[ Everything would be much better if Emma Swan had married a total bastard. Unfortunately she didn't and it makes disliking him just because much harder. Because he can't. He's too bloody nice. ]
I always thought the Dark One would kill me. I've spent hundreds of years searching for a way to annihilate him. I think somehow I always knew he'd get the better of me. But experiencing it is different. And then having to see him again.
you're not dead yet, remember. you have the chance to keep the dark one from taking a life and hurting more people. don't forget that.
I can't tell you it's easy, existing in a space with the person that killed you. I see her, sometimes, more than I'd like. but when I go back I'll see her again then, too. she's always had so much power over me, what I do and what I think and what I feel.
now that I'm free of her, the last thing I want is to give her that power to control me, just by existing. I won't let her, not if I can help it. you'll find your way, I'm sure. I just wish there were an easy answer.
I don't want death, I want justice. and that doesn't seem any more likely.
isn't that the truth. being here isn't easy, but it does have answers, at least if you're willing to reach for them. consider it, they might be able to help.
[ That alone is why Graham is a far superior choice for Emma. He wants justice. He doesn't want Regina needlessly dead like he wanted the Dark One. He wants something far more heroic. Something that separates villains from heroes. ]
You shouldn't fight it. I've seen bad men. Evil and vile men. Men that are the lowest form. You are a good man no matter the choices. Everyone makes bad choices.
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I always thought the Dark One would kill me. I've spent hundreds of years searching for a way to annihilate him. I think somehow I always knew he'd get the better of me. But experiencing it is different. And then having to see him again.
[ It's not an answer, but it's sort of one. ]
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I can't tell you it's easy, existing in a space with the person that killed you. I see her, sometimes, more than I'd like. but when I go back I'll see her again then, too. she's always had so much power over me, what I do and what I think and what I feel.
now that I'm free of her, the last thing I want is to give her that power to control me, just by existing. I won't let her, not if I can help it. you'll find your way, I'm sure. I just wish there were an easy answer.
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[ He wonders if he'll be enough. Enough to keep everyone safe. He never would have imagined he'd be trying to protect the bloody town. ]
Well, you can take solace in the fact that she's not immortal. One day perhaps she'll meet her end.
[ Unfortunately the Dark One is an immortal piece of shit. ]
There never is, mate.
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isn't that the truth. being here isn't easy, but it does have answers, at least if you're willing to reach for them. consider it, they might be able to help.
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You're a very good man, Graham.
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( it's not for him to decide who lives or dies. twenty eight years as a sheriff will make you fond of justice, though. )
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I made my mistakes, and I won't diminish the name of good men by comparing myself to them. it's not so easy as being good now.
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Everyone does something they're not proud of.
I don't think the good men would mind, mate.
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calling myself good when I know how many people I've hurt is an insult to all of them. you can think what you like, I know better.
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You're likely right. Our sins can only be forgiven by ourselves.
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the very least I can do is learn from it and try to make amends in any way I can.
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I would rather she have someone. you're all right, as someones go.
( wow graham hold back on these overwhelming sentiments there is such a thing as being TOO NICE. )
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She's had far too many unreliable people in her life. It's about time she has someone that puts her first.
[ It's fine they'll just quietly form the Emma Swan Fanclub. ]
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don't forget you have an opportunity to make sure you do the same.
( graham is a member of both the Emma Swan Fanclub and the Killian Jones Don't Be Stupid club! and you thought he forgot, didn't you. )
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I'll do my best. Thank you for the chat, mate.
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