Fifty Fifth Sip

[mal_addict]

You know, fairy folk in my world steal people for their own entertainment. They make kids dance forever and so on. They're considered parasites best avoided at all costs. And it's with that in mind I really have to ask what's possessed some of you to decide going to their ball is a good idea. I mean, doesn't it just scream trap?

But if you really want to walk into something like that, then by all means. If you're already there, why not see if you can get through the door back to the rest of the castle. I'd bet you anything that answer will be 'no'.

[She sighs] Gods you people really do ask for it sometimes.

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dictated

[hairflyingheartpounding]

It could be different in this world, though, don't you think? I mean, that sounds awful, but it's not what fairies are supposed to be like in my world, if they exist.

Maladict and written

[unnaturalpause]

[Written in small, rather distinctive handwriting is the following note. Because he's either drank too much wine or is out to tease her mercilessly.]

In the event of my death [...again but details.] I leave the following to you:

- 1 Sandshrew
- 1 Glameow
- 1 Phorusrhacos longissimus

James Watson

[You're welcome, Mal.]

forever!

[mal_addict]

It's possible, that's for sure. Or it could be exactly the same. I'm not willing to take the risk on a maybe.

James Watson

[mal_addict]

[Maladict writes back in her flourishing handwriting:]

Fuck you, James. I don't want your stupid animals. Give them to someone else.

Maladict.

[hairflyingheartpounding]

Well, I can understand that, I guess! I'm going to go, but... You should do what makes you feel safe.

Maladict

[unnaturalpause]

[Still written, and still neat.]

Do watch your language, I'll make sure to add a daily practice of washing your mouth out with soap if you do not.

And sadly no one else will take them. You're it.

James

[mal_addict]

Thank you, I will. Is there anyone you want me to notify should you be murdered or kidnapped by fairies?

[hairflyingheartpounding]

I'm not going to get murdered and kidnapped!

...But you should tell Ino and Garry and Megamind. And I guess Once-ler.

James

[mal_addict]

[She sighs, then writes again]

You're not my father, we've been through this. That was fake. Stop it. And stop drinking or I'll take all your science equipment out of your room while you're partying.

I am never 'it'.

Maladict.

[cheerupemoborg]

Some of us are just itching for a little entertainment, I think.

dictated and pleasantly oblivious that elves are considered fairy folk

[inafadingcrown]

What of this place is not a trap?

Some who are aware of the danger must watch after those poor fools who are not.

Maladict

[unnaturalpause]

I never claimed to be, so you can stop assuming that. And I thought I had, though it may insult the faeries if I do.

And no you will not, or are you forgetting that I am not like Nikola?

And of course you are. Who else would I trust?

James

[mal_addict]

Better safe than sorry.

Right duly noted.

[hairflyingheartpounding]

I guess... Although I think living that way gets really frustrating.

James Watson

[mal_addict]

Fairies are evil, James. They want you drunk so they can do horrible things to you.

You'll still cry if you can't play science.

Don't try to butter me up now you old codger.

Maladict.

[mal_addict]

Even if you're the ones who are the entertainment?

aww yis

[mal_addict]

Very true, but this reeks of it.

Or you could stay on the outside and try to break them out after the fact, instead of being caught in the thrall.

[inafadingcrown]

It is a calculated risk. Think it foolish if you wish, but I dislike sitting idly by, being kept in ignorance of what comes to pass.

[silentrunning]

[Have a very disgruntled written reply.]

I didn't want to go. The fairies swarmed me and dragged me. And now I'm hiding because there are too many people, and some sort of creatures blocking the exit.

[Yeah. She's scared out of her mind. She's not one who does well with being trapped.]

[mal_addict]

It does, and if it wasn't fairies I might be enjoying the ensuing chaos myself. But fairies is where I draw the line.

[mal_addict]

That;s your prerogative, I suppose. But when it comes to fairies, well. I don't trust the little buggers one bit, and I won't get tangled up in their affairs.

[hairflyingheartpounding]

You'd... Enjoy chaos?

[mal_addict]

...Wow, they even forced you into their little den of doom?

They're getting more pushy than usual. That's probably not a good sign.

[inafadingcrown]

You would know more than I there; I had not heard the term "fairy" ere my arrival here.

[mal_addict]

So long as no one gets hurt it can be fun.