I will find you, I will always find you.

(Semi - Hiatus.) Prince David James Charming. Prince ♚ Leader ♚ Noble Life is made up of moments. Good ones. Bad ones. But they’re all worth living,

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50 𝘿𝙄𝘼𝙇𝙊𝙂𝙐𝙀 𝙋𝙍𝙊𝙈𝙋𝙏𝙎   ,   𝙿𝙰𝚁𝚃 𝚃𝙷𝚁𝙴𝙴 . ( an assortment of dialogue prompts for roleplay purposes ! feel free to edit the prompts to fit your muse if required . )

❛  just because you can’t see a use doesn’t make something useless .  ❜  ❛  love is pointless in the long run .  ❜  ❛  i’m the hottest mess you’ve ever laid your eyes on .  ❜  ❛  i blame you for everything .  ❜  ❛  what he doesn’t know may actually kill him .  ❜  ❛  you look so cute when you’re ignoring me .  ❜  ❛  i’ve hated you ever since we met .  ❜  ❛  tell me , do you believe in love at first sight ?  ❜  ❛  would you show up to my funeral ?  ❜  ❛  it’s beautiful ! thank you so much , [ name ] .  ❜  ❛  i’m sorry if it upsets you , but i’ve already decided to marry them .  ❜  ❛  promise me , [ name ] . promise me you’ll look after her / him / them .  ❜  ❛  what happened last night ? i can’t remember a single thing .  ❜  ❛  god , [ name ] . i just want to kiss you .  ❜  ❛  any idea what would happen if i pressed this button ?  ❜  ❛  do you hear that ? i think it’s the universe telling us we should kiss .  ❜  ❛  i’m not human ! so why do you keep acting as though i am ?  ❜  ❛  i could never hurt you . never .  ❜  ❛  oh yes , death . you humans seem prone to it , don’t you ?  ❜  ❛  stop . just stop . i don’t want to hear your excuses again .  ❜  ❛  you should have called .  ❜  ❛  how unfortunate - you’ve caught me at a really bad time .  ❜  ❛  i want to hear your side of the story , [ name ] .  ❜  ❛  you intrigue me , you know that right ?  ❜  ❛  are you feeling at least a little better today ?  ❜  ❛  when did you last see them ?  ❜  ❛  would you believe me if i told you this isn’t what it looks like ?  ❜  ❛  i’m deciding to take that as a compliment .  ❜  ❛  i don’t know who you think i am , but i’m sure as hell not giving up now .  ❜  ❛  believe me , nobody regrets it more than i do , [ name ] .  ❜  ❛  i’m going to give you approximately five seconds to take that back .  ❜  ❛  i’m starting to think that this may indeed have been a terrible idea .  ❜  ❛  i meant for it to hurt .  ❜  ❛  mope around and pity yourself if you want - i don’t have that luxury .  ❜  ❛  i think you’ll find most people would have a massive problem with that .  ❜  ❛  i warned you ! i warned you not to go alone !  ❜  ❛  you don’t know as much about me as you think you do , [ name ] .  ❜  ❛  won’t you just stop and listen to me ?  ❜  ❛  let’s go out soon . just us . we deserve a break .  ❜  ❛  are you bleeding ?  ❜  ❛  oh , i’m sorry ! i thought you were someone else …  ❜  ❛  right now that’s the least of our worries .  ❜  ❛  i can’t believe i used to think they were attractive .  ❜  ❛  you may be evil , but you do have a point .  ❜  ❛  go on then - kill me !  ❜  ❛  i bought you a small gift . no occasion really , i just wanted to make you smile .  ❜  ❛  you’re my home , [ name ] .  ❜  ❛  we should get a pet . i’ve been thinking about it for a while .  ❜  ❛  i’m fine . it’s just a small scratch .  ❜  ❛  you’re soaked . come in , before you catch a cold .  ❜

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fairestmusesofthemall​:

