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𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐣𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬 @brinymemory.bsky.social · 28/12/2024

wore a curious expression as he glanced at Cheryl. Neal had made quite the life for himself once he’d escaped Neverland.

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𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐣𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬 @brinymemory.bsky.social · 28/12/2024

appreciate my style choices.” With his gratitude came a sly wink just for Cheryl. What did surprise him was the mention of Neal. Had he told people about Storybrooke? For Cheryl to have overhead meant his old friend behaved in a careless fashion. “Ah, Neal. Did you meet in New York?” Killian 》

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𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐣𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬 @brinymemory.bsky.social · 28/12/2024

Hook grimaced at the mention of his counterpart in this world’s stories. “I’m pleased my appearance outranks that of my fictional depiction.” Unconsciously, Hook’s fingers ran through his hair as he thought of his cartoon representation’s long wavy coiffure and ridiculous mustache. “And that you 》

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𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐣𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬 @brinymemory.bsky.social · 28/12/2024

striking mermaid, Hook fancied the idea of mentoring her in the ways of seafaring and piracy. He drained his glass and rose from his seat. “Since the rum appears to be growing on you, I’m happy to share that my ship is amply stocked.”

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𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐣𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬 @brinymemory.bsky.social · 28/12/2024

her decision. After all, if she sought adventure aboard the Jolly Roger, she would discover it in spades. “If you’d like a tour before we set sail, I’d be all too happy to give one.” It had been many years since he’d had the opportunity to teach someone, and in addition to being intrigued by the 》

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𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐣𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬 @brinymemory.bsky.social · 28/12/2024

Hook polished off his own food as she spoke about her father. Best he knew what he was in for if she intended to travel with them, particularly if Ariel wanted to join the crew. “Then adventure awaits.” He added a cocky grin for good measure and felt quite certain that Ariel would be pleased with 》

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𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐣𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬 @brinymemory.bsky.social · 27/12/2024

;| I cannot wait for this story! Oh, the chaos they will create together!

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𝑪𝑯𝑬𝑹𝒀𝑳 𝑮𝑹𝑬𝒀 | 𝑭𝑳𝑨𝑹𝑬𝑶𝑵. (Parody) New 📌 @likeaphoenix.bsky.social · 25/12/2024

|| On S5 and I am sooo looking forward to see Dark!Hook… I MEAN HE LOOKS SEXIER! THE EMO HAIR IS SENDING ME! Dx

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𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐣𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬 @brinymemory.bsky.social · 24/12/2024

the table where Ruby had placed their bill. “He may not approve of the company you’ll be keeping.”

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𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐣𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬 @brinymemory.bsky.social · 24/12/2024

information about lucrative shipments they could pilfer or wealthy merchants with lax security. “I imagine he’ll have something to say about his princess learning pirating ways.” The captain pushed his empty plate aside, reaching into a billfold to find appropriate currency which he left on 》

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𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐣𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬 @brinymemory.bsky.social · 24/12/2024

Ariel’s appalled reaction to the rum earned an amused smile. Strong drinks might need time to develop an appreciate. “You’ll have plenty of opportunities to acquire a taste for a good rum.” Pirates knew local taverns near various ports quite well. They were also a prime location for gathering 》

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𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐣𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬 @brinymemory.bsky.social · 24/12/2024

colorful group that resides here.” Killian wondered if she knew a version of their stories from the fairytales of this land.

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𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐣𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬 @brinymemory.bsky.social · 24/12/2024

familiar with powers, although they may not know about the presence of mutants in this world.” Killian paused his thought to peer at the woman beside him. “This town has been rather sheltered, shall we say.” The pleasant day brought a gentle breeze as they walked through the town square. “It is a 》

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𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐣𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬 @brinymemory.bsky.social · 24/12/2024

That news about Storybrooke’s magical inhabitants left the confines of the small town surprised Killian. As far as he had known, Regina’s curse kept knowledge of their town safely away from the people of this realm. Maybe the end of the curse shattered that privacy. “People here will be more 》

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𝑪𝑯𝑬𝑹𝒀𝑳 𝑮𝑹𝑬𝒀 | 𝑭𝑳𝑨𝑹𝑬𝑶𝑵. (Parody) New 📌 @likeaphoenix.bsky.social · 24/12/2024

Man Crush Monday. — @brinymemory.bsky.social Man Crush EVERYDAY.

