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

[border-phantasm.livejournal.com]

You can say that.

[ophiuchushadow.livejournal.com]

That doesn't seem so special. Lulu can do that, too!

[She neglects to admit that she can only use already-made tears in the borders between sides.]

[border-phantasm.livejournal.com]

I didn't say it was all I could do.

[ophiuchushadow.livejournal.com]

Then be more specific! What else is there?

[border-phantasm.livejournal.com]

I can't reveal all my tricks.

[ophiuchushadow.livejournal.com]

But that's not fair!

[border-phantasm.livejournal.com]

Actually, fair has nothing to do with it.

[ophiuchushadow.livejournal.com]

You can't just tell Lulu you have more powers, but not tell me what they are!

[border-phantasm.livejournal.com]

I can and I did.

[ophiuchushadow.livejournal.com]

Hmph! Fine, then. I won't talk to you anymore!

[And in after a few ridiculously long jumps, Lulu is out of sight.]

[border-phantasm.livejournal.com]

[She contemplates just gapping right too her, but figures she has more pressing concerns]

Strange girl...I wonder if there's anyone I can spirit away myself when this is over.

[She turns back to the mirror, ready to start seeing what she can find]