It was refreshing to hear someone speak of kindness. Any trail she walked to now, there was no kindness to be found. There was certainly no kindness if she surrendered and in retrospect, there had been little kindness leading up to this moment. She had just been far too naïve to realize each tiny barbed knife that had been carefully thrust into her life leading up to this point. “I’m less of a thief and more of a sentimental fool. But that would be a story from me and you don’t have any trinkets to trade for a story. It really wasn’t much of one but… the look on your face. You can’t lie about that. I’ve been around a few very good liars.” With a sad reluctance, she surrendered the ring. Her eyes lingered on the ring a moment longer and she sighed. “I’m sorry to see it go. Well, not too sorry. It clearly belongs to you. So you’re getting married? Sorry I…” She turned her head towards the horse. “You can have her back. You’re probably not getting very far without the full team.” Snow White’s hand rested against the horse’s head for a moment. “So who’s the lucky princess? Planning the festivities? A month long holiday, I’m certain. Longer if your kingdom has the power and funds.” Her voice raised cheerfully with a little smile crossing her blood-red lips. It had been so long since she spoke of the little intricacies of castle life, even the mundane parts. That likely wasn’t going to help her, given all of the wanted posters that had tried to draw her from a birthday portrait with decorations in her hair and looking very refined. Snow White pulled her hood down, dropping her guard along with it.

James would have been lying if he had of told himself he wasn’t curious about hearing her story, only he had a feeling she wasn’t going to give it away without something in return. He was becoming intrigued by her, it would seem. His feeling to be confirmed and already, she had everything of value to him. “Perhaps another time.” 

Taking the ring now being offered back to him, he was shocked that the bandit kept her word. Putting it away safely, he chuckled as she rambled on. “Wow, you really do ask a lot of questions, don’t you?” His arranged marriage one he preferred not to speak much of, Abigail was not someone he truly felt worthy of wearing his mother’s ring. “Keep the horse, I prefer the walk.” The ring all he desired, the most he could give her was the horse. “I’m sure my forthcoming nuptials is not of true interest to you.” 

Ready bid his farewells and return on his journey, blue hues widened as the beauty beneath the hood was now revealed. “Snow White..” Her name fell out in a muffled whisper, realising she was the woman from the wanted posters stuck to almost every tree. The longer the Prince stared at her, the more he couldn’t believe someone that looked as heavenly as she did could be guilty of such heinous crimes she was accused of. 

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fairestmusesofthemall​:

A small smirk appeared on her face. “Good form, but a little slow.” She was beginning to enjoy this little game she had set up. There was the temptation to keep dangling the ring, but she could hear her nanny between her ears to not tease princes as it wasn’t lady like. Immediately fixing her posture, she took a more protective hold around the jewelry and held it close to her heart. “Those with the coins hold all the power. They don’t like being sentimental. On the other hand, I do. This is your mother’s…?” It was impossible to hide the pain mixed with her wonder. The ring was beautiful and probably belonged to a beautiful woman in the past. From what she was gathering, it was going to someone beautiful. Part of her doubted that anyone could hold an attachment to someone when she left behind death, betrayal, and pain. “Tell me your favorite memory of her. Even if you’re lying to me, at least I’ll get you to make something up. Consider it practice if you ever have to embellish about your exploits.” “No tricks. I just want the story.” There was a low chuckle as Snow White checked her hands for the ring. She held it out inches away, then returned it to her folded hands.

“It is, yes.” Thoughts of his mother brought the Prince great sadness, he missed her dearly. His head tilted slightly as he looked to her in confusion. “Okay then..” he drawled out, keeping blue hues fixed on her. He had many fond memories with his mother, everyday spent with her was a blessing. No woman would hold his heart in a way in which his dear mother Ruth did. 

Hands clasped as they rested upon his knees, he leaned forward a little ready to tell his tale. “I couldn’t possibly pinpoint on a favorite memory shared with my mother. But what I won’t ever forget, is her kindness. She is the most incredible, loving and pure woman I’m sure has ever graced the earth.” A smile took to his features as he thought of her, sadness however soon followed as the pain of missing her soon filled his heart. Attention falling to his now fidgeting hands, he sighed softly. “Why do you wish to hear such memories?” He questioned, gaze re lifting to meet hers. “Surely there’s better tales you would wish to hear of?” 

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heroscarred​:

She has always wished to love someone truly. To feel that butterfly fluttering in her chest. And she’s got it now with David. With Charming. Since they met they’ve been drawn together and she can see herself falling for no one else. No one but David.

