storybroken | [ event: Flashback ]

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[ event: Flashback ]

Once upon a time, the people of Storybrooke were once the characters from the fairy tales we all grew up with. Then the curse hit and everyone was trapped without their memories in the town we know quite well already.

We all know that story, of course, but what about before the curse? Well, that's where this post comes in. There are untold stories from before the curse that we would like to investigate and these flashbacks posts are where you tell them. Post with your character (with a location or plot idea if you wish) and tag others, as long as they are in their fairy tale forms (sorry Henry and Emma players). We ask that you warn for spoilers in your subject line if you intend to use knowledge gained from tonight's episode in your scenario. Thank you!

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[ If it's one thing Snow should have learned by now, it's that her luck is abysmal. Letting out a small sigh, she shifted the wood in her arms before finally calling out. ]

Just a wary traveler.

[ Her voice is clear and strong, no signs of the slight uneasiness she feels in knowing she isn't alone in this part of the woods. ]

[ He relaxes minutely, allowing hope that it's a sincere answer. ]

Would you mind being joined by a like companion?

[ On one hand: could be a trap. On the other: company while he waits things out would be excellent. ]

[ She hesitates; in her current predicament, Snow isn't much one for companions. But the cold of the winter air is beginning to seep past even the thick layers of fur she dons, and she can only assume the traveler is suffering from the same fate. ]

There is a cave not far from here, where I have started a fire. You are welcome to join.

[ His hand shifts, away from his quiver and closer to his side where he hopes to hold the warmth in. His strongest skill is his archery and that would be useless if his hands turn into icicles. ]

I'll take you up on that offer.

[ That said, he moves closer, taking in his strange new acquaintance as he does. Not entirely what he expected, but he knows better than to judge by now; Marian taught him that quite handily. ]

[ Her own hand falls away from the hilt of her dagger, and she wraps both arms around the bundle of wood in her hold as she waits for the stranger to join her. Once he is close enough, she turns and begins their trek towards the cave. ]

Have you been traveling for long?

Quite a fair while. [ He shakes his head, watching as she carries the wood. If he sees anymore, he'll pick it up to aid her, but won't offer to carry her current bundle. ] My... caravan and I, we were separated, which is why I'm currently traipsing around like a fool to look for them.

[ Snow lets out a small laugh at his choice of words, and she turns slightly to glance at her companion from beneath the hood of her cloak. ]

It can't be that hard to find a caravan. Where are you headed towards?

South. Toward the Lakesee Kingdom. [ ~~now I'm just making up names for James' kingdom, if you'll excuse me~~~ He tilts his head, as if trying to get a better angle to see their path through the snow while partially blocking the view of his face. He's a wanted man, after all. ] I'm not familiar with these roads as I'd like to be, so relocating them is... hard.

[ Snow can't help but notice the similarities between herself and the stranger, such as the way he subtly angles his head just right to obscure his features. It's obvious that he doesn't want to reveal his identity, and it's just as well as Snow doesn't plan to share her the same information considering the hefty bounty on her head. So she shifts her gaze to the area around them as they continue their way to the cave. ]

Well, you're in luck. [ Perhaps it isn't wise to offer aid, but the lack of carriages passing through the woods during this time of the year has left her a bit restless. ] I happen to be quite familiar with these parts of the woods. Relocating them shouldn't be a problem.

I would be in your debt. [ Not especially so, but his Men know the direction he fled and he can only hope they'll be able to figure out some satisfactory middle-meeting. ] We should probably wait until morning for that, though. The nights have been getting unbearably chilly and I, for one, would rather not get stuck out in it.

[ She nods in agreement. ] Don't worry, the cave is just up ahead. [ Snow lifts a hand in the general direction, where sure enough the mouth of the cave can be seen. ]

I see it. [ He makes a small detour, grabbing a branch half-out of the snow. Part of it is soaked and unusable but the rest is fortunate enough to have remained dry under the cover of a tree above it. He puts his bow on his back, then snaps the branch apart to carry it back with them. A meager offering, but it's all that he saw. ] What about you?

[ Snow pauses to watch, eyes noting the bow slung on his back. His question brings her back to attention, though, and instinctively her guard is up. ]

What about me? [ It's an evasive question, she knows, but there's good reason for her mild paranoia. ]

[ Robin hides his smile to the reaction. Oh, what a pair they apparently make. ]

Do you travel much?

[ Her body relaxes and she begins to walk again, nearing the cave. ]

Traveling has become my life.

[ Relaxed is good, and what he aims for. No reason to set this helpful young woman on edge; as much as he loves to pry and cause trouble, that sort of trickery usually isn't his sort. He catches up with her again, allowing a friendly expression to be seen. ]

You don't say? That's always an adventurous way to live.

[ She does catch sigh of the friendly expression, and she offers a small smile in return. ]

Adventurous is putting it lightly, I think. You sound as though you're familiar with such a lifestyle.

As I said, I've been traveling for a while. Ever since I was sixteen or so. [ Says the man who looks like he could be no older than twenty-two, if that. ]

Seems like you have me beat on experience.

[ They've arrived to the cave now, and the opening is large enough that it's not necessary for them to duck inside. It's a modest sized hole in the wall, and Snow has to subtly kick her pack deeper into the cave in hopes of keeping her gathered wealth safe. ]

Cozy, isn't it? [ The gathered firewood is dropped off to the side of the fire which has long since gone out. ]

Really? I wouldn't have guessed.

[ He hears the sound of the pack scrape, but says nothing on it. Instead he places his small collection next to Snow's pile and gives it a look. ]

It would be cozier if we could get this started again. You have any tinder?

[ At his question, she goes to her pack where she rummages through before procuring a large pouch filled with wood splinters, dried grass and pine needles. ]

Here you go.

[ He smiles in thanks and takes it, kneeling down to the remains. It doesn't take him long to get the fire started, crackling softly and filling the cave with smells of slow-burning. ]

Well, that's better, don't you think?

Much better. It's been a harsh winter and I suspect it'll only get worse.

[ She lowers herself down next to the fire, huddling in close to let the warmth seep into her. ]

Is it your first time to visit the Lakesee Kingdom?

[ Robin bundles his cloak around himself, allowing that to warm while he sneaks his hands out to do the same. ]

My second, actually. However, I didn't come nearly as far into the forest last time.

I have to say, you did wander off a ways away from the path. I'm sure it doesn't help that the roads have been snowed over and everything looks the same.

[ Snow holds her hands out to the fire, and once the heat seeps last her gloves and she can actually feel her fingers, she brings her hands beneath her hood to press against her cheeks. ]

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