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HERE IS A GIFT FOR THE CARMEN SANDIEGO OC CREATORS AND THE COMMUNITY! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR BEING SUCH A LOVELY COMMUNITY! THANK YOU FOR MAKING ME THE HAPPIEST IVE EVER BEEN IN MONTHS
OCS AND OWNERS
@csvamaryllis (me) - AMARYLLIS
@the-cs-oc-archives - HEERA, MIDNIGHT, FAHEEMA
@electricvinyls - WHIZZER
@skipppppy - RANA, LAPIN, FUGU
@monicaoverthinker - REBECCA
@cowboylovin - TAMA
@vile-deathbeat - DEATHBEAT
@itsdappleagain - PYTHON
@pattysplaceofplaces - HEARTACHE
@gray-crackleway - SOUNDBITE
@mienacles - MIEN NAINA
@avweckman - JAILBREAK
@anotheroneofthegaysharks - THUNDERBIRD
@haveaclock - SHANZI
@rightapichen - MAYA, ADMIRAL
@mochimouiemarty - CHIPPER
@random-lil-illing - TABITHA
@myths-of-fantasy - KITU
@the-ghost-17 - EL LOVO
#carmen sandiego#carmen sandiego 2019#carmen sandiego ocs#cs amaryllis#cs heera#cs midnight#cs faheema#cs whizzer#cs rana#cs fugu#cs lapin#cs er#cs tabitha#cs jailbreak#cs tama#cs deathbeat#cs mien#cs kitu#cs maya#cs admiral#cs python#cs heartache#cs rebecca#cs shanzi#cs thunderbird#cs el lovo#cs chipper#cs soundbite#cs community#carmen sandiego community
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guess who got more art


to give yall an idea of who's in this post, rest of the art is under the cut!














the gays
#art#my art#digital art#— Mo-art!.#artists on tumblr#carmen sandiego#carmen sandiego oc#mime bomb#chipper cs#cs chipper#mime bomb fanart#mime bomb cs#carmen sandeigo 2019#carmen sandeigo fanart#carmen sandeigo netflix#cs oc
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meows loud as ever (my take on @mochimouiemarty's oc Chipper in the cs style !! a bit static but,,,,,,,shrugs sm)
#art#kyayamoart#digital art#my art#illustration#digital illustration#carmen sandiego#carmen sandiego oc#chipper cs#carmen sandiego 2019
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CHIPPER AND BLACK THORN
Chipper belongs to @mochimouiemarty
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Wanna go Jollibee with me? My treat 😊
(take two 😭😭
Yes, sure.
#the typos were so real lgmao//#JOLLIBEE!!!!!#carmen sandeigo 2019#carmen sandiego oc#chipper cs#cs oc#carmen sandiego
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Prologue: Distress Call
The End is Near (Gravity Falls x Reader)
Masterlist | Chapter 1 →
Word count: 1.2 k.
WARNING: Violence, monsters and blood.
Note: thank you for stopping by and reading! Comments, likes, and reblogs are greatly appreciated! For those who come from my profile and are waiting for Chapter 6 of OSYGM, it's on its way!
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ROADKILL COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Transcript of 911 distress call
10/2/1980 - 1:13 A.M.
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RW: Rita Woorley, Dispatcher.
CS: Caroline Simmons, Victim.
JS: Jeremy Simmons, Victim (?).
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RW: 911, where’s your emergency?
CS: *heavy breathing* *clothing shifting* *distant objects clattering*
RW: Hello? Is anyone there?
CS: *heavy breathing* *distant clatter*
RW: *sighs* For God’s sake, these kids and their pranks.
CS: Please… help me…
RW: Hello? Ma’am, what’s the address of your emergency?
CS: Trantow Fields, house 131 in Gravity Falls. I’m Caroline Simmons and I-I need police here… Just, please, hurry. *distant door banging*
RW: *typing* Alright, and what’s the emergency?
CS: *rapid breathing* It’s my husband… I don’t know what’s happening… Oh God- *distant clatter* *a male voice screaming*
RW: Police are on their way, ma’am. Tell me what’s happening.
CS: I-I don’t know… he’s gone insane… he was fine this mornin’, s-sick with a bug but he was his chipper self. But-
JS: *distant shout* CAROLINE! LET ME OUT, SWEETIE!
RW: Ma’am, are you in a safe place?
CS: *hyperventilating* Y-Yes! I barricaded the bedroom, where he’s at… *heavy breathing* I-I locked myself in the kitchen. *crying*
RW: Ok. Take a deep breath, ma’am. Police are around five minutes away from where you are. Keep walking me through what happened.
CS: *heavy breathing* S-Sorry… I… I woke up to him holding a knife… h-he… he… *distant hurried banging* he tried to stab me… H-He had crazy eyes… his mouth was bleedin’, I think he bit his lip too hard… *loud crash*
RW: Ma’am?
JS: CAROLINE! *door falling* *distant hurried footsteps*
CS: Oh my God… h-he broke the door… HE BROKE THE DOOR! SOMEBODY! SAVE ME!
RW: Ma’am, you need to calm down. Take a deep breath. Is your husband still armed?
CS: No… I took the knife from him. Oh my God… what happened to my Jeremy? *crying*
RW: Ma’am, take a deep breath. Police are close.
CS: *whispering* *hyperventilating* I think he’s downstairs… I-I can hear him… *footsteps grow louder*
RW: Ma’am, remain calm.
CS: *heavy breathing* *loud distant footsteps*
CS: *soft knocking* *muffled bizarre breathing*
JS: Caroline? Honey, it’s me… There’s something wrong… I don’t know what’s happening to me…
CS: *crying* Jeremy… Please don’t hurt me…
JS: Sweetie, I need you to open the door, please…
RW: Ma’am, do not open the door. Police are close.
CS: *hysterical crying* YOU’RE NOT MY JEREMY!
JS: Caroline, I know you’re scared, but please, I need you to open the door.
CS: *hysterical crying*
JS: Darling? Do you remember our wedding vows where I promised to always protect you?
CS: *crying* Y-Yes, I-I remember.
JS: I can’t protect you if the door��s closed… So please, open it. I want to see you.
CS: *sniffling* *heavy breathing* *phone clatters on the floor*
RW: Ma’am, do not open the door… Hello?
CS: Please… Jeremy, love, don’t hurt me. *kitchen door opens*
JS: I’m so sorry for scaring you, darling. *distorted breathing*
CS: …
RW: Ma’am? Are you there? Hello?
*Call is abruptly disconnected*
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ROADKILL COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Transcript of 911 distress call
10/2/1980 - 1:27 A.M.
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EK: Elmer Kain, Dispatcher.
DM: Dylan Moss, Victim.
LW: Lawrence Woodworth, Victim.
KB: Kyle Baker, Victim.
UM: Unidentified Male.
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EK: 911, what’s your emergency?
DM: HOLY SHIT! FINALLY! WE NEED AN AMBULANCE! HURRY!
