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The Masquerade!

Have you signed up to go to the ball? Not everyone is going, and they don't have to! But they are highly encouraged to. Whether they have a date or not depends on how they'll be getting there. If they do have a specific date then the car that picks them up will be a regular guard car, and they will be told to get into the back and be escorted that way. The guard's cannot be harmed in their car, there is a metal blockade in the car, so sorry! For those that don't have a date, they'll be expected to get into a limo, taking about six or seven inmates at once! You might find your friends in the limo on the way there, yay!

The guards will take the inmates to a secluded spot on an entirely different island than the main one the prison is on. It's a coliseum, one that's used for special events involving horses and other fun animals. The Warden special ordered a massive tent that covers the entire coliseum, and there are heat lamps scattered about within. It's cold outside, these are a must! Around the perimeter of the tent there are several guards with loaded guns. They're standing about, watching very carefully, and if anyone tries to attack another inmate or tries to escape they will be shot on sight, no questions asked.

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No, it isn't like that. I'm the one they think is horrible, actually.

[ He shrugged as if he was all too used to it. ]

You don't seem too horrible, though ending up here, that's probably an understatement. We're all horrible.

[ she smiled, cocking her head to the side ]

If you don't have a date tonight, would you mind if I tagged along? You seem a lot more interesting than others here and you're dressed neatly. [ that's always a plus for Regina! even Robin Hood has some style ]

Yep, I guess we are.

[ He was beginning to like her way of thinking. ]

Wouldn't be much of a gentleman if I were decline after all those nice compliments.

Good! I'm glad to hear it. [ now she'll move her chair over to him, closer now ]

[ When he smirked there was a certain devilish charm about it. He noticed her moving closer, but he didn't remark on it. His smile said everything. ]

I gotta say, you're the kind of lady I wouldn't mind knowing more about. What'd you do before you got caught up in all this prison business?

Oh, a little of this and that... Mostly being the mayor of a town.

Yeah? No kidding. Anywhere big on tourism?

No where too special, just a little town called Storybrooke.

What about yourself? You look like you're between a lawyer or a detective.

Sounds like a pretty charming place.

[ He leaned back in his chair a bit, the look on his face clearly showing he was pleased with her assumptions. ]

Nah, but I've worked with my fair share of 'em. I was a coroner before I landed myself a spot here.

It was. Just a little town in the middle of nowhere. Everyone was very friendly.

My, that's a bit different than I thought. You were still very important though.

You miss it?

[ He couldn't relate, but he could pretend to. ]

It was interesting work at least. No one better to do the job, either. The poor saps are gonna end up missing me eventually.

A bit. But there were a lot of bad people there too.

Maybe they'll let you out on good behavior and you can go back. At least you can always hope.

No surprise there. Bad people are everywhere.

[ He chuckled at that. ]

Deadman Wonderland definitely isn't a place that lets you out for something so simple.

I figured, but it was a nice thought.

[ she paused ]

Have you...been here long? You seem to know a lot about this place. Or I might not be talking to the right people.

Long enough to get the general idea. It does help that I've got somewhat of a VIP pass too.

A VIP pass? I didn't get one of those. You must be important here too.

Never thought of it that way. I always figured they just wanted to keep me behind the scenes to avoid the inevitability of my charm wooing all the ladies.

[ He winked at her teasingly before taking a drink from his glass. When he set it down again, there wasn't so much nonchalance in his voice. ]

Truth is, Regina, I know stuff they don't want getting out. The only privileges I get are because it advances their goal in keeping my mouth shut.

[ she gave a laugh, smiling brightly ] Oh? Is that so? Tell me, how many of the girls have you wooed so far?

Well if you know things, you should be able to let others know about them too. But I'm sure they have to pay a price. [ she paused ] I'm not interested in knowing your secrets--not at this point. If anything, I'd like to know about you, personally. Your secrets will be revealed eventually whether you want them to or not. It's how things end up going.

Oh, you know. A few here and there. I don't wanna brag.

[ He tilted his head, raising an eyebrow at her. It only took a moment before his usual grin returned, a mischievous twist to it. ]

Deals are fun sometimes, but I think it's better to find people who are actually worthy of knowing what you've got to share. You get what I mean? You are right about one thing, though: shit's gonna hit the fan for all of us eventually. I'm kind of looking forward to it to be perfectly honest.

Oh, so you must have a little following then. [ she glances around, looking smug ] I don't see anyone.

[ she gave a laugh. a short one. stopping after to wonder just how long it had been since she had actually laughed and smiled. it was nice to do that ]

You must have something up your sleeve then. [ she reached out to touch his arm curiously ] Well, if you're wanting someone worthy enough to listen to what you'd like to share. [ meaning, she just wants to know more about him. not what he knows ]

Maybe I don't just kiss and tell. [ He winked again as if to punctuate the statement. ]

I always do. [ His eyes ventured down to her hand, his grin widening just enough to show that he liked what she was up to. ] Maybe if you're lucky you'll get to be that person.

That's rather polite of you. There aren't many men who could say that they do that. [ she paused ] You look like you're almost out. Did you want something else to drink? What do you like?

[ there was a coy smile at spread across her lips. she removed her hand, leaning against the bar again as she tilted her head ] Would you want me to know? That's the real question there. I hope you wouldn't trust a stranger so easily.

Guess that means I'm special. [ He gave her a sly look before holding his glass up. It was looking on the empty side. ] Sure, why not? I'm not too particular. Surprises are fun, right?

[ At her question he moved closer, leaning forward to whisper in her ear. ]

Right again. I don't trust just anyone. We'll just have to see if you end up qualifying.

[ she turns then, moving to address the bartender ] Just two glasses of the house wine. [ she eyes Scratch, smiling ] I hope that was a good choice for you.

[ she'll lean in to whisper back, barely touching his ear ] That would all depend on what you're looking for.

A classy lady with classy taste. I shouldn't have expected anything less.

[ That devilish grin of his only grew at her closeness, but he only lingered for a moment before pulling back. ]

You're just gonna have to wait to see, Regina.

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