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[doesnotglitter]

[He sat in the cell at the sheriff's office, holding the chipped cup in his hands as he thought long and hard about the situation as it was currently. Regina knew he remembered everything and all is as it was before instead of the childish game they had played in this town. He would have to be a bit more careful now with what he did next.

As far as he knew, Regina still had no idea who Emma was and that was something he hoped would stay unknown to her for a while longer. Things would definitely get worse once Regina knows that and Gold still hasn't gotten Emma to side with him. That will be an ongoing project, of course.

He won't be long in this cell, but until he gains his freedom, he'll just sit on the cot and hold the only thing he has left of Belle, that sad little chipped cup.]

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[pettythief]

[ It isn't often Chris comes to the sheriff's office with no reason to be there. However, he left something of his in his cell—nothing too important, just a notepad with some of his less-dangerous exploits scribbled into it—and would rather it not be claimed by its next patron... or the sheriff herself.

He sneaks in once he sees Emma depart (and mayor Mills? Wow, to have been a fly on that wall) and comes up short once he turns from making sure the door won't slam behind him. ]

Gold?

[doesnotglitter]

[Yes Chris, be shocked Gold of all people is in prison. He will not let this happen again.]

What a surprise to see you here, Robin. It seems that there's been a bit of a role reversal between the two of us.

[pettythief]

That's an understatement. [ Since it seems safe enough with Gold behind bars, Chris makes his way over, about as close as the couch, and frowns thoughtfully at Gold. ] So... I'm assuming this wasn't some kind of huge misunderstanding?

[doesnotglitter]

Just a bit. [He's amused that Chris is keeping his distance from, especially considering the circumstances.] Let's just say that I'm guilty of what I'm charged with and leave it at that.

[pettythief]

[ Chris glances around, deems it safe enough for the moment, and sits. His brow furrows. ] It's that you got charged at all that surprises me.

[doesnotglitter]

It's difficult not to charge someone when they have been caught in the act. [Totally worth it though.]

[pettythief]

You got caught? [ Excuse him, that is a disbelieving chuckle here, because Gold slipping up like that seems like one of those one-in-a-million things. ]

[doesnotglitter]

Don't sound so surprised, Robin. Sheriff Swan is quite competent at her job. [What no, getting caught was so not his fault.]

[pettythief]

[ Chris rolls his eyes. ] Coming from you, that's not worrying in the slightest.

[doesnotglitter]

Afraid that Archer may soon follow?

[pettythief]

Archer doesn't get caught, competent sheriff or not.

[ It's all bravado, but at least Chris has some forewarning to be extra careful in any future heists. ]

[doesnotglitter]

[That makes him chuckle.] Of course he doesn't.

[pettythief]

[ Chris quirks a brow, fairly pointed. ]

You, on the other hand... It's really too bad I don't have a camera.

[doesnotglitter]

It's far better for you that you don't. [Yeah, that's an obvious threat right there. So not in the mood for this.]

[pettythief]

[ Ohhh yes, he knows that quite well. Time to backpedal. ] Hey, come on. A guy's gotta have a little fun, right? A little... harmless fun?

[doesnotglitter]

You are right about that, yes, but one usually doesn't find their harmless fun in the sheriff's office, now do they?

[pettythief]

No, they don't. But they do tend to take it where they can find it.

[doesnotglitter]

And you can take it elsewhere. I'm sure there's somewhere else you can take your amusement from.

[friar_trip]

[The only time Trip had ever been in the Sheriff's office was to visit Chris, so he was still a little apprehensive about going in. But Sheriff Swann needed one of the parts on the jail door replaced and Leo was busy, so it was left to Trip.

The needed part was safely tucked in his tool box as he walked into the room and stopped short when he saw he wasn't alone. Emma had forgotten to mention that the other cell would be occupied. Not that it mattered...it was just odd, especially given who the occupant was.]

Uh...hey there Mr. Gold.

[ultimateleatherarmour]

[Emma hadn't exactly come to tell James in person that his 'father' was in jail, but she'd left a message with the staff for when he was available. And that was an opportunity James just was not going to pass up. Gloating wasn't exactly James's style, but still ... it was a sight he needed to see.

[That and Emma had asked him to bring in some finished paperwork regarding the thefts. Although he isn't exactly trying to hide his presence, James pauses for a moment at the door to watch Gold looking down at the myserious chipped cup.]