EK: Sir, remain calm, what’s your location?
DM: W-W-We are at a… *heavy breathing* fuck, sorry, at Gravity Falls High School! Please hurry, somebody’s bleeding to death!
LW: *distant* Kyle, do not fall asleep!
EK: *typing* An ambulance is on its way. Walk me through what’s happening.
DM: W-We were working on a f-final project and was g-getting late so we went to drop our friend Kyle at his house! B-But this fucking thing... it just- *crying*
LW: *distant* S-Something came out of the forest and tore K-Kyle’s stomach out!
EK: Were you able to catch sight of what it was?
DM: *crying* We don’t know! I-It was too f-fucking dark… I… we… I’m so fucking scared!
LW: *distant* I-It looked human, but it… it wasn’t human? I-I don’t know! It had huge claws!
KB: *coughing* * groaning in pain*
EK: What’s the current state of your friend?
DM: *crying* H-He’s breathing but his stomach is just… gone… it’s like a… *retches*... pile of mush o-on the floor. *retches*
EK: Take a deep breath… are you applying pressure to the wound?
DM: *crying* I-I’m so scared…
LW: *distant* W-We are! We tied m-my hoodie and I-Im’ pressing on it but he’s getting paler!
KB: *coughing* I want my mom…
DM: *crying* H-Hold on, man. H-Help is on the way…
EK: The ambulance is five minutes away, keep applying pressure. Do not hang up the phone.
DM: *branches and leaves snapping* *distant footsteps* … what the fuck?
LW: *distant* DYLAN! LOOK AT THE FUCKING FOREST!
DM: … Kyle? But… he’s right here… what?
EK: What’s happening?
KB: *distant coughing* *crying* Mom…
LW: *distant* GET THE FUCK AWAY FROM US!
EK: Hello? What’s going on?
DM: *distant footsteps* Holy shit… it’s… I… it’s Kyle, but… Kyle’s also… bleeding on the floor.
EK: What? I don’t quite understand.
UM: *distorted crying* Mom…
LW: *distant* FUCK! WHAT DO WE DO!?
DM: I DON’T KNOW! HELP… PLEASE!
UM: *distorted crying* I want my mom…
EK: What’s happening? Dylan?
DM: *incoherent screams* *distorted roar*
*Call is abruptly disconnected*
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ROADKILL COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Transcript of 911 distress call
10/2/1980 - 1:33 A.M.
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KJ: Keneth Jarvis, Dispatcher.
TB: Tabitha Roberts, Victim.
UF: Unidentified Female.
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KJ: 911, where’s your emergency?
TB: *distant glass tapping* Hello? My name is Tabitha Roberts, I live on Oakley Road, house 28 in Gravity Falls. I need the cops.
KJ: Alright miss, what’s the emergency?
TB: *distant glass tapping* Someone… no, scratch that, something is trying to break into my house.
KJ: *typing* Uh, sorry… I’m a bit confused by your statement. “Something” is trying to break in?
TB: *distant glass tapping* I… I just don’t even know how to describe it. I got home from work about twenty minutes ago when I heard something banging on my backyard door.
KJ: Uh-huh.
TB: *distant glass tapping* I opened the curtains and… well… you’re definitely not going to believe this but… something that looks like me is trying to smash the glass and come in.
KJ: … Pardon?
TB: *distant glass tapping* I know it sounds insane but you have to believe! The weird part is that it looks like me but at the same time, there’s something wrong… I can’t place it… I think it’s the eyes… the skin looks loose…
KJ: Uh… O-Ok miss, a unit has been dispatched to your place, please stay on the line. Are you in a safe place?
TB: *distant glass tapping* No, I’m in the living room, it’s the only place where I have a landline. I’m staring at the… thing… Jesus Christ, it doesn’t even fucking blink!
TB: *distant glass banging* *sound of glass cracking* Oh God… the glass… it has a crack…
KJ: Miss?
TB: *distant glass banging* FUCK! IT’S BREAKING THE GLASS!
KJ: Miss, remain calm. Do you have a place where you can hide?
TB: *glass breaks* FUCK! HELP ME! PLEASE! IT’S COMING AT ME!
KJ: Miss, find a place to hide, police are on their way.
TB: *incoherent screams* *glass and furniture breaking* GET OFF ME!
KJ: Miss, what’s going on?
TB: *something is smashed against the ground* …
KJ: Miss Tabitha? Is everything alright?
TB: … *footsteps*
KJ: Hello? Miss Tabitha?
UF: *distorted* Hello? My name is Tabitha Roberts, I live on Oakley Road, house 28 in Gravity Falls. I need the cops.
*Call is abruptly disconnected*
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@rotknox
#gravity falls#stanford pines x reader#ford pines x reader#stanley pines x reader#stan pines x reader#bill cipher x you#fiddleford mcgucket x you#fiddleford mcgucket x reader#stanford pines x you#stan pines x you#ford pines x you#bill cipher x reader#gravity falls x reader
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Christmas Reruns 2024–Day 29: New York Christmas Serenade (3/4)

Merry Christmas if you celebrate it and happy holidays if you don’t! One of the things I love about Christmas is watching reruns of all the old classic Christmas movies–Christmas is a big time for nostalgia. A few years ago, I decided to incorporate that tradition into my fandom life and post my CS holiday reruns. So here you go! Enough holiday (mostly) fluff to get you to New Year’s Day. (With a new story posting on Christmas Day.)
Word Count: 1816
Other chapters: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 30 31
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CS Genre: Canon Divergence (missing year between 3a and 3b)
“Mom! Wake up!” Henry said, shaking her shoulder. “It’s Christmas morning!”
Emma groaned as she woke up. It was early. Way too early. By the look of the sky from her bedroom window, it would still be Christmas morning for another several hours yet. It could barely even be called dawn.
“Alright, Kid, I’m up,” she said on a yawn, reaching for her robe and slippers. “I know you’re all about opening the rest of your presents, but you’re going to have to wait for the coffee to brew. You know I’m not awake before I’ve had my first two cups.”
“Don’t worry about that!” Henry said, “Killian already made coffee. Now he’s working on breakfast.”
Emma froze. Killian. How had she forgotten the handsome stranger was still there?
Not long after Henry opened his gifts, Emma had glanced out the window to see it snowing with a vengeance. Turning on the TV, she quickly found out why. They were in the opening stages of a monster blizzard.
Emma shot Killian a concerned look. “You have a place to stay?” she asked. “Your home close?”
“I’m afraid not, love,” Killian said. “I’ve yet to secure lodgings for myself. It’s no matter, though. I’ve weathered many a storm.”
The thought of turning him out into the blizzard had seemed beyond heartless. Who let a guest of theirs go out and freeze to death in a blizzard? Particularly one her son seemed to have an inexplicable bond with—especially after getting that storybook? Particularly one she felt such a tie to.
“Look,” she’d said stiffly. “It’s nasty out there. If you want, you can crash on our couch. Can’t guarantee it’s the most comfortable bed you’ll ever sleep on, but it’s bound to be better than wandering around on the streets of New York in the middle of a blizzard, right?”
