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magic Guilt. That was what Regina felt. Guilt and shame. For the anniversary of her father's death was quickly approaching. The day she looked into the eyes of a man she loved. A man who raised her. Who was never anything but loving and kind to her. Even when she didn't always deserve it. A man whose heart she tore from his chest and crushed to dust all for the sake of a curse. The Dark Curse.
Was it worth it? Regina couldn't quite decide. Though she grieved for the loss of her father it had gained her her children. No matter what the cost these feelings would never truly subside. Regina had loved her father. More than anyone or anything. Sitting alone she closed her eyes just remembering one of the many times with him.
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Giving a gentle blow Regina opened her eyes and smiled as she watched the candle before her light. Laughing a little in delight she smiled to her father. "I did it!" She said happily. Her father who was standing nearby gave a clap. "Well done dear!" He said happily. While Henry was leery of magic he was proud his daughter had been born with it. He knew, well perhaps he hoped one day she would do great things with her natural born talents.
Still proud of herself in the moment Regina looked to her father. She could see his uneasiness with her magic. ".. Do you think I shouldn't use my magic? I mean... I don't want to become like her." Regina said. Now while she didn't clarify who she meant both father and daughter knew she meant her mother, Cora. Cora too had magic and used it to manipulate everyone around her. Both had witnessed it and fallen victim to it more than once.
Sighing Henry approached his daughter and knelt down. "Your mother isn't.. quiet right in the head and heart Regina. She wasn't always like this. And you will never be like her." He said giving a smile. "You are strong, beautiful, and resilient. One day you will be a great hero. And do great things with your magic bringing happiness to all who come in contact with you."
Regina smiled at the idea of that future. All she wanted was to be free and happy. Smiling she happily flung her arms around her father and pulled him into a hug. "You're the best Daddy ever! I love you! I LOVE YOU!" She cried happily kissing his face over and over.
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Those words still rang in Regina's mind, she could hear her own little voice declaring happily how much she loved her father. A few tears now ran down Regina's cheeks. She made no attempt to wipe them away. "I do love you Daddy." She said quietly hoping that wherever he was he knew that.
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