[ unfortunately, Emma is not the type to completely give herself over to a themed party. she'd like to think her dress is a compromise of sorts; vintage fabric with a more comfortable cut and highly practical pockets. she's shamelessly enjoying the food, snacking on whatever she feels like and testing out a few options on the drink menu. her whiskey sour is just the right blend of sweet and the promised sour element, which keeps her content even as she avoids the dance floor.
browsing the records in the shop leads her to some of her favorites, including one surprising choice that brings back memories of a life she's not supposed to speak of. her idea of a bad decision is probably purchasing a record she hasn't heard in years, or making the difficult decision to have either a record cookie or a milkshake. but she's here to mingle, happy to drink along, and more honestly, people watching.
sometimes it surprises her how easily this town manages to function as the real thing, when they all know it's built on lies. tonight is a little like being back in Storybrooke, yet she'd be the first one to insist that she knows the difference. people might make the best of it, but this place will never be home. she'll find her way back there, it's only a matter of time.
since she's here for tonight, she might as well drink up and enjoy the party.]
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browsing the records in the shop leads her to some of her favorites, including one surprising choice that brings back memories of a life she's not supposed to speak of. her idea of a bad decision is probably purchasing a record she hasn't heard in years, or making the difficult decision to have either a record cookie or a milkshake. but she's here to mingle, happy to drink along, and more honestly, people watching.
sometimes it surprises her how easily this town manages to function as the real thing, when they all know it's built on lies. tonight is a little like being back in Storybrooke, yet she'd be the first one to insist that she knows the difference. people might make the best of it, but this place will never be home. she'll find her way back there, it's only a matter of time.
since she's here for tonight, she might as well drink up and enjoy the party.]