+ FOURTH WALL EVENT: GENERAL NON-PARTY MINGLE POST +

[vitaelamorte]

Who: E V E R Y O N E
Where: Everywhere that isn't one of the parties! Both Sides!
When: Sept 1st to Sept 10th
Rating: G to PG-13 (please label higher ratings, thank you!)
Summary: Wonderful parties are springing up all across Wonderland, but there are still plenty of other places to explore. This is a log for any new arrivals who want to experience different parts of Wonderland life, and any current guests not in the mood for a log or transmission of their own.

Please also see THE FOURTH WALL MASTER POST for rules, information, and all the fun parties you can visit!
The Story:

On the morning of September 1st, everyone in Wonderland, on both Real and Mirror Side, will awake to find one of four possible invitations has been shoved under their doors. The glass has been carefully removed from all mirrors, and everyone will be able to cross to and from Mirror Side with ease, without forcing any sort of swap. The Queen of Hearts' chambers, discovered in the previous event, will be mysteriously inaccessible, leading only to a tearoom.

Additionally, there will be many more Wonderland guests than usual, each of them with their own random invitation and network device (wired to make replies only). As the week goes on, as per the invitations, more and more parties will appear (and everyone is invited to all of them, whether they received an invitation or not). But who brought them here? Why are there so many parties? Who is responsible for all of this exactly?

It's anyone's guess, though if parties or riddles are not your style, then there is always plenty more to see...

Comments

[zipzoom]

Oh gosh. Is that their angle? Being edgy?

[ as they walk, kara spins around to get a good look at her surroundings, her mind working as fast as her body does. ]

Not sure what kind of crowds they're trying to draw here!

[interspatial]

〈 jane exhales, nodding in agreement. 〉

I've always liked research for the sake of research but in Wonderland, distraction is nice sometimes. I guess I'd just rather work the problem than give in to feeling too comfortable, you know?

[zipzoom]

[ it takes a lot to make kara danvers stumble like that, the force of his speed pushing her off kilter as she bursts out laughing because she knows instantly what's happening to her. ]

Ice cream!

[ like a small child, she happily takes the sandwich from him, unwrapping it within milliseconds so that she can take a huge bite. ]

[interspatial]

〈 she should've anticipated it-- and her training with steve should've allowed her to dodge it. but jane yelps in surprise, and then scowls at him in disbelief. 〉

What the hell do you think you're doing?

〈 ...more worrying? why did the aether let it happen? 〉

[asphyxiaphilic]

[That's the line that separates the mirrors from their Reals, honestly. Real things always seem to be expecting the wrong one. It leaves them open.]

Waiting to see if it's worth my while to continue working with Snow.

[He extends his palm, flashing a specialized syringe.]

She had me build a container for some substance that needs to stay separate until the moment of injection. She didn't mention what it's supposed to do.

[He smiles slowly.]

But perhaps you'd like to let me know.

[thisismadfreaky]

"Yeah," He nods a bit, trying to just soak up all the positive vibes (heh) that she's trying to shove in his direction. "definitely." He tries to let the hope sink down into his bones and take residence, despite years of skepticism and cynicism trying to overpower it.

"So-- wanna show me around?" It's a start, right?

[thisismadfreaky]

"I wasn't til you mentioned it but--" he gives a shrug, "I could eat." He makes a sweeping motion with one hand, "Lead the way, oh, darling Wonderland Guide " he smirks and drops his hand back to his side and falls in step with Barry.

Trust is, he still has a million questions about the place, and a hundred things on his mind about what's going on back home, but for now he'll indulge this because it's easier than breathing. Piece of his childhood sprung to life before him, how could he turn the opportunity down to explore it?

[interspatial]

〈 something in jane's pocket jumps to life, beeping frantically. the color drains from her cheeks as her brain catches up to what's just happened. she tries to move the way steve taught her-- away from fitz, away from people.

jane turns to bolt for a staircase. but the world starts to tint red and her blood rushes in her ears. 〉

[eatsyourscience]

Souji flips over a hamburger patty, having already put some fries into the oil.

"I wonder if I should learn to braid hair..."

[thisismadfreaky]

Cisco follows and it quickly becomes obvious he's searching for something in particular, though he can't imagine what it might be. At least, not until he knocks a couple of books to the floor and what looks suspiciously like some kind of brochure falls out along with them. Cisco frowns and scoops the paper pamphlet up, skimming over it it quickly.

"Wonderland?" his brows arch toward his hairline as he looks up at his new dragon pal again. He distractedly places the two books back on the shelf and looks at the pamphlet again. "This is unreal." And yet, he was tempted to believe it.

[itwouldbeatragedy]

[Kaneki offers a smile at that and then lapses into silence, enjoying the view.]

[masukukunai]

"Teddie already has. You've got big competition, buddy, those two are best pals now."

