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.]

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[bugcharmer.livejournal.com]

What...?

_{[Nausicaä seems to be in shock for the moment. She just stares at the mirror and then leans forward.]}

Where are we? What are you talking about? How did I get here-?

[rosestolilies.livejournal.com]

You'll understand in time, my dear. Now, why don't you talk to the cats?

[bugcharmer.livejournal.com]

The cats...?

_{[Oh! Those cats.]}