On her application for Queen of Hearts

[needsnokey]

An entirely female game?

Well...I suppose it would be best.

[Lizzie isn't up for being around a lot of men just yet.]

I do hope you know what you're doing. The Queen of Hearts is an absolutely ghastly woman, if what Alice says is true. I don't think a land ruled completely by her is going to be a good place to go.

Comments

[needsnokey]

[All she can do is nod, a thousand and one questions flying through her mind. What had happened to Alice? She looked at least ten yours older, and from the look in her eyes, Lizzie suspects the worst, whatever the worst may be. So, she doesn't ask just yet.]

A very long time indeed.

[A pause, somewhat awkward.]

Before you ask, I've no idea how I'm here and not...other places. [Avoiding the topic of her actual death at all costs.]

[irrationally]

.. No! No, it's okay, you don't have to explain. [ Because even though Alice herself isn't too sure either, just.. the very fact she can already talk to her sister like this is more than enough, really. The reason behind it doesn't matter, reasons have been long lost in Wonderland either way. ]

I'm just glad to see you again, Lizzie. So, so glad..

[needsnokey]

I doubt I could, even if I tried.

[She smiles.] It's good to see you too, Alice. Strange, but certainly good. I suppose we may see each other often around this place?

[irrationally]

I would like that, even if I'm not too sure of it myself. I suppose in the end it always comes down to the wishes of these fickle mundanes, but.. .. I'll.. find a way.

[needsnokey]

Oh, come now, surely they can't be too hard to reason with!

And, if not, I'm sure there will be some way. [She smiles. Nothing quells her optimism.]

[irrationally]

[ Honestly, she's missed that optimism-- it's been some long and lonely years, not to mention filled with nothing but madness and pessimism, so all of this is like a breath of fresh air. ]

I'm not so sure they are that eager and willing to agree with us, but at the same time I don't doubt that you would be able to convince your mun, Lizzie.

[needsnokey]

Of course I could! And, between you and I, dear sister, she doesn't seem like the sort to need much convincing. I'm sure I can be more stubborn than she.

[irrationally]

[ a rare and very slight chuckle actually escapes her at that. ]

I think I know that better than anyone, most likely. [ but she means it in a fond way. ] I'll have to try and live up to that in convincing my own.

[needsnokey]

[In contrast, Lizzie giggles.]I'm sure you will. We are sisters, after all, so long as you've kept my secret about the trellis. You must have inherited something from me.