His hands clasp her face and she feels the warmth spread across her cheeks. It’s a soothing gesture for someone whose not felt such things for a long time now. “And you are the most charming of them all, David. I am lucky to be loved by you.” She wants to go with him now but she understands the danger. How it is safer for him to return alone. “If you aren’t here, I will come for the castle.” She knows he’d do the same for her. He’d search for her until his dying days.

“It seems I’ve grown to like Charming.” Since their first meeting, it was all she had called him by. At first it deemed a sarcastic remark, but the more she said it aloud, the more he loved to hear it pass through those reddened lips of hers. 

Chuckling lightly, he knew all too well she would absolutely come for the castle. Leaning forward, the Prince pressed a soft prolonged kiss against the Princesses forehead, his eyes closing for a brief moment. “I can’t wait to spend forever with you.” He knew however, if he didn’t get a move on there was more chance of that forever not happening. “I’ll be seeing you, Snow White.” Flashing her his infamous grin, he began to run off into the forest. The excitement of it all giving him an adrenaline rush, the mere thought of Snow one day becoming his wife filled his heart with great happiness. 

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heroscarred​:

Since they met there’s been something drawing them together. He’s not like any other royal she’s ever met. He is truly kind. Loyal. His heart beats for the people and not for the money and power that comes with a title. She never thought she’d find true love. But she has. With him.

“I couldn’t forget about you, either. I find myself thinking about you all the time.” She clings to his hand in fear that should she let go he’ll be taken away from her again. They seem to constantly need to find each other. But he always will. “You would give up everything for me?” Her eyes fill with tears of happiness. “No one has ever wanted to run away to be with me before.” 

What seemed like the impossible, was miraculously becoming possible. There was light at the end of a seemingly never ending tunnel, there was hope. All that he had to endure to be where he was, finally seemed worth while. 

His head nodded in confirmation. “I would.” The tears that filled those beautiful eyes of hers didn’t go unnoticed, his hand reaching to her face as his thumb ran along her cheek softly. “I can’t imagine why anyone wouldn’t want to. You truly are the fairest of them all, Snow White. And to have a future with you, well I would be the luckiest man alive.” He said with a smile. James had found his true love, already he knew it. “I can gather some things from my father’s castle to keep us going for a while, until we find our way. How about we meet back in this very spot tomorrow night?”

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fairestmusesofthemall​:

“If you’re going to leave your valuables unsecured then you lose them. I’m just finding them.” Her eyes quickly darted to the sword. He was handsome and armed. That was a pity. He had a lovely sense of humor so the increasing danger was very concerning. Trying to sound more threatening than she was wouldn’t keep her safe. The prospect of a trade sounded appetizing and she was becoming more and more aware of her stomach being very empty. Snow White could only wonder what was in that pouch. If they were that small, they probably didn’t fetch much. Trading her mother’s jewelry had earned very little for herself. Curiously, she peered into the bag. “Oh really? Just one thing? That’s very generous of you.” Her fingers fished out a ring perhaps by luck but also by attraction to its shape and color. She eagerly pulled her glove off and slipped the ring onto her finger and admired it. It was breathtaking, truly. Her heart skipped a beat. What if she had the chance to get back her mother’s jewelry? If only someone had been so kind… She immediately pulled off the ring and held it in the air. “Trade me something. Why do you want it back so much? Since I’m not getting a meal for it, maybe you can tell me a quick story.”

She was cocky, that was for sure. “There’s enough in there to get you some food, I’m sure.” He said with a half eyeroll. Bandits, they really did have a nerve on them. Steal and still expect more. It was a good thing she was a woman or he wouldn’t have been so patient with her. 

The prince watched speechless as she now put his mother’s beloved ring on her finger, unable to tear his eyes away from it. Although he would never admit it, it did look quite beautiful on her. Clearing his throat to take him out of his trance, his forehead creased as he looked to her. “Because it’s my mothers and I’m to be betrothed to another.” Launching forward in attempt to snatch it from her hand, his efforts were to no avail. “Seriously? That has to be the strangest trade deal in the history of well.. trades.” Looking behind him, he sought out a fallen branch to perch himself on top of. In no rush to go back to his future wife, he thought he may as well play along for even a short while. “So what kind of story would you like?” 

