Wonderland: Day One

[wonderlandian]

The residents of Paradisa who ventured into the lobby on the 13th would find something new there; a mirror spanning an entire wall. Given recent happenings, who can blame them if they're cautious? Trouble is, this mirror seems to really want to bring people in, because you don't have to get too close before you're through the looking glass.

Once you've gone, you may find that you're not quite yourself.

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[Notes/Reminders: Type 1 and Type 2 characters will believe they are Wonderland natives. All characters, including those not entering Wonderland, will be able to use their journals; Wonderland "natives" will think it is a communication device exclusive to Wonderland, although communication between Paradisa and Wonderland through the journals is absolutely possible. You may NPC any number of Tulgey Wood creatures, except for the Jabberwocky.]

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Mirror, mirror

[wonderlandian]

[Check out that mirror! Crazy, huh? Where did it even come from? There's only one way to learn more...

The place to play out characters being taken through the looking glass, if you so wish. This can absolutely be handwaved.]

[gottaknockhard]

[As long as he's been here, you'd think Spike would be weary of any obvious changes in the castle. Or at least look around the lobby before making his usual trek towards the kitchen. (His freeloading ways were bound to get the better of him someday...)

The reflection catches his eye as he turns the corner and before he gives it a good once over -- he disappears.]

[rose_of_battle]

[And right behind him is Sheena, who had been about to call out a warning about strange objects in the lobby. You know, like people-sucking books that transport people elsewhere?

Seems the mirror does the same thing, and she's through it before she knows it, literally running into Spike on the other side.]

What the hell was that?

[gottaknockhard]

[Well, this is awkward. He's still trying to orient himself when Sheena bumps into him. Apparently looking in that mirror was a bad move on his part.]

--Uh. [He just doesn't want to hear himself say that out loud.]

[rose_of_battle]

[She takes a moment to right herself and finally takes a look around. Jaw dropping, she spins in a circle.]

Oh no, not again!

[Then she's suddenly looking down at herself and sighing in relief.]

Still me...

[gottaknockhard]

[It occurs to him that she probably followed him in. And now they're both... somewhere. But this one doesn't look like as much of a head trip as the last one.]

Lucky for us. [Now what?]

[rose_of_battle]

[Sheena's already turning around, trying to see if she can go back in the mirror. But it's not happening.]

And that's the only lucky thing.

[gottaknockhard]

Looks like. [He sighs, loudly, and crosses his arms.]

And all I wanted was a sandwich.

[cyan_maid]

[Huh! Now what do we have here today? A mirror? As Jane comes down for the day, she catches sight of it, and while her judgement knows better, she curiously makes a beeline for the mirror.

Before she can get too close, though, she's disappeared!]

[heliotroping]

[guess who was walking by when that happened]

J--Jane!?

[Oh god, he hates mirrors since the last time mirrors had some weird magical significance in Paradisa, but he's worried. Making sure he at least has a gun on him, he's going to bite the bullet and follow.

or at least try to]

[therealrisette]

[A day just like any other. This magic castle business hasn't been quite as interesting as people make it sound so far. Sure, there are interesting people around, but...

Then she notices it. A huge mirror, right in the lobby. Which is curiously vacant, for that matter.

She takes a cautious step or two forward.]

Huh. Something doesn't feel righ-

[She might not have noticed at all, if she weren't used to entering TVs back home. In the split-second she realizes she's being drawn in, a shriek of surprise cuts her words short. And then, she's gone.]

Re: Mirror, mirror

[the_effect_she_has]

[Katniss finishes up her post, tears still trickling down from her grey eyes. She folds her journal closed, makes sure her backpack and her weapons are settled, and stares at the mirror that ripples invitingly.]

[Then without a breath, she steps through.]

[solowingpixy]

[Pixy was busy wandering down the stairs into the lobby merely to just take a step outside for a short time, but like several before him, he takes a bit of a notice to the mirror that just kind of appeared out of no where.

Of course, with his attention caught and catching a glimp of the reflection--BAMPH, he was gone in the blink of an eye.]

[sugarwaffo]

[Sugar was fly away from the kitchen after raiding it finding herself some food when the mirror catches her eye. The sunlight hitting it makes the mirror shine. Could that be...?]

A twinkle! [Oh boy, she found one! Sugar goes flying straight for the mirror and then vanishes.]

[psych0p0mps]

[Now, when your room practically opens up on the lobby, you pass through there a lot. Aradia's just heading out the door when she notices someone else moving across the lobby - and it turns out to be her own reflection.]

Huh, that was not there yesterday.

[Oh, and there's someone else's reflection there too. She perks up and turns to wave at him.] Hey, Allen!

[save_the_souls]

[He was heading out of the kitchen, on his way to run more errands for the trip when he sees Aradia and approach]

Oh- hello Aradia!

When did that mirror get there?

[psych0p0mps]

I don't know. Last night, I guess. Seems kind of random. [But enough about that thing-] You ready for tomorrow?

[save_the_souls]

A little bit...we should probably be careful.

[as for the other question, he'll nod]

Yes, just a few more things and we should be all set to go!

[psych0p0mps]

Awesome! I was on my way to make sure I still remember how to ride a hoofbeast. [She points over her shoulder at the door.] You should have seen the first time I tried, it's kind of hilarious in retrospect.

[save_the_souls]

Hoofbeast- you mean a horse?

Really? What happened, exactly?

[psych0p0mps]

It tried to run away from me a few times... while I was already on it. After a couple days it got used to me, but still.

[3nterprising]

[What woman could resist a giant mirror? Sure, it's worthy of taking note that there's suddenly a giant mirror in the lobby, but what harm could a mirror do? Faye's famous last thoughts as she leans in a little too close to check her lipstick...]

[wagers]

[Oh, a mirror.]

Well, this is stupid.

[rogueofheart]

[What's this? An unsuspecting Vriska? She seems distracted at the moment, which always makes for a purrfect pouncing opportunity.

Then again, maybe she shouldn't. She knows Vriska isn't exactly in love with the idea of being pounced, and she doesn't always break Nepeta's fall the way Equius does.

...But she really can't help it. Nepeta's moving quietly closer, hoping that she isn't spotted by the other troll.]

[courageous_wit]

[with all the strange things that have been going on with mirrors lately, Hermione is understandably cautious. However, she still approaches it. And feels herself tumbling in]