His eyes had lit up as though she’d offered him the best gift of his life. “It would be an honor to sleep on your couch, Swan,” he’d said in wonder. “You’ve no idea how much it means to me that you’ve offered.”
Now, in the (still barely there) light of day, Emma began to second guess her magnanimous gesture. What did she even know about this Killian guy really? What kind of a mother lets a strange guy—who could be a serial killer for all she knew—crash on her couch with her son in the apartment.
You’re safe with him. He’d never harm you.
Now where had that thought come from? It made no sense that she’d know that, but somehow she could feel the truth of the statement all the way to her bones. Killian Jones was no threat to her or to Henry.
(Well…except perhaps to her heart. Only one night in the man’s company—one very platonic night—and she could already feel herself falling for him. What was with her? Emma Swan did not get crushes like that! She had her heart locked up as tightly as Fort Knox. No way she lets feelings in!)
Emma took a tentative step from her bedroom and couldn’t help the groan of appreciation that escaped her. It smelled amazing out there. Coffee—strong coffee from the scent of it—percolating, bacon sizzling, pancakes on the griddle. She took it back. Not only was Killian no threat to her, she may have to just invite him to live with the two of them.
“Morning love,” He called with a cheery smile—how did he look that chipper after only getting a few hours of sleep on a lumpy sofa? “I trust you slept well?”
“What little amount of time the kid let me sleep,” she said on a yawn. “He’s lucky it’s Christmas or no way I’d let him get away with waking me up at the butt crack of dawn.”
Killian chuckled. “No I suppose not. I know full well a man is taking his life in his hands when he wakes you. There was one morning on Never…er…I mean…you look like someone who enjoys her sleep.”
“Nice recovery,” Henry said under his breath. “Making her think you’re crazy is definitely not how you make headway with Operation Captain Swan.”
“Never? Operation Captain Swan?” Emma asked in bewilderment. “What are the two of you talking about? How do you know my sleeping habits? And when did you and Henry suddenly become best friends? ”
“Not to worry, Swan,” Killian said, scratching away at that spot on his neck again. “This morning the lad merely told me that the way to your heart is through your stomach.”
“The way to my…Are you…are you saying you want to get to my heart?” No way she was telling him that very organ was pounding so hard at the very notion she was surprised he couldn’t hear it.
In a blink Killian’s embarrassment faded away to be replaced by pure flirtatious mischief. “Oh darling. You have no idea,” he purred.
She held his gaze for as long as she could (which…ended up being less than five seconds), and then she hid behind her favorite defense—sarcasm. “Yeah, well, you gonna take that bacon out of the pan or just let it burn while you act like an idiot?”
He shot her a wounded look. “Of course I had no intention of burning your victuals, Swan! It took me quite some time to determine the proper way to utilize your cooking box, and now that I have, I have no intention of ruining a perfectly good breakfast.”
“It’s called a stove, Hook,” Henry muttered under his breath.
Seriously, when did the two of them become all buddy-buddy? And where was this guy from that he didn’t even know what a stove was?
She had no further time to ponder the big questions of her life, though, as Killian slid a plate of food and a mug of coffee in her direction. At the first bite, Emma moaned in ecstasy. The man could cook.
Looking up, she caught the positively sinful look in Killian’s eye. “I quite like that sound Darling. Perhaps I might endeavor to elicit it once more…sometime when we’re alone.”
“La, la, la,” Henry said, sticking his fingers in his ears. “Kid in the room guys!”
Emma felt her face flame, so she did the only reasonable thing, she turned a withering glare at the idiot in leather currently seated at the head of the table. “In your dreams Jones.”
“You have no idea.”
Emma glared again, expecting to see the same sinful look in his eyes, but what she found instead floored her. Pure, unvarnished longing. It was the look of a man desperately in love. One who feared he’d never have a chance with the girl of his dreams.
The look called to her, and she suddenly had the insane urge to reach over, grab his hand and reassure him that he would find happiness one day.
Fortunately her hand closest to Killian was currently occupied shoveling as much food as possible into her mouth.
Breakfast was a short affair, eaten hastily. While Henry was normally a pretty patient kid, waiting to open presents on Christmas morning would test the patience of any kid.
“Why don’t you go get your presents organized,” Emma said, getting to her feet. “I’ll just take care of these dishes and I’ll be there in a sec.”
“Nonsense, Swan,” Killian said with a hand to her arm…a soft pat that felt almost like a caress. “Go have Christmas morning with your son. I’m perfectly capable of righting the galley.”
“You sure? I hate to have you cook breakfast and then stick you with dishes too.”
“Aye,” he said with a tender smile. “Believe me when I say your happiness…yours and your lad’s…ensure my happiness.”
She smiled, impulsively reaching over and squeezing his hand. “Thanks.”
“You are most welcome.”
The following hour passed in a veritable blur, Henry moving from present to present. She supposed maybe she spoiled him with all the Christmas gifts she’d gotten him, but he was such a good kid and so genuinely grateful for everything he got. And then, of course, there was always that little lost girl inside of her that would never forget what it was like to wake up on Christmas morning to a bare tree and a lack of family. If it made her go a little overboard with her kid…that was just the way it was.
Just as the last gift—a brand new journal and gel pen (the kid liked to write)—was unwrapped, the couch seat beside her sagged, and Emma looked over to see Killian by her side. Not only by by her side, but close enough she could feel the heat of his body against her. It was…distracting to say the least.
“Um…” she said, clearing her throat and trying not to sound like a complete fool, “I guess that’s it. The gifts are all unwrapped.”
“Not quite, Swan,” he said in a low, caressing voice. “I’ve one yet to bestow on you.”
“Me?” she asked. “You got me a gift?”
“Aye,” he said with a nod, turning away to rummage through his satchel once again. I saw this and thought of you.”
“Th…thank you,” she said, taking the long, thin velvet-covered box he held out to her. Opening it, she found a diamond and opal pendant in the shape of a swan attached to a fine, silver chain. It was gorgeous.
“I know you don’t remember, love,” he said softly, “but this pendant reminds me of our first adventure…one of the most satisfying adventures of my life, and it belongs with no one but you.”
“The beanstalk!:” Henry said from his place on the floor, still surrounded by his Christmas loot. “It reminds you of the beanstalk.”
“Aye,” Killian said. “That it does indeed.”
It should have been completely nonsensical this conversation her son was having with her…pirate (No! Not her pirate!), but somehow it simply wasn’t. Something deep within her wanted to nod along and agree with them.
Before she could second guess herself, Emma leaned over and impulsively hugged Killian. “Thanks! I love it. And…I mean, it’s still snowing out there. If you, you know, want to keep crashing on the couch for the next few days, I’m okay with that.”
Notes: I wanted to give Emma’s perspective on the things going on, but unfortunately, that didn’t give me an opportunity to show any post-memory gain conversations between Henry and Killian—or explain what Henry meant by “Operation Captain Swan”. Don’t worry, all will be revealed in the fourth (and last) section of this little story.
