#askthehat-ter

[stayawayfromthewalls]

The worst Curse imaginable

Jefferson should have been used to it by now, the sights and sounds of this new land, coupled with the pain of memories he knew were not his own.  He should have been used to seeeing his own child, his flesh and blood look through him, as though he was no one of consequence when she had been the best person in his life.  He should have been used to listening the wolf and her grandmother snarking at each other and the two queens running into each other every day.  He should have been used to this world, having lived the same day again and again, but he wasn't.  And all it took was running into a very familiar face oustide the pawn shop for him to be reminded all over again that he didn't belong in this world.

"Cora?

[mlether1]

Since you asked for prompty things . . . . Swan Queen as Captain America and The Winter Soldier? Bonus points for The Home Office as Hydra?

Oh man, I wish like hell I could write this one- but I honestly know next to nothing about Captain America/The Winter Soldier and all of that.

[strangesmallbard]

While you're talking about HP sorting for OUAT characters-Slytherin for Jefferson? Yes or if not which? And why?

Hmm, I'd actually say Ravenclaw. He seems to have an admiration of sorts for wit, and although intelligence is often known as the hallmark of the house, creativity is also a huge part of it. More so than that - originality and individuality. He doesn't let the boundaries of the known realities confine him. 

Although for Slytherin - he does have both cleverness and a need for self preservation - that first manifesting in his dealings with Rumpel, Whale, and Regina, (although his exact motivations during this weren't ever made eactly clear) - extending to his daughter. Still, I think Ravenclaw fits him. However, I haven't spent very long thinking about his character, so if anyone else has thoughts, please do share them.

[stayawayfromthewalls]

Loving Wonderland

He would freely admit he was more than a little terrified.  As he wrapped his hands around her, knew he was terrified.  He knew it sounded absurd. She was the queen . . . and he, was him.  He couldn't resist, nuzzling her neck,  daring a soft lick.

"I love you"  he offered shyly, before acknowledging her, offering a soft "I love you."

[stayawayfromthewalls]

The dark One's Dagger

It had been easier than he'd expected, Jefferson mused from his place on the dark throne.  A deal here, some fairy dust there, with a dash of thought-lost true love and he's been able to catch the dark one off guard.  The intent had been for Cora to take control of him, to ensure they both got back the daughters they loved.  With the memories of the former dark ones coursing through his veins he now knew-intent was meaningless.  It had devolved into a magic fight with the dark one's love in the crosshairs and his on the verge of death.  And he found himself clutching on one end of the dagger, with the other in Rumplestiltskin's chest.  The name on the dagger changed and with it, his life.  He surveyed the carnage with an unusual sense of detachment before healing Cora and collapsing into the throne.  "Well my dear, that was a spectacular disaster-wouldn't you say?"

[stayawayfromthewalls]

A special Night

Grace had been sent on a sleepover and wasn't expected until late the next afternoon.  They had the house all to themselves.  Jefferson adjusted his tie accordingly and smoothed done the creases in his dress pants  He was nervous tonight for many reasons, not the least of which was ensuring that Cora enjoyed herself as well.  Even if she's been the one to whisper in his ear-"I want to know what you would do to me if I let you lose the reins." She'd dared him, a man who leapt into foreign lands for a living.     The dare had lit him from within, that she would allow him free reign of her at her say-so.  He couldn't resist, though even a man such as he preserved certain protocols.  He waited by the staircase, the hat that brought him to her in hand.  That night she'd said she wanted to know all his fantasies.  He hoped she'd mean it.

[stayawayfromthewalls]

A night Out

When Cora had asked to see a typical night in Storybrooke, Jefferson went along with it reluctantly. He worried, what she would think of this new world and what it would think of her. However, he'd put on his best suit, sent Grace to a sleep-over and planned.  If introducing the queen of hearts to Storybrooke's night life was how Cora wanted to spend tonight, then that was what they would do.  He straightened his tie and knocked on  her room's door.  "I'm ready when you are, my lady."