[ Jefferson's caught off guard by the remark enough to actually let out a real laugh. Sure, there's a little hint of crazy in his voice, but it definitely beats the doom and gloom. He didn't realize just how badly he needed this, some actual humor in his life. ]

God. No, I don't even want to think about servicing her like--

[ He laughs again, shaking his head. Though, truth be told, Regina's a beautiful woman. Rotten to her core, but beautiful. It's really just his hatred of her that makes the thought so unpleasant. ]

Nothing quite so exciting as that. She just made everyone... boring. Mundane. Human. No more magic, no more happy endings. Everyone living the same day, over and over again, nothing changing. Except for-- [ He gestures to himself, then takes another drink. ]

I'd prefer a lobster fae to the evil queen.