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Books are like souls, and souls are like books.

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“I am the master of my fate, I am the captain of my soul.”

— William Ernest Henley, Invictus

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I'm so sorry about Neal. I know you had come to care for him.

He deserved so much more than he got. How much longer is this going to go on?

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6k celebration meme - 13/15 outfits - enchanted forest belle, 2.11

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do you trust Hook after what he did to you?

Trust has to be earned. I may not fully trust him but ...

He is trying, and I can't fault him for that. I've forgiven worse things in life - I just need to know he means it.

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what was your first thought when you heard Rumple was alive?

What is one supposed to think when they're told that the love of their life isn't dead like they thought they were?

It was overwhelming, I'm still trying to sift through all of the emotions and questions. For every positive emotion or thought, a negative one is there to keep the balance. It's a whirlwind in my head right now.

I just hope he's okay. I just need him safe.

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it must be hard to run his shop without him :(

He had always been meticulous about how things were organized and after spending so long with him, I have no issues navigating the shop.

I think the big issue for me is the shop itself. It's so very ... him. I can't do anything without getting that constant reminder of him. I miss him.

Though, I am having some issues balancing here and the library. It's a work in progress.

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As if I could refuse your cooking. I'd love to come and have dinner. Maybe it'll give us a sense of normalcy in the midst of the chaos.

Are you and Grace alright? There's been people disappearing and, admittedly, I just needed to check on you two.

We aren't disappearing nowhere, Belle. Come over to a dinner and check with your own eyes? I'll keep Grace close by just in case, so don't expect sole visits from her in the shop, but we can also swing by together, if you prefer to stay there.

I'm pretty sure that I can still make a mean good stew if I want to. I'd like to see you're hanging there too.

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Hello, Belle. I know we didn't exactly have much time before I left, but I just wanted to check in to see how you're doing? I'm really sorry about Gold. Can I do anything for you?

I'm confused, mainly, and worried. I- it's still so fresh in my mind. I can't believe we lost a year, but I appreciate your kindness. You didn't have to check on me, you know, but thank you for doing it anyways.

Honestly, just keep an eye out for Neal. I haven't seen him since and I'm worried about him. Also, remember that if you need something, don't hesitate to ask.

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“Where there is love, there is bound to be heartache.”

— Elif Shafak, The Forty Rules of Love

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Do you really believe Regina is the one to blame for this new curse? Because that whole ordeal in City Hall was all an act put on by Emma and Regina. I wouldn't even be surprised if Emma is the one behind this curse.

I can't say in absolute certainty that Regina is the one behind it, but I'm definitely not ruling her out. We lost a year of memories. A year.

Before we left ... she did seem like she could be changing. I hope she has. Her reign of terror has gone for long enough and it would be nice to be on the same side for once. I just don't have enough to prove that she has.

As for those two staging it, Emma has my trust. If she truly believes that Regina didn't do this, then I'll back down. I can't say that I will drop my suspicions, but I'll step back.

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do you know what you'll do now you're back in the Enchanted Forest? Any plans?

I suppose try and rebuild from the ground up. There were very few moments where my life in the Enchanted Forest was truly my own, so I think I might take some time for myself. Beyond that, I'll probably be splitting my time between Neal and then Jefferson and Grace. Just try and keep myself busy and distracted for a little bit.

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So it's been a year since the curse, does it feel like it?

Far from it. I don't ... we've lost a year?

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If things will be as they've been before the curse, even the not decent ones will be appreciated, I'm afraid. I hate that I won't be able to provide her as I could here...

And what about you, Belle? Where are you planning to go?

You and I both know that Grace is simply content having you with her, but I understand what you mean. Just try to remind yourself that you're doing your best - because you are, J.

I think I'm going to try and keep an eye on Neal ... the Enchanted Forest isn't exactly somewhere that he has mainly good memories - he left for a reason. I think it's going to be the hardest on him. I can't say that I'm not worried about him.

I'm sorry about what happened Ms. Belle. I think I have some old books in my cottage if you want to borrow them. We can read them together over some tea.

Thank you, Grace.

I think I'd like that. What do you say to you pick one out, we'll start on it the next time I visit?

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what do you miss most about Rumple?

I don't think there is one thing specifically. You have to remember, the Rumple that I knew ... he kept it hidden so far inside of himself ...

I think I just miss his genuine self. The Rumple who made sure to have the kettle on before I woke up, the one who would get so focused on small tasks that I would have to drag him away just to get him to eat, the one who thought that giving a library was something small. I just miss him.

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As if I could go long without seeing you two. I'll bring along some sweets and some art supplies for Grace, if I can find some decent ones.

I'm sorry about what happened Ms. Belle. I think I have some old books in my cottage if you want to borrow them. We can read them together over some tea.

Thank you, Grace.

I think I'd like that. What do you say to you pick one out, we'll start on it the next time I visit?