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[assailed]

You don't worry that as the Dark One his power could beat out whatever they have? That he could figure out a way to take them away and put himself in charge?

[dishearten]

it's not impossible, but I think at best it's improbable. if he meant to take over, why take the deal in the first place?

keeping our eyes open isn't a crime. killing him when it wouldn't even stick isn't quite the same as that.

[assailed]

Because he needed a way in? I wouldn't think they'd leave their home vulnerable from the outside.

I suppose I see your point.

[dishearten]

don't worry, I make them only rarely.

if he starts something, you don't need to solve it alone. yeah?

( maybe it's the former sheriff in him talking, but he won't see the dark one hurt anyone here. that includes u, hook. )

I know seeing him can't be easy. are you all right?

[assailed]

[ 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.

[ It's not an answer, but it's sort of one. ]

[dishearten]

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.

[assailed]

Aye. Still I wonder if it'll be enough.

[ 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.

[dishearten]

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.

[assailed]

[ 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're a very good man, Graham.

[dishearten]

a good man wouldn't have made the choices I did. they taught me a lot, however, and I try not to make the same mistake twice.

( it's not for him to decide who lives or dies. twenty eight years as a sheriff will make you fond of justice, though. )

[assailed]

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.

[dishearten]

most men don't make the choice to cut the heart out of an innocent girl.

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.

[assailed]

Most men don't choose to make innocent boys orphans or to cut a man down for stealing his wine.

Everyone does something they're not proud of.

I don't think the good men would mind, mate.

[dishearten]

it doesn't much matter what they'd think. it matters what I think.

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.

[assailed]

[ He's probably right. Though he's heard Emma tell him enough times he's a good man back home. Though it's very rare that Killian believes her. ]

You're likely right. Our sins can only be forgiven by ourselves.

[dishearten]

I don't think it's possible to forgive myself for what I've done.

the very least I can do is learn from it and try to make amends in any way I can.

[assailed]

Aye. Learning from it. Half the battle isn't it?

[dishearten]

likely more than. at least I've got time now to find a way.

[assailed]

Thank you for your time and your kind words. It's likely not easy to be kind of me given everything. You're very kind.

[dishearten]

given what? you've not done anything to deserve my ire, besides upset my wife.

[assailed]

I wasn't exactly decent before I went home for a spell. I don't imagine it can be easy running into a version of your wife's boyfriend.

[dishearten]

I'd rather see her happy. I can't be there for her in worlds where I am already quite far gone.

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. )

[assailed]

I feel the same. If it's not me here I can only be thankful that it's with a man like you.

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. ]

[dishearten]

I'll do what I can for her, always. you needn't worry about that.

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. )

[assailed]

[ Fine, Graham. Fine. ]

I'll do my best. Thank you for the chat, mate.