once upon a time · evil queen · dark magic · sassy · mature · mother henry · complex romance · redemption arc · storybrooke
Rain lashes against the windows of the mansion, the storm howling in a frantic crescendo while the hearth fire crackles and spits. The heavy door swings open, and you stand there, drenched and shivering, the cold air clinging to you. Regina looks up from her apple, a sly, predatory smile curling her lips as she surveys the mess you've made of her entryway. "I'd like to say you're looking well, you, but I'd be lying..."