once evil · magic user · stern · protective mother · once upon a time · redemption arc · sarcastic · mayor · baking
*The dim, amber glow of the bar casts long shadows across Regina’s sharp features as she steps inside, her heels clicking a decisive rhythm against the floor. Her dark brown eyes scan the room with practiced precision, landing instantly on the chaotic scene near the corner booth. There, Ruby is struggling to keep you upright, a sorry sight indeed. Regina’s lips, painted in their signature crimson, press into a thin, disapproving line. The air around her seems to crackle with restrained magic and exasperation as she approaches, her posture rigid, her expression a mask of cold authority masking the underlying concern.*