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[graphis]

[A young woman's face appears, framed by bright red hair, her green eyes both confused and tinted with anger as she starts to speak.]

Alright, first of all, to those of you that aren’t totally crazy, my name’s Clary, and I’m new around here. [She’s aware that she’s not the only person here against their will at least, so they should probably work together. She’s screwed if she doesn’t make some allies or friends.] If someone could let me in on what exactly is going on around here, I’d really appreciate it.

Second of all, this isn’t the first time I’ve had to deal with this alternate-dimension thing. [She’s trying to sound ultra-confident about this, and she’s mostly successful, though there’s still a sense that she’s agitated and confused.] So whoever’s responsible for this? I’m not just going to sit around and take it. You can’t keep me here, not when the people I love need me.

And third, if you think giving me a bunch of free clothes and a nice room is going to make everything okay, you’re out of your mind. [Her attempt at being intimidating falls slightly short, considering she doesn’t even know who exactly she’s supposed to be addressing in regards to all this.] This is still kidnapping, no matter how you try to spin it. I’m not about to thank you and turn into some Stockholm Syndrome case.

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[video]

[punful]

yep. parents and everything. i even have a brother. crazy, right?

[Skeletons having families. Totally unheard of!]

heh, that's me for you. super helpful. i'm sans, by the way.

[littledhampir]

[It's just a matter of time really.]

That's pretty accurate for everything about this place. They explained the magical closets, right?

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[krmvgivv]

It should. They could be watching you from anywhere there are mirrors, and even when you cover them, they can still hear you.

[deathlessness]

Some who have been here a long time theorize that Wonderland is a power unto itself. That it is a lot more sentient than we realize. But I haven't been here long enough to determine how much truth there is to that.

[powerofmabel]

Only if you're willing to contribute to it. [gotta get all of Wonderland in on this.]

[video]

[graphis]

Hey, you said it. Not me.

[So yeah, definitely crazy. Which goes against what she said from the get-go but...whatever, she'll take it.]

It's nice to meet you, Sans.

[graphis]

I kinda figured that one out on my own. I thought it was just some kind of creepy coincidence that everything I pulled out was similar to my own wardrobe. Now I know why.

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[graphis]

...That's way too Big Brother, okay.

[graphis]

You mean it actually can think and act for itself? But it's a place. How would that even be possible?

[graphis]

Sure, I think I can do that. I'm actually an art student...or I was going to be, before life got in the way.

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[krmvgivv]

[Dipper does... not get the reference. Does she have an older sibling that's always watching her? Not important. The sentiment is clear.]

I recommend playing music loudly if you want to talk about something privately. Or going somewhere outside the Mansion where there are no mirrors. The caves are good. And seriously creepy!

[Obviously, the creepy level is a good thing.]

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[noble_son]

The people you're angry at probably aren't paying attention to this.

[Just to get that out of the way. He replies in the dry, low voice he has that constantly suggests not being impressed with anything that's happening around him.

Contrary to popular belief, however, Nathaniel does have a personality. His eyebrows lift slightly.]

I don't know of anything called 'Stockholm Syndrome' but I can infer by context. Most people here don't want to be here any more than you do.

[littledhampir]

You tried getting anything else out of there? This place makes shopping free and easy... if not extra weird.

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[graphis]

I'll remember that. Thanks.

[She tilts her head.]

Are these caves creepy because they're dark and spooky or because they're filled with monsters?

[BOTH OF THESE THINGS SHOULD BE BAD DIPPER]

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[graphis]

So I'm learning, but thanks.

[So bitter.]

I would hope so. Most doesn't mean all, though. I'm just saying that someone is trying too hard to be accommodating and it's pretty obvious.

[graphis]

Not yet. [She raises a brow.] You mean I can just...pull out whatever I want? Like...endlessly?

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[littlestreetcat]

Sure, I mean, some people have been here for years, so it seems likely that they've missed something somewhere.

[ Is her tone sarcastic? Absolutely. Had she intended to be antagonistic going into this conversation? Not exactly.

Sorry, Clary. ]

I'm thinkin' that if this was all an accident, it probably would have been cleared up by now. I'm not saying to just accept ignorance, but there're some things here that really just don't make sense. Might wanna get used to that now.

[powerofmabel]

Whoa baby. Do you feel the friend-connection we've just made here? 'Cause I'm like a super serious artist.

[mabel you're thirteen.]

[deathlessness]

Give something enough magic, and it can do anything. But from what I can tell, it's as much of a living thing as any of us here.

[littledhampir]

[...] I haven't really put it to the test. [Only Rose.] But I guess so. At least when it doesn't go wrong.

[graphis]

[...]

It goes wrong? That sounds bad.

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[graphis]

There's nothing wrong with a fresh perspective, is there?

[She frowns deeply.]

I don't intend to get used to anything. And honestly, that's exactly what it sounds like you want me to do.

[graphis]

Sounds like magic is something you know a thing or two about.

[Just saying.]

[graphis]

Baby?

[k]

No joke? Do you have a specialty?

[deathlessness]

I've been around it for a very long time. I'm a practicing witch.

[It's easier to just say it and juggle the disbelief or recognition that comes with it when you just put it out there. She's not really one for keeping secrets.]