share actors . . .

[colonelcannibal]

I don't believe I do. Why do you ask?

but you have seen trainspotting, am i right?

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I guess you just have one of those faces.

Think so, but it's been ages. Oh, and http://www.moviesub.net/watch/ravenous-1999/3680.html

[colonelcannibal]

I've heard that we each have at least one doppelganger out there. Perhaps one of mine lives in your town?