Kingsleigh, Paige

" hi! it's so great to have you here.
care to introduce yourself? "

Hi! I was born Grace Alicia Hightopp, daughter of the Mad Hatter himself and I don't know who my mother is, but I've kind of forgotten all about being Grace. So now I'm Paige Jemma Kingsleigh, and that's Jemma spelt with a J. I'm 10 years old, the same age as Henry and his twin – I'm in their class, so that makes me a student. I don't have a Saturday job or anything.

" great! so, where are you from,
and when is your birthday? "

My birthday is the 5th of May, which I like because it's in spring. I like being able to run around outside and see all the flowers, me and mum usually go flower picking each year. I remember one year, I got given a really cute teddy bear for my birthday. He was sweet, but I recall wanting a rabbit... Anyway. I'm okay with what I have. I don't usually like asking for things.

" so tell me a bit about your personality.
what makes you tick? "

I like hide and seek, I really do. It's such a fun game. In the Enchanted Forest I used to play it with my father. I don't think I've played it in a while. I'm pretty good at it as well. I really like drinking tea, and having pretend tea parties with my stuffed toys. Mum and dad don't really like to join in. I don't like being alone. It's seriously no fun. I'm scared of the dark. Especially if I'm alone. I don't like people being bullied. It's not a nice thing. I don't like pretenders either, those who pretend to like you, because it hurts peoples feelings. I like to think that I'm a nice person.

I like bunny rabbits. They are just so cute. I love spring time, because its when the rabbits are bunnies, and there are pretty flowers and stuff. I'm good at my school work, and I'm a good worker. I like to get along well with people, and I don't like arguments. I really don't like it when people argue. I like to think that I'm a good listener for a 10 year old anyway. I don't mind not having much, or going without. I was used to it.

I like to think that I can be selfless at times, but I can also be pretty selfish. Oh I like going on adventures! I can't help but feel like I'm missing someone really important to me, and I don't know why. I'm told that I am a positive and cheerful child, and always optimistic - I think that means happy. I'm told that I am a bright student and always eager to learn and help others. I think I'm quite popular among my classmates because I like to be sweet to people.

" wow! i feel like i know you already.
tell me what you've been up to lately. "

As I said, in the Enchanted Forest, I lived with my father, The Mad Hatter, he didn't have that name till later... but anyway. He loved me. Even if we were pretty poor. I was always happy though. We were both happy. Despite the lack of my mother, I never really left like I was missing out. I never knew about my mother. Father wouldn't talk about her, so I let my imagine run wild a lot of the time. My father used to take me portal jumping from time to time. Which was fun. Like really fun.

Since me and papa spent most of our time together I became very dependent on him, he was like my best friend as well as my papa. Anyway, one day I spotted this white rabbit that my father just couldn't afford, so we left, I was disappointed but I got over it, I loved the little rabbit he made for me. But he felt bad. He felt that I needed more, so he left to help the queen, leaving me in the care of our neighbours.... He didn't return. I waited for him.

Then the curse hit. Everyone was whisked away, and I forgot (I still don't remember) being Grace. I was now Paige Kingsleigh, and I believed the neighbours my father left me with were my parents. I had years of happy - fake - memories. I couldn't remember my father, or the house, or the rabbit. But I had this feeling that someone was missing. In Storybrooke I'm a student in Henry's class. I'm actually quite fond of Henry, but I wouldn't tell anyone about that.


" speaking of your family,
tell me about them. "

My real father (not that I remember) is Jefferson, or the Mad Hatter. He was a mushroom seller and we lived in this really sweet little house.. but we didn't have much money. I don't know who my mother was, but I would love to find out.

I have my mum and dad, who are brilliant. They love me to bits, and I love them. I don't have any sisters or brothers. In fact it's pretty much just me, mum and dad in the house and while I love them... I am a little lonely. Hey mum, dad, would you have a baby so I can have someone to talk to at home?

" okay, this one's between you and me.
got any skeletons in the closet? "

Not really... Would thinking Henry's cute count? or that I don't really like his twin? Oh! I know. Though why I'm going to tell you is beyond me... I sometimes suck my thumb in my sleep. If I'm scared, and that can be quite a lot, because I get a bit frightened by the dark.

" okay. a little more personal..
are you seeing anyone? "

What do you mean seeing someone? I think Henry is sweet, and I see him at school, does that mean I'm seeing him? [confused look]

" well thanks for answering all the questions!
we'll get back to you, okay? "

I'm still not sure why I had to answer all of this..
[Post Sample: King Arthur]

" alright, one last thing..
sign this waiver, please? "

Paige Jemma Kingleigh