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[sageofthewest.livejournal.com]

--now don't get impatient with me.

[the mirror shows...a hand at first. It's resting on another part of the Vine, tanned, the knuckles crossed by faint scars. Then the woman crouches, coming into view. Plain clothing in shades of brown, her hair tied loosely over her shoulder, she doesn't seem particularly remarkable. She regards the mirror with interest, however, and for those who notice these kinds of things, her eyes are very sharp.]

You're a vain, cheeky thing. I wasn't interested in showing off to everyone else. But you just can't wait, hmm? Impatient.

[despite her words, the woman's voice is warm, with a tinge of fond exasperation. There doesn't seem to be anyone else around that she's talking to, unless...]

[she runs her fingers down the length of vine, fingering a leaf gently before letting go. Those watching closely might notice a spark of pale green light at her fingertips, which vanishes almost immediately.]

Oh, stop that... [this is murmured, as she leans around to peer at the backside of the mirror, curiously.] I was just taking a look. I won't hurt you. Yes, yes. You're beautiful. She put quite a bit of love into you...and this place. Didn't she, the Queen.

[at this she looks up, straight into the mirror, her gaze fixing on whoever has appeared there.] What do you think?

[her lips quirk into a smile, but it doesn't quite reach her eyes.]

Love doesn't always get the job done, though.


[ooc: whoops I always forget tags. Feel free to action if you'd like, and for those who missed it her permissions post is here.]

Comments

[sageofthewest.livejournal.com]

Plants? Yes, but not quite like this.

The welcome is appreciated, though I did get the invitation. Does it come with a name?

[border-phantasm.livejournal.com]

Our dear captor calls herself the Queen of Hearts.

[sageofthewest.livejournal.com]

Captor? Is she aware her guests aren't as happy with the situation as she thinks they should be?

[border-phantasm.livejournal.com]

Oh she's not...how do I put this?..."all in the world?"

[sageofthewest.livejournal.com]

Ah. So she's simply unaware that most people dislike being plucked suddenly from their homes. How unfortunate. [whether she means for the Queen or for everyone else, it's hard to say.]

It seems like she could do great things if she put her mind to it, but this is what she chose.

[border-phantasm.livejournal.com]

More or less.

Allow me to introduce myself. I am Yukari Yakumo.

[sageofthewest.livejournal.com]

[she gives a little bow from her crouching position, a faint smile on her lips.]

It's an honor. You can call me Dejana. No surname; I haven't needed one for a while.

[border-phantasm.livejournal.com]

Not uncommon where I am from. A pleasure, Miss Dejana. [She gives a traditional Japanese bow back]

[sageofthewest.livejournal.com]

I'm no stranger to being displaced, but I can imagine many others wouldn't take kindly to it. Yet you don't seem too troubled by the situation.

[border-phantasm.livejournal.com]

Oh, I'm troubled. I just see no reason to act as such.

[sageofthewest.livejournal.com]

For the sake of appearances, or because after a while it becomes rather exhausting?

[border-phantasm.livejournal.com]

Because it serves no purpose.

[sageofthewest.livejournal.com]

Then I can safely say you're far wiser than I.

[border-phantasm.livejournal.com]

I'm much older than I look.

[sageofthewest.livejournal.com]

Join the club.

[border-phantasm.livejournal.com]

I guessed as much.

[sageofthewest.livejournal.com]

Ahh, what gave it away?

[border-phantasm.livejournal.com]

Nothing specific.

[sageofthewest.livejournal.com]

Again, it seems I'm at a disadvantage. I'll bow to your powers of observation.

[border-phantasm.livejournal.com]

Oh, there's no need for that.

[sageofthewest.livejournal.com]

A little humility can't hurt me. In fact, I could probably use some more.