A Shepherd Can Be King

We are both. { RP blog for Prince Charming/David Nolan from Once Upon a Time, part of the OUACT rpg}

[drhoppersoffice-deactivated2014]

Archie shook the man’s hand, looking at him a bit strangely for a moment before finally recognizing his face, “Oh gosh! Oh, yes, of course. I’m Archie Hopper. I’m a therapist, if you need to, I mean, if you feel the need to talk to someone about… the coma.” Archie stopped rambling and finished more sympathetically than he’d begun. He finally let go of David’s hand as well.

"The shelter, though, I do remember seeing a help wanted sign last time Pongo went for a check up."

[the-shepherdking-blog]

David gave a hardened smile down to his feet as he shoved his hands into his pockets. It seemed all anyone felt the need to talk about was the coma...the fact that he didn't remember anything, or that it came in very, very short bursts. He couldn't hold it against the doctor--after all, he was only trying to help. "I appreciate that, though I think it's one of the only things I'd rather not talk to someone about, if you understand."

[black-ismycolour-blog]

She attempted to rein in her attitude—not an easy thing to do when in the company of certain people. But she remembered how.. innocent he was at the moment. How simple-minded. It was almost humorous and sweet, almost adorable. “Any reason you’re searching them out, Mr. Nolan? Looking for a pet to keep you company?” 

[the-shepherdking-blog]

"Ah, maybe someday, but I'm more looking for something to pass my time. A job or some time to volunteer." David slipped his hands into his jacket pockets, feeling small and strange in his own body as he stood in front of the woman. "Not entirely certain of what I did before...you know."

[drhoppersoffice-deactivated2014]

"Oh, please," Archie let Pongo’s leash give way to a bit more length and the dog eagerly walked up to David for a sniff at his hand. His tail wagged, whipping the back of Archie’s leg as David scratched his ears. Archie took a side step to avoid getting hit repeatedly with signs of his pup’s happiness.

"Pongo loves new people. Thinking of adoption?"

[the-shepherdking-blog]

"There's a good boy, Pongo...ah, thinking about a job, actually." David finally stood, extending his hand to the dog's owner. Seemed trustworthy enough, and it wasn't as though he had much to go on these days. "I'm David. Just sort of...getting reacquainted with the town, I suppose."

[black-ismycolour-blog]

"Down Main Street. Take the second right onto Elm and it’ll be on the left." Her smile was forced as she encountered him, his voice nearly grating on her nerves. "Anything else?" 

[the-shepherdking-blog]

"Not...at the moment." He wasn't certain, but he could practically feel the irritation radiating off of her. Unless there was some new rule about asking for directions, David wasn't positive what he might've done to garner such a reaction. "Thank you, Madam Mayor." 

[drhoppersoffice-deactivated2014]

Archie chuckles, “Did the dog give it away?” 

[the-shepherdking-blog]

"Something like that." David gave a smile, widening at the sight of the spotted creature. "May I?" He offered his hand to the dog, giving him a gentle scratch after a moment. 

[the-shepherdking-blog]

"Hey--stupid question, I know, but you wouldn't happen to know which way the animal shelter is, would you?"

[princeturnednurse]

"Glad to see that you remember enough to keep away from hazardous snow, but no, it’s supposedly a mystery flavour but near everyone has figured out its a combination of lime, kiwi and lemon packets. It’s rather good. Far better than the supposed blueberry."

"I don’t believe I have, but if you’d like I can look over the guest list and see if she’s checked in today or not."

[the-shepherdking-blog]

"No, that's...that's not necessary. I just..."

"Someone as important as she is...I'd remember her, wouldn't I? She's my wife, after all, but I can't...even bring up the small things. What's her middle name? What's her favorite color? I'm supposed to know this stuff, aren't I?"

[princeturnednurse]

"I think you’ve been jabbed enough for the past few days, and since your blood was drawn earlier today you’re getting off jab free."

"Oh come now, Marge whips up lovely jello mountains. Have you had the neon green jello yet?"

[the-shepherdking-blog]

"If it's anything at all like yellow snow, I want no part of it." 

"You've...seen my wife in here, haven't you?"

[princeturnednurse]

"Don’t get so down, the past week you’ve improved more than ever. I’m sure they won’t keep you here too much longer so long as nothing worsens."

"You’re in luck, I’m just an intern so I don’t have the clearance to run any scans without Dr. Whale present. I just have to write down your vitals and I can be on my way. Unless you’re in need of anything, of course."

[the-shepherdking-blog]

"Oh, good. I like interns. Just don't jab me with anything and I think we'll be fine."

"Since the request to be on my merry way doesn't appear to be up for debate, I think I'm fine--oh, if you could tell the kitchen staff to skip the jello from now on, I'd be in your debt..."

[princeturnednurse]

"I wish I had good news for you Mr. Nolan, but as far as I know, there’s no plans to do so officially yet. You’d be better off asking Dr. Whale once he’s in for the day."

"How is your physical therapy coming along?"

[the-shepherdking-blog]

He heaved a sigh. "Didn't think so."

"Well enough, I guess. I don't really have anything to compare to, so all I can assume is that I'm a rousing success. You're not wanting another scan, are you?"

[the-shepherdking-blog]

"Don't suppose you'd know if they're releasing me anytime soon..."