[oversight]

Months, I know—

[ It was one of the first things he checked, but it doesn't speak to exactly how rattled he feels at this realization. Particularly because he's not supposed to remember, and yet... ]

But I dunno what happened. No time— no time's passed for me. Was expectin' to wake up from—

[ His breath comes out of him raggedly and he pulls Evelyn into a shaky hug. ]

I died, but I didn't think that'd be it. How could it be? Poor timin' o-or—

[mviw]

Trust me, it could be a lot worse. He's only able to communicate with us through our dreams and these communicators. [Ford quickly produces his and holds it up.]

He can be warded off with the use of what my brother colloquially refers to as "Unicorn Voodoo" [even uses finger quotes] and we have the kids' room protected, plus a basement lab. [H-haha, he is... he is not going to tell Fiddleford about the portal. No way.]

Basically, yes, we have to just deal with him, but the good news is he can be dealt with. Without a physical form here, all he's really good for is a few nightmares. Bill's like a really annoying ghost that can possess people--you'll want to check a person's eyes if you're ever suspicious, because when he possesses them, they're yellow. [This is something Fiddleford may have glimpsed on several occasions on nights when they were exhausted and Bill might have tried a test run or two. Ford clears his throat.]

It's... fine. [It really isn't, but all they can do is make the best of it. At least Ford sounds confident.]

I promise.

[oversight]

[ He nods slowly, watching her for a moment, wary that she might not hold it together.

Concern gnaws at the edges of him as he completes his task, but John isn't going to make any more of a scene at the moment. He glances around the room one last time before slipping into the back room to see his dear friend. ]

What's goin' on? Can you tell me what's got you so spooked?

[ John's not beyond picking a fight if he means easing Darcy's upset. ]

[mcgucket]

[At that, Fiddleford can't help the disbelieving noise of laughter that manages to worm it's way out of the poor man.]

Oh yes, it's such good news to be told that we're now stuck here in another dimension with the demon of nightmares and supposed cause of losin' my marbles someday. Our stay here will be the bee's knees, I'm sure.

[... There's the return of the sass, have you missed this man's sass Ford.]

DO THEY REALLY I am so behind on Night Vale

[mettatonvevo]

"Oh yes! A few months ago in my time, a human child named Frisk helped tear down the barrier that kept us sealed and released us! They are so sweet and strong. And a friend of mine!"

The words slip out easily before he remembers what their Mirror had said to him. How they know his secret. His feelings towards them are a bit more convoluted now, but he still thinks of them as a friend. It's probably why this knowledge hurts so much.

"It was an interesting culture shock, to say the least. Most humans have been gracious in trying to change the usage of the word however. The Surface has been surprisingly more kind than I think any of my people expected."

He gives out a delighted laugh.

"With you announcing me to the town, I'm sure I will have a very warm welcome to match that warm voice of yours."

Cecil's voice is attractive. Sue him why don'tcha?

[mviw]

[Ford squints. He's trying to be reassuring.]

Believe it or not Fiddleford, it wasn't really him that drove you to madness. It was the overuse of your memory gun.

[He folds his arms.]

[oversight]

Maybe in a day or two? See what kinda people we can scare up for it.

[ Blake's not imagining something huge, but it would be nice to have a good variety of people around to toss stories at, and to make new memories with. ]

You got anyone else in mind for this shindig?

[shrinkage]

Oh-- I probably should've warned you better, huh? Sorry about that...

〈 ray reaches up to rub at his neck, suddenly feeling a bit guilty-- he'd been a little too eager, probably... 〉

[mcgucket]

[Technically, Stanford is right, but even if Fiddleford knew that, there would probably have to be a stare of disbelief regarding the fact that also, technically, Stanford is defending the evil triangle on this matter??]

And I already told ya, it shouldn't have that kinda negative side effect. 'Sides, we discussed this before and promised that I wouldn'tve over-used it, if it was at the risk of forgettin' my family or somethin' otherwise equally important.

[Despite lying about destroying the memory gun, he had at least been sincere at the time about being careful to not use it in a manner that would cause him to potentially forget his wife and son. As such, clearly Stanford is mistaken about this matter... right...]

[mviw]

[...Ford rises to his feet. If this is the kind of talk they're going to have...]

You've been living in the Gravity Falls garbage dump and I suspect you were the one who helped the kids turn my house into a giant robot during the recent apocalypse.

Bill is horrifying, but he isn't worth punching holes in your brain. Nothing is worth that.

[seekinghome]

::Ed thinks about it for a moment before shaking his head.::

No one I've run into. If Al and Greed showed up, I would have said 'yes'.

[mcgucket]

[Well, that sure knocks the wind out of Fiddleford's sails momentarily.]

I... what? [what the hell do you mean he's been living in the dump and building giant robots for kids--wait] Is that why those kids already knew who I was when I ran into them earlier?

[... Did we forget to mention that we met Dipper and Mabel before you found us, because that sure was a thing that happened.]

[mviw]

You met the kids?! [He instantly shifts from dour and irritated to smiling brightly.] The twins? That's Dipper and Mabel! They're from an earlier point in time than I am, but yes! They know you in 2012.

I hope they treated you well. They're good kids but sometimes they can be a little... ... well, they're kids. [Ford laughs. THOSE LITTLE RAPSCALLIONS.]