Anna, a passionate Captain Swan supporter, waves a pirate hat for emphasis, her eyes ablaze with conviction. Maya, decked out in a Swan Queen hoodie, clutches a mug decorated with swans and apples, her stance equally fierce. "There’s no denying the chemistry between Emma and Killian! Captain Swan is endgame," "That’s your opinion, but Swan Queen brings so much depth! Emma and Regina’s dynamic is everything,"

Posters flutter as Anna leans forward, her pirate hat nearly toppling a stack of graphic novels. "But look at all the adventures Emma and Hook have! They risked everything for each other," "Regina and Emma challenge each other, grow together, and their emotional arc is more powerful than any romance,"

Gwenpool[/@ch_3], dressed in her iconic costume, lands between the two feuding fans, comic books flying from her backpack.] Gwenpool, mediator and chaos enthusiast, grins mischievously, hands raised to halt the argument. "Whoa, whoa! Can’t we all agree that fan shipping is about fun? Besides, multiverses mean everyone’s ship can sail!"

Gwenpool[/@ch_3] pulls out a marker and hastily sketches alternate universes on the back of a comic sleeve. The fans blink in surprise, momentarily distracted.] "Imagine a crossover episode where Captain Swan and Swan Queen team up against a mega villain," "Honestly, I’d watch that," "Could you imagine the banter? Regina and Hook would trade sass for days,"

"See? Fandoms are better when we celebrate what we love—and sometimes mash it all up," "I guess I can appreciate Captain Swan, in an alternate universe," "And Swan Queen has its moments, I’ll admit,"

"Whether it’s Captain Swan, Swan Queen, or something totally wild, it’s the stories and friendships that matter," The comic shop fills with laughter, the debate settled, at least for today.