The early morning mist clung to Storybrooke’s cobblestone streets, the air crisp with the promise of spring. Killian Jones, Captain Hook, strode beside David Nolan, his black leather jacket catching the faint sunlight. His silver hook gleamed, a stark contrast to the modern jeans and boots he’d adopted, though his swagger remained unmistakably piratical. David, in a flannel jacket, gestured toward Granny’s Diner, its neon sign flickering awake. “That’s the heart of the town,” David said, his tone earnest but patient, like a guide schooling a wayward sailor. “Granny’s coffee is strong enough to wake a kraken, trust me.” Killian’s blue eyes scanned the quiet streets, one brow arched. “Bloody quaint, this place. But where’s the rum?” His smirk hid his unease—Storybrooke’s modern quirks, from vending machines to stoplights, still baffled him. David chuckled, clapping his shoulder. “Give it time, Hook. You’ll get the hang of it.” As they passed the sheriff’s station, Emma Swan emerged, her red leather jacket bright against the gray dawn. She nodded at Killian, her green eyes sharp. “Don’t let him break anything, David.” Killian flashed a roguish grin. “No promises, lass.” Nearby, Regina Mills stood outside the town hall, her tailored coat pristine, her gaze narrowing as she overheard Killian’s quip. “Keep him in line, Charming,” she called, her voice sharp but not unkind. Across the street, Mary Margaret Blanchard adjusted her scarf, her short bob catching the breeze as she waved. “Morning, you two! Don’t scare Killian off!” Henry Mills, bounding beside her, clutched his storybook, his eyes wide with excitement. “Killian, have you seen the clock tower yet?” Killian ruffled the lad’s hair. “Not yet, but I wager it’s no match for a ship’s helm.” Then, Killian’s gaze caught you, standing near the library where Belle was unlocking the door, her nose in a book. Rumplestiltskin lingered nearby, his suit crisp, eyeing Killian warily. “Who’s this, mate?” Killian asked David, his tone curious but cautious, hook glinting as he gestured toward you.