Once Upon A Time / Storybrooke Week

[hanorganaas.livejournal.com]

Hello everybody I am Emma Swan-St. John and I am the Deputy Mayor of Storybrooke. Regina Mills used to run the place but....we drove her out when she started dating this weird guy called "The Master". How they are out there running around without the curse affecting them....I don't even know.....ANYWAY My dad David Nolan, yeah I know he looks my age long story there, runs the place with his new girlfriend but he assigned my wonderful Husband Mick and I to help with guests and newcomers from "The Land Without Magic".

On behalf of our family we welcome you to Storybrooke.

Now before you enter you must know the story about this place. Orginally this place was the enchanted forest. When my son Henry came up to me with this story (if you would like to know the full tale he's the little expert so if you have any questions he will gladly let you read the book) I didn't believe it myself but the main point of this story is we are all a bunch of characters.....no really we are ALL a bunch of characters brought here by a curse set by the evil Queen. But part of the curse was recently broken while the characters remember who they are, they are not COMPLETELY back so please don't be alarmed if there are some magical things going on.

With that said we hope you enjoy your stay. We have plenty of fun events

Here are some places to stay
The Mayors Mansion - Mick and I are happy to accomidate visitors since we have many guest rooms open if you don't feel like staying at Granny's, just please don't make a mess.
Granny's Bed and Breakfast.

Some Cool places to See:
Granny's Dinner
The Wishing Well
Storybrooke Docks (That and the Wishing Well are pretty Romantic Places FYI)
Toll Bridge
Mr. Gold's Shop -whispers- avoid making deals with the Owner

RP wise it is a free for all week. You can do whatever you want whether it be dirty....clean...fluffy or angst ridden.....but there will be some cool interactive features you have the option of doing:

Events- Ill be posting an event thread once every two-three days, this is optional for those who are in the midsts of intense threads, but it's mainly group threads and social gatherings in the town its there so characters can socialize and have fun with their buddies and stuff.

Question/challenge of the Day Every day I will be posting a new thread for the "question and/or challenge of the day" pretaining to the theme of this week. Keep your eyes peeled for the questions you don't want to miss this, especially because I cant wait for the interesting. At the end of the week there will be voting and people will be rewarded in a shotout post.

If you have any questions feel free to contact the Mayors office, I will be happy to assist you!

Day 1
QUESTION OF THE DAY If you were a citizen in Storybrooke and you had a fairytale counter part who would it be and why? For Storybrooke Citizens...do you like your fairy tale counterpart, if not if you can chose a new one who would it be and why?
EVENT Welcome Party at the Mayors house- Prince David, Deputy Mayor Emma St. John and their family coordually invite you to the mayors house to welcome in all their guests joining them this week. There will be food provided by Granny's Dinner and it will be a night of relaxation and dancing!

Day 2
CHALLENGE OF THE DAY Make up a fairy tale involving your character. For those who don't feel like writing epic novel length.....you can do it within one sentence

Day 3
CHALLENGE OF THE DAY Put your character in a fairytale attire. You can use either Polyvore, a picture or a Dollmaker for this one chose wisely there will be a poll at the end of the end of the week on who dressed the best!
EVENT In the style of a Reinassance Faire, the citizens of Storybrooke will be turning their town into an automsphere simulating life before the curse was inflicted on the town. There will be food, music, entertainment dancing and even a marketplace where people can buy trinkets for themselves or their loved ones. People who attend this event are REQUIRED to dress in coustume....it makes it fun.

DAY 5
CHALLENGE OF THE DAY Dress your character for the ball using either Polyvore, a dollmaker or using a picture, chose wisely there will be a poll at the end of the end of the week on who dressed the best!
EVENT Storybrooke annual ball, come dressed up as a prince or princess.

Comments

[meredith44]

*walks through Mr. Gold's shop, picking up things and examining them while muttering under his breath to himself:*
He didn't warn me it would be this difficult to locate. What the hell is this place anyway?

~ Duke

[meredith44]

((OOOH! I like the icon!))

*hears you coming up behind him*
*makes a show of being startled when you speak*

Careful! You could give a man a heart attack like that.

