3 Crumpets (Backdated to Wonderland Plot)

[sandoval]

[Sandoval, unfortunately, seems to have fallen into the trap that many have around the castle - and found himself stuck in Wonderland. Not that he minds, he seems to be enjoying it a great deal! He's currently spending time around the tea party, so there's a bit of a bustle of changing places in the background.]

My, this is such a lovely place - "Wonderland", I think the locals have been calling it? Well, no matter! I understand now what people meant when they said the castle could send you to other places. How exciting!

So tell me, crumpets - how do you take your tea?

(( ooc: Alternatively, there is a current-day log post located here if you wanted to. ))

Comments

[bronwe]

With sandwiches and tea-cakes.

[sandoval]

Now that is my kind of answer! I do miss a proper tea. Though this one is shaping up rather nicely, it might almost be a more proper tea!

[bronwe]

But have you good company and tales to share with the tea?

[sandoval]

I am not quite sure of this company's quality, but I'm sure they have plenty of interesting tales to tell! I have a hunch they are at least decent company. And even bad company can sometimes be entertaining.

Are good company and good stories important for your tea also, sir?

[bronwe]

Most so. Terrible company can put one off one's tea faster than anything! Though you are right, even bad company can be amusing.

[sandoval]

Oh, dear! I wasn't aware there was terrible company. How are they different from bad company?

And you're right, I'm sure it would leave my tea stone cold. Dreadful business, that.

[bronwe]

Quite different, I think. As far apart as tuneless singing from something that deafens the ears. Though I would guess you are neither of those.

[sandoval]

Aww... you are very good at buttering me up. Thank you!

I do suppose you're right. Still, that's awful business, terrible company... in what sort of sense? The "proper about everything" terrible or the "I'm here to murder you and the entire court" terrible?

[bronwe]

I should think such company that is both would be the most terrible; those who are entirely proper yet wish to murder you and flee with the entirety of one's pantry. Most horrid!

[sandoval]

You're right! That would be quite terrible. Murderers always ruin the party, and being prim and proper on top of that - a most horrid combination indeed.

Though I doubt there are any murderers here. Thankfully everyone else seems to be in rather pleasant state of mind - it's almost a little exciting here!

[bronwe]

The pleasantness is exciting indeed. And tea and sandwiches that will never run out!

[sandoval]

That's even more splendid, I dare say. Do you think the ghosts would replenish the tea and sandwiches at the castle, if we asked them?

[bronwe]

I heard so, though it will make us pay in way we can't yet guess.

[sandoval]

Well, it's easy enough to get your hands on, erm... oh, what were they called again? Caisos? Something like that. The thing I would be more concerned about is a loss, myself. The castle's already given me one, you see. It seems it's given a loss to everyone!

[bronwe]

What was yours, if you do not mind my asking?

[sandoval]

No, I don't mind at all. It's related to my country, Xoan - I know I'm the ambassador of Xoan, I know the people in the government, and I remember being there, but I can't for the life of me tell you anything about Xoan. Quite tragic, really.

[bronwe]

Oh, that is terrible! [ Trying not to get carried away... ] I can hardly imagine not being able to speak of the Shire and I am not even an ambassador or anything of the sort.

[shenunigans]

in texas we call it sweet tea
but its more like a cup of sugar with a bit of tea added for the hell of it
you can practically feel your teeth rotting as you sip it
its great

[sandoval]

It sounds... [Sexy.] ... divine. Yeeesss, I simply must try this "sweet tea"! And where is this Texas place? Far from the Castle, I take it.

[shenunigans]

as far as liquid cavities go its pretty damn tasty
maybe you should wish it up or something

it is
its back home and not here

[sandoval]

But that's no fun! It takes the thrill out of the chase, wouldn't you say?

I'm curious, my dear text - what's your home like? Your home world, I mean, though I suppose you could describe your actual home.

[shenunigans]

i guess i wouldnt call tea thrilling but hey you get your kicks where you can

its hot and its over populated with stupid people
if you dont know where texas is im guessing youre not from earth right
or
youre from the past
(or the future)
right?

[sandoval]

Oh, I'll certainly try!

Sounds like Aub. [He laughs a bit at his own joke.] And no, I've never heard of Earth - before coming here, of course. And people say I'm from the far past... but I like to think of it as a very laid-back present.

[shenunigans]

sweet tea is a pretty damn noble goal
go forth and what not

i have no idea what aub is so i guess were even there

time shenanigans huh
im used to that crap

[sandoval]

Aub is a dismally dreadful little country, run by a boring prince named Cyrron. He hates Mistress - or rather, they hate each other. He is boring, as I've said.

Oh? Because of the castle, you mean, or is it something else?

[shenunigans]

yup
sounds like texas
only we dont have a prince of texas and if we did it would be me

something else
something pretty damn hard to explain

[sandoval]

Hopefully you're not as dreadfully awful of a prince!

Then no explanations - interpretive dance instead! Or pictures! Or perhaps cryptic notes.

[shenunigans]

i like to think id be
id be the prince formerly known as artist dave strider and id rule with a glittery iron fist

pictures huh
by the time im done with that id have an 8000 pages of bullshit and you still probably wouldnt get it
i dont get it tbh

[sandoval]

I think I'm liking this scenario more by the minute! How much glitter are we talking?

It sounds like you would give a very interesting explanation. Even if it makes no sense, it would still be entertaining, no? But you don't have to draw out that much - I wouldn't want to tire you out before we've even begun.

What is a tbh? [And yes, he did just pronounce "tbh" out loud.]

[shenunigans]

shitloads
obscene amounts of glitter
and its the herpes of craft supplies so it will never ever leave
eternal glitter

so generous
im in awe
what have we begun

[He's trying not to laugh over here.]

its internet slang
it means to be honest