–Up next: We learn what kind of plots Emma’s boys have hatched to help her remember—and whether or not they’re successful. As New Year’s Eve arrives, Henry tells Killian about a certain midnight-on-New-Year’s-Eve tradition in the Land Without Magic.
NEXT CHAPTER->
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saw your request <3 look after yourself <3. As for asks! As someone who has also had to acclimate to british life and idioms. Can you remember the first time your first British-ism came out in conversation? Was it the inflection in your question asking to take out the rubbish...was it saying Ta! instead of "thanks". I must know!
Well. I’m going to preface with when hubs and I first started dating we had to concentrate REALLY hard to understand one another (fresh Essex and Long Island accents............). So a lot of our conversations would include me saying “whaaaaat” in general confusion at wtf he was talking about. And to this day he still takes the piss (another wonderful phrase I’ve picked up) at the way I used to say “what” but now he can get the old accent spot on.
So for what you actually asked.... I think he was just being a cute witty brat and I bit back “stup it” instead of my usual “sthaap it”. I remember we were at his parents for a Sunday roast (another adoption into my life) and they all stopped and looked at me, looked at one another, and then his mom said “oi cam she’s doing her phony accent again. Proper rubbish innit” 😂
Hubs has adopted more Americanisms than ive gotten britishisms. In the last few years his accent has gotten more cockney from living in London which I’m into ahahaha
Also just asked him what the first ism he remembered me saying was and he’s like “idk probably when you called them crisps for the first time. You still refuse to call them crisps so it’s a bit of a shock when it slips out” 🥸
#asked#unrelated: I remember working from my in-laws over Christmas when I had a remote customer service job and my CS voice is sooo American.#like those too chipper American customer service voices#and I remember my brother in law saying to his mom “jfc she’s American. was it always this bad?’#Twas a good laugh but made me self conscious of being tooo American
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Some old lady keeps calling asking if we have Bernat baby yarn in yellow. We don’t. The whole yarn section is a mess because it’s getting reset, and when she called yesterday (Monday) I told her we don’t get another shipment until Wednesday, and that we still probably won’t get it so she should try the website. The store leader said she’s been calling every day recently too. So when she just called again I kinda dropped my usual chipper CS voice and said “like I told you yesterday, our truck comes tomorrow, and you’ll probably have better luck on the website anyway because we haven’t had any of what you’re looking for in a while.”
Today the SL said we don’t even carry it in yellow, so if she calls back tomorrow I’m gonna tell her that and to try AnnJo’s.
Also, I hate when old people say “oh I don’t know how to use a computer”. Okay? That’s a you problem, not a me problem. Go to a library and ask for help, quit bothering me.
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I'm making it my life mission to have Florence included onto here one day
(and yes I'm actually gonna draw them too, shocker cos I'm shite at drawing but it is what it is)
HERE IS A GIFT FOR THE CARMEN SANDIEGO OC CREATORS AND THE COMMUNITY! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR BEING SUCH A LOVELY COMMUNITY! THANK YOU FOR MAKING ME THE HAPPIEST IVE EVER BEEN IN MONTHS
OCS AND OWNERS
@csvamaryllis (me) - AMARYLLIS
@the-cs-oc-archives - HEERA, MIDNIGHT, FAHEEMA
@electricvinyls - WHIZZER
@skipppppy - RANA, LAPIN, FUGU
@monicaoverthinker - REBECCA
@cowboylovin - TAMA
@vile-deathbeat - DEATHBEAT
@itsdappleagain - PYTHON
@pattysplaceofplaces - HEARTACHE
@gray-crackleway - SOUNDBITE
@mienacles - MIEN NAINA
@avweckman - JAILBREAK
@mau-erik - ER
@anotheroneofthegaysharks - THUNDERBIRD
@haveaclock - SHANZI
@rightapichen - MAYA, ADMIRAL
@mochimouiemarty - CHIPPER
@random-lil-illing - TABITHA
@myths-of-fantasy - KITU
@the-ghost-17 - EL LOVO
#carmen sandiego#carmen sandiego 2019#carmen sandiego ocs#cs amaryllis#cs heera#cs midnight#cs faheema#cs whizzer#cs rana#cs fugu#cs lapin#cs er#cs tabitha#cs jailbreak#cs tama#cs deathbeat#cs mien#cs kitu#cs maya#cs admiral#cs python#cs heartache#cs rebecca#cs shanzi#cs thunderbird#cs el lovo#cs chipper#cs soundbite#cs community#carmen sandiego community
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The Main Five - Seal The Magic
Well, six. If you count the little Whiffle guy
🌸The CloudSeeker Gang🌸
The CloudSeeker Gang consists of Cheer, Funshine, Grumpy, Good Luck, Share, and Dibble. While all knowing it’s a big risk, the CS Gang and Caring Control all agreed that the group needed to stay in The Silver Lining on a multi-year long mission to protect it. Even though they all miss their home Care a Lot, their work is absolutely crucial to the safety of The Silver Lining, Care a Lot, and even Earth.

^Closer looks later in post All of their arcs in this are inspired by things that actually happen in UTM. Some more obvious than others.
🌺Cheer Bear takes her role as leader very seriously, sometimes to a fault, and tries her absolute best to be a perfect commander for her team. She tries very hard to the point it can be draining, but keeps up her chipper attitude and manages to keep the group on track and upbeat. Though what the rest of the bears don’t realize is that the reason she takes her position with such pride is because she feels like she hasn’t truly earned it. Truth be told, she did get the job by being in the right place at the right time. Despite truly being a good leader, that fact looms over her any time she makes a mistake. Over the series she learns her talents and skill are truly there, and she slowly opens up and grows out of her imposter syndrome.
Additionally, because of her pride in her job, she ends up developing a large rivalry with Bluster. While she tries to be the bigger person about it…well it’s Bluster. We can all agree she deserves to cuss him out at least once.
🌺Funshine, despite not being able to drive, is the co-pilot of the group. Why did they decide that? Because what else is he gonna do. Even though at first glance it looks like he doesn’t do much for the group, he’s actually incredibly important to the group's personal well-being. His upbeat and care-free attitude keeps the crew happy during sour times, and he is essential to overall performances.
While the other bears go through one big arc, Funshine goes through two connected arcs. While he is a genuinely happy guy, Funshine doesn’t know how to process any of his negative emotions properly. Because of this he often goofs off when he’s not supposed to, and doesn’t take situations he should seriously. He doesn’t want to feel bad about work because he can’t process it, so he tries to turn it into a joke. This of course leads to things getting worse, more often than better.
Over the course of the series he learns how to process and open up about his emotions, and become a better teammate in the process.
🌺Share is the peacekeeper and negotiator of the group, and highly values her skill to keep things civil and calm. Her team however, do not have those same skills. While she doesn’t start off the series with this issue, she slowly develops a small feeling of superiority in the group. However, she feels incredibly guilty about it, and tries to push the feeling away.
