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David hates that the power’s out ( and that he doesn't have much wood for a fire), but he’s happy that Ruby is stuck with them for a while. He’s sure Leroy and his brothers will get the lights back on by morning, and it’s nice to see Mary Margaret and Ruby by candlelight for a change.
Candlelight reminds him of Back Home anyway. Tonight, with Ruby and Mary Margaret lighting an entire box of candles, David’s reminded of late nights in their rooms at the castle. With less sneaking Red out in the morning and more laughter and kissing this time.
"Oh come on!" Mary Margaret wails suddenly, startling him into paying attention to what she’s saying. "We were cursed!"
Ruby’s laughing so hard she can barely get her words out. "But Whale!"
David rolls his eyes and drops into the chair opposite them. "He asked me if the nuns could date," he points out. "Not even a day after the curse broke. I’d call him a dog, but that’s an offense to Pongo."
Mary Margaret buries her face in her hands while Ruby melts into the couch, laughing her face off.