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madamxmayor​:

“i suspect it is,” regina agreed, not believing a single word. it was her, henry was angry with and not his grandfather. but she wasn’t about to relinquish the upper hand; not when david was giving it up quite so easily. “it will do him good to spend some time in a familiar environment.” at least that she was certain of. there was comfort to be found in the menial and being back in his room with all of his things would provide a sliver of comfort, however small, even if she couldn’t. yet. “i’m sure that won’t be necessary.” another tight lipped smile passed over her features as regina dismissed his offer, her hand already on the doorknob. “goodnight, david.”

but things weren’t improving, even if after a while david seemed to consider it superfluous to drop henry off himself. if anything they were getting progressively worse. no matter what she did, henry remained mad, desperate and in pain. he kept avoiding her whenever possible, shrunk back from her touch and refused any help with his homework. he spent most of his time at mifflin locked away in his room, starring at the cursed storybook then glowering at her whenever he found her watching, slamming doors and sniping at her as though daring regina to turn on him too.

it was thursday when 5pm came and went with no sign of henry, causing regina to become more and more agitated by the second. she knew henry still didn’t want to be around her but if david had gone and changed the rules without so much as informing her, she was going to— give him a piece of her mind. when the clock showed ten past five and the front door still remained closed, her thoughts began to shift from anger to worry. what if something had happened? what if henry was hurt? what if someone had taken him? regina barely made it to quarter past before dialing david’s number, phone pressed to her ear as she waited for him to pick up. “come on..,” she muttered under her breath, instantly blurting out her question the moment the line crackled to life, “is henry with you?”

It had been three days since Henry made his feelings aware to his grandfather about the new arrangement, things still hadn’t mellowed any within that time. Trying his damnedest to get through to the ten year old, his efforts were thrown right back in his face every time. David’s once hopeful attitude towards everything, was now fading with each passing day. 

Like everyday, David left Henry off outside the mayoral mansion, only today he was in a rush to meet some of the townsfolk at the town line, that he didn’t wait to watch the kid go into the house. Nearing his destination, he glanced over to his now ringing cell. Seeing her name appear on the screen, he immediately pulled over to answer the call. “No I left him at yours dead on 5pm as I always do.” It was then panic set in, where the hell was Henry? “I’m coming to yours, now.” Cancelling the call, David sped off back in the direction of Regina’s house. Arriving in record time, he jumped out of the truck, engine still running. “He can’t be far, we will find him.” He assured her as he walked up the garden path. This was his fault, he should have waited and watched Henry go into the house like he always did. “I’m sorry Regina, I should have waited.”

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fearitscelf​:

It was true that Snow White had lost a great deal, but she was determined to make it through unharmed. The necklace she wore— the black magic that radiated through the fairy dust was for Regina. If she could get close enough to the Evil Queen, she could avenge the death of her father and stop her from killing hundreds of innocent people. Her people, not Regina’s. This was Snow’s kingdom and she was determined to make it on top. 

“Sorry.” Snow gave the prince a sympathetic smile as he winced from the pain, but continued to tend to the wound. It wasn’t as bad as she thought but it would have to be wrapped and the bandages changed every couple of hours. She grabbed the few bandages she carried in her satchel and wrapped it around his arm and looked over at him a few times as he spoke. Snow had no idea a prince would have such a tragic tale of his own. She felt sorry for him and could see that he was just doing what was asked of him to gain favor in his father’s eyes. “I’m— I’m sorry.” 

She was lucky enough to have a loving and supportive father after losing her mother, and to learn that he didn’t have that was a pain no one should ever to endure. What surprised her next was his refusal in his father’s plan. She finished wrapping his wound and looked at the man in disbelief. “Why don’t you come with me? You’re clearly unhappy and it doesn’t sound like a safe place for a prince to be.”

“Don’t be sorry.” He assured her with a soft smile. If anything, it was he that was to be sorry. If David had of been courageous enough, he would have refused his father’s orders, instead he wanted so badly to feel loved by a man that didn’t know the meaning of it. To go back in time he thought, would be a true gift. 

Watching as she finished tending to his wound, his held tilted slightly as he looked to her in disbelief. “You would ask a man you do not know to go with you?” He questioned, a little baffled that she would ask such a thing of the very man that tried to hunt her down. “I-” his brows furrowed together for a moment as he thought. His life with his father was miserable, a life that wasn’t truly his own. Without another seconds thought, he nodded firmly. “Okay, I’ll come with you.” David wasn’t naive enough to think his father wouldn’t have his head for this, but it was time he took back his life. “We can do this.” He not only told her, but himself. 

