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[ Robin doesn't use his device too terribly often; not because he doesn't understand how to use it - he's caught on well by now - but he'd still much prefer to speak with someone in person, unless of course they really only need to ask something briefly of each other. It serves a purpose, he won't deny that.

And today, he's decided to step outside of his comfort zone and deviate from how he normally conducts himself, posing a few questions and observations to anyone who might be listening.

He's in the dining room at the moment, giving some thought as to what he wants to eat, and his face is rather perfectly centered as he speaks. ]

Before my arrival here in Wonderland, I had a brief stay in a small village by the name of Storybrooke. Everyone frequented Granny's diner, so I presume the food was extraordinary there, but I regretfully didn't have much time to sample it all.

[ He thinks for a moment, trying to remember some of the menu items: ]

I enjoyed the burger I was able to try, and the grilled cheese.

I was curious about something called buffalo wings. Does anyone know much about the buffalo? It must be rather small, based on its wing structure.

[ He's familiar with chickens, and the meat that comprises burgers, but buffalo is something new to him. ]

I've come to understand there's a particular type of food unique to diners, and while this place isn't a diner in the strictest sense, we can certainly acquire any of the food normally found there. I'm not sure what I should try. Any suggestions?

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[ where's the punchline? cora's expression doesn't shift. ] You're kidding.

[ yet he says it with such a straight face. either he's got a great poker face, or he's seriously convinced he's from sherwood forest. one that doesn't exist. ]

[ just like wonderland. ]

I wouldn't jest about such things.

[ Which is to say, he would jest about some things, but in this particular instance, he happens to be telling the entire truth, as he knows it. ]

And I'm happy to tell you anything you'd like to know about where I come from.

[ some people would, leading those astray to merely laugh in their faces. while cora may not be able to gain any information from his own facial expression or tone of voice, leading her to think he's pulling her leg, something tells her he isn't. ]

[ who would joke about this? ]

Who are you meant to be? [ it'd sound kinder if she said what's your name? but cora can't quite wrap her head around the fact that the forest she sometimes used to imagine she could wander about and have adventures in when she'd been a child is real in some alternate universe. ]

[ And now comes the part he's actually begun to enjoy, given the vast array of responses he's gotten each time. He's already anticipating a bit more skepticism from her, but he's prepared nonetheless. ]

Robin Hood.

And might I have the pleasure of your name?

Robin Hood. [ her tone is deeply skeptical with an eyebrow cocked just to match. ]

It's Cora. [ not that it particularly matters — and she treats it in such a way, brushing over it for more eyebrow action and deep skepticism. ] Does this mean you have a best friend named Achoo? [ if he does, then, maybe this is all a big load of bullshit. achoo doesn't exist in the myths, only in the ones written by mel brooks. ]

[ At least he's fairly well prepared for that dubious look he catches in her eyes. ]

I...don't, actually.

...should I? [ He's only glimpsed a few of the written stories, not actually seen any movies about himself. ]My dearest friend happens to be Little John.

[ cora doubts he does. unless he does own a nice pair of tights and enjoys singing about it, but she hasn't gotten to that question on her list just yet. ]

Depends. [ she tries to keep a straight face. ] You don't meet Achoo until you've broken out of jail with the help of Asneeze. [ but that's not important, even though it sounds like she's speaking about a medical condition. ] Do you have a servant named Blinkin?

[ This is certainly one of the more interesting conversations he's had here in Wonderland. Or, ever, really. ]

I've never had a servant, actually.

Might I ask where you're getting this information? Was it another book about me, or something else?

[ cora can't help but be disappointed. aside from robin himself, blinkin had been her favourite character from that particular retelling. ]

Film. Mel Brooks wrote a bit of a musical featuring you in tights. Cary Elwes did a good portrayal of you.

[ it rivals that of a fox portraying him, another retelling she quite likes, but doesn't wish to tell him for the sake of overwhelming him with an ego that may not fit wonderland. how many films and stories does robin hood have floating around about him? too many. ]

[ cora smiles. ] You've got the facial hair right. [ or cary did, but she prefers wording it that way. he seems way too calm for a man who steals from the rottinghams of his array of tales and gives to the poor. ]

That's encouraging.

Is this...film something we could see together?

[ He actually is pretty interested in it now, because he'd like to be a bit more aware when these references surface. ]

Well, I do try.

[ And there's a dimpled, slightly crooked smirk now. ]

How long have you been here in Wonderland?

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