(This arc is fully inspired by that once scene from One Wise Bear, but is supported by other moments in the show.)
After developing this idea (which honestly..she’s not really wrong. They do cause trouble a lot) she tries to ignore it, but of course that doesn’t make it go away. She learns to be open with emotions and eventually is honest with the group, which leads to them all becoming more on equal grounds. After this she also becomes more involved with the group itself instead of letting herself push herself away.
🌺Good Luck, the navigator’s, arc is probably the second simplest one here, being that he needs to learn to rely on his own skills instead of pure luck. The Silver Lining messing with their belly badges’ magic isn’t too detrimental for most bears. But for Good Luck it could be dangerous for him. While in Care a Lot he could do almost anything and it be fine, here he has to be much more careful and develop his own skills.
While in the silver lining he learns he can’t rely on fate, and takes more action to grow and becomes fully capable of his duty with or without his badge’s power.
🌺Grumpy Bear is the group’s mechanic who built The CloudSeeker itself, and definitely has the shortest actual arc in the show. He of course starts off as his usual Grumpy self, and stills ends the show that way, but does mellow out a bit. Mainly for the sake of raising Dibble. Though instead of accepting the role after one episode it takes a whole..wait for it…three.
….Yeah that Whiffle stole his heart. While he does mellow out a bit, he’s still easily annoyed and very sarcastic still. He’s definitely the most unchanged from the original show, but later on he actually plays an important role in another character’s arc.
🌺Dibble’s actual character is very unchanged, but her introduction is different. Instead of getting lost and the bears finding her by mistake, Dibble was actually going out of her way to find the bears. After the Bad Crowd attacked them for the first time in generations, Dibble escaped the raid and went looking for Care a Lot.
After this first battle is over, the bears decide to stay and protect The Silver Lining, and Dibble soon joins the mission.





^Grumpy design here is outdated, will try to update later. The one in the group image is the correct one
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hey mystery creature, I don't think I ever got to know your age ? Is that a mystery too? curious
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#this took me way too long to fucking figure out//#im gonn go pass out now//#carmen sandeigo 2019#carmen sandiego oc#chipper cs#cs oc#carmen sandiego
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CSOW day 1, introduction!!
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this is Chipper! They're a Vile operative, and they specialize in subduing opponents and being on lookout. Their codename is "Chipper" because they're a wood carver/sculptor; they "chip" way at the wood. They don't really like talking, and only does so when needed.
Their actual name is Bernard Adlawan! They're Filipino and around their twenties (if theyre in their early, mid, or late twenties is yet to be decided)
(Btw, they use they/he pronouns!!)
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Hi, if you still take h/c requests, could I have one for Zora? If you've stopped accepting h/cs then you can ignore this ^^ I've been feeling sad lately, so I wanted something to cheer me up. How would Zora comfort his S/O if he notices something is off about them ? (They dont smile as bright, etc) tysm if you do this, sorry my english is bad 💕💕
Despite the amount of requests I don’t think I have it in me to turn one down. Black Clover was the first thing that I felt really passionate about after my longest bout with depression. So I’m happy to fulfill your request if it makes you feel better even if it’s only for a second! Also your english is perfectly fine. I applaud you if it’s not your first language. All I know is one language...
A Zora Pick-me-up

Zora’s pretty observant. Not only does it mean he can pick up small changes in battle but it also allows him to pick prime timing to prank people.
Lately he’s noticed that there hasn’t been any “prime pranking” times for his s/o. Their laugh isn’t as chipper, almost forced, and it’s shorter. Their voice is dull while their speech and thoughts seem slightly slower than usual. They also don’t seem to hop out of bed as soon as the first rays of morning light hit their face.
At first he tries to make them laugh more by increasing the amount of pranks he plays on others. He may even let one “backfire” on him to see if it makes them smile more.
When that doesn’t work he’ll cook them stew. Nothing fancy like what the royals eat but it still warms the soul. He also won’t share with anyone but them.
He’ll also just lay next to them in bed, not talking. If they want to talk about what’s bothering them then he can’t stop his ears from hearing their voice. But he remembers from when his dad passed away how dark life can get.
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A Chapter a Day... Savage Heart CS AU
A love story between a pirate and his savior. An innocent, beautiful, selfless woman meets a man with no manners, no formal education and not even a last name. Will Emma fall in love with Killian once she discovers that beneath his tough exterior lies a heart-wild, but a heart of gold? This is a Captain Swan AU
Beta-ed by the awesome @ilovemesomekillianjones
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Chapter 14: Courting Danger
Emma wakes up the following morning feeling refreshed. She is engaged once more and maybe she should be nervous, seeing how great it worked out for her last time. The difference is this time it is her choice, she wi the one making the decision, not her parents or anyone else. Technically she had a little push in this direction because of the rumors but ultimately it was her decision to marry. The thought alone gives her butterflies. She finds herself smiling so brightly at the idea. It is funny; she doesn't remember feeling this way the last time.
She dresses quickly and is out her bedroom door. As she has promised to speak to her mother about Killian, she must tell her the news, and although things are moving fast, the decision is hers. Emma knocks at her mother's door and enters when Snow's voice comes through telling her to come in.
"Good morning, mother," Emma says a little too happily. She is happy though, and it scares her a little, but she will not dwell on that right now.
"Emma sweetheart, there is a glow to you. You look so happy," Snow says cheerfully, and then she gasps and asks, "Does this have anything to do with the mysterious man you mentioned yesterday?"
Emma looks at her mother and nods. "Yes, Mother! His name is Killian Jones and he is the steward here and-"
"Emma, did you say, Killian Jones?" her mother interrupts. "Please, tell me you are not talking about the pirate? I believe that is his name, Killian Jones, am I correct?" Snow asks.
"Yes, mother. I know Killian has a reputation but he is trying to be a better man. I thought if anyone could appreciate someone looking for a second chance, it's you," Emma says to her mother and starts pacing around the room, "How many chances did Uncle James get? Hmm? No one made more mistakes than him, Mother. I have not seen my father for years because he is out there trying to fix his brother's mistakes. You don't get to judge Killian. He is trying to atone for his past choices, not leaving the mess for someone else to clean up."" Emma says defensively.
"Emma, don't you dare compare your uncle to that man!" Snow is almost yelling at her daughter. Her loving daughter has filled her life with nothing but joy and has never given her a need to raise her voice, until today.
"Well, the man I'm to marry and the same man you obviously disapprove of is the same one. Where is your excitement for me now? You were so happy for me seconds ago and now all I hear is disapproval in my choices," Emma says as she is about to walk out of her mother's room.
"Emma, if he truly wanted to be a man of honor, why not come to me? He could have also waited for your father's arrival to ask for your hand in marriage?" Snow says, desperately trying to prove her point.
"This marriage is my idea. And as for your approval Mother, it is not like you have been in the greatest health. Please, do not blame him for any of this," Emma waves her hands between the two of them, "if it matters to you at all, he actually encourages for me to voice my opinion, above all he is my friend, we understand each other."