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fairestmusesofthemall​:

There was a part of her that wanted to surrender and give up. A cell sounded nice about now. A cell had a roof and she could enjoy a nice tin bowl of slop. That still wasn’t much of a life. Nothing was much of a life. There was no choice but to keep running. Horse thief. Jewel thief. No matter what they insisted, she didn’t murder anyone but no one was going to believe her. It was a matter of counting steps. Between her and the horse, she could hear someone or something else moving in the grass. It was the advantage of being off the road. It still meant she needed to work on her technique a little more and it was one more sign she wasn’t cut out for the life of a footpad. Slender fingers pulled her hood up as she attempted to make up her mind. Ride away or fight? Close combat wasn’t her forte and she preferred moving targets from far away, particularly deer or rabbit. Maybe shooting the helmet off a Black Knight for a bit of amusement if she felt daring enough was in the cards or was concealed in the brush. Clearing her throat, she made an attempt to taunt. “If you want your horse back, maybe we can trade since you’re the one who lost it in the first place.”

Impressed that she even heard him approaching, James appeared out of the bushes he had been hiding behind. His brow kinked, a grin of amusement weighed on his lips. “I believe you’re unfamiliar with the difference between lost and stolen.” The horse had no real value to him, it was the leather pouch she had snatched that was his main concern. Circling the woman cautiously, his hand rested on the pommel of his sword. 

“If you wanted to play a game of chase, all you had to do was simply ask. However, I do need that pouch back. The horse and the rest of the pouch contents you can have, there’s only one thing I wish for returned.” His mothers ring held no real value money wise, sentimentally though it was priceless. Hand gestured towards her opened, blue eyes jumped between her and the palm of his own hand. “If you please.”

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heroscarred​:

She’s surprised to see him there. Most would not return to the person who stole their jewels and then nearly got them killed. But she’s found herself unable to draw her thoughts away from him. Something inside her yearns for him. To be the woman in the carriage and the ring on her finger. His voice made her smile despite how she had given up on finding love. Regina would never let her have it. Not after what she did.

“I can see that.” She lowers her bow entirely and cocks her head a little. “If you lost more jewels, I didn’t take those.” A joke to try and break the tension she can feel. Her own heart beats against her chest as he admits the things she’s been thinking about every day since they parted. “I haven’t stopped thinking about you. It’s like…we were meant to meet.” She takes a step closer despite her instincts telling her she wasn’t going to get to have him. “I’ve been hoping to see you back here but I was scared you were going to forget about me for her.”

In his head even as a shepherd boy, he had always believed marriage vows should only be taken out of love. Only his life had taken an unexpected turn and here he was, in a situation he would never have dreamt he would ever have been in. Love to him was worth fighting for and these feelings he currently had towards the ebony haired bandit, was ones he couldn’t ignore. 

“You have taken something more precious than any jewels.” Meaning his heart, of course. A feeling he couldn’t quite describe erupted inside of him, a smile taking to his lips. “Snow..” As she took a step closer, so did he. Reaching for her hand, he took it into his own. “As if I could ever forget about you. As little of time that we have spent together, I haven’t felt this way for anyone.  It’s not Abigail that I desire, it’s you.” Thumb softly moving in circular motion against the top of her hand, he couldn’t tear himself away from her. “If you truly feel as I do Snow, lets run away together. We can choose our own fate, live as we desire.” 

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heroscarred​:

@aprincenobleandtrue​ liked for a starter

She’s been searching for days. While it’s been a long time since she’s had to traverse such paths without the dwarves she knows how to remain to the shadows. Hide from everyone and avoid being taken to the Queen to be executed for a crime she regrets so deeply. Had she known the consequences of her actions she would never have spoken about what she saw. The love she ended still weighs heavily on her shoulders.

A snap of a twig alerts her and she pulls her bow with practised ease. Whoever thought they could sneak up on her was going to get a bolt straight through the heart. But her aim falters when she spots his familiar face stepping into the clearing. “Charming? I thought…You’re getting married to your wife soon. Shouldn’t you be with her?”

Since his short time spent with the ebony haired woman, James had found his thoughts constantly on her. So much so, he began questioning if he was doing the right thing marrying a woman he felt nothing for. King George would tear him limb from limb if he turned down the marriage, that the Prince knew. Despite this, still he had to find her, to find out if there was even a chance she felt the way he did.

