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[backpacking]

Hey... so, I totally missed my one-year mark. Pretty sure that was right in the middle of the Infected shit storm-- that couldn't be related, could it? But, anyway, I'm hoping someone just forgot to come by and give me my special badge or whatever you get for this illustrious milestone? I forgive you for being late, since I completely forgot, and you can come by with that prize anytime. Unless it's just for the five-year guys, and if that's the case, then... booooo.

[ Ellie pulls a face, offering a helpful thumbs-down for the camera. ]

Anyway! "What I Learned on My Wonderland Vacation"... I'm way less likely to drown now! Thanks, Jo. [ ... ] Uh, I know way too much about a lot of your personal lives, which is... gross, sometimes. There are kids here, people. [ Some of you are just nasty. ] I figured out exactly how much molten chocolate cake I can down before I get sick. That's three, and I'd say they're all big accomplishments. ... Except that middle one.

[ There are a bunch of other things, too, but her attention is already wandering and she yawns to prove it. ]

Does anyone have a Mirror who isn't extremely creepy? Inquiring minds want to know.

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[goeth]

I'll tell you about my mirror if you tell me exactly how much molten cake that is. Inquiring minds are dying to know!

[backpacking]

The answer is "way too much." [ She grins cheekily, though, despite the... subject. ] Are we talking bites, or actual cakes? I think I lost track of the bites.

[goeth]

Well, like three mini cakes? [ bonnie wiggles her hand in the air, making an ehh sound. ] Not so impressive.

But if you're talking three cakes meant for like, a birthday party? I think I owe you a bow or a curtsy or something. You at least deserve a cool title and tiara.

[mypartnerintime]

Are congrats in order? Congrats!

I'm glad the lava cake made it onto your list!

Here's your badge.

[She does in fact send an attachment along with the text message. It's a scanned copy of the second photo she took at the Jurassic Park showing. Hastily edited onto the picture are the words "I Am Ellie Hear Me Roar" and "Now One Year Old"]

[backpacking]

obviously! that cake was AMAZING and you know it.

[ There's a little pause in between getting the photo and her second message. ]

WOW max. i thought you weren't gonna show that to anyone.
i am totally included in the "anyone" category.

[intelligently]

You don't want a badge. They start to add up too quickly.

[backpacking]

I need some pat on the back for making it through this far. Got any better ideas?

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[beatupgrass]

[IN THE MOST BITTER TONE EVER] Mine ain't creepy.

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[backpacking]

Right. Really convincing.

[ Nope, she's just imagining a way scarier, rabid version of him right now. ]

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[endingpoint]

You've been here a year?

[Cue Jane's weird sense of panic. Being here that long could be...okay, considering what's happening at home. Or it could just feel like delaying the inevitable conclusion of the shitstorm that is her life, but. That's a problem for future Jane.]

My mirror isn't creepy, just...mean.

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[backpacking]

Yup. Over a year, now. I just forgot when it was. You lose track like that after a while.

[ Or, she guesses so. Especially for the ones who've been around for years and years and years. ]

Yeah, if they're not scary, they're mean. Or both. Sometimes really dangerous and violent. [ Like her own. ] It's all very... fun house mirror kind of feeling, you know?

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[thesamurai]

I happened to leave. But you know, we should do something to mark it. Make something you've always wanted to try and see how close we get it.

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[backpacking]

you mean like food? i'm down!
still can't cook but i'll try.
anything for an amazing meal. or at least at trying out one.

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[doods]

I don't think mine's too creepy or anything, dude. He's just kinda hanging around. Not doin' much. Like, talk about boring, right?

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[backpacking]

[ Soos. She remembers him, Dipper's friend who was bitten. Who his "cure" hadn't worked on.

It's briefly distracting. ]

Uh... huh. But, I think a boring one would be better than scary. Unless he just wants you to think he's boring, but really, he's plotting your doom.

[ Seems like the agenda of a lot of the Mirrors, anyway. ]

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[graphis]

I haven't seen too much of mine but...she's not as bad as I thought she was going to be.

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[backpacking]

Lucky you. [ Ellie mutters, looking sour. ] Mine's a fucking psycho.

[ Really, though! She's a crazed, survivalist junkie! ]

[voiceinthedark]

Well, sounds to me like you have a lot of different cakes to perform the same experiment on.

[backpacking]

You can just get them out of the closets. [ She shrugs. ] So... I mean, anyone can try it. You should.

[ Why? Because he's had a rough time lately. And cake makes everything better. Right? Right. ]

C'mon. We'll make a contest out of it.

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[bruvva]

Haven't met my mirror yet, but I'm guessing that with my luck he's probably a creepy douchebag with no bloody impulse control.

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[backpacking]

So, are you saying you're... [ She begins, trailing off, squinting slightly over the feed. ] ... A not-"creepy douchebag" with impulse control?

[ Isn't that how it works? Mirrors are their opposites, or close to it. That's how she sees things, anyway. ]

Word of advice? Don't go looking. They're not fun.

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[lightgunhustler]

Happy anniversary, kiddo.

[Jo cracks a smile; most people have complicated feelings on Wonderland, but Ellie is so much better off here that well wishes don't feel taboo for once.]

There's no badge, but I could probably arrange some more cake, if you're interested.

[Her own Mirror is one of the creepier ones-- sorry, kid, she can't help you there.]

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[backpacking]

Thanks. [ She grins back at Jo, grateful for all her help within the past year and more. ] I'm... good with the cake right now, I think. Uh-- I mean, I don't need anymore. Which is why I mentioned the getting sick.

[ No badge, no more cake... what a sad anniversary this is (isn't). ]

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[hairdont]

[There's a lot Josuke could focus on here, but he's been trying to avoid thinking about the Mirrors and has done his best to not watch anything going on on the other side of the glass.]

You've been here a year -- Wait. Five years?! People can be stuck here that long?!

[He visibly deflates with a groan.]

At least I won't have to study...

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[backpacking]

Sure. [ Ellie bobs her head in a confirming nod. ] Not a lot of them? But... yeah. Some people.

[ She's not sure of who, though. Whoever it is, she's not close with them. ]

Just come from school? [ She chuckles, able to appreciate what he's said. ] Uh, yeah. No studying here unless you want. There's other crap to worry about, though.