Mirror Mirror in my Hand

ℒ☜ - 05 Codex

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 18:46:57 GMT

Posted by: true_renaissance_man

[Leonardo speaks quickly and in a hushed whisper as he rushes about in his room at the University shoving various items into a leather satchel. ]

I have been observing what has been going on with the people and the dark knights. I do not think they can be fought directly they are just too strong and there are too many of them.

I wonder if they are even real...

[There is a very urgent knock at his barred door that seems to inspire him to pack more quickly.]

No, it is the dome! Have you noticed the crack?

[Again there is a knock at the door, this time it is much more demanding. He had to get out.]

I'm out of time.

[The painter rushes over to the window and throws open the shades. It was a drop from here to the ground but it was the only way out.]

I must be pazzo...

[(Crazy)
He whispers under his breath while shaking his head. Jumping out of windows was not really something he liked the idea of, but it was either that or... The knock at the door becomes more of a slam as if the person on the other side were trying to break the lock and force their way inside.]

I will try to answer messages again when I am out. Be careful everyone and try to stay safe.

[The mirror grows dark then as he ends the conversation and shoves the object into his bag. ]

[OOC: Open for action if you want to save him or spot him later in town and normal mirror conversations are welcome too.
It's been fun playing with y'all. ^_^]

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Deception 05

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 19:38:42 GMT

Posted by: selfmadeprincess

[Rosemary is reflected in the mirror. Her poise is completely composed, her gaze icy.]

All good things must come to an end.

The question is what are we willing to lose, and what will we fight to maintain?

[She stops to take a sip from a porcelein tea cup before continuing.]

To all of you in this kingdom who proclaim to know me, I disillusion you of that facade. This is who I am, unfortunately or not.

With that said, anyone who wishes to help put a plan into action, please speak with me. We'll rid ourselves of this darkness yet.

Hmmhmmhmmheheheh......

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4th Hagorún

Sun, 10 Mar 2013 03:49:26 GMT

Posted by: dracaleoht

[The mirror comes on to show Merlin stumbling out of a shop, things scattering all over the ground - including his mirror. A shadow of a large man can be seen standing in the doorway and he shouts "And stay out!". Dusting his hands off, the sorcerer picks up his belongings.]

He didn't need to be so rude.

[Mumbled to himself, mostly, but the mirror picks up on his words. When Merlin reaches for his mirror he notices that it's been on and showing everyone what just happened. He doesn't look sheepish or ashamed about it, but more wary and his eyes glance over a large dark knight standing by.]

Has anyone else noticed the villagers getting more and more hostile? All I did was bump my elbow into one of the shelves and rattle some items. This morning too when I went to get some fresh bread from the baker everyone stopped talking and started glaring the moment I walked in.

[He moves away from the soldier but it doesn't matter because there are more - always more in every street, in every direction. So he drops his voice to a whisper.]

Do you think it could be her - affecting all of them?

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A Voice in the Dark

Sat, 02 Mar 2013 06:13:51 GMT

Posted by: voices_of_forever

[At first, everyone's mirror goes black, a strange feat for a mirror. And then there's a deep laugh. No face is seen, only a voice.]

My my my....

Look at you all, thinking you're all so safe with my dear cousin.

[The woman's voice carries the sneer.]

But can you be so sure? Can you really trust her?

[The mirror turns on and behold, Kerra is on the mirrors, offering a smile.]

Why don't we just see about that hmm?

[She sweeps her gown as she sits on her throne, it's not Rhapsody's castle, she's still in her own castle of Dark Thorn as someone is clearly holding the mirror for her.]

Let's see how well you do when no one is there to help you, shall we?

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The Karnival Kid / Eight

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 02:35:30 GMT

Posted by: takesyoubytheheart

[When the mirror shows his face, he looks absolutely frantic.]

Who's got it the ring?! I know I kept tryin' ta sell it ta people but I didn't mean it! Oh no, oh no, oh no, if she ever finds out...

I never meant ta do it! Somethin' messed with my head! She ain't a nag, and I like rescuin' her, and I love, and awwwww geeeeez what did I do?!

And... And I'm real sorry ta everyone I was mean ta! That wasn't me! Someone shoulda smacked me for what I did!

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Sun, 24 Feb 2013 23:06:19 GMT

Posted by: riotblade

[The mirror's on, but Terra can't quite bring herself to look directly at it. Instead, her gaze is averted, her expression more than a little embarrassed.]

...I think I'm back to normal now.

[She trails off, at a loss to explain and with a strong desire to turn the mirror off again. But she forces herself to continue, wanting to say a few things first.]

For those who interacted with me over the past couple of weeks, I'm sorry for my behavior. It wasn't appropriate, and it wasn't...me. I know I owe some apologies in person, but if you'd rather not do that, at least know it won't happen again if I can possibly help it.

