homeless forever; spoilers possibly?

[invitingwitch]

I'm very pleased that you chose me--very happy indeed. After all, who am I to deny guests? I suppose I'm only a bit disappointed (but only a bit) that I won't have more guests. I suppose that's why you're having me say this.

That is one way to bring them. Who am I to deny that? The problem is them staying... That bridge will be crossed in time, I suppose. This leaves a question:

Won't you have tea with me? Just a sip, anyone.

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[teenagebadboy]

[Sounds a bit suspicious.]

What kind of tea?

[invitingwitch]

[She smiles. She doesn't recognize him, but a guest is a guest]

My favorite is black tea but I have other varieties, of course. I wouldn't want to make my guests uncomfortable by having only one variety.

[teenagebadboy]

Got Earl Grey?

[invitingwitch]

I think I do.

[teenagebadboy]

OK... I suppose one mug can't hurt.

[bloodfest]

Try taking the whole creepy attitude down a notch, first. [ not that he cares, but. ]

[invitingwitch]

I'm uncertain what you mean by 'creepy attitude'. I am simply trying to be a good host.

[Head tilt. She doesn't mind being called creepy--what else can a Witch be?--but as long as someone is here with her she doesn't care]

[bloodfest]

You don't think you're trying a bit too hard? No one's that desperate.

[ he's too baffled to be much ruder, at least... ]

[invitingwitch]

My party is quite pleasant if you simply sit down and have a cup of tea.

[Desperate...perhaps. Candeloro won't deny that. After all, nobody wants to be alone] As for my desperateness. A hostess has to try hard to please her guests so they don't leave until the party is over.

[And the party never ends]

[shadowmagica]

[Oh look. It's one of those pesky magical girls who ruin all of your fun, Mami Candeloro. She leans back slightly in revulsion.]

Ugh.

[invitingwitch]

[Ah, a guest! A potentially ill-mannered guest as most magical girls tend to be but her smile doesn't fade]

Ah, I'm not certain who you are but won't you stay a bit and have a cup of tea?

[The Witch's smile grows a little larger]

This place can be quite pleasant.

[shadowmagica]

I'll do nothing of the sort, Witch! [Just... never mind that her Soul Gem is more black than red at this point. All Witches need to be exterminated.]

-Why do you look like a girl? Witches aren't supposed to be able to talk to people.

[invitingwitch]

How else can I invite guests to my party, otherwise?

[Ah, she can see that Soul Gem almost tainted] I don't think you're in any position to be refusing.

[stillneedawish]

[ oh no. oh no. ]

M... Mami-san...

[invitingwitch]

Madoka-chan, won't you stay a while and have some tea with me?

[The Witch's smile was never small to begin with but it's larger now. Never mind that familiar over there, Madoka, that looks like you. Never mind that one that looks Kyouko. Never mind the fact that this is a labyrinth]

It's been some time.

[stillneedawish]

[ What can she do? What is she supposed to do? She's scared, and horrified, because this is Mami-san, but she's a Witch. And the shape of the familiars... She should be running. That would be the sensible thing. The cowardly thing. But... this is Mami. And it doesn't seem like she's going to attack. Could Madoka talk to her? Could it be possible to turn her back to how she was?

Doesn't she owe it to her to try?

She gives a small, nervous nod, trying to stop her legs from shaking. ] Mm-- okay.

[invitingwitch]

I thought you would, Madoka-chan.

[That makes her nod with closed eyes. The Kyouko familiar draws up a chair to the long table with the tea and tea cakes. It even wipes off the seat; Madoka is a very special guest after all. A guest of honor!

Candeloro takes a sip of her teacup] It makes me so happy that you came to my party.

[salvae]

I'd love to have tea with you.

[ There's a faint glimmer of recognition. She knew her once. When she was still faltering and unsure. Before she reached her arms to Heaven to save everyone. And she's sad. They all are; the whole world is. But she'll save them all. All of them. Everyone.

That doesn't mean there's not time for tea. ]

[invitingwitch]

{Salvation was a noble goal. If everybody is saved then there would time for an eternal party where nobody would leave the table. Nobody would leave her.

Candeloro knew this other Witch was...powerful. Far more powerful than her. She needed no barrier. But--she looked so much like her familiar. It couldn't be, though.]

I would be honored.

[salvae]

[ She moves towards the other Witch, a gentle, beatific smile on her face. ] I'm so glad.

[ And she is; such loneliness needs to be eased. Soon. Soon. ] Is it okay for me to sit down?

[invitingwitch]

[The smile is soothing. It's one of a guest that has no intentions of leaving even without tasting the tea. She smiles herself, honestly this time. It's not the forced smile of a hostess tired of trying to keep her guests entertained--no, it's one of someone who's glad finally came of their own accord.

She gets up and pulls out a chair herself. This was an important guest. No familiar should do it.] Please do. Eat and drink as much as you desire.

[It wouldn't be so bad, to be saved.]

[doingthemistything]

Tea sounds wonderful, miss. [He offers a polite smile.]

[invitingwitch]

You may have a seat if you like, then. [And she smiles back, politely. She is a proper hostess, after all, and she gestures to the table.] It's nice having such a well-mannered guest.

[doingthemistything]

[Kirino approaches the table to sit down, still smiling.] Well, I do my best, miss. It certainly wouldn't do to be rude to a lady, especially not a hostess.

[invitingwitch]

[She nods. She has to be a proper one otherwise the guests would leave and never come back...and the party can't start without at least one. A party of one would be so lonely. If it's one thing Candeloro can't stand it's being alone.]

I suppose that's true. Wouldn't want to be rude.