Days spent tracking her, he knew that regardless how long it would take, he would always find her. The familiar voice was like music to his eyes, his features brightening as pools of blue laid on her once again. “I should yes, but yet here I am.” Approaching Snow further, his heart was thumping against his chest with nerves. “I haven’t stopped thinking about you Snow and I truly believe I never will either. I had to find you, to see if there’s a chance..” his words trailed, eyes fixating on hers. “Well if there’s a chance you’ve been thinking about me too.”

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madamxmayor​:

noting the change in his stance, regina regarded him warily. 5pm was going to leave them with barely enough time for dinner and probably homework, which was something david more than likely intended for her to deal with. if he had given it any thought at all that was. education had never seemed particularly high on his list of priorities, unless it involved sword fighting and useless posturing. but whether she liked it or not, right now - without her magic - david was the only thing keeping henry from slipping away altogether. so for once, she decided to bite her tongue. “don’t be late.”

too wired to focus on much of anything, regina decided to put her energy into cleaning an already spotless home. making sure everything was perfect, just like the first time she had ever brought henry home, back when he had been nothing but a crying and squealing bundle in her arms. her little prince. the fear of losing him as acute and paralyzing as it had been the day she had learned of his parentage; only that memory potions weren’t going to help this time.

the last minutes before charming’s arrival were spent pacing the foyer and wringing her hands together, enough nervous energy radiating off her to bounce off the walls. it was going to be fine, she told herself, trying hard not to think about all those neatly lined up contraindications. they could make dinner together just like they had when henry was little, she would help him with his homework then tuck him into bed, safe and sound. back where he belonged - with her. the unmistakable hum of david’s pickup drawing nearer, regina waited for the sound of approaching voices before she made a move for the front door, opening it just in time to have her son freeze before her, his expression wary and shadowed. “henry.” a sigh of relief more so than a greeting, regina reached for him. but the glimmer of a smile that had been twitching at the corners of her lips, died abruptly as he ducked out of reach and slipped past her, his footsteps a distant pitter-patter as he bolted up the stairs to his room. swallowing her grief, she blinked a rapid few times, fighting to keep her composure as she turned to david who seemed intent on lingering around, a tight smile on her lips. “thank you for dropping him off, i think i’ll take over from here. or was there something else you needed?” 

Charming hadn’t expected Henry to treat his mother in a completely loving manner, but that didn’t justify the disappointment he had when watching the boy completely blink her. Approaching the front door step, he sighed and looked to the brunette apologetically. “That’s probably my fault, he isn’t in the best of mood with me.” He wouldn’t tell her exactly why of course, that would just add further insult. Exhausted with the efforts of the day, David had hoped Henry would have understood the importance of him returning home, only it came right back around and bit the Prince on the ass. 

Hands stuffed into his jacket pockets, he shrugged a shoulder loosely. “No I guess not. If you have any problems though, please don’t hesitate in calling me, no matter the time.” Guilt was eating away at him, leaving Henry somewhere he didn’t want to be. It seemed like lately, David couldn’t keep everyone happy, despite his best efforts. “I’ll let you go. Goodnight, Regina.” Head dipping in a bid farewell, he had to force himself to turn and leave. It was for the best. Or so he told himself.

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fairestmusesofthemall​:

@aprincenobleandtrue​ has found a wanted bandit

She didn’t think she would add horse thief to her current “crimes”. The man had been easy enough to rob and she was very hungry but taking the dappled mare had been a split second decision. Considering everything that had happened in the past few weeks, she was finding it difficult to summon the strength to care about how people viewed her anymore. She wasn’t going home. She wasn’t a princess anymore. Her stepmother had changed all of that. Bringing the horse to a grove of trees, she scoffed to herself. At least there was something to eat for her equine companion; these were apple trees. Dismounting slowly and leaning against one of the trees, she opened the leather pack and began to look over the spoils. Snow White’s eyes grew wide. Stitched into the pack was an insignia belonging to King George. She knew of the man and knew that she needed to stop running into these men if she wanted to last longer. “Somebody is going to look for you,” She remarked softly while gazing up at the horse. “I wonder who I knocked off your back…” She stood slowly and continued to browse through the bag. She snatched up the bread and pulled off a chunk to satisfy her snarling stomach. It was delightful and reminded her of the picnic fare she once ate with her father. This food was…too good… Color drained from her cheeks. “Your rider wasn’t any old rider… was he?” That rider was probably looking for her…

It all happened so quickly, one minute he was travelling in the carriage with the woman promised to be his wife, to now chasing a bandit through the forest. He wouldn’t have cared about the stolen jewels, only for the ring that held great importance in the leather pouch that had been stolen. 

