001 ][ Video

[littledhampir]

[With her dry, sarcastic tone it's hard to imagine that the brunette on screen was in a state of mild panic not all that long ago. Now she has an audience however? Rose stands taller. Shoulders pushed back. A scowl twisting her features that's made either more or less intimidating by the black eye that darkens her right eye and cheek. The reddish, purple splotches a telltale sign of an injury that has happened a few days earlier.]

So I'm... Rose? [She offers a tight smile that looks more like a grimace.] You all know this is like, illegal, right? [Eyes narrowing.] I mean I know there's rules - [She does mean Laws, yes.] About taking people across state lines so... I'm kinda thinking that this... would come under that, and then some.

[The forced calm isn't at all natural but then, neither is this and she isn't about to tell a bunch of strangers that she's anything but in control right now.]

If a person were looking for somebody they could... [One hand rises into the shot to punctuate her words with 'air quotes'.] "Ask nicely", about getting a refund on whatever ticket landed them here? Who would they need to talk to? [Eyes narrowing.

Subtle was never really one of her strong suits.]

Comments

[scowls]

[ Talking to people on the magic box isn't Fenris' preferred means of communication, but since he's just been through this, he feels somewhat obligated to be the bearer of bad news. ]

There is no going back.

[ At least he gets straight to the point? ]

Or if there is, none of us have found it.

[littledhampir]

[In theory, Rose prefers the blunt approach. It cuts out all the crap and lets people know what's really going on but when she's the one receiving the information and she isn't a fan of what she hears?

The brunette stares at him, blinking, as if doing so might just change the words that came out of his mouth.]

Yeah that's not going to work for me. [As if... that changes things?!]

There's gotta be somebody in charge though? I mean it can't be some, fend for yourselves kind of deal. Right?

[scowls]

[ That gets a bit of a dead-eyed stare. Fenris' life has never worked for him, but that hasn't done a damn thing to improve it. ]

Are you familiar with the tale of Wonderland?

[ He's been told it exists in some worlds. ]

That is where you are.

video;

[krmvgivv]

You know they haven't figured out how to persecute out-of-dimension kidnapping. Also, they haven't actually found anyone you can "ask nicely." [Air quoting right back.] But if you do? Let me know. There are a lot of people who are probably hoping for some store credit.

video;

[littledhampir]

Maybe I was volunteering to be judge, jury and executioner? [Rose. They don't execute kidnappers. Not even out-of-dimension ones.]

And are you planning on "asking nicely" too? [More curious than judging. Okay mostly more curious but ya know.]

video;

[krmvgivv]

Oookay, let's get a few things straight rather than vaguely threaten forces we don't understand. [Dipper spreads his hands in front of him.] First of all, let's not execute anyone. For one thing, kind of excessive, for another, would probably trap us here even more permanently since if there is someone behind this, they're probably the only one who can actually get us out, and for another, super pointless since people don't stay dead here.

Also, I'm pretty sure I'm not the person to "ask nicely," [Thanks, noodle arms] but I can point a bunch of other people in the right direction.

And also, welcome to Wonderland.

[ Video ]

[luckynumberthree]

[ Ooh. A feisty one.

Hello, Rose, you get a cheerfully smiling Brit popping onto your phone screen to be so-totally-helpful for your day.

....And by that I mean he might not be anywhere near as helpful as he thinks he is. ]

Sorry, darlin. They've taken you a lot farther than state lines, I'm afraid. The Queens and rabbit don't seem to put much stock in boundaries and borders.

[ Video ]

[littledhampir]

[Oh look. They're off to a glorious start!]

Well... Sweetheart. [Rose with a raise of her eyebrows like, how do you like it when I do it to you, huh.] Can you point me in the direction of this, Queens and Rabbit group?!

[Because... It has in no way occurred to her that there's two queens and a rabbit. Because Rabbit okay! R a b b i t.]

[luckynumberthree]

[ Did you expect anything less? ]

Rabbit in the singular. White, runs around with a pocket watch, according to Disney. Very hard to catch. And I've lost track of how many Queens we got running around at this point actually. That always confused the hell out of me anyway. All I know is the crazy one lives through the Mirror. Not a very nice sort. You probably don't want her attention, fair warning.

[ Also her term of endearment just gets a cheeky grin from him, because of course he likes it. ]

You must be new, doll.

[ Because this is apparently a thing now. It wasn't a thing, but now you've made it a thing. You only have yourself to blame. ]

[video]

[powerofmabel]

[and here we have Wonderland's official spokesgirl.]

Guess everybody's told you there's no getting back, huh? But that's okay! Wonderland's awesome!

[most of the time. this is a positive message okay X(]

Re: [video]

[littledhampir]

[Rose actually looks over her shoulder because. there's a hidden camera somewhere, right. R i g h t ?]

Err... [Is this, really happening?] I'm pretty sure there's like, a name for this...

[It's called Stockholm Syndrome.]

