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entranceway2014-12-17 06:16 pm
alltheways) wrote in entranceway2014-12-17 06:16 pm
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The Sixth Gambit
[As daytime is turning to night, the network is taken over by a single feed. It can't be turned away from using the various network settings--it can't even be turned off.
The image is of Red Queen, who stands on the main walkway that leads from the front door of the Mansion into the gardens. Her Vorpal shield is at her side, which isn't all that strange considering she watches it like a hawk. What's a bit out of place is the armor she's wearing. For those who are more religiously minded, she might cut a somewhat familiar figure.
She lifts her shield a out of the snow at her feet and steps aside, gesturing with her free arm at the hole in the walk behind her.
Lifting her chin, she addresses the network she's hijacked, but her voice seems to come from everywhere--the speakers, the vents, the next room over, maybe even inside your head, if you're of the type who's prone to hearing that type of thing.]
The time has come [the Red Queen says] to take action! The Vorpal sword is lost and the other side of this land is nearly so.
[She takes several quick steps toward the Rabbit Hole.]
Your assistance is required, those of you willing to give it. The Jabberwock, eyes of flame and catching claws, is ripping Wonderland apart at her seams. The damage will soon reach to you, Real creatures, and those dear to you here.
[She hikes her skirt with one hand.]
The time for uffish thought is through. Follow me through this Rabbit Hole and we will slay the beast, for once and for all!
[And there there she goes, hopping down into the hole in a blur of red skirt and hair, and she's gone.]
The image is of Red Queen, who stands on the main walkway that leads from the front door of the Mansion into the gardens. Her Vorpal shield is at her side, which isn't all that strange considering she watches it like a hawk. What's a bit out of place is the armor she's wearing. For those who are more religiously minded, she might cut a somewhat familiar figure.
She lifts her shield a out of the snow at her feet and steps aside, gesturing with her free arm at the hole in the walk behind her.
Lifting her chin, she addresses the network she's hijacked, but her voice seems to come from everywhere--the speakers, the vents, the next room over, maybe even inside your head, if you're of the type who's prone to hearing that type of thing.]
The time has come [the Red Queen says] to take action! The Vorpal sword is lost and the other side of this land is nearly so.
[She takes several quick steps toward the Rabbit Hole.]
Your assistance is required, those of you willing to give it. The Jabberwock, eyes of flame and catching claws, is ripping Wonderland apart at her seams. The damage will soon reach to you, Real creatures, and those dear to you here.
[She hikes her skirt with one hand.]
The time for uffish thought is through. Follow me through this Rabbit Hole and we will slay the beast, for once and for all!
[And there there she goes, hopping down into the hole in a blur of red skirt and hair, and she's gone.]
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[It is, after all, a requisite part of being a resident of any Wonderland.]
Without the sword, we can only defend. Fortunately, we have the ultimate defense, one so powerful, we shall use it as an offense.
[And when it's over, they can deal with the Duchess and get the sword back.]
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Of course. It is offensively defensive, which makes it the perfect weapon for you. But, I suppose we have no other options at this point. Offensive defense is better than no offense at all.
[Though really, she's still furious she has to depend on her sister to do something she's done countless times on her own. One thing is silently agreed upon though - the Duchess will certainly be dealt with.]
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[The Red Queen strides past the Queen of Hearts.]
I think it best that we split up. You will confront the beast--
[If she says "lure" or "bait" she knows she will get a petulant response and she wants to act quickly just now.]
--And once you have it where we want it, I will shove it in.
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And you're implying I am the offensive one? You're essentially using me as bait! How do I know you won't let the Jabberwock eat me so you can take all of the glory for yourself?
[Without any weapons of her own, the Queen of Hearts is little more than meat to a beast like the Jabberwocky, and her sister's emphasis on herself is not inspiring confidence either.]
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You are integral to the success of this plan and to the continued functioning of this Mansion. To let the Jabberwock devour you would be pure folly and would only make the beast more powerful.
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...I see. Well! I suppose I could go along with this plan then. You're fortunate to have such an agreeable sister as me!
[Because as everyone knows, the world revolves around the Queen of Hearts (according to the Queen of Hearts, naturally).]
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[The dryness of her voice should indicate her feelings about that comment.]
Come. Let is prepare.