Emma walks out of her mother's room with unshed tears in her eyes. She'd had a feeling that her mother would not be as accepting as she'd originally led her to believe, and although things could have gone a lot better, there is nothing she can do about it right now. She will deal with what she can, therefore, she will go to the convent and talk to Mother Superior about her decision. Emma smiles in spite of the conversation she just had with her mother when she catches a glimpse of Killian in the dining room.
He sees her and smiles broadly as he stands, quickly pulling out her chair, hoping she will join him for breakfast.
"Oh, such a gentleman, but there is no need. I will not be joining you. I was actually on my way to the convent to let Mother Superior know that I will not be returning," she tells him.
Killian smiles and looks around to see if anyone is watching them. He slowly takes her hand while watching her face, and as he raises it to meet his lips, he slyly changes his tactic and catches her off guard as he pulls her to him for a kiss. Their bodies collide and somehow Killian manages to cradle her head and hold her in place. It's a soft, sweet, tender kiss that ends faster than either would have liked. They part and are both inarticulate, still lost in the sensation. For him it is a kiss so unlike any he has ever had before. For her, it is a first.
Emma's eyes slowly fluttered open and her stomach is full of butterflies. She has never been kissed before and although it was highly inappropriate, she doesn't regret it.
He looks at her and has to stop the need to touch his lips. The same spot where hers had been seconds ago. It feels like the sun has finally emerged from an abyss.
Trying to detach themselves from the overwhelming feeling, they both smile and say their goodbyes before parting.
Emma's heart is beating fast, that had been unexpected. She knew there would be some physical interactions but she never expected to feel the way she does right now. Perhaps leaving the convent is the right choice for more than just protecting her family. The thoughts and feelings she feels are in no way shape or form fitting of a nun.
Killian sits down once again and stares at his food. He is jarringly brought back to reality when Enith walks in to announce, "Sir, Mr. Hopper is here to see you."
"Thank you, Enith, I will take it from here," Killian says as he gets up from the table and walks to greet his old friend.
"Good Morning, mate. To what do I owe the honor of your visit on this amazing day?" Killian asks with a little too much glee.
Archie takes a good look at Killian. "You are awfully chipper today. Are you aware of what they are saying about you in town? To be precise, of you and one of the Nolan girls. Girls I know personally?" he asks, waiting patiently as he paces the foyer.
Killian grabs him by the arm and guides him outside of the house. "Aye, Smee stopped by and gave me the news."
"The girl you were going to marry was Milah, right? Is that the true reason you wanted the job here? Killian, what are you doing?" Archie asks, disappointment coloring his tone.
"Why assume that it was Milah? Why not Emma? Am I not good enough to capture fair Emma's, heart?" Killian asks as he purses his lips together and locks his jaw.
"First of all Killian, don't put words in my mouth. I mentioned a possible pairing between you and Emma at the convent, and you told me you two were only engaging in small talk. You dismissed the idea rather fast, if I remember correctly. I made the same comment again the last time I was here and you dismissed it once more. Now you tell me it was Emma all along? You know I love you as if you were my own flesh and blood, so don't take this personally, but I know both girls well and Milah was the obvious choice given the scandalous nature of the rumors."
"I hate to be the burden of bad news. It was always Emma, she thought that she had lost me and that is why she opted to join the convent. When she saw me, she was so bloody furious at me, she said she never wanted to see me again, that is why we lied about not knowing each other, I was just trying to protect her."
"But she was betrothed to August, we all just assumed she was heartbroken about him breaking off the engagement," Archie countered.
"About that, we met and fell in love rather fast. She was heartbroken, just not over the loss of the man you assumed. The foremost reason for the last trip I made was in hopes of becoming a better man in order to obtain her family's approval." He looks down toward his shoes, wondering if his story will hold any weight with Archie. "Alas, we have cleared the air. My love and I have resolved our issues and have decided to move forward and marry. She went to the convent to inform Mother Superior of her decision not to take the vows. I'm happy I was able to return before it was too late. I was wondering if you would be willing to help me find a house fitting of my lovely, Emma."
Archie looks at Killian and nods. He is still hesitant. He hasn't lied to Killian about knowing the Nolan girls. The rumors of the dalliance between Killian and one of the young countesses had finally reached his ears and he automatically made the assumption, that the woman in question was Milah. To him, she was the obvious choice since she had always been so reckless and Emma was the opposite.
"Archie, I know you don't believe me but I'm telling the truth and Emma will confirm my story. Now allow me to change the subject for a bit. How is the business coming along, have you had any problems?" Killian asks.
"Have you talked to her mother? Killian, please tell me you asked for her mother's blessing. Snow is a very kind woman, I don't believe she will oppose. I know she was heartbroken by Emma's decision to enter the convent. Her parents are good people, but if you are worried about the last name. I offer you mine once more," Archie tells him.
Killian smiles and answers, "Emma, accepts me as I am."
"I know of all her qualities and I'm not surprised. I'm more concerned with her parents. Sadly, you are not exactly the type of man they envisioned their daughter to marry. Killian, they are good people but your reputation may not make it easy, perhaps if you had my last name it would be easier?"
"I will ask again, is the business running well?"
"Everything is running smoothly. A lot better than I thought it would. I was also thinking that maybe it would be a good idea to contact Emma's father. He has an export business in Arendelle and we could perhaps partner with him," Archie says enthusiastically, finally letting Killian have his change of subject.
"Emma's father is in Arendelle?" Killian asks.
"Yes, I have mentioned him before. His name is David Nolan, he owns Nolan Importing and Exporting," Archie replies.
Killian turns whiter than a fresh sail. Her father is the owner of the business he had gone to Arendelle for, the final job.
"Is everything alright?" Archie asks with concern. " Killian?"
"That is where I was when I was detained on false accusations, I may add, luckily I came across an honorable Navy officer. One that happened to be my long lost older brother. Liam Long. Did you know of him?" Killian asks.
Archie simply smiles, "That is great news, and I vaguely remember hearing your father mention him once, a long time ago. I'm very happy you two found each other. Why not mention it before?" Archie asks as he pulls Killian into a hug.
Killian looks at Archie. "To be honest, I didn't feel much like celebrating at the time. I returned from the trip to the news I had lost my love." He is being honest, just not about the particular love he had lost.
"One last thing Killian, I support your relationship with Emma. The only thing I have a problem with is how the two of you have dealt with the situation," Archie says as he zips his lips to confirm that it is, in fact, the last thing he will say on the matter.
"Good Morning, Mother Superior," Emma greets the head nun.
"Emma, is everything alright?" Mother Superior asks with concern as she picks up on Emma's demeanor. "Is your mother okay?" she asks as she remembers the declining health of the convent's old benefactor.
"Yes, Mother Superior, everything is okay. My visit is only temporarily as I have come back to inform you that I will not be returning. I want to thank you for all your generosity. I found love, just like my mother and you had told me I would, I apologize for being so stubborn," Emma says to her kind confidant.
"I'm happy for you Emma, I hope to meet the lucky man soon."