You, seriously like this place?

[Video]

[vampdetective]

This place would have to have some kind of legitimate government for anything to be considered illegal.

[It comes out grim, deadpan, but Angel gets exactly where she's coming from, and really, it's meant to be something of a show of solidarity.]

There's a no-refund policy, too-- or you might get one, but you don't get to pick when. Really, the service here is awful.

[He's just saying.]

Re: [Video]

[littledhampir]

[Rose is probably the last person on earth you'd expect to be irritated by a lack of rules but apparently, she prefers to just break them. Not for there to be none to begin with.

At least by the time Angel's message comes through, she's starting to get a feel for the way things are. She's clearly not happy about it but at least he's spared a mouthful of sass from the brunette.]

So, basically it's a prison with wardens, in a place without rules. Great. [Well. Mostly anyway.

Unknowingly however, he's the first person to say anything that offers her a glimmer of hope.]

Wait - you mean I could get sent back?! [Utterly flabbergasted.] And nobody thought to mention that until now?!

video

[brainmeme]

[Ahaha. Someone named Rose.

Let's just

ignore that.]

Yeah, that's actually one of the good things about this place? No laws. There's also no one to "talk to" about that, so. That sucks.

Re: video

[littledhampir]

What's the point in having no laws if I can't get away with kicking the crap out of the person I'd like to inflict serious pain on right now?!

( VIDEO )

[villainously]

I don't suppose whoever brought us here cares about legalities, darling, I hate to break it to you.

( curses just do not give a shit. illegal, immoral, doesn't matter. someone willing to use dark magic rarely cares about the consequences. all things considered, Wonderland is a fairly comfortable cage, but that doesn't change that it is one. )

There's no return ticket known of yet, but that doesn't mean it doesn't exist. It just means we haven't found it yet.

( Hook is pretty tired of the repeated refrain that there is no way to escape Wonderland. if there's a way for them to get here, there's a way to get out too. they just haven't found the right buttons to press yet. )

( VIDEO )

[littledhampir]

[Of all the things for Rose to take from his words? It's the term of endearment that has her eyes narrowing.]

Is the whole, pet names deal, a British thing? Cause between you and Buttercup, I'm starting to sense a trend.

[By Buttercup, she means Simon. Otherwise known as Cupcake and Sweetheart. It's very likely will never learn his real name.]

In my experience? You create enough noise and you'll get kicked to the curb, real fast. [A beat.] Why is this place is still standing??

[That would basically be Rose wondering why nobody has tried to burn the Mansion to the ground. Nobody can ever accuse her of thinking things through.]

text

[determinedest]

No one. I'm sorry.

The people here don't really seem to have standards with who they capture. There are a lot of kids here.

But sometimes people get taken home again!

text

[littledhampir]

[It's probably worth noting that this text is slow to come. Like... somebody had to spend forever trying to master the art of texting first?]

Do they really get taken home or does everyone just think thats where they go?

[video]

[songofhappiness]

[ It's probably terrible, but Caroline is glad to hear she's not the only one who's been unceremoniously dumped here today. ]

If you find that person, wanna give me a heads up? I want my refund, too, and if asking nicely doesn't work there are other ways to ask.

[ Like with scary vampire eyes and sharp teeth. ]

Re: [video]

[littledhampir]

[Oh Caroline. In the space of 3 seconds? You've just become Rose's favorite person in Wonderland.]

I prefer to let my hands do the talking. [A hint of smug to the smirk that pulls at the corner of her mouth.] At least there's one person here that's talking my language.

[ooc: I am so sorry for the lateness. being sick has knocked me for a loop rp wise.]

[Video]

[lightgunhustler]

Hey, I'm guessing you've already had a bunch of people pile on and tell you what's up with this place, but--

[Jo offers a careful, lopsided smile, sympathetic.]

If you need any blanks filled in, I've got you covered. Been here awhile. Or if you need a stiff drink, I can help with that, too-- I run the bar up on the fifth floor.

Re: [Video]

[littledhampir]

[Her face suggests yes they have and also that... their explanations have been just as confusing and insane as they have been helpful.]

At this point? Filling in the blanks myself almost seems safer. [But she does manage something close to a smile in return?]

Bar on the fifth floor... So you like work with the English Guy? Unless this place has two bars which, I'm beginning to think wouldn't be so crazy.

[ooc: I am so sorry for the lateness bb! Being sick has knocked me for a loop rp wise.]

video

[sponsored]

The only law that matters is you're Wonderland's newest bitch.

[ WELCOME TO THE CLUB WE PAY DUES IN MEMORIES ]

Re: video

[littledhampir]

[On one hand? Rose is somebody that can appreciate the blunt. On the other? Somebody doesn't do well with being anyone's bitch.]

And if I say that's not gonna work for me? Guessing I'm right out of luck, huh?

[At least she catches on quick.

ooc: I am so sorry for the lateness. being sick has knocked me for a loop rp wise.]