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

[ Voice ]

[shootsfortruth.livejournal.com]

I agree. You're the one who insinuated otherwise.

[ Voice ]

[ichangedforgood.livejournal.com]

I did no such thing.

[ Voice ]

[shootsfortruth.livejournal.com]

We're merely going in circles now. Do you know anything or not?

[ Voice ]

[ichangedforgood.livejournal.com]

I know quite a few things.

[ Voice ]

[shootsfortruth.livejournal.com]

I'll assume that means you don't.

[ Voice ]

[ichangedforgood.livejournal.com]

Assume what you will. You've been very helpful.

[ Voice ]

[shootsfortruth.livejournal.com]

I don't see how, but very well.