Emma just nods her head, avoiding making any promises. "I'll just collect my things," Emma says as she excuses herself and heads for her room.
Emma knocks at the door and is welcomed by Tink.
"Oh Emma, are you back?" Tink asks.
"No, I'm here to pick up my things, I have some news I would love to share," Emma tells her friend.
"Oh, of course," Tink says as she sits on the bed and waves for Emma to join her.
"I'm getting married," Emma says, she takes a breath and continues, "to Killian, your good friend."
The look on Tinks face goes from curious to furious in seconds. "When you left I advised you to go after your cousin's man, not mine, how could you? I thought we were friends!" Tink screams at her.
"I am your friend, I'm sorry," Emma says. "We don't always choose love, Tink, sometimes it chooses us."
Tink doesn't respond, only stares at her with anger and hurt before getting up and storming out of the room.
Emma quickly finishes packing and leaves the convent.
Emma arrives at the Booth Estate to find Archie and Killian who have moved back inside, lost in conversation in the office. They both smile as soon as they see her.
"Am I interrupting?" Emma asks hesitantly.
"Of course not, love," Killian answers as he approaches her and gently grabs her hand and guides her to the available chair in front of the desk.
"Archie heard the rumors and I have confirmed our torrid love affair and plans to wed," Killian informs Emma. She looks between the two men.
"I'm sorry if I have disappointed you, Archie," Emma says.
"I'm not disappointed in you. I had hoped for a relationship between the two of you," Archie says and points to them, "Killian, kept insisting it was not a possibility. So imagine my surprise when I heard a rumor about Killian and one of the Nolan girls having an affair. An affair Killian assures me was real and with you."
"He is not lying; we met and just fell in love so fast. Then I feared I had lost him and I just couldn't go on. I joined the convent because of my broken heart, but when I saw him at the convent once again I knew my heart was still his. I'm sorry we lied about knowing each other but Killian was only trying to protect my image. Mother Superior never truly believed my vocation was true. I think she was just giving me time to heal my broken heart. Now I understand what a mistake I was going to make." Emma knows full well that although she is being honest about the feelings she had and what had led her to the convent's door, it was for a different man. She cared for August but she had never really known him. How could she claim love for him if she had no idea who he truly was? Then there is Killian, she had gotten to know him. They have talked about things that may not be suitable but he truly listens to her.
Archie studies her face and simply says, "Emma I'm truly happy that Killian found you. I know things may not be easy but I will support the two of you. I was telling Killian that I think it would be a good fit for his new business to work with your father. I wanted to suggest for me to take a trip to propose a joint business venture to your father."
"I thought my father was set to return by next month?" Emma asks.
"Yes, that is true, but there was an attempt on his business and he wants to tie up some loose ends before he departs. I could go and help him with the legal aspects and God willing, we will return together by the time he had planned," Archie says. Standing from the his char, Archie announces that he will be taking his leave. "Please, excuse me with your mother for not saying hello. I will be leaving now as I want to leave for Arendelle as soon as possible. Killian, I will be leaving Smee in charge while I'm gone.
"Aye," Killian replies simply as he sits there deep in worried thought. He doesn't believe David Nolan or Archie are aware of his involvement in the failed attempt on the business. At least he hopes there is no proof. Should he tell Emma?
Emma notices his change in mood after Archie takes his leave. "Killian, you are awfully quiet."
"Just basking in your beauty, love," he flirts.
Emma smiles and looks away. Should she tell him about her dreadful conversation with Tink or how well her mother received the engagement news?
Snow decides to ask Cora for help, she hopes that she can help get through to Emma and change her mind about marrying Killian. She has heard the staff mention her dislike for Killian on several occasions. She knocks on the woman's door, hoping to find the assistance she seeks.
"Snow, good morning, darling," Cora says as she greets her old friend and guides her inside. "What brings you out of your room? Is there a problem?"
"It is Emma, I'm afraid she is about to make the biggest mistake of her life. She wants to marry Killian Jones, your new steward," Snow says with shame all over her face.
Cora looks at Snow and she cannot help feel triumphant. She knew Emma would heed her concerns.
"I gather you don't agree," Cora says.
"He is a pirate! Cora, how can you ask me that? You are not his biggest supporter either. Why are you so calm about this?" Snow asks with outrage.
"I'm not calm about this. I just feel so much guilt over what my son did to her. He broke her heart and if my support in this marriage is what she requires, I will grant it. I'm sorry Snow."
Snow leaves the room in shock, she can't believe Cora would support this union. She hopes David is back before it is too late, he is her last hope.
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Christmas Reruns 2023 Day 30: New York Christmas Serenade (3/4)

Merry Christmas if you celebrate it and happy holidays if you don’t! One of the things I love about Christmas is watching reruns of all the old classic Christmas movies–Christmas is a big time for nostalgia. A few years ago, I decided to incorporate that tradition into my fandom life and post my CS holiday reruns. So here you go! Enough holiday (mostly) fluff to get you to New Year’s Day. (With a new story posting on Christmas Day.)
Rating: G
Word Count: 1825
Other chapters: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 31 32
New York Christmas Serenade (pt. 3 of 4)
CS Genre: Canon Divergence (missing year between 3a and 3b)
“Mom! Wake up!” Henry said, shaking her shoulder. “It’s Christmas morning!”
Emma groaned as she woke up. It was early. Way too early. By the look of the sky from her bedroom window, it would still be Christmas morning for another several hours yet. It could barely even be called dawn.
“Alright, Kid, I’m up,” she said on a yawn, reaching for her robe and slippers. “I know you’re all about opening the rest of your presents, but you’re going to have to wait for the coffee to brew. You know I’m not awake before I’ve had my first two cups.”
“Don’t worry about that!” Henry said, “Killian already made coffee. Now he’s working on breakfast.”
Emma froze. Killian. How had she forgotten the handsome stranger was still there?
Not long after Henry opened his gifts, Emma had glanced out the window to see it snowing with a vengeance. Turning on the TV, she quickly found out why. They were in the opening stages of a monster blizzard.
Emma shot Killian a concerned look. “You have a place to stay?” she asked. “Your home close?”
“I’m afraid not, love,” Killian said. “I’ve yet to secure lodgings for myself. It’s no matter, though. I’ve weathered many a storm.”
The thought of turning him out into the blizzard had seemed beyond heartless. Who let a guest of theirs go out and freeze to death in a blizzard? Particularly one her son seemed to have an inexplicable bond with—especially after getting that storybook? Particularly one she felt such a tie to.
“Look,” she’d said stiffly. “It’s nasty out there. If you want, you can crash on our couch. Can’t guarantee it’s the most comfortable bed you’ll ever sleep on, but it’s bound to be better than wandering around on the streets of New York in the middle of a blizzard, right?”
His eyes had lit up as though she’d offered him the best gift of his life. “It would be an honor to sleep on your couch, Swan,” he’d said in wonder. “You’ve no idea how much it means to me that you’ve offered.”
