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entranceway2018-03-09 10:27 am
alltheways) wrote in entranceway2018-03-09 10:27 am
The Eighth Gambit
[The Red Queen stands on the main path in the garden, facing the Mansion. Stretching out behind her, covering the entire grounds, is a rather inviting scene. She’s smiling serenely, as usual, her hands clasped in front of her. Her broadcast appears on the networks of both the Real and Mirror sides of Wonderland.]
To welcome the spring, I thought to give you a surprise. It was a challenge to prepare… [A slightly pained look crosses her face.] For my dear Bill has gone.
[But then she’s smiling again, composure restored. She makes a controlled sweeping gesture with one hand.]
Since you seemed to get on so well last winter, I thought I would extend an invitation to the Mirror Things as well as the Real Things. There is enough to go around, you see, and nothing should be wasted if waste can be avoided.
[A pause, and her smile turns a bit mischievous.]
That is, of course, if my dear sister will, in her good grace, allow her subjects a bit of long overdue fun.
[She begins to make a gesture as though in farewell before pausing, and adding:]
And don’t eat too much, now.
To welcome the spring, I thought to give you a surprise. It was a challenge to prepare… [A slightly pained look crosses her face.] For my dear Bill has gone.
[But then she’s smiling again, composure restored. She makes a controlled sweeping gesture with one hand.]
Since you seemed to get on so well last winter, I thought I would extend an invitation to the Mirror Things as well as the Real Things. There is enough to go around, you see, and nothing should be wasted if waste can be avoided.
[A pause, and her smile turns a bit mischievous.]
That is, of course, if my dear sister will, in her good grace, allow her subjects a bit of long overdue fun.
[She begins to make a gesture as though in farewell before pausing, and adding:]
And don’t eat too much, now.
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Hey, um. Your Highness? Majesty? Sorry for your loss, but. [ Whatever, she's trying to be nicer than she would normally be. ] Is there anything someone like...uh. Like me could do to enjoy the fun, too?
[ THINK OF ALL THE ROMANTIC OPPORTUNITIES SHE'S MISSING OUT ON!!!! ]
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I can help you, my dear, though it will only be temporary.
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R-Really?
[ She looks away, trying to control her breathing. Temporary is better than nothing, right? ]
That's. [ Monika looks back and nods more times than she can count. ] It's okay! Sure! E-Even if it's just a few hours! Whatever you do, I'm totally indebted!
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[See? This is why people think she's the nice one.]
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Monika laughs and burst into tears. Why does everyone always act like Wonderland's so bad? ]
Thank you so much! Thank you! I-I. [ She clasps her hands together, her lips trembling. ] You're seriously the best!
[ Freedom. Freedom. ]
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I do hope you use this time to the utmost. I am afraid you will feel it much too short by the end.
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[ Monika laughs again, wiping her face. ] It's going to be so amazing! I'm ready for it! Again, thank you! Thank you so much!
[ SHE'S GOING TO DO ALL THE THINGS!!!! ]
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I will have it waiting for you. I'm certain you'll be able to find it without any trouble.
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[ Really, she will. This is the best gift she's ever received. ]