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LATE AT NIGHT IN STORYBROOKE, mist enveloped the area near the water where a massive ship was docked. The atmosphere was serene, with only the sound of water and crickets filling the air.

Celeste, Cora, Hook, and the young woman, Dahlia, whom Celeste had brought along, disembarked from the ship. As they gazed around, taking in the strange surroundings with curiosity, Celeste felt familiarity, having lived in this world before.

Dahlia approached them, expressing her gratitude towards Celeste, "I can't thank you enough for all that you've done for me. I'm not sure how I'll ever be able to repay you." She gave a gentle smile, while Cora and Hook, on the contrary, simply rolled their eyes.

Celeste simply nodded back, "Don't waste your second chance. I trust that the lessons I shared about the various realms will be useful to you. Because our paths close here." She stately seriously, "Understand?"

The young lady gave a nod, bidding her farewell. Then, she gracefully turned around and continued on her path, gradually disappearing into the mist until she vanished completely from sight.

"Thank goodness she left. She was starting to irritate me. I still find it strange how much you care about her." Cora said to her younger sister.

"Does it look like I care about leeches, Cora? Besides, I doubt she'd fit in with the town, but that's the least of my concerns. Our real work begins." With a dismissive eye roll, she glanced around.