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

[shootsfortruth.livejournal.com]

[she looks a bit flustered for a moment as Naoto charges over to her, although she looks a bit relieved when Rise stops short of hugging her.]

Likewise. It's comforting to see someone I know. But... [she pauses, frowning a bit.] It's unfortunate that you've gotten caught up in this mystery too.

[forthecamera.livejournal.com]

[she nods in agreement with her] But I'm sure with Naoto-kun here, we'll find a way back home!

[shootsfortruth.livejournal.com]

Y-yes, of course. I won't let you down. [oh high expectations] But before that, if this is a serial kidnapping case I'll have to apprehend the one responsible.

[forthecamera.livejournal.com]

That'd be that Queen of Hearts woman, right? [her eyes look back towards the vines where the mirror once as]

She's not a very patient person, is she? But maybe we can use these to find her? [she touches the vines after a moments hesitation. She jerks back when a scroll unfurls from it, accompanied by what looks like a pen]

[shootsfortruth.livejournal.com]

I believe so, though I won't jump to conclusions just yet.

We'll have to use whatever tools are at our disposal. [she just stares at the vine for a while, curious.] Are we supposed to write something?

[forthecamera.livejournal.com]

I guess? [she looks at the pen in her hand, then towards Naoto]

What should I write?

[shootsfortruth.livejournal.com]

Hm... well, perhaps we should ask it a question?