1st Heart [Video / Action]

[seraphista]

[To say Sapphire was displeased at finding herself here would be an understatement. Was this a kidnapping? Some kind of sorcery? Either way, she couldn't be certain that she wasn't in danger, so she has her sword drawn as she explores the Gardens, and the Vine has brought forth a mirror to record each and every one of her words and movements.]

To whoever is in charge, I ask that you show yourself! If this is simply a misunderstanding, then I believe we can resolve things peacefully, but if this is a kidnapping… that is unforgivable!

[She tightens her grip on her sword, and she bits her lower lip before speaking again, this time in a whisper.]

What sort of place is this? It seems so eerily calm…

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[notvitiligo]

It's sort of like a kidnapping, but there's no way of getting at those responsible. At least not that we've found yet.

Welcome to the Gardens, I guess. Did you read the scroll yet?

[seraphista]

Yes... it read like an invitation. But an invitation for what? And what kingdom is this?

[notvitiligo]

An invitation to be annoyed and inconvenienced for some lady's amusement.

I don't think this is a kingdom, exactly. I mean, I guess technically, but... Well, you're not where you were.

(This is always so weird to explain...)

Uh... what level of technology is stuff where you come from? Like, what's the big new thing?

[seraphista]

The invitation mentioned a Queen of Hearts, so I assumed this was a kingdom, though I can't help but doubt her status.

I apologize, but I'm not quite sure I understand your question.

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[fatedmagica]

O-oh!

[ Poor girl. Madoka immediately wishes she could be there to help her out personally. ]

Um... hey there, can you see me? Uh, you're sorta right! This is a bit of kidnapping but if you have a minute I'll be happy to explain as best I can! I'm Madoka Kaname!

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[seraphista]

[If this girl is going to give her name, then Sapphire will be polite and do the same.]

I am Princess Sapphire of Silverland. Have you been kidnapped as well?

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[fatedmagica]

[ A Princess!!! Madoka is impressed. ]

Yes, I have! I know it sounds crazy, but you don't need to worry too much. Our kidnapper doesn't seem to want to hurt us, at least.

[fionna_time]

She's not gonna show herself. She just doesn't.

But that's what we're here for!

[seraphista]

How cowardly of her. But who is this "we" you speak of?

[fionna_time]

All of us also here because of the queen. You're not the only one.

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[tookupthesword]

I'm not in charge, but this is... a strange place.

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[seraphista]

Then have you been brought her against your will as well?

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[tookupthesword]

It's... complicated. I wasn't in a place to complain.

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[golden_gaytime]

[ Another swordswoman? This one looks more the part, so it's quite the dreamy sight.

Mugi just sort of looks on a while.

She really has to start being better about not being dazed while staring at the Mirror on her end. This is getting embarrassing. ]

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[seraphista]

[Sapphire soon gets the feeling she's being watched, and when she glances over her shoulder, she sees Mugi's face in the mirror, and she's not yet sure whether to consider this dazed-looking girl a threat or not.]

Oh! And who might you be?

[golden_gaytime]

[ ...oops! She did it again. Mugi is momentarily flustered, but gives the other girl a calm smile regardless. ] Ah, hello! My name is Tsumugi. You've just arrived here, is that correct? [ In Mugi's dream-land, that is. ]

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[gun_cata]

[ Larry's going for a walk herself - well, it had been more of a jog, but when it got hot sometimes it was hard to keep it going like that - and is sort of idly staring at the sky, not looking where she's going when she turns a corner around a hedge.

...hopefully she doesn't run herself onto Sapphire's sword. ]

[seraphista]

[She hears Larry approaching, and she holds her sword out in front of her as she turns to face the other woman.]

Who are you?

[gun_cata]

Whoa!

[ Oh crap, she wasn't looking, there's a sword, and... a young girl holding it? ]

Oh, uh, h-hey there, sorry I... almost walked into your... sword.

[cleaningstop]

You didn't read the scroll?

[seraphista]

I did, though I found it lacking in information.

[cleaningstop]

Yeah, it does have that problem. But luckily, I've been here for a while and I'd happy to answer your questions!

[warning: answer may or may not be 100% accurate.]

[reallyerotic]

Why, it's a garden of beauties, as you'll soon find out.

[seraphista]

Hm, I did notice there only seems to be young women here. Is there a reason for that?

[reallyerotic]

It's simple, really: to form relationships with each other.