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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Mirror|Queen's Courtyard|Queen's Castle|Tulgey Wood
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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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[scinlae]

[ She looks puzzled at first, between the branch and Arya jumping on... mid air. Any other person might have just dismissed this, but her fondness for the girl forces her to do otherwise.

For her she'll believe, for her she will, she will.

It takes a few moments, some deep breaths, and the tight closing of her eyes for Morgana to see the giant rabbit form before her eyes.

Ah.

Is it real? Hahaha, goddess she hopes it is real. Forgive her if she looks a little spooked, she has been hallucinating people for most of the day. ]

[thatrabbitsdynamite]

[Nothing like seeing a six foot rabbit after a day of happy funtime hallucinating days. Bunny gives her a small wave, to just make sure]

I wish they were all that easy. This one must care a great deal about you, Arya.

[wolfchild]

[ Arya smiles. She waves as well. ]

And I love her too.

[scinlae]

[ She waves, spooked turning into more of a stunned silence.

I love her too.

It forces a small smile onto her lips, tears stinging her eyes again, but this time they aren't tears of fear and panic. ]

I do. [ More than she realizes it seems, more than she had ever realized. ]

[thatrabbitsdynamite]

[And that's good enough for Bunny. Morgana solidifies herself as someone both worth his time and conversation. After all, if Arya of all people can trust her, this poor girl who's been turned on by everyone, well, Morgana must be something special]

Then it's a right pleasure to meet you.

[wolfchild]

How long have you been out here?

[scinlae]

[ After a moment she gets to her feet, taking a few hesitant steps towards Arya and Bunny. She needs one more confirmation, one last thing for her mind to completely accept this.

She reaches out to touch his arm, surprised when she feels fur brush against her fingers, her arms jerks back and she blinks before giving Bunny and apologetic smile.

At least she is certain now. ]

Hours, days, it is hard to tell. Time feels off, I ran from the castle, through the maze to here.

[thatrabbitsdynamite]

[He returns Morgana's smile with one of her own, before glancing around them, his ears turning, trying to catch the sounds of the forest around them]

Not the best place to get lost. Not without knowing what's out here. We'd be best finding somewhere safe.

[wolfchild]

Could you make another burrow? I'll help dig!

[scinlae]

I doubt anywhere is safe.

[thatrabbitsdynamite]

There's always somewhere, you've just got to have a bit of hope.

[He'll chuckle]

Don't you worry, it'll take me a second.

[He'll tap his foot on the ground and oh look, a burrow is forming in the ground. Maaagic]

[wolfchild]

[ Arya climbs on Bunny's back again. ]

Down!

[scinlae]

[ Morgana laughs, unsure whether she should be amazed or confused. ]

Where does it lead?

[thatrabbitsdynamite]

[Go for all of the above. Bunny chuckles, arching an eyebrow at her]

You'd have to follow to see.

[And he'll just drop down. It's not as much as a vertical drop as his burrow in the castle's gardens, after all, he's made it in mind for the humans, more than him. And inside, there's a nice spacious cavern]

I'll need to find some things to make a fire and something to make a bed for you ladies, but I think it'll do in a pinch.

[wolfchild]

[ Arya pulls one of his ears. ]

I'm not a lady.

[ Hopping down, she waits for her eyes to adjust to the change in light. ] I'm used to sleeping on the floor. As long as it's not mud, I'm fine.

[scinlae]

[ She follows, at first with hesitation that slowly melts away into... well a bit of wonder really when she sees the cavern.

A six foot tall rabbit capable of impressive feats of magic, she thinks herself even madder how much it fills her with relief. ]

She is a wolf. [ Morgana adds, head titled slightly to the side. They have calmed her considerably, she is no longer so frantic but still there are cracks. ]

A wolf has no need for beds, am I correct?

[thatrabbitsdynamite]

[Ow his ear] Right. I'll remember that. A wolf it is.

[He'll chuckle a little at that]

But they make all the difference for a good night's sleep.

[wolfchild]

We can find some fresh rushes to lay down.

[scinlae]

[ She smiles. ]

Sweet Rabbit, I never get a good night's sleep, but your concern is touching.

[ If he wants to whip up some beds he can, but it will make no difference to her. Chances are she will not sleep, or maybe she will, perhaps she will fall asleep into a deep and dreamless sleep.

That would be nice. ]

[thatrabbitsdynamite]

Well, you could use a fire regardless. We don't know how cold it'd get here at night. And as for a bed? It's something always handy anyway.

I'll be back before you know it.

[And he'll be heading off out of the burrow to the outside]

[wolfchild]

[ Arya picks a good patch of floor to sit down. When Bunny's gone, she looks at Morgana. ]

Why were you alone?

[scinlae]

[ She watches the exit until Arya speaks, turning her head to face the girl.

The face is the same but her eyes, they look older, they have seen too much. ]

I didn't want to see that face again, it isn't supposed to be here, so it can't be real. I ran from it, from him.

[wolfchild]

From who?

[scinlae]

A man I loved, a man who left.

[wolfchild]

I'm sorry.