rosestolilies: (poise of love.)
The Queen of Hearts ([personal profile] rosestolilies) wrote in [community profile] queenofheartsrp2012-07-23 10:03 am

help me, darling. help me, please.

[ So much to think about, and the clouds are no escape for your fine Queen today.

"Their own love in their rightful Queen can be strengthened. Compassion will show you both the way, I am certain. Some girls just want to ride the wind wear ever it takes them, and live life to the fullest."

Oh dear oh dear oh dear. Such a mess, it's all become such a mess! ]


- ♡ -

[ The mirror is recording as the Queen stands at the shoreline, the long stretch of the dunes at her back, the sheer plane of water before her. And overhead the clouds are still flashing with lightning, even as the serpent's bones rain down and warriors close in upon the ship. The storms are banished first, brushed aside with nothing more than an impatient motion. The ship will have to come down next, and she reaches upwards, pausing for only a moment when the High Priestess appears, her feet wet when the tide rolls in, and her head shaded beneath a paper parasol. She says something that can't be heard and the Queen nods distractedly, beginning then to reel down the Labrys as if she has caught it round with a lasso. The Pirate Queen appears at the rails, looking startled and irritated, calling out gruffly,]

Ready to open your mouth, woman?

[ Her majesty sighs, stating very deliberately, ] We do need to talk, yes.

[ The ship hits the ground with a spray of sand and sea, but the gangplank is lowered, and the Queen steps onto the ship, leaving the High Priestess standing at the edge of the tide. A squadron of large brown bears take up positions around the site. The Warrior Princess does not take long in joining them, her face cut and streaked with ash and blood. She does not take her eyes off of the ship, not even for a moment.

When the Queen reappears to see her there, she smiles bashfully. ]

High Priestess, you still have those bottled little folk, don't you, my dear?

[ Whatever the expression on the High Priestess' face, it is not pleasure, but she inclines her head obediently. Soon enough, a cat can be seen walking slowly down the beach, a rope in its mouth that is tied to a floating crate. The faeries inside rattle in their bottles, lights flashing within.

The Pirate Queen crows something rude and self-aggrandizing from the rails, grinning, and the damsels are led up from below deck by an honor guard of battered skeletons. The Queen opens her arms to them. ]

Darlings! I'm so glad to see you safe!

[ The Damsel goes to her, if no one else, and even she has soon moved on, hurrying across the sands to greet the Warrior Princess with a hug that is not returned.

The gangplank of the Labrys recedes when the crate is safely onboard, and though the ship does not seem to be moving, some of the skeletons wave cheerfully from the decks, giggling in that eerie way of theirs. ]


[[ooc; We will leave the comments open for all of you, but there will not be any NPC interaction on this post.]]

[personal profile] reverentresistance 2012-07-26 08:45 pm (UTC)(link)
And we should continue to work on your swordfighting, so you can defend yourself if you need to.
golden_gaytime: (I think you're right)

[personal profile] golden_gaytime 2012-07-26 08:49 pm (UTC)(link)
Yes, please! I attempted to join in on some practice on board the ship, but the skeletons are quite skilled, and they would only grant me a stick. [ She still seems entertained by the experience. ]

[personal profile] reverentresistance 2012-07-26 11:41 pm (UTC)(link)
Generally it's best to practice against someone you know and trust.
golden_gaytime: (that's what I thought!)

[personal profile] golden_gaytime 2012-07-27 05:42 am (UTC)(link)
I will be careful about this! [ And she means it. Now that she knows better, Mugi (in theory at least) will not go causing trouble for her friend and teacher. ]

Were you involved in the battle I saw from the lower deck windows?

[personal profile] reverentresistance 2012-07-27 01:50 pm (UTC)(link)
[Good. Ky doesn't want her to be injured because she doesn't yet know better.]

Mm hmm. I was pretty much on the ground, since I can't fly.
golden_gaytime: (I just need a minute)

[personal profile] golden_gaytime 2012-07-27 03:49 pm (UTC)(link)
It was happening down here, too? [ She knits her brow in concern. ] Was anyone... hurt?

[personal profile] reverentresistance 2012-07-27 08:03 pm (UTC)(link)
It was a battle. I don't know if anyone sustained injuries, but it wouldn't surprise me if they had.
golden_gaytime: (they're always warm)

[personal profile] golden_gaytime 2012-07-27 11:51 pm (UTC)(link)
I see. [ Mugi nods. ] I should see if all my friends are all right.

[personal profile] reverentresistance 2012-07-28 01:28 am (UTC)(link)
Of course. Take care, and I hope I'll see you soon? For fighting practice.
golden_gaytime: (there's always time for tea)

[personal profile] golden_gaytime 2012-07-28 03:49 am (UTC)(link)
Absolutely! For tea. [ Fighting practice can wait until after tea, can't it? Most things do. She smiles. ] It was good seeing you again, Ky.