and something grows.

[rosestolilies.livejournal.com]

[Wherever you are, so long as you're here already, a vine unfurls, and unfurls, and unfurls until it's holding a lifesize mirror. For a moment there's only darkness in it, and then someone steps out of the shadows and into view: a woman.]

You're here already! Isn't it wonderful? I hope it's wonderful. You see, I've been working so hard to make things right; there's still work to be done, of course, but I think it's good enough for now, don't you? I'm so happy to see you! All of you. It's been a long time...

Oh, oh, did I forget to introduce myself? I was so excited.

I'm...

[Her gaze goes distant, her expression misty and faraway.]

I am the Queen of Hearts.

You're going to love it here!

[Without further ado, the mirror curls back up.]

Comments

[sheroic.livejournal.com]

I will as soon as you tell me where your TV is! I totally didn't get to see who won Dancing With the Stars.

[rosestolilies.livejournal.com]

Oh! Televisions! I forgot all about televisions, should I do something about that? Ah, so much to work on!

[sheroic.livejournal.com]

Duh. How else am I going to keep up with the Kardashians? Don't worry, I won't hold it against you as long as you get me one in time to see all the new shows coming out!