A hat? [ he's no idea what she's on about, unfortunately. just shy of that revelation before he arrived in the hotel. he shakes his head, clearly deciding whatever it is, it's not relevant now.

he's sure that was physically painful for her, to admit he might have a point, but if anyone knows the Dark One, it's him. Regina may have been his student, Hook still chased him for centuries. between the two, they're as close to expert as they can get... except for Neal, perhaps. ]

There's people from different worlds, different lands. What kind of curse has that area of scope? And to what end?

[ he looks baffled, because honestly? he has no idea. ]