"A curse? I do know the Evil Queen. She's my best friend's mother. Her name is Evie. I don't know the Evil Queen well... but I know of her at least." He wasn't sure how he'd tell Evie that her mother was completely different here, but he'd have time to explain that eventually. He might be stuck here forever which he really wouldn't mind even though he wouldn't see Mal or anyone else ever again. Here, he wouldn't be King Ben anymore. He'd be just Ben and maybe he could have a normal life. If he was allowed to stay for a while and figure things out.

"Are you upset that he crossed the town line? I don't know why he'd leave you behind. My dad really loves mom back home. So, I don't know why he'd leave you here. That doesn't sit right with me. Not sure what I'd do if I ever met him." He would protect Belle she was like his mother so he'd do anything he could to protect her at least. "I'm sorry he hurt you like that." He bit his lip nervously and looked out the window. He wanted to know more about this place he was dropped in. "Rumplestiltskin? I've heard that name before but never used for my father." He was going to have to learn a lot about this place. It was a bit confusing.

"Could you show me around? I want to do some exploring." He was also tired, but he wasn't sure if he was going to stay with Belle. Most likely he would be staying.