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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gets in ur face

[magicus]

[ Merlin, meanwhile (the better one, obviously) wasn't so much taking his time finding out whether this was real as he was enjoying the view. His first thought was something not unlike the crystal caves, but this clearly went a great deal beyond that.

He probably should be more concerned with how he got here, and he sort of was, but he'd just gone from going quietly crazy in the woods of Camelot to Paradisa to here, so - really, he's not entirely surprised at this point.

So when he spots - well, Merlin - he doesn't actually recognize him, not in person yet, but he doesn't hesitate to approach and eye the same flower critically. ]

Is that paint?

[kingsgambit]

[That's because this one got here first, please.

And he really should be, but it appears both Merlin's don't really care so why bother worrying about the how?

And he's okay with not being alone anymore, especially when he hears that voice, and he holds the rose up better for his counterpart to see.]

So it would appear, Merlin. [Just gonna see how long it takes him to figure out who he is.]

[magicus]

[ He's only taken aback for a second, but the voice is easily recognized. The confusion quickly shifts to a somewhat amused and critical look - not unlike what he was giving the flower a moment before, actually. ]

Don't suppose you've got any nicknames?

[kingsgambit]

[He gives him a look in between being critical and being bored, because he had expected someone well, not him.]

No, I don't. Except what others claim I can do, and I don't think you want Soultaker to be accidentally attached to you. [It's a little joke about himself, about what people claim. But it's also the truth, he's got no other names then Merlin.]

[magicus]

[ Well, he's not impressed either, thanks. Way to look skeevy. He's just being more polite about it. ]

No, I'll pass on Soultaker. [ A beat. ] And I think I'll also pass on asking why exactly you're called that.

[ There's another pause, one last study of this other him before he allows himself to look away, attention shifting back towards the gardens. ] Are we still in Paradisa?

[kingsgambit]

[Oh please, he'll take that over looking like a pre-teen with big ears. And why hide it?]

People assume things when you have magic and never age. [You get an explanation anyway, and then he sits up to join him in looking around.] More like some place it decided to send us. It does that from time to time apparently. [He's just never had to go through it before.]

[magicus]

[ Oh. Well, yes, they probably would assume things. Though he things the general vibe with the shaved head isn't helping. ]

It sends us places? [ Still distracted by their surroundings, of course, because it's hard not to be. ] Does it have a reason? [ And then, because apparently this is 20 questions, sorry big Merlin- ] Does it ever bring other people here? Ones who aren't in Paradisa.

[kingsgambit]

[Dude it totally sends the right vibe. He gets all the ladies, totally works in his favor.]

So I read in the journal. [And it is very hard not to be and he doesn't mind questions.] I don't see why it shouldn't, the castle is the castle. Why?

covers u with typos sorry

[magicus]

[ There's a reluctance to say the next part, and he pauses before dragging his focus back to big Merlin (and I am so ashamed to be using that in a remotely serious context jsyk). ]

I think I saw someone else - someone who wasn't at the castle. One of Arthur's knights. [ A beat. ] And there was something seriously wrong with him.

[ Sadly, he's mostly referring to the pink outfit. But also the not remembering and the threats of execution, of course. ]