*eyes you up and down blatantly*
*gives you a charming grin*

Drunken party last night or something? I've been there. You're in Maine. Storybrooke, to be exact about it. I would offer to act as a tour guide, but this is my first time here, so your guess is as good as mine for where the interesting happenings are located.

I'm Duke. And you are?

~ Duke

[meredith44]

((Wow. However did you manage to scrounge up a screencap of Erik in a turtleneck? That must have taken you forever to find! :D ))

*notices that you do not choose to introduce yourself*

*feigns nonchalance under your stare*

*stares back for a brief moment, making sure to get a good enough look to use to look you up later*
*then gives a half shrug and goes back to ostensibly looking at items, making sure to keep tabs on you from the corner of his eye*

*when you speak, he turns back to look at you*

*grins again*

Not that I am aware. But there is always a first time for everything. One can never be too careful. How about you. Are you the type that generally provokes heart attacks?

~ Duke

[meredith44]

*watches you leave*

*quirks an eyebrow and says to himself in a wry tone:*

Apparently those were rhetorical questions. And not in need of an actual response. Yes, it is Maine. I have no idea; perhaps someone had a sense of humor. No, I am not done shopping, but far be it for me to turn down the offer of a drink. Sure! I'd be willing to join you.

*shakes his head and goes to the door, checking around when he exits to see where you have gotten to, if you have even bothered waiting around*

~ Duke

[meredith44]

((Where's the turtleneck? *pouts* :P ))

*arches an eyebrow*

And there he goes again. Nice to meet you Erik. How did you know there is a bar there? I would love to accompany you. Thanks for asking.

*starts heading in your direction*

This had better be one hell of a drink.

~ Duke

[meredith44]

((I do like the hat. But you can't deny the appeal of the turtleneck. :P ))

On occasion. When my part of the conversation is deemed necessary only by me. And I would keep up if I were given any sort of indication that we would, in fact, be moving. Instead of this sudden departure mid-conversation that you seem to be intent on.

And what I do in Maine is run a restaurant/bar and help people transport things. What is it that you are doing here? As it does not seem like you are particularly fond of this area.

~ Duke

[meredith44]

((He's all mine then. :P ))

No, I transport things like a boat captain. Because that is what I am. I have a nice little boat that I won in a poker match. Well, mostly. It's a long story.

Although, if you are in Maine for me, I would have thought you would know that already. What is it you need transported? Wine? Cigars?

*pauses for a moment*

How did you know I would be here, though? Very few people knew of my exact location. Did Stevenson give you my location? I thought he was more discrete than that. I may have to choose my acquaintances more carefully.

~ Duke

[meredith44]

*looks up at you and gives you a charming grin*

I'm not entirely sure what I am looking for. An... acquaintance said there might be something of interest for me here and I was checking it out.

What have you been looking for that has taken you aaaages to find? Perhaps I can help you?

~ Duke

[meredith44]

((Who is she? Where is she from?))

Oh, this and that.

Did you find anything? Is your family here with you now? This doesn't seem like a prime vacation destination. Given its "sleepy town" vibe.

~ Duke

[meredith44]

*laughs*

I have no idea really what I am looking for, so I cannot tell you. It is no attempt at mystery on my part.

Who is Cat? Is... Was he your boyfriend? And this place doesn't seem all that weird. Have you heard something about it?

~ Duke

[meredith44]

He said I would know it when I see it. He is helpful like that.

Interesting watch. I haven't seen an issue with time; although I've only been here for a couple of hours.

Is your sister here with you, then?

~ Duke

[meredith44]

I don't think so. I'm looking for something that seems like it will affect memory. Scales don't give off that "memory" vibe.

That sounds like a plan. Fortunately, I don't have to worry about trains and their schedules. One of the perks of being a boat captain.

~ Duke

[meredith44]

*gets a serious look for a moment*

No, something to help people remember. I was told...

*shakes head sharply, jerking himself out of the seriousness*

*grins*

If it is not a thing, then at least I got to tour this lovely town?

The Cape Rouge is nothing fancy. Just a fishing boat. Although I do live on her and am quite partial to her.

~ Duke