William Smee

// Whew! @ayebesmee.bsky.social got out of that one by the skin of his teeth. And now @aneternalchild.bsky.social is on a mission to find out why @onedashingdevil.bsky.social has rejected him. Surely it cannot simply be something to do with his hatred of @pawnshopmagician.bsky.social?

- Gold! The Captain has nay been the same ye see since dealin' wi' Gold. The man be a curse, but a powerful one.

*Swallowing hard, tears once more streaming down my face, shaking like a loose sail in the wind, I struggled to get the name out. Either way I was a dead man. Pan if I didn't answer. The Captain if he finds out I talked to Pan. And the other person simply because... well because!* Gold! It be-

- ye might say. Mayhap ye could even say ready ta give up. I notice his melancholy. But tis nay a relationship other than his hatred fer this one.

*I started to quiver in fear once more. There was no way out of this. I had to say something convincing.* Tis always the same wi' the Captain, Mr. Pan. He be frustrated and angry wi' the same person. Always, his nemesis ye understand. It's been like this fer months. The Captain be down, depressed -

- leave me little choice.* There be none specific Mr. Pan. I swear to ye, on me grandmother's grave. *I take a coughing fit to stall for time to think.*

*As you gesture I feel like your hands are squeezing my windpipe. Dropping my hat I desperately claw at my throat to try to find enough air to breathe. Finally it stops and you once more question me. I cannot betray the Captain, and I'm not even sure I know enough to do so. Your threats though -

*I wasn't quite sure what you were getting at, but I did know that my answer might be a breech of trust with the Captain.* I... be nay aware o' sich a thing Mr. Pan. O' course I nay be privy to the Captain's inner thoughts ye see. Mayhap he be bored wi' the local pubs?

Aye Mr. Pan sir. *This question seemed harmless enough and certainly betrayed no issues with the Captain. Anyone that knew the Captain would know this as common with him.* Of late it seems he's bin taken wi' his own company and council. Tis most true.

*I stopped shivering and nodded, biting my lower lip in contemplation. I was surprised you knew this much about me, had even taken any notice of me for that matter. While I still twisted my cap in my hands, I sat back on my heels awaiting your questions.* Aye sir?

- at ye disposal most assuredly.

Y... yes sir Mr. Pan. *I raised my eyes to yours, mine filled with terror, yours filled with amusement and a hardness glittering beneath that. This told me that the danger was real. One false step and you wouldn't hesitate to send me to swim with the fishes!* What ... what can I do fer ye sir? I be-

A... a... aye sir Mr. Pan. Smee always be accomodatin' ye see. Whatever ye wish, Smee can get it fer ye. Jist ye ask and t'will be done. *Mind racing feverishly now I tried to figure out what he wanted. He'd not killed me outright so he had to want something else instead.*

- the worst I kept to my knees, rocking back and forth in my anxiety, tears on my cheeks as I looked down at the ground. I'd quickly taken my hat off and was wringing it nervously in both hands. I didn't dare speak first. I knew better.*

*My heart was beating so loudly I could barely breathe. I knew who had summoned me and I knew just how ruthless and cruel he could be. I frantically cast my mine back to think If I had done anything to offend him, but could think of nothing. No reason came to me as to why he would want me. Fearing -

// It seems that @aneternalchild.bsky.social and @ayebesmee.bsky.social are in the house! This should be interesting!

// O.o @onedashingdevil.bsky.social is finding himself in quite a dilemma. And @aneternalchild.bsky.social is no one to play games with. I feel sorry for poor @ayebesmee.bsky.social as he's going to be caught in the middle. Right now @pawnshopmagician.bsky.social might also be caught in the middle!

Here be ye rum Captin! *I almost tripped over myself as I brought the rum to Hook, staying as far away from Pan as I could.* Be there anythin' more?

//It seems that @aneternalchild.bsky.social has found a way to get a portal back to Storybrooke to find @onedashingdevil.bsky.social. He was seen talking to his son @pawnshopmagician.bsky.social by @ayebesmee.bsky.social who immediately set out to warn his captain! Follow along as the story unfolds!

// Hope everyone has had a chance to enjoy #GoldenScrooge #OUATAU starring @pawnshopmagician.bsky.social @johndove1.bsky.social @aneternalchild.bsky.social and @ayebesmee.bsky.social. It's a fantastic read and really tears at the heartstrings! #RumpleReallyDoesHaveAGoldenHeart!

// Moving into 2025. Some of us with a heavy heart and others with optimism. Just remember that 2025 will be what you make of it. If you are kind and gentle, treating others with empathy and understanding then you are indeed blessed. Stand firm in your beliefs and hold tight to the ones you love!

// For those of you that want an excellent Christmas RP read then look for #GoldenScrooge #OUATAU with @pawnshopmagician.bsky.social @johndove1.bsky.social @aneternalchild.bsky.social and @ayebesmee.bsky.social. Bring a snack as it will take time to go through the storyline!

// #GoldenScrooge #OUATAU Not sure about you but I used up a box of tissues! Hope you enjoyed it everyone. We all knew deep down that Rumple had a heart of /gold/!

// Be sure to follow @pawnshopmagician.bsky.social @johndove1.bsky.social @aneternalchild.bsky.social @ayebesmee.bsky.social tonight for #PartIV of #GoldenScrooge #OUATAU. Visit of the third spirit. Will Rumple relent? Show some spirit Rumple!

//Are the Christmas spirits getting through to Rumple? Can they thaw his hard heart? Who is causing all of this to happen? Who wants to see Rumple reformed? We shall have to wait and see. Join @pawnshopmagician.bsky.social @johndove1.bsky.social @aneternalchild.bsky.social @ayebesmee.bsky.social

#StorylinePause #GoldenScrooge #OUATAU - Join us all this next night for the continuing storyline. #PartIV Blessings of this wonderful season to you and yours!

- you. See how just a tiny little thing can make a lot of difference. Even a pair of hand knitted socks! Sleep now and one other will come to see you and show you the future. *I gestured with my magic and saw your eyelids slowly close and your breathing even out in sleep.* -

Of course you did. And all that extra money just sitting around too huh? And we all know how easily you and your money is parted from one another! *I could see that my teasing was making headway.* I want you to think about all of these things Rumple. How they affect your own life and those around-

- do Rumple! Most out of character!

- stocked. Again, our anon contributor! Miss French certainly holds you in high esteem! While you didn't make the donations that originally sparked her interest, you most certainly did offer both monies, services and time to the local mayor in order to get her a job. That she doesn't know. But you-