It was like a game of cat and mouse, each time he thought he had caught up with the bandit, he had lost the tracks once again. Walking through the dampened forest, James kept as silent as the soaked leaves and mud he tramped in would allow him. Of course it would be today of all days that this would happen, it was just his cursed luck. 

The further he ventured into the forest, tracks became visible again. Bending down, he inspected them closer. “Got’cha.” He muttered to himself. Following them, he caught sight of the stolen horse first. Knowing the bandit would have the advantage of jumping on the steed once more and taking off, he had to think of a plan and quick. Deciding it was best to stay back and follow where she was headed next, his patience were beginning to wear thin.

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Regina did her best to discreetly wipe away the stray tear that had fallen before David reached her. She had thought she would be alone out here, but of course he would find her. “Not particularly. That’s why I came here.” She continued staring aimlessly ahead, unable to turn and look at him.

It was obvious Regina preferred to be alone, but there was one thing about Charming - he didn’t ever give up on those he cared about. “Okay, so no talking, got it.” Sitting himself down on the dampened grass, it was a sign that he had no interest in leaving her alone. As he sat there in silence, blue hues stared into the forestry that lay ahead. He wasn’t going to leave her alone, everyone needed someone, despite how much they fought against the idea.

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“he’s my son,” regina snapped back, the fight in her eyes fading fast at david’s reproach. it seemed the prince had finally managed to locate her weak spot. the never quite healed wound inflicted by the one she loved most, still bleeding and wide-open as henry’s words continued to echo around her skull, i don’t wanna see you again. a painful reminder of trust broken and love not given freely. i found my real mom.

a helpless twitch to her jaw, regina averted her gaze, brown eyes locking onto the column to his right instead. she would not let him see how much this was affecting her. the arrangement suggested was one that would still leave her son in the care of david for most of the time, granting her a few hours before he went to bed and a little bit of time shared in the morning at most. but it was more than what she had to live with now and maybe, if only she got a chance to explain herself to henry. if only he listened. perhaps she could convince him to forgive her. to move in with her again. “fine,” cursing the noticeable tremor to her voice, she swallowed her pride, “have it your way. but i am only doing this for my son. ”

“Right.” Charming could have said so much more, but he thought it best to leave it as it was. It would take both of them time to adjust to their new way of going, as it would for Henry too. As long as they were acting mature and somewhat civil, it in hopes would help Henry to settle into the new temporary routine. Dropping the protective stance, there was no more to be said on the matter. Only time would tell if it would go as planned. “I’ll collect Henry from school and bring him here at 5pm.” Lingering about too long was only asking for an argument between the two to unfold, he could tell by Regina’s demeanor she was far from happy. “See you later.” Soon to make his getaway, a sigh of relief puffed from his chest as he walked back to his pickup. 

The day was quick to go in, David’s hopes in finding a way to bring back his wife and daughter meeting yet another dead end. His mood far from positive, he set about putting on his best attempts of positivity once Henry was back from school and in his care. The two had spent their time together at the stables, David teaching Henry the importance of caring for his own steed. 

The drive to Regina’s had been quiet, Henry making his feelings aware back at the stables about having to stay with his mother. Pickup pulling up outside, Charming switched the engine off and turned to face his grandson. “Everything will be fine, I promise. Your mom misses you and it’ll be good for you guys to spend time together again.” His words unappreciated by the ten year old, Henry silently exited the vehicle before running up the path towards the mayoral mansion. Following suit, this was the icing on the Prince’s already crappy day. “Henry!” He called after the boy, only to be ignored. 

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“I thought I would find you out here.” Stepping over a fallen branch, David made his way up the muddy verge towards her. Following the direction in which Regina’s eyes were staring aimlessly into, he nudged his shoulder gently against hers. “You wanna talk about it?”

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