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]

*looks around the room at Granny's Bed and Breakfast*

*laughs slightly and shakes her head ruefully*

Julian is going to just love this.

~ Bela

[thewonderkitten.livejournal.com]

*makes his way to where they're staying, looking around the town with an increased sense of what have I gotten myself into*

*retrieves his key once he gets there, then finds their door, letting himself in*

*catches sight of Bela and nods at her as he moves to put his things into the closet*

Bela. Good to see you. *pause* This is... quaint.

Sark

[meredith44]

Quaint is certainly one word for it. I think the copious amounts of flowers are exactly what you were expecting, correct?

*as she is talking, walks over next to you by the closet*

*comes in behind you, wrapping her arms around your waist*

*kisses your neck*

*murmurs:* It is good to see you, however, even if this room is the price we must pay to do so.

Have you looked around the town at all yet?

~ Bela
((Pictures of some rooms at the b&b. (If you haven't already done your own research, of course. :P )))

[thewonderkitten.livejournal.com]

Not exactly what I would have chosen, no, but it will suffice.

*closes the closet door, then turns around to kiss her, looking her over*

I have not. *amused:* I find it is arguably a better option to relinquish my reserve weaponry before walking down Main Street. I suspect it is not atypical of its kind, however?

Sark

[meredith44]

Removal of weaponry is likely a good idea. Not that you aren't still carrying and that you couldn't kill someone without a weapon. *grins* Although I talked to a couple of people earlier, and there may be more to this town than I had originally thought. Some of the rumors seem like they could be true. In which case, weaponry, perhaps, might not be so amiss.

I have yet to see anything out of the ordinary myself, however. Right now it still seems fairly typical of a small town. As thrilling as that is.

~ Bela

[thewonderkitten.livejournal.com]

I shall take note of that.

I'm not sure thrilling is the proper word for it, but yes.

*glances around the room*

What is it your job requires of you here?

Sark

[meredith44]

It was originally just supposed to be a simple locate and recover operation. For an artifact that is reportedly here somewhere. However, what I have heard intrigues me, so I may need to investigate further. There could be potential here. It still should not be that taxing. Or take that much time. Not that there is all that much else for us to do here. *tries to hold back a grin, but doesn't quite succeed* Unless you cared to go to the costume event in the town tonight? I'm sure we could find appropriate outfits.

~ Bela

[thewonderkitten.livejournal.com]

*flat, if amused, look:*

Hardly.

But alright. *another brief kiss, then moves away, investigating the hotel room a bit more* *picks up a decoration, looking at it distastefully before setting it back down* If you should require time on your own to take care of such investigations, I am more than capable of keeping myself occupied. I have with me some work I brought in case you would need such time. Whatever it is you need.

Sark

[meredith44]

I rather figured. *smirks* Not that I would mind seeing you dressed up. I think you could make quite the dashing figure as a pirate.

I may. It is difficult to determine what time I will need when I am not entirely sure what is going on. And you are welcome to join me, if you care to do so. I don't anticipate anything exceptionally out of the ordinary or dangerous. If you wish to keep yourself occupied with work on your own, I'm fine with that as well. *wry grin* I think a more pressing concern is what we are going to do about food around here.

~ Bela

[thewonderkitten.livejournal.com]

*eyes her amusedly*

Right.

Mmh. *looks around the room* Particularly considering we do not seem to have been provided with a kitchenette. I suppose we shall have to partake in whatever the restaurant downstairs has to offer. *wrinkles his nose slightly at that* I suppose we have suffered worse.

Sark

[meredith44]

*arches an eyebrow*

Don't tell me you have never engaged in roleplay before?

It cannot be as bad as the carnival offerings at least? And did I tell you I once worked in a diner as part of a job? Eating there has to be at least slightly better than working there. *grins*

~ Bela

[thewonderkitten.livejournal.com]

*amusedly:*

No, I merely did not expect that to be the subject of your fantasies. Although it does beg the question of in what roleplay you have partaken.

*raises his eyebrows at the diner part, then:*

Hopefully. I was, however, able to at least cook my own meals there. And I certainly hope that job at least did not last for long.

Sark

[meredith44]

*smirks*

Wouldn't you like to know.

Long enough. It felt like it lasted longer than it really did. It is actually where I met the Winchesters. I stole something from them while acting as their waitress at the diner.

