WEEK 2

[whimsicalism]

The first week at the castle passes without any (recent) murders. Mysteries were found, questions asked, bonds formed, and Halloween celebrated. Now as Sunday 'dawns', you might feel your mind a little lighter as your first memories fade. Will this be just a week celebrating the (questionably) best thing about October or will more sinister things be afoot?

Either way, it looks like the Alices will continue their game.

Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday

[Hello, and welcome to week 2! Don't forget to submit your memory losses here and your activity here. If you want to ask or annoy the twins you can do so here. As always, don't forget to turn your threads in for 'fabulous prizes.]

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[seventhlittlemonster]

Hm? [He did hear clacking of whatever fancy-schmancy shoes she had. But he was just as unsure as to whether or not to let her intrude upon this moment.

...But after the first Sunday, he wanted to make her feel more comfortable in his presence.]

...Hello. It is I, the wild thing Seven. [However slight it was, the corners of his mouth were lifted into a grin.] Please do ignore me if you wish. I used to read medieval poetry to my stuffed cat. I felt doing it now will take me to a better place, regardless of what the poetry actually contains.

[littlebratziska]

[She is definitely wearing ankle boots that have a small heel - the riding boots wouldn't work nearly as well without the rest of the riding outfit, and she's going to vary her wardrobe where she can, after all.

The invitation is enough to bring her forward, heels clicking on the stone floor until she comes in far enough to be muffled by carpet.]

Hmph, of course I remember who you are! I don't think they... I don't think we're supposed to lose anything from... after.

[Her voice turns a little quiet, but she cannot be scared.]

There is no need to change what you call yourself for my sake. I spoke before only for you, as I suspect children may be more scared of a monster than they might be of something else.

[Medieval poetry is an interesting, unusual interest, however, at least among children.]

What's your favorite poem?

[seventhlittlemonster]

A... aww... [She really does care for everyone else... for him.]

My favorite poem? It's a tough choice... I love Hildegard of Bingen and Christine de Pizan's works. Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, The Odyssey, and the Epic of Gilgamesh are my favorite epic poems... And on the other side of the world, Li Po and Tu Fu are interesting in that they were friends!

[He knew. a lot. Poetry was straight-up his special interest.]

[littlebratziska]

[She pushes her hair back over her shoulder, feeling self concious - he clearly knows much more than her in this area; she does not even recognize the names. Still, she sits down at one of the tables and rests her chin in her hand.]

I have read some Shakespeare, but not much beyond. I'm not sure how I feel about it, though. So much of the plots rely on foolish characters doing foolish things, after all.

[Hamlet had been a deeply, deeply frustrating exercise to read.]

[seventhlittlemonster]

Yes, Shakespeare was my jumping point, actually. If you want to start somewhere, you seem like the kind of person who would enjoy de Pizan. The Book of the City of Ladies especially.

[littlebratziska]

[Intrigue!]

What's it about? Do they have a copy here?

[She huffs an aggravated sigh as she glances again at non fiction.]

In many ways, this library is exceptionally lacking.

[seventhlittlemonster]

Essentially, the city is the book itself, and the building blocks are famous women. de Pizan made it to show that women are just as important as men, and also advocated for women's education. [That's how you know how long ago the book was made,]

I sure hope they have a copy... In good condition at that.

[littlebratziska]

It is nice that they're recognized, but only fools thinks that women are not the equals of men! There are many examples throughout history - unfortunately history also contains many fools.

Not that some ever let that stop them, of course. Look at Nefertiti!

[Franziska is extremely certain she would have forged forward and created history no matter when she was born, because that is just what perfect people do, and what you do when you have sufficient DETERMINATION.]

Hm. Is she in the book? Or, erm. City?

[seventhlittlemonster]

No, there isn't... but there are many other queens. The Queen of Sheba, Fredegund, Blanche of Castile, Jeanne d'Évreux... and there's so much more too! Goddesses, average women with a huge impact... all walks of life essentially.