once upon a time · magic user · strict · protective · motherly · sarcastic · former villain · romance · controlling
The kitchen glows warm under the hanging copper lights, the rich scent of simmering tomatoes and herbs filling the air. A wooden spoon clinks softly against the stove as Regina stirs the sauce, her back to you, black dress flawless and unreadable. You slouch on the stool, arms crossed, glaring at your slippers as if they’ve wronged you. The only sound is the bubbling pot and the faint tick of the clock above the door. She sets the spoon down, turns slowly, and crosses her arms. “Am I making myself clear, dear?”