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 Posted: Tue Aug 17, 2010 6:57 am
The Queen of Hearts
Sophia was at the front of the elaborate carriage. She looked around as they drew near to the gate between lands. The Queen walked to the back of the carriage to make sure the Unicorn was still there. She would have to try a different approach with her. Sophia saw that she was crying. The Queen gasped theatrically and took a crimson handkerchief with black hearts out of her pocket.
"You poor thing! I'm sorry you're upset! Are you sad or in pain? If you promise to be good, I will take the shackles off of your hands.
Sophia let her magic seep into her kind words. Even if the Unicorn isn't influenced by the magic, Sophia was going to win this powerful being to her side. The Unicorn had strong magic and she didn't even know it. Sophia dabbed the satin hankie on the Unicorn's cheeks. She sat back and smiled as she toyed with the idea of an apprentice. It had been many years since Sophia had taken one. Perhaps the Unicorn would want to learn the full extent of her power.
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Posted: Tue Aug 17, 2010 7:28 am
Katty heard the Queen's words, but though they didn't seem hostile, they didn't affect her as did the others. It sounded like her voice was sugar coated vinegar, just disguised as sweet. Not like Amelia's rich words, which were naturally sweet, like an apple, or a nectarine. Katty's stomach growled audibly at the thought of food. "When we rescue Lollipop, les be sure to help some fish or something escape Madam Dinosaur's clutches." She suggested.
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Posted: Tue Aug 17, 2010 2:47 pm
kwarren7 The Queen of Hearts "You poor thing! I'm sorry you're upset! Are you sad or in pain? If you promise to be good, I will take the shackles off of your hands.
The Unicorn did not understand this concept of being "good" but as it had inspired such a change in the Queen she could only nod. The collar hurt around her neck. Besides if she could be seen for what she trurly was - perhaps there was something in the queen after all? Still Uni didn't know - she would have to wait and see. Once the iron was off she could bide her time until she knew what to do.
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Posted: Tue Aug 17, 2010 5:19 pm
Katty wanted to confront the unicorn and speak with her, maybe plot a little something, so badly. But she had to wait until the Queen had dropped her off wherever and was out of sight and earshot.
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Posted: Wed Aug 18, 2010 8:31 am
The Queen of Hearts
Sophia smiled sweetly and stroked the Unicorn's cheek. She snapped her fingers and was immediately given the keys. She unlocked the collar and the handcuffs. The Queen left the shackles on her feet just in case though. She took a bit of lotion and rubbed some on the Unicorn's neck and wrists, it would heal the sores caused by the metal.
"I'm so sorry, my dear. This should help. Now we can talk comfortably. Are you hungry? Or thirsty? You are not a prisoner, you are a most honored guest. I would love to remove your shackles on your feet, but my advisors bid me not to, for that I apologize most heartily."
Sophia wanted to make sure that the Unicorn was comfortable. The Unicorn is more powerful than she knows. The Queen wanted that power on her side.
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Posted: Wed Aug 18, 2010 9:11 am
"Sorry my tail." Muttered Katty, and she was struck by a sudden pang of guilt. She had known the rabbit was a traitor. She could have killed him like the vision had told her to. She could have stopped this from ever happening.
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Posted: Wed Aug 18, 2010 11:21 am
kwarren7 "I'm so sorry, my dear. This should help. Now we can talk comfortably. Are you hungry? Or thirsty? You are not a prisoner, you are a most honored guest. I would love to remove your shackles on your feet, but my advisors bid me not to, for that I apologize most heartily."Sophia wanted to make sure that the Unicorn was comfortable. The Unicorn is more powerful than she knows. The Queen wanted that power on her side. The Unicorn sighs with relief feeling the weight taken from her shoulders. True, she didn't know her own powers but was confused as to why she would be an "honored guest". She was also not sure of accepting anything to eat or drink as the worlewind of events had left her almost dizzy. She was worried for her friends. If they were close enough to be reached in song...she hoped they would be safe. Still, she plays the pawn - if she continues distract the Queen, perhaps some greater good might come of it! Uni takes another breath as the wounds heal and looks to the Queen. I...am not sure what I would like. I...have been alone for so long...could you talk to me awhile?
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Posted: Wed Aug 18, 2010 12:51 pm
The Queen of Hearts
Sophia smiled and nodded eagerly. She could tell the Unicorn was still not trusting her. Smart of her actually, I am not trustworthy. She took a deep drought of the goblets that were laid before them, making it obvious that if it was poisoned, she would have poisoned herself. She looked at the unicorn with dark eyes.
"What do you wish to know my dear?"
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Posted: Wed Aug 18, 2010 2:34 pm
Katty gasped quietly at Lolipop's request for speech, thinking she had fallen for the sugar-coated voice of the Queen. Now I'm REALLY angry. she thought and dragged her claws down the carriage's wood.
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Posted: Wed Aug 18, 2010 2:37 pm
kwarren7 "What do you wish to know my dear?" The Unicorn was very careful not to accept anything to drink so quickly from the Queen. After all, it wasn't difficult to spend a few years building up an immunity to iocane powder. Though then it was easier to appear slightly "odd" given the circumstances. I am not a deer...Uni paused as if attempting to get her thoughts together. I would like to get to know you better,
What is your favorite type of jam? For knowledge of anothers' preffered snack, was an innocent enough question - as though two children in polite conversation.
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Posted: Wed Aug 18, 2010 2:43 pm
((You and your princess bride references.))
I wish you hadn't said that Lolli. Katty thought as her stomach rumbled for the second time that ride. "Mmmmm... Jam." She mewed dreamily.
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Posted: Wed Aug 18, 2010 3:40 pm
Eventually Caterpillar, Adam and Amelia reached the Looking-Glass House again; nothing seemed changed about it so Caterpillar quickly went inside not wanting them to draw attention to themselves out in the open.
"You may be able to draw power from the Looking-Glass itself to help untaint the blade; however remember it is your own power that holds the key to do so," He explained to Amelia as they again entered the room with the Looking-Glass. "And now... to find some sort of disguise... for the moment at least."
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Posted: Wed Aug 18, 2010 4:02 pm
((Cat, could you play some sort of soldiers or something at the castle to help the plot move forward?))
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Posted: Wed Aug 18, 2010 4:44 pm
H O R S E S are L O V E ((You and your princess bride references.)) I wish you hadn't said that Lolli. Katty thought as her stomach rumbled for the second time that ride. "Mmmmm... Jam." She mewed dreamily. (did anyone else catch it though? 4laugh ) The Unicorn hears Katty hoping her ears would react as if listening for the Queen's reply rather than give the dear one's position away. Still...if her theory was correct, getting the Queen to talk about herself would distract her still furthur - she just had to hang on longer....
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Posted: Thu Aug 19, 2010 6:58 am
The Queen of Hearts
Sophia laughed softly at the Unicorn, as though her "deer" statement was a clever joke. She smiled and tapped her lips with one finger as she thought. Sophia really had never had a favorite anything. The Queen felt it was an innocent enough question so she answered honestly.
"I like strawberry jam, but my favorite on toast is just peanut butter."
Sophia wasn't sure if this was some kind of secret test, but she smiled away, making sure it was a charming smile, one that played on her child like features. She looked expectantly at her "honored guest".
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