Alice!

mod never finished setting up the blog... so sad.... she/her for alice she is like 11 probably at this point

[aliceinslenderland]

Hold, little lady.

{ Splendore stops where he is and leans against a tree. Sugar is still being held in jail in her tendrils. }

This is as good a place to stop as any. Take a moment.

@poet-splendorman (Splendore)

*Alicia perks up and stops walking, looking behind her and around at the surroundings, as if she expects for there to be something notable in the immediate area. The three of them (or, two, with Sugar being in air jail.) have been walking for a while, but...*

We're stopping...? Is something wrong?

[poet-splendorman]

Have you heard of rest, Alicia? It's supposedly very important.

I think -

If you're going to threaten her, Sugar, don't.

{ Sugar grumbles, but does not finish its statement. }

[aliceinslenderland]

*Alicia grumbles.*

Well, yes, obviously. It's just...

*Alicia looks over her shoulder at where they've walked before. She's been doing that a lot.*

We aren't being followed or tracked by anything, right? I mean... I should've been able to tell by now, but... There's no telling what's in this forest with us.

*She seems tense. Alicia's arms are crossed, but her visible hand is clutching at her sleeve.*

[poet-splendorman]

If anything tries to cause any amount of harm, little lady, it will regret it. I haven't seen any hint of us being followed, nor has Sugar. Take a moment to breathe. I'm not going to make you sleep, but you aren't going to keep going right now. I, for one, need to rest.

{ She was absolutely lying. He didn't need rest all that badly - they just wanted Alicia to rest. }

I wish we were being followed, then I could kill it !

You see my point?

[aliceinslenderland]

...Mmm....

Okay, fine. We can stop, for you. I can keep watch, I'm not tired.

*Alicia was, actually, starting to get tired, but she didn't want her... companions to know how longs its been since shes slept, or ate anything. Plus, someone needed to keep watch, right? They were stopping for Splendore, so he clearly wasn't going to keep watch, and she didn't trust Sugar at all, so Alicia had to take on the role. At least she gets to rest some while doing so.*

[poet-splendorman]

{ Splendore relocated Sugar from his tendrils to his arms, and one could watch in real time as the feral goblin (who was stained with Splendore's blood, from chewing on her tendrils the whole time) shifted from irritated and violent to calm and...cuddly? What the fuck. }

Sit at least, little lady. Being on your feet will wear your legs out quicker. It's no help to keep up.

[aliceinslenderland]

*Alicia watched as Sugar's demeanor changed with utter bewilderment. She didnt know it could... do that.*

Um- oh. Yeah. I'll sit.

*She glanced around the area, her eyes falling on a log almost directly across from where Splendore and Sugar were. What a conveniently placed log. Alicia sat down on it and hunched over, where she could keep an eye on the surroundings and her companions at the same time. Though, for someone whose livelihood and general obligation it is to fight villains all day, she doesnt have the best posture...*

[aliceinslenderland]

Hold, little lady.

{ Splendore stops where he is and leans against a tree. Sugar is still being held in jail in her tendrils. }

This is as good a place to stop as any. Take a moment.

@poet-splendorman (Splendore)

*Alicia perks up and stops walking, looking behind her and around at the surroundings, as if she expects for there to be something notable in the immediate area. The three of them (or, two, with Sugar being in air jail.) have been walking for a while, but...*

We're stopping...? Is something wrong?

[poet-splendorman]

Have you heard of rest, Alicia? It's supposedly very important.

I think -

If you're going to threaten her, Sugar, don't.

{ Sugar grumbles, but does not finish its statement. }

[aliceinslenderland]

*Alicia grumbles.*

Well, yes, obviously. It's just...

*Alicia looks over her shoulder at where they've walked before. She's been doing that a lot.*

We aren't being followed or tracked by anything, right? I mean... I should've been able to tell by now, but... There's no telling what's in this forest with us.

*She seems tense. Alicia's arms are crossed, but her visible hand is clutching at her sleeve.*

[poet-splendorman]

If anything tries to cause any amount of harm, little lady, it will regret it. I haven't seen any hint of us being followed, nor has Sugar. Take a moment to breathe. I'm not going to make you sleep, but you aren't going to keep going right now. I, for one, need to rest.

{ She was absolutely lying. He didn't need rest all that badly - they just wanted Alicia to rest. }

I wish we were being followed, then I could kill it !

You see my point?

[aliceinslenderland]

...Mmm....

