WEEK 3

[whimsicalism]

All three deaths last were tragic in their own ways. Was trust so fragile in that castle that a simple misunderstanding could end in blood? It seemed to be the case. The trial proved that without a doubt. Surely no one else would make that mistake again. As another week begins the tea cup elevator has granted access to a new area. Maybe the new amusements of a festival will ease your wounded hearts?

Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday

[It's time for week three! We're almost half-way done with our trip in the castle. Don't forget to submit your memories here and your activity here. Even though, the Queen seems to be a little more steady on her feet you can find her and the other Alice at the audience hall. As always, don't forget to submit your comments for fabulous prizes.]

Comments

[immaculacies]

Ah, I see. [ Manaka sits down with the stuffed animals. ] I thought it looked like you were having a picnic, but there wasn't any food, not even the pretend kind.

What kind of stuff do you like to eat?

[seventhlittlemonster]

I'm not picky at all, I can eat anything given to me. How about you? You look like someone who loves sweets above all.

[immaculacies]

[ Manaka giggles a little. ]

Actually, I'm not really picky, either. Sweet or savory food, sour or spicy... Ah, but if you asked me to pick my favorite, what I like most is food from one particular place. [ Her voice drops as she says so, shifting to a soft and girlish murmur. Her fingers lace together atop her skirt, fidgeting and twisting. ] Because... It reminds me of someone.

[seventhlittlemonster]

Oh, what is it? And who are they? [This immediately piqued his interest, another way to get to know his big sis!!]

[immaculacies]

My Saber... [ There's a sheepish waver in the words. She blushes. ] Um, he comes from Britain, so food from there makes me think of him! And, it makes me think of the time we spent together, too... I always wanted to make him things he would like, so I tried out a lot of recipes from that part of the world! He... Ah...

[ She can't remember what he told her, the first time he ate her cooking. The reminder makes her brow furrow as her heart sinks in her chest again. ]

[seventhlittlemonster]

O-Oh... [He nodded] I'm sure if you get through this, he'll tell you again. That's why we all have to work together. [He doesn't. know the whole extent of it but he's trying!!]

[immaculacies]

Mn. He can't. I'll never... be able to see him again, so that's why...

[ She trails off, and tears start to well in her eyes. ]

[seventhlittlemonster]

[oh god he made it worse]

I'm... I'm so sorry... [He offered a hug again.]

[immaculacies]

Ah! No, it's my fault— [ Manaka rubs at her eyes. ] I was trying help you come up with nice things to think about, and instead...

[seventhlittlemonster]

It's okay. Sometimes there are things we can't really do anything about... but I'm sure King Arthur would want you to keep moving forward to a better place.

[immaculacies]

Ah, that... Mm. Maybe you're right. [ She doesn't look particularly convinced, but she tries to smile. ] I'm sorry... I guess I'll leave you to play pretend by yourself.

[seventhlittlemonster]

You don't have to leave, Mana... but... if you wish...