seventh petal.

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[The mirror opens up on Estelle's face close and wide-eyed in view, flushed and awkward.]

I have to say something. I think...if I don't, I won't forgive myself.

[She takes a deep breath.]

I didn't go into the Labyrinth because I was scared!

Um, it wouldn't have mattered in the end, would it? I'm sure I couldn't have convinced the Queen to change her mind...but I should have tried. I'm sorry!

I know it doesn't make up for it, but if anyone needs help preparing for the ball...I think I can help. I learned dancing in the castle.

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[...Right, okay. Different worlds. Maybe they don't have that phrase where she comes from.]

It's a figure of speech.

[She's doing her best to sound patient.]

[readitinabook.livejournal.com]

Oh--yes! I didn't hear a lot of the ones common people use until recently, so--

I don't mean to say common people are bad.

[dragoninstalled.livejournal.com]

...Didn't say you did.

[readitinabook.livejournal.com]

No, it's just...

There were people in my world who did think that, I think.

[dragoninstalled.livejournal.com]

[Sol just shrugs a shoulder.]

There's people like that anywhere.