[Sighing, she turns the mirror off once more.]

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02 Spring Days - Mirror

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 15:43:56 GMT

Posted by: boundtodeath

[ ooc: backdated to the 10th ]

[ The Underworld Queen is particularly peppy today. She has roses in her perfectly coiffed hair, and her red dress is especially flattering this morning. Her face is so cheery and bright that it would amaze people to know that she wears no makeup to achieve this appearance. ]

Some sweet someone left me a little white flower on my nightstand last night. What a sweet and kind gift this lovely day. Thank you, whoever you are, for the show of appreciation. Know that you have flattered a Queen.

[ She reaches up to pat down a rose petal in her hair, humming a little tune. ]

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001 tale as old as time (mirror)

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 07:19:35 GMT

Posted by: wasonceabeast

So this... [ The mirror is blocked by blue fabric. Big blue fabric. Oh, it's a jacket. The person backs up and then tilts the mirror to look upwards, and the face of a young man, though still boyish, can be seen. One would expect a new arrival to the citadel to be a tad upset at the least, but there's an eagerness in the man's features. ] ...is a strange city. Not at all France -- no, the local dialect is conflicting.

[ He turns his head to look over his shoulder. ] And yet ...the people seem familiar and the manner of which they go about their mornings is quite calm. I would think that they would be a little bothered by our presence? We are strangers within their home, after all. But then ...I could be paranoid and they could have already welcomed us with hope that we would aid their queen...

[ He straightens. ] ...which I intend to do. Ah... [ Sheepish, he nervously smiles. ] Where do I request admission into the citadel's army?

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Deception 04

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 05:30:06 GMT

Posted by: selfmadeprincess

Um...did someone leave a rose for me?

[Rosemary shows a pink rose to the mirror.]

It came with a cute inscription too:

"My love for you is sweet. You make my cheeks pink!"

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✿ Third Hope ✿

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 01:29:00 GMT

Posted by: enchantedsnow

[A breathy sigh as she wakes from a nap, rolling over to notice a rather large, white rose on her bedside table. There is a small tag attached to its stem, holding a message of some sort.]

A rose?...'My love is pure and chaste, it is not something to waste.'

[She turns it in her hand for a moment, then tosses it to the side, falling back onto her bed. Great. Just what she needs. Something else to remind her of her grandson's disappearance...of Charming..]

--

[She runs a hand through her hair and reaches for her mirror. She is determined to make the best of her time here regardless of the circumstances. She will find a way to get them back..or to get back to them, whichever comes first.]

Mirror, mirror. [A swift ripple of the glass, and she begins...thoughtfully picking her rose back up and making it visible to whomever may be listening. She is grateful for the family that she does have here with her- two ladies whom she loves so dearly.]

So...Valentines Day is fast approaching... [A small, melancholy smile.] Emma, Red...I could really use a girls' night? We should meet up. It has been increasingly lonely here since my roommate left.
[In fact, she wouldn't mind moving out of the cramped room and into some place that felt more like home. But that would require sufficient funds...planning. Help.]

Come to think of it, I wouldn't mind living in a cabin...or a cottage. [She daydreams for a moment, then catches herself...laughing softly.]

First, I definitely need to find a job of some sort. Perhaps I'll teach...I did my share of teaching in Storybrooke and rather enjoyed it.

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{006 Frying Pans}

Sun, 10 Feb 2013 21:07:16 GMT

Posted by: seethelanterns

[Rapunzel doesn't have any idea about too many holidays, so she isn't quite sure what to make of the red rose she finds at her bedside. Her first reaction is to be a little...freaked out, because it implies someone came into the house, into her room while she was sleeping. She reaches for her mirror and frying pan, uncertain what was going on. Sure, it was just a rose, but she is more concerned someone came in like that.]

Okay, so....what is the story with these roses? I mean, not that I mind, flowers are lovely, but it is kind of....creepy to wake up and find one in my room like that. A-anyway, Eugene? I think we should talk, about the other day.

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The Barnyard Battle / Seven

Sun, 10 Feb 2013 13:10:08 GMT

Posted by: takesyoubytheheart

No thanks ta the nut who's leavin' flowers all over. If yer gunna leave a gift, why don'tcha leave somethin' useful?

[Mickey's left his lodging, and is walking around outside, in a strange bitter mood as he talks to the mirror...]

Speakin' of useless things... I could use the extra money this could bring me.

[And he slips off... his wedding ring?!]

Gimme yer best offer. It's gotta be worth somethin', even if it's just a cheap meal.

[alas, there is no love in Mickey Mouse right now, since he was given the black rose!]