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𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐣𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬 @brinymemory.bsky.social · 24/12/2024

dispatched to hunt down the ship. He took a bite of his food and eyed Ariel curiously. Under what circumstances she’d left her kingdom remained a question for the pirate. Not that he was concerned even the most determined mermen would overtake the Jolly Roger, a sturdy and speedy ship.

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𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐣𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬 @brinymemory.bsky.social · 24/12/2024

With the toast made, Killian took a big swig from his glass and relished the familiar feel of the rum. A thought occurred to him as he set the glass back on the table. “You mentioned your father and his vision for your future. Is he searching for you?” Killian imagined a legion of angry mermen 》

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𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐣𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬 @brinymemory.bsky.social · 24/12/2024

so much as singe my leather jacket, you would have accomplished the task.” Killian guided her toward Granny’s knowing she was less familiar with the town than he since the captain spent several months docked in the Storybrooke harbor. “What brought you here to Storybrooke?”

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𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐣𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬 @brinymemory.bsky.social · 24/12/2024

cautious, but Hook wondered if she was too quick to offer her trust to him solely because he demonstrated himself to be less than the most terrible of her realm. He released a soft chuckle at her mention of his almost fiery fate. “In your defense, you held back. I imagine if you were determined to 》

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𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐣𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬 @brinymemory.bsky.social · 24/12/2024

Distrust in authorities went hand in hand with piracy. The sentiments surpassed a mere disregard for the law and extended to questioning the concept of justice, or at least it should for the more contemplative pirates. Though there was an openness to Cheryl, she chose a wise path by being 》

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𝑪𝑯𝑬𝑹𝒀𝑳 𝑮𝑹𝑬𝒀 | 𝑭𝑳𝑨𝑹𝑬𝑶𝑵. (Parody) New 📌 @likeaphoenix.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

music.apple.com/us/album/wil... CaptainFlareon’s song. I said it and claim it.

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willow by Taylor Swift on Apple Music

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𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐣𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬 @brinymemory.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

“If I were a better man, I would have done more to earn that trust.” His words were quite earnest, but he maintained an easy smile. “Now that you are feeling more…contained, perhaps I can have the pleasure of your company?”

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𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐣𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬 @brinymemory.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

to lay claim. Cheryl gazed up at him with trust shining in her eyes, and Killian felt the beginnings of a foreign desire not to break that trust. Strange indeed to experience. “They say never to trust a pirate, love.” His fingers squeezed her intertwined ones in a gentle show of his teasing tone. 》

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𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐣𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬 @brinymemory.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

The word trust didn’t just surprise Killian. It was rather shocking to hear. He trusted very few people as he was aware how many would quickly stab him in the back if the act would bring worthy profit. Some covered his power, but they knew he had the sword fighting skills to fend off any attempt 》

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𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐣𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬 @brinymemory.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

saint, but I imagine there are others who would not treat you that way.” His hand fell away, but Killian remained ready in case Cheryl’s powers resumed their unpredictable nature.

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𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐣𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬 @brinymemory.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

what he wanted from others, there were lines one didn’t cross, atrocities that could not be undone. “I had no idea what you and your fellow mutants have faced. I’m not from around here.” Killian’s expression grew somber, and he placed a gentle hand on Cheryl’s shoulder to offer comfort. “I am no 》

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𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐣𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬 @brinymemory.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

Hook possessed no frame of reference for the level of persecution Cheryl described. It was as if mutants were looked at as a subhuman species, and the very thought turned his stomach sour. No matter the many crimes he’d committed as a pirate, which included using violence as a tool to extract 》

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𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐣𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬 @brinymemory.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

away. Killian busied himself by pouring rum into each glass and sliding one across the table toward Ariel. “Shall we toast the princess pirate?”

