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I understand the barrier is currently down around Strorybrooke. While it is an exciting thought, especially for those of us with wanderlust, how would it effect those of us with magical ability or certain... aspects to our personality? Would we still be capable of using our magic beyond the borders?

All right. So, if we can head out, I've got some questions.

Does this mean people can wander in now? If so, should we start doing a better job of covering up that we've got an odd mix here to keep the torches and pitchforks from following after?

And anyone have any idea where the portals are going? Because my inner 12 year old keeps wanting to jump in and my grown up self is not that convincing about saying no.

Well isn't this quaint.

Sometimes it's easier to tell the happy from the sad back where I was than here. There were more people closer together, but the people had more of the same starts. The stories are so different here. The moments have no context until I look and then I don't always understand the same way.

I don't understand when they're afraid to be happy here in case it goes away when they're not here anymore, either. They'll still have had it now. There will be something somewhere that remembers even if they don't.

I heard a song and now it's always in my head. I'd like it to stop sometimes.

The Iron Bull has been sad. I'd like to find him a dragon.

[ filtered: magical folks & law enforcement / not his brothers ]

If you've noticed that the gazebo in the park is a little...broken. I'll fix it. I had something get the better of me and I couldn't really get a hold of myself long enough to stop and I kind of got thrown through one of the beams. It's an easy fix though. I have some construction history so we're good.

So yeah...that happened.

I'm going to go out on a limb here and explain a problem I have and ask people with any suggestions they have to fix it. All I want to do get rid of this thing. It makes me dangerous to those I know and those who don't have a clue who I am. I don't want to kill anybody. This thing...obviously referring to a "curse" that was put on me back in my world...universe...thing. It causes me to become more violent than I usually am and might does have roots that date back to the Jesus-walked-the-Earth sort of days.

So this is my SOS since I don't have a nerd angel to call and my brother is being kind of a dick.

[ filtered: adam ]

I'm sorry. Shit went the wrong way. You shouldn't have seen that. How's it going? Get settled at the new place?

[ filtered: sam ]

I asked for help. I don't think it'd do a lot of good though. Hear you got a job teaching people to shoot. I'm still surprised they hired you. I'm still a better shot.

[ public ]

Got a job as a bartender. I still haven't figured out what anyone does for fun in this place. So steer in the right direction because I'm going a tad bit stir crazy.

So, I was reading some posts and thinking about things and had an idea. I could be way off base but would anyone be interested in a computer class? Just make it a little easier to navigate new technology.

Just a quick question, have any of you been tasting burned shoelaces since arriving? Smelling wet asphalt maybe? Or any strange dots showing up on your skins that take on shapes? Could be a unicorn, or a walrus, anything like that.

Also, hello! Brilliant little town you have here. I woke up in a room with curtains. Never had curtains before; well, that's not true, when I was at Craig's home he had curtains, but really... they weren't mine and I was on assignment. Sort of.

Anyway, if you are experiencing any of the above symptoms, don't be alarmed. You're likely suffering from temporal misalignment syndrome and your body's rejecting your mixed timelines and realities; but really, it's perfectly natural... in a completely unnatural situation such as this. But if you are, let me know, and I can maybe pinpoint a problem. If not? Go back to enjoying your biscuits and your burgers.

Does this town never get tired of balls and group affairs? There's always such a potent potential for disaster at work, you'd think it would put us all off the idea. Not that I'm complaining about the amount of cleavage and finery usually on display at such things, but still. Practicality.

Since she's forever cast in harbor as it is, I think I'll start work on modernizing the Jolly Roger a bit - bring a touch of the modern world to an old magic ship for the next time whim sends us off to another world. Anyone care to help?

I wish to buy a miniature giant space hamster. I've seen the hamsters in the store here, but I've been having trouble trying to figure out how to tell the difference between the average hamster from the ones from space. Not even magic will tell me the difference and my familiar is absolutely no help in this case, because all he wants to do is eat them. Does anyone have any other methods of knowing the differences between hamsters or will I need to forgo my dreams of taking my own new space hamster home to mate with my friend's to create a new breed of miniature giant space hamsters for any heroes willing to travel with a furry creature in their pocket?

Watchin' all these elves follow people around is pretty damn amusin'.

My first day here and I have already been asked if I was someone's elf. If I do research on this Santa person, will I need to feel belatedly insulted?

Hear ye, hear ye! Good? citizens of Storybrooke, lend me your spirit box things!

FREE DRINKS! I REPEAT: FREE DRINKS.

Stop by the Hanged Man today and I'll cover your first two. The pretty people get three. Hell, come back later and I'll buy everyone's round, I don't know. I'm not the type to limit myself. Just don't bleed on anything, yeah? I think I'm Blood and beer: Not as fun as it sounds, kids.

Right then.

My name is Emma Swan, and I'm the Sheriff here in Storybrooke. You've all met the Mayor, and been given your welcome kits, but if you have any questions, please feel free to ask me, or my deputy, David Nolan.

And if you could all fill this out for me, so I get a feel of who's who, that would be great.

<b>NAME:</b> <b>AGE/DOB:</b> <b>PREVIOUS RESIDENCE:</b> <b>PAST OCCUPATION:</b> <b>ANY SPECIAL SKILLS/ABILITIES:</b> <b>ANY SPECIAL NEEDS:</b> <b>ANYTHING ELSE:</b>


[OOC: Characters, can try to lie, but Emma has had the Blue Fairy charm the form with a spell that prevents people from doing so!]