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♛ 7th Curious Thought

Sun, 10 Feb 2013 08:11:18 GMT

Posted by: madcuriosity

Look at my pretty pink rose!

[She holds up the rose for all to see.]

And I don't have to paint them red or anything of the sort. It's really very nice to just let a rose be as pretty as it is, naturally.

Oh! But! [Alice finally reads the tag and is blushing furiously.] Wh-who left such a thing in my room of all places!

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Sun, 10 Feb 2013 05:54:51 GMT

Posted by: riotblade

[Upon stirring that day, Terra's tempted to sleep in just a little more. Her bed is warm and comfortable, and ever since that horrible incident where every bed and sleeping space felt like a pile of rocks, she's not about to take a comfortable bed for granted. But there's something at her bedside, something that wasn't there the night before. Scooting over, she sits up and takes hold of a pink rose, looking at the tag attached.]

"My love for you is sweet. You make my cheeks pink!"

What?? Who....

[Did the Warrior of Light or Kain leave this for her? They're housemates; it has to be one of them, right? She has absolutely no idea how to react to the sentiment in the tag, though still wants to thank the giver for the rose at least. Getting up to dress, she decides to go look for her housemates and whatever answers they can provide.]

[As Terra activates the mirror a little later, she's a bit distracted. In her hands is the pink rose with a tag, the source of her puzzled glances.]

Does anyone know who might have left this for me? It's sweet, but I have no idea who to thank. I guess if you don't want your identity known, I'll respect that, but it seems a shame.

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Sugar and Rainbows

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 22:07:12 GMT

Posted by: vanillebean

[A very curious face appears on the mirror and the green eyes blink a couple of times.]

Hello? Hellooooooo!

[The accent could be pegged as someone from Australia, but she's from a different land down under.

She pulls the mirror away from her face.]

Can anyone hear me on this thing?

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2 Songs ❀ Giselle

Sat, 02 Feb 2013 01:43:05 GMT

Posted by: somethingsweeter

[Here is a familiar face. Maybe. She certainly looks familiar but there may be something a bit off about her.]

Oh! I'm here again. It was like I'd never come here, I couldn't remember Ever After at all. How long was I gone?

[A short pause.]

Snow, Alice, Rapunzel, Aurora? Are you all still here? I wonder if I could get my job back. Oh, I hope she's not terribly angry with me for disappearing like that.

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{Chapter Number One}

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 06:40:02 GMT

Posted by: breaksthespell

H-Hello? ...Beast? Chip? Is anyone - {Belle's expression falls and she looks troubled. Her hair has come loose from its customary ponytail and she is soaked. Yet the rain has stopped and even though she has been assured that everything is alright - or will be alright - her hands shake as she holds the mirror.}

I thought this might be like his enchanted mirror, but it's...different. I couldn't speak to him through his. {No matter how much she had wanted to - especially after Gaston had put together a hunting party.}

My name is Belle. {She touches her chest, biting the inside of her lower lip.} I'm from a place called France. Has anyone heard of it?

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{Ist Crown} Wake Up.

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 06:33:39 GMT

Posted by: living_a_dream

[The price has alluded the mirror for a while in lieu of some exploration. Well, that didn't really do much good for his social life. He seemed to have missed a few points and got a little lost returning to the manor.]

I had seen the most wondrous creature! I tried to befriend it and it ran so I ran to follow it and well, I seem to have gotten a bit lost. I apologize that I didn't return the good queen's message. Did you manage to get away from that evil wizard?

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{005 Frying Pans}

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 06:27:27 GMT

Posted by: seethelanterns

[Rapunzel looks a little hesitant at first, biting her lip as she leans back from the mirror, brushing some hair behind her ear as Pascal climbs to her shoulder to see the mirror as well.]

I hope everyone got plenty of rest. It seems like people have been sleeping better now, at least. I am kind of confused as to why it seemed some people couldn't sleep but some of us were fine, though. I don't suppose anyone knows why that might have happened? I can't really see why Alice or Eugene had trouble sleeping and I was fine. I guess, so long as it doesn't happen again....

Oh! And if anyone knows of any nice places Aurora and I could move in to, let us know, okay? Maybe with room for a certain guide if he wanted to join us.

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2nd Moon

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 08:40:47 GMT

Posted by: canfindrope

[Red doesn't seem to notice when her mirror flicks on.. It's lying on a low settled table, the edge half hanging off... There's a cup right besides it, looming in the mirror's view. Viewers can also see Red, if just barely - humming softly to herself as she leans against a counter.

Her hips shift a little, bumping into the counter, and the view shudders a little. The mirror tilts, scraping against the table, and Red's eyes snap open. It's difficult to follow, and impossible if you blink - one moment, she's leaning against the corner, the next she's got the mirror in her hand.

