on possibly going to a game

[hereinstyle]

 You're telling me that after months- scratch that, years- of waiting, your perfect little idea is to take me mid-mirror from Alice and into some...fairy tale? Do I look like a fairy tale character to you? And before you go going all smart about it, the answer is no. I don't. 

Yes, yes I have the hat. I still don't understand why that makes me "fit" so well. Lots of blokes wear hats, you know. Possibly not ones quite as stylish as this one, but hats nevertheless. 

So, do me a favour. Take a seat in a nice, comfortable chair and let your mind do some serious reflecting. It took a lot of courage to step through into the oyster world, you know. I'd really rather not have to try and find some more. The tea shop was all out of that particular emotion.

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[madcuriosity]

Your tea can create emotions? [That was particular news to her.]

[hereinstyle]

More like bottle them. You know how it is- you're on the run, in a hurry, and what do you know, feeling some serenity might be nice just about then. Bam, presto, abracadaba, it's all right within reach.

Well, it would be within reach. But it's all illegal to do such things now.

[sacrificial]

Having trouble?

[hereinstyle]

[ a big grin for the former roommate ]

If I had trouble, I doubt I'd keep it.

[sacrificial]

I find that extremely unlikely. You and trouble tend to be attached at the hip.

[hereinstyle]

Such faith in your most dashing of roommates. I'll have you know there has yet to be any sort of exploding puppy.

[sacrificial]

Yes, the primary word in that sentence being yet.

[hereinstyle]

What can I say, I've grown to miss the little guy. [ achem. Hatter clears his throat ]

But speaking of trouble, and people with the inability to escape it, I suspect you're somewhere safe and snug?

[madcuriosity]

Illegal? Well, it's good you've stopped selling them, then.

[hereinstyle]

I had a little bit of a change of heart, you could say. Was about to forsake my terrible ways and go after a pretty girl in a blue dress but it seems as though the mirror is going to bust at the absolute worst possible moment.

[sacrificial]

You...could say that, yes. [Is she turning red? Absolutely not]

[hereinstyle]

[ just a pair of raised eyebrows and a low whistle, Lily ]

Someone safe and snug?

[sacrificial]

[Flushing bright red] Neither, actually. Not that it's anyone's business. [XC]

[hereinstyle]

You've learned a new trick. [ a devilish smirk ] Turn purple next.

[sacrificial]

[Smacking him in the shoulder] I'll turn you purple!

[hereinstyle]

Defensive are we? [ he pouts, rubbing his shoulder ]

That hurt you know. Feelings mostly, but still. A very deep and personal hurt.

[sacrificial]

Not in the least. [yes]

I'm almost entirely certain you'll recover.

[hereinstyle]

[ tsk tsk ]

All this just because you don't want to admit you've gotten yourself a boyfriend.

[sacrificial]

I haven't! [She's just going to eventually get it on with her much older teacher okay]

[hereinstyle]

Right.

[ riiiiight ]

Then I'm to understand you've just been spending the last few months cooped up in some dusty corner? Where's the Lily Evans who loved to badger?

[madcuriosity]

Your "terrible ways?" What's so terrible about you?