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𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐣𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬 @brinymemory.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

on a long voyage. “It’s not too often that a princess asks me for lessons with a blade.” At that moment, Ruby returned with a tray bearing their order. She settled the dishes before them before placing the rum bottle and a pair of glasses. Another table called for her attention, so she rushed 》

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𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐣𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬 @brinymemory.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

Killian’s eye for the ladies might constitute a vulnerability, but the pirate wasn’t ready to admit that to himself. Instead, he took her remark and the flirtatious almost kiss as a challenge. Killian’s tongue swiped along his lower lip. “I believe that can be arranged.” There would be ample time 》

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𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐣𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬 @brinymemory.bsky.social · 22/12/2024

entice them with a little well-placed wink.” Killian winked as he mentioned the word. “Or using the other…charms…” His eyes traveled over the lovely visage of the woman before him. “Available to you. I imagine you’ll do quite well, love, finding easy marks to distract.”

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𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐣𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬 @brinymemory.bsky.social · 22/12/2024

ship. Sailing requires a variety of skills. Navigation for instance.” The pirate’s voice pitched lower and he maintained eye contact with Ariel. “Honing your people skills would serve you well. Charisma and charm are bread and butter for pirates. Knowing how to finesse what you want from others, 》

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𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐣𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬 @brinymemory.bsky.social · 22/12/2024

Her determination was admirable and would be necessary given the often rough life of pirates. When she asked what further skills he alluded to, Killian grinned at her and leaned forward. “Let’s see. Negotiation skills.” He began ticking them off on his hand. “You’ll need to learn your way around 》

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𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐣𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬 @brinymemory.bsky.social · 22/12/2024

vulnerable, and it wasn't the pirate's usual method to adopt the role of protector. "If you want to join my crew, we'll have to work on those swashbuckling skills, love. Amongst others." He winked at the bubbly young woman and leaned back casually in his chair.

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𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐣𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬 @brinymemory.bsky.social · 22/12/2024

Killian, and after a moment of reflection, he realized it was the memory of Milah who also sought to escape her limitations by joining his crew. Killian knew how that story ended, and reticence to accept the mermaid simmered within the pirate. Someone so wide-eyed meant someone far more 》

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𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐣𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬 @brinymemory.bsky.social · 22/12/2024

Transforming a royal into a lawbreaker sounded rather entertaining, and Killian’s brow raised at the self-selected title Ariel proposed. “A pirate princess, eh?" Ruby took the same order for both of them but Killian added a bottle of rum, a necessity for a proper toast. Something gnawed at 》

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isn’t for everyone.” Killian pulled out Ariel’s chair and waited for her to settle in before he assumed his own seat across from her. “We tend to disregard laws that do not service our needs.” He smirked as that was putting it mildly. “Though I am intrigued by the prospect of a mermaid 》

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𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐣𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬 @brinymemory.bsky.social · 22/12/2024

Ariel’s proposal came as quite the shock given when he imagined was her aversion to pirates knowing firsthand what an untrustworthy lot they could be. He scrutinized the young woman noting her anticipation and assuming it stemmed from an interest in adventure, which he shared. “A life of pirating 》

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𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐣𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬 @brinymemory.bsky.social · 22/12/2024

themselves. He wasn’t certain what reason motivated his actions. It’s possible that self-preservation alone drove him to temper her uncontrolled powers to avoid being burned to a crisp. “Maybe I can’t stand seeing a lady in distress.” Killian regained his usual charm now the threat retreated.

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𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐣𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬 @brinymemory.bsky.social · 22/12/2024

Even Hook found himself unable to answer her question easily because he wasn’t known for selfless acts. Frequently, his aid came in the form of an exchange where he expected something in return. “I don’t know.” Maybe he felt a soft spot for unpredictable people or those maligned for simply being 》

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𝑪𝑯𝑬𝑹𝒀𝑳 𝑮𝑹𝑬𝒀 | 𝑭𝑳𝑨𝑹𝑬𝑶𝑵. (Parody) New 📌 @likeaphoenix.bsky.social · 22/12/2024

Her pirate inspired aesthetic fit. Wonders how Killian would feel about this look.

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𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐣𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬 @brinymemory.bsky.social · 22/12/2024

of justice, Killian adopted a new approach. “Perhaps I can be of service then.” Pushing off from the doorway, he strode closer to her desk. “If there is any way I can assist your endeavors, you only need name it.”

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𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐣𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬 @brinymemory.bsky.social · 22/12/2024

Killian equivocated and shrugged as he tried to calculate the little nips of his personal flask. Did that even count as a proper drink? “A touch.” He decided that was an appropriate accounting of his liquor intake for the day. While he had not won this round in enticing Swan away from her pursuit 》

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