Her eyes widen when she realizes that it's on, and she bites her lip a little uncertainly.] I guess everyone saw that, huh? It's... sort of my thing. [Super hearing, super smell, super speed... super strength. Side effects of being a werewolf in certain worlds, apparently. It's funny how she never had to deal with this in the enchanted forest.]

Speaking of which... I was actually wondering if anyone's hiring? Maybe something with law enforcement? I'm pretty good with tracking.

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When The Cat's Away / Six

Fri, 25 Jan 2013 13:54:43 GMT

Posted by: takesyoubytheheart

[Mirror mirror on the wall, who's the fairest mouse of all? It's Mickey, who is casually stirring up a conversation near the castle. He is an ordained knight of sorts now, but he's okay with talking on the job.]

Seems like we got a bunch of new folks poppin' in. I guess Queen Kerra doesn't know the meanin' of the words "givin' up". She's gotta be one stubborn gal. But, yanno, this place ain't all that bad... sometimes. It's made me remember some important stuff... stuff that maybe I took for granted. Never thought I'd be a knight again...

[he then holds up his Christmas present - the same tattered hat he's been refusing to let go of. He runs his thumb over the frayed edges with a smile.]

Never thought I'd see this again either... Makes me wonder how these ladies became rulers. Ain't easy ta get up that high.

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01 Spring Day - Mirror

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 17:15:41 GMT

Posted by: boundtodeath

[ The mirror opens to a particularly livid goddess, hair a mess, pink bunny slippers in hand -- is...that left one a little burnt? and a thick, pink robe covering her. Her eyes are wide, her lips pursed, but the glare she gives the mirror could crack the glass if it weren't enchanted. An unhappy, angry goddess had just woken from her first day in the citadel, and after an unfortunate run-in with a particularly grouchy beast, she's now short a good pair of slippers and has to deal with a dead beast, who is already attracting flies. ]

Is this the welcome the Queen of the Underworld deserves?!! To be treated like a common criminal?! First I am stolen from my Underworld -- and I must say, you will wish for death after my husband is through with you -- made a prisoner of this citadel, and then -- and then!! I am attacked by a horrid beast while I lay in my bed of flowers as befitting the Creator of Seasons.

[ There is a patch of posies at her feet. Posies which are suddenly turning gray and withering away. ]

Someone should start dispensing with answers. Right. Now.

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Sat, 19 Jan 2013 05:34:55 GMT

Posted by: bound_skyward

[Kain stares into the mirror, looking bleary-eyed and exhausted. He's past the point where he's thinking very rationally... but he's determined to do something about this state.]

Is this the fault of those witches yet again? Have they returned? They will regret it if so...

[He takes off, looking for enemies that aren't there. He's traveling mostly by jumping but as overtired as he is, he can't focus on his landings so his jumps are going to land him in unexpected places, all over town. His goal is to reach the forest eventually...]

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3rd Hagorún

Sat, 19 Jan 2013 05:25:58 GMT

Posted by: dracaleoht

[Like most of the population Merlin looks downright tired with his head pillowed on top of a book. He's used to not having comfortable places to sleep but things have just gotten too much even for him. The background looks to be a small living area with a fire burning brightly in the fireplace with a pot sitting over the flames. Suddenly Merlin sits up as if he remembers he had something to do and he drags a hand down his face.]

There was someone asking about a potion or something to help them sleep earlier and I gave the request to the physician I work for. He's made some sleeping drafts that may help with the current situation.

[A pause as he shifts somewhat uncomfortably.]

If that doesn't work then I could always try a magic spell. That Santa character who came here last month delivered my magic book.

[An even longer pause.]

Suppose I should get on with it... I'm a sorcerer. Magic is a part of who I am. I know some have recognized me but I'm not old - not always anyway. Sorcerers have to hide who they are but I hope to one day change King Arthur's opinion of them.

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Fri, 18 Jan 2013 05:15:26 GMT

Posted by: riotblade

[The past several days haven't been kind to Terra. Her own bed, normally so comfortable, has been anything but lately. Trying to sleep on the equivalent of a bed of rocks hasn't done her any favors, and in shows in those dark circles under her eyes, her physical and mental sluggishness, and plummeting mood. When the mirror activates, she's caught mid-yawn.]

...sorry about that. Does anyone who works at the apothecary know if there's something which might help me sleep? It seems impossible, lately.

Or magic. If there's magic which will do it, I'll try that, too. Anything would be helpful, at this point.

[Temporarily giving up on the cottage -and she's tried the sofa and anywhere else in it that isn't occupied- Terra can be found just about anywhere, trying to seek a decent stretch of rest. She'll curl up at the arena, library, the inn, perhaps another empty cottage...wherever there's a chance of respite. Prod her, send her back, etc.?]

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