~ Bela

[thewonderkitten.livejournal.com]

Mmh. Terrific.

*adjusts so he can lightly kiss her neck*

Then I suppose we should get moving.

*pulls away from her, sitting up and swinging his legs off the bed, reaching down to retrieve his pants and underwear from the floor, folding them*

Would you care for me to join you, or shall I familiarize myself with the town as you complete your job?

Sark

((Anti-page break!))

[meredith44]

*props herself up on her elbows, still lying on her back on the bed, blatantly watching you*

If you wish to join me, two pairs of eyes would be better than one. However, if you do not wish to do so, familiarizing yourself with the town could also be beneficial. As perhaps there are other options here of which I am unaware. I will leave it up to you.

~ Bela

[thewonderkitten.livejournal.com]

If you believe I would be of use, then certainly. You are aware of how little I am acquainted with your work.

*grabs his shoes, then stands up, moving over to the chair to retrieve his shirt*

I am, however, rather accustomed to locating artifacts, if you would tell me what you're looking for.

*walks back to the closet to retrieve a bag, putting his clothes in a pouch and taking out a new set of briefs, pants, and a turtleneck*

Sark

[meredith44]

You are better acquainted than most.

*gets up and situates herself, quickly storing her old clothes and getting dressed in slacks and a long sleeved blouse*

*retrieves her phone*

*shows you this image*

This is an Aztec bloodstone. I wouldn't recommend bleeding anywhere near it, or, actually, even touching it with your bare hands. It has some nasty properties.
((what it does, if you are curious.))

~ Bela

[thewonderkitten.livejournal.com]

*dresses while she does, then takes a look at her phone when she shows it to him*

*nods, unphased by that description*

Alright. I have gloves, if you believe I should use them.

Sark

[meredith44]

I think gloves would be a very wise idea. Especially as they won't look out of place considering the weather.

*grabs her leather jacket and puts it on, tucking her phone in the pocket*

Are you ready? Or do you need some more time?

~ Bela

[thewonderkitten.livejournal.com]

*nods in acknowledgement*

*pulls a pair of plain leather gloves from his bag, pulling them on*

No, thank you. I'm ready.

*moves to the door, then opens it for her*

Do you know where we are going?

Sark

[meredith44]

*heads for the door, pulling her gloves from her jacket pockets and putting them on as she walks*

*goes through the door with a nod of acknowledgement/thanks while speaking:*

I do. The rumors I have heard are that someone named Mr. Gold has the artifact. He owns a shop here in town; when I scouted the town briefly earlier, I located it. It's not far.

*heads for the stairs*

~ Bela

[thewonderkitten.livejournal.com]

Alright, then.

*follows her out, locking the door*

Lead the way.

*follows her down the stairs, looking over the place in a bit more detail this time, not terribly fondly*

Sark

[meredith44]

*makes her way down the stairs and out the front door ((you can have Sark hold it open if you'd like, she knows to wait; I just didn't want a comment solely for the lobby))*

*turns to head down the street toward the shop*

*puts on a fake tour guide voice and gestures to one side of the street*

On this side of the lovely Main street, you will see... not much of interest.

*gestures to the other side*

Same with this side of the lovely Main street.

At some point, we will come across a diner. And if we went far enough, eventually some docks, for at least a little variety.

*laughs*

I think there might even be less to do in this town than at the carnival town. And that is saying something.

*glances around*

At least it is rather pretty? In a quaint small town kind of way?

~ Bela

[thewonderkitten.livejournal.com]

*does hold the door for her on their way out, and listens to her monologue, looking around with disdain*

I'm not certain how it is one would come to choose to stay here for a night, let alone voluntarily live under such circumstances.

*half a nod, then, clearly without full-fledged agreement:*

I suppose that is a positive.

Sark

[meredith44]

*grins*

You have chosen to stay here for a night, haven't you? I'm sure everyone has some motivation or another.

*pauses*

But, yes, I cannot imagine living in such a place as this. I need the activity of a big city. I would go stir crazy living here.

*grins again*

Don't get too excited. The locals might mistake you for an overly enthusiastic tourist.

*stops walking and kisses you, running her fingers down your chest*

*breaks apart and says in a sultry voice:*
I promise I will make spending the night here with me worth your while.

~ Bela