10 Lanterns; Dictated

[ftssusstgsetfwe]

Dearest March Hare and most tedious Dormouse, and anyone else who was going to come to the tea party at my home, I have found myself in the Queen's courtyard. I'm perfectly fine, but I'm afraid I'll have to postpone tea while I try to figure out this maddening maze. I'm very sorry about that!

I wonder if Time has gotten Space on his side to make life difficult for me... That would explain this, because I'm sure I wasn't here when I fell asleep last night. No, I was definitely home. Not here. They both start with the letter H, but beyond that, neither one is anything like the other.

You see, this doesn't even make a good riddle!

But I guess there's a silver lining here! I mean, if anyone wasn't planning on attending the tea party, now they have more time to think about why they should change their mind! I'd love for many people to come.

Comments

[ftssusstgsetfwe]

Are you Time? Goodness, it's been a while since you've been wanting to have anything to do with me! And quite certainly the first time I heard you speak!

I'm not sure what to do about your silly questions, dear Time, but it is so good to be in your good graces once again.

[psych0p0mps]

[.......... wut.]

umm rapunzel are you ok
im not literally time i am just maid of it
this is aradia remember

[ftssusstgsetfwe]

You know, I'm not sure what this Rapunzel is, but it's not what I am. I do wish you all would get it right.

I don't know an Aradia.

Of course, neither of those things are important! What is important is Time. You're his housekeeper?

[psych0p0mps]

[oh boy, it's a loss or something. well if that ain't perfect timing! maybe if she just... plays along for now.........]

... sure
i mean yes
i am times loyal handmaid
what should i be calling you miss totally not rapunzel

[ftssusstgsetfwe]

The Mad Hatter, at your service, my dear! I really hope you can put in several good words for me with Time. I am particularly fond of 'sarsaparilla' and 'gregarious', myself.