The bell above the door chimed as Emma walked into the pawnshop. She walked over to the counter, and called out to Belle. Soft footsteps came from behind the curtains and Belle popped out from behind them.
"Emma, hi. Rumple just left but I'm sure he will be back soon." Belle said with warming smile.
"Actually, I came here to see you." Emma clarified "I'm curious to know what you know about mirrors."
"Well, I'm not entirely sure I know enough to help you, but I'm sure there is something around here that will. Take a look around, I will take a peak in the back to see if there is anything." Belle disappeared behind the curtains before Emma could say thanks.
She turned towards a row of books and random things on a shelf, and picked one up. She quickly skimmed through it and put it back down again. She glanced over at an odd pair of dolls that had a terrified look on their face. Quickly blinking and looking away, she tried shaking the image out of her head. Creepy. Suits Gold perfectly.
Emma stepped away and Belle came out from behind again carrying multiple books. She unceremoniously dropped them on the counter and released a breath. She looked up and smiled.
"This is what I could find. Do you mind telling me what you need so I can help you search?"
"I'm looking for something related to portals. Like, say if you were to send someone through a mirror to a different realm." Emma said cautiously.
"Okay, so this book will be useless." Belle moved the book to the side and opened one up. "You plan on helping me, or am I doing this myself?" She asked jokingly.
Emma walked up and opened one as well. This went on for a while, opening and closing books until Emma placed the last book on the counter.
"None of these have what I wanted. Thanks for your help anyway Belle." Emma said as she started stacking the books.
"Emma, wait. Is this what you're looking for?" Belle held the book to face Emma. She took the book from Belle's hand and read the page. She smiled and looked to Belle.
"This is exactly what I needed. Do you mind if I borrow this for the day, I promise you'll get it back." Emma said after marking the page.
"Of course. Good luck on your mission to send Ingrid out of Storybrooke." Belle said while Emma made her way towards the door.
Emma stopped in her tracks.
"How did you know it was for her?" Emma questioned.
"Well, I just assumed. You plan on using it on her, don't you?"
"Yes, definitely. Just thought I told you and didn't remember." Emma lied.
With those last words, Emma left the store and crashed into the one person she didn't want to see. .
"Oh, pardon me, Emma. I didn't see you there." He smiled. "Did you find what you were looking for?" He glanced at the book Emma held in her hand.
"Yes." Emma said through almost gritted teeth and clutched the book tighter.
"Well then, I'm glad. Enjoy the rest of your day. Dearie." Gold said as he entered the shop.
Its almost as if he added that to freak me out. Creepy.
Again, for the second time that day, Emma shook herself out of the images appearing in her mind. She walked towards her car, hoping for no more distractions so she could get back to Ingrid as soon as possible.