Now, in the (still barely there) light of day, Emma began to second guess her magnanimous gesture. What did she even know about this Killian guy really? What kind of a mother lets a strange guy—who could be a serial killer for all she knew—crash on her couch with her son in the apartment.
You’re safe with him. He’d never harm you.
Now where had that thought come from? It made no sense that she’d know that, but somehow she could feel the truth of the statement all the way to her bones. Killian Jones was no threat to her or to Henry.
(Well…except perhaps to her heart. Only one night in the man’s company—one very platonic night—and she could already feel herself falling for him. What was with her? Emma Swan did not get crushes like that! She had her heart locked up as tightly as Fort Knox. No way she lets feelings in!)
Emma took a tentative step from her bedroom and couldn’t help the groan of appreciation that escaped her. It smelled amazing out there. Coffee—strong coffee from the scent of it—percolating, bacon sizzling, pancakes on the griddle. She took it back. Not only was Killian no threat to her, she may have to just invite him to live with the two of them.
“Morning love,” He called with a cheery smile—how did he look that chipper after only getting a few hours of sleep on a lumpy sofa? “I trust you slept well?”
“What little amount of time the kid let me sleep,” she said on a yawn. “He’s lucky it’s Christmas or no way I’d let him get away with waking me up at the butt crack of dawn.”
Killian chuckled. “No I suppose not. I know full well a man is taking his life in his hands when he wakes you. There was one morning on Never…er…I mean…you look like someone who enjoys her sleep.”
“Nice recovery,” Henry said under his breath. “Making her think you’re crazy is definitely not how you make headway with Operation Captain Swan.”
“Never? Operation Captain Swan?” Emma asked in bewilderment. “What are the two of you talking about? How do you know my sleeping habits? And when did you and Henry suddenly become best friends? ”
“Not to worry, Swan,” Killian said, scratching away at that spot on his neck again. “This morning the lad merely told me that the way to your heart is through your stomach.”
“The way to my…Are you…are you saying you want to get to my heart?” No way she was telling him that very organ was pounding so hard at the very notion she was surprised he couldn’t hear it.
In a blink Killian’s embarrassment faded away to be replaced by pure flirtatious mischief. “Oh darling. You have no idea,” he purred.
She held his gaze for as long as she could (which…ended up being less than five seconds), and then she hid behind her favorite defense—sarcasm. “Yeah, well, you gonna take that bacon out of the pan or just let it burn while you act like an idiot?”
He shot her a wounded look. “Of course I had no intention of burning your victuals, Swan! It took me quite some time to determine the proper way to utilize your cooking box, and now that I have, I have no intention of ruining a perfectly good breakfast.”
“It’s called a stove, Hook,” Henry muttered under his breath.
Seriously, when did the two of them become all buddy-buddy? And where was this guy from that he didn’t even know what a stove was?
She had no further time to ponder the big questions of her life, though, as Killian slid a plate of food and a mug of coffee in her direction. At the first bite, Emma moaned in ecstasy. The man could cook.
Looking up, she caught the positively sinful look in Killian’s eye. “I quite like that sound Darling. Perhaps I might endeavor to elicit it once more…sometime when we’re alone.”
“La, la, la,” Henry said, sticking his fingers in his ears. “Kid in the room guys!”
Emma felt her face flame, so she did the only reasonable thing, she turned a withering glare at the idiot in leather currently seated at the head of the table. “In your dreams Jones.”
“You have no idea.”
Emma glared again, expecting to see the same sinful look in his eyes, but what she found instead floored her. Pure, unvarnished longing. It was the look of a man desperately in love. One who feared he’d never have a chance with the girl of his dreams.
The look called to her, and she suddenly had the insane urge to reach over, grab his hand and reassure him that he would find happiness one day.
Fortunately her hand closest to Killian was currently occupied shoveling as much food as possible into her mouth.
Breakfast was a short affair, eaten hastily. While Henry was normally a pretty patient kid, waiting to open presents on Christmas morning would test the patience of any kid.
“Why don’t you go get your presents organized,” Emma said, getting to her feet. “I’ll just take care of these dishes and I’ll be there in a sec.”
“Nonsense, Swan,” Killian said with a hand to her arm…a soft pat that felt almost like a caress. “Go have Christmas morning with your son. I’m perfectly capable of righting the galley.”
“You sure? I hate to have you cook breakfast and then stick you with dishes too.”
“Aye,” he said with a tender smile. “Believe me when I say your happiness…yours and your lad’s…ensure my happiness.”
She smiled, impulsively reaching over and squeezing his hand. “Thanks.”
“You are most welcome.”
The following hour passed in a veritable blur, Henry moving from present to present. She supposed maybe she spoiled him with all the Christmas gifts she’d gotten him, but he was such a good kid and so genuinely grateful for everything he got. And then, of course, there was always that little lost girl inside of her that would never forget what it was like to wake up on Christmas morning to a bare tree and a lack of family. If it made her go a little overboard with her kid…that was just the way it was.
Just as the last gift—a brand new journal and gel pen (the kid liked to write)—was unwrapped, the couch seat beside her sagged, and Emma looked over to see Killian by her side. Not only by by her side, but close enough she could feel the heat of his body against her. It was…distracting to say the least.
“Um…” she said, clearing her throat and trying not to sound like a complete fool, “I guess that’s it. The gifts are all unwrapped.”
“Not quite, Swan,” he said in a low, caressing voice. “I’ve one yet to bestow on you.”
“Me?” she asked. “You got me a gift?”
“Aye,” he said with a nod, turning away to rummage through his satchel once again. I saw this and thought of you.”
“Th…thank you,” she said, taking the long, thin velvet-covered box he held out to her. Opening it, she found a diamond and opal pendant in the shape of a swan attached to a fine, silver chain. It was gorgeous.
“I know you don’t remember, love,” he said softly, “but this pendant reminds me of our first adventure…one of the most satisfying adventures of my life, and it belongs with no one but you.”
“The beanstalk!:” Henry said from his place on the floor, still surrounded by his Christmas loot. “It reminds you of the beanstalk.”
“Aye,” Killian said. “That it does indeed.”
It should have been completely nonsensical this conversation her son was having with her…pirate (No! Not her pirate!), but somehow it simply wasn’t. Something deep within her wanted to nod along and agree with them.
Before she could second guess herself, Emma leaned over and impulsively hugged Killian. “Thanks! I love it. And…I mean, it’s still snowing out there. If you, you know, want to keep crashing on the couch for the next few days, I’m okay with that.”
Notes: I wanted to give Emma’s perspective on the things going on, but unfortunately, that didn’t give me an opportunity to show any post-memory gain conversations between Henry and Killian—or explain what Henry meant by “Operation Captain Swan”. Don’t worry, all will be revealed in the fourth (and last) section of this little story.
–Up next: We learn what kind of plots Emma’s boys have hatched to help her remember—and whether or not they’re successful. As New Year’s Eve arrives, Henry tells Killian about a certain midnight-on-New-Year’s-Eve tradition in the Land Without Magic.
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