"You're just like your mother," Regina scoffed, staring intensely into hazel orbs. "Never thinking of consequences."

The blonde gaped, not knowing how to respond, as Regina turned adamantly on her heels. By the time Emma had found her voice to call after the woman, the brunette was gone.

Everyone in the diner's gazes fell upon Emma as she continued to stare at the brunette's retreating form through the glass door. That is, until a whirling spiral-shaped portal appeared from the tiled floor of the diner, illuminating the room with hues of blue and violet.

Not even a second had passed before the portal spit out a young girl with long brunette locks, then disappeared as if it were never there to begin with. The girl landed roughly on the ground and everyone was stunned into silence, watching the mysterious brunette with intensity.

She slowly made her way to her feet, muttering curse words under her breath, as she fixed her appearance. When she felt she was adequate, she chanced a glance upward for the first time since her arrival. The brunette was instantly met with many astonished expressions and shifted uncomfortably under their scrutiny. Then her eyes met hazel orbs that were similar to her own.

The blonde woman had been the first to voice the question that was running through everyone's mind.

"Who are you?"