Okay, fine. We can stop, for you. I can keep watch, I'm not tired.

*Alicia was, actually, starting to get tired, but she didn't want her... companions to know how longs its been since shes slept, or ate anything. Plus, someone needed to keep watch, right? They were stopping for Splendore, so he clearly wasn't going to keep watch, and she didn't trust Sugar at all, so Alicia had to take on the role. At least she gets to rest some while doing so.*

[aliceinslenderland]

Hold, little lady.

{ Splendore stops where he is and leans against a tree. Sugar is still being held in jail in her tendrils. }

This is as good a place to stop as any. Take a moment.

@poet-splendorman (Splendore)

*Alicia perks up and stops walking, looking behind her and around at the surroundings, as if she expects for there to be something notable in the immediate area. The three of them (or, two, with Sugar being in air jail.) have been walking for a while, but...*

We're stopping...? Is something wrong?

[poet-splendorman]

Have you heard of rest, Alicia? It's supposedly very important.

I think -

If you're going to threaten her, Sugar, don't.

{ Sugar grumbles, but does not finish its statement. }

[aliceinslenderland]

*Alicia grumbles.*

Well, yes, obviously. It's just...

*Alicia looks over her shoulder at where they've walked before. She's been doing that a lot.*

We aren't being followed or tracked by anything, right? I mean... I should've been able to tell by now, but... There's no telling what's in this forest with us.

*She seems tense. Alicia's arms are crossed, but her visible hand is clutching at her sleeve.*

[aliceinslenderland]

Hold, little lady.

{ Splendore stops where he is and leans against a tree. Sugar is still being held in jail in her tendrils. }

This is as good a place to stop as any. Take a moment.

@poet-splendorman (Splendore)

*Alicia perks up and stops walking, looking behind her and around at the surroundings, as if she expects for there to be something notable in the immediate area. The three of them (or, two, with Sugar being in air jail.) have been walking for a while, but...*

We're stopping...? Is something wrong?

[aliceinslenderland]

This place is nothing but forest...

...

Have I been going in circles...?

[poet-splendorman]

So this is where you ended up.

[aliceinslenderland]

*Alicia stops dead in her tracks, tensing up at the sound of their voice. She makes no attempt to turn towards Splendore and, presumably, his accomplice.*

So you are here. Were you looking for me, then?

*Her fists clench as she speaks. There's an edge to her voice, whether it be assertive or nervous is up for debate.*

[poet-splendorman]

This is no place for a child to roam around unaccompanied.

Nowhere is a place for a child...!

Hush.

I do not have any intentions on kicking you when you're down, if that's what you're worried about. Consider me a concerned stranger, little lady.

[aliceinslenderland]

I far surpass anyone else my age in power, skill, and self-sufficiency. I will be fine on my own.

*Alicia looked at the pair over her shoulder, arms crossed and poker faced.*

After all, why should I trust you? How should I know you're not lying? And how should I know your lackey won't try eating me?

[poet-splendorman]

Oh, they will try. Did I ever promise otherwise? You are implying words that were never spoken. There is a reason Sugar is currently being... 'air jailed' in my tendrils.

{ Rainbow blood was dripping down said tendrils, from Sugar chewing on them with sharp teeth. }

You shouldn't trust me. You never should. I'm not a good person, little lady.

But, I don't like hurting children. My track record supports that, doesn't it?

[aliceinslenderland]

Hm. No, I suppose not. At least not what I've seen.

*She turns to face the pair fully.*

Still, I am in no need of any escorts, especially not you. While I may have collaborated with you in the past, out of necessity, I do not wish to associate with the likes of you any further, unless you're looking for a fight. And you're not, aren't you?

*Her gaze is steady, maintaining eye contact with Splendore as she speaks. She carries herself tall and with confidence, despite her crossed arms hiding her shaky hands.*

[aliceinslenderland]

This place is nothing but forest...

...

Have I been going in circles...?

[poet-splendorman]

So this is where you ended up.

[aliceinslenderland]

*Alicia stops dead in her tracks, tensing up at the sound of their voice. She makes no attempt to turn towards Splendore and, presumably, his accomplice.*

So you are here. Were you looking for me, then?

*Her fists clench as she speaks. There's an edge to her voice, whether it be assertive or nervous is up for debate.*

[poet-splendorman]

This is no place for a child to roam around unaccompanied.

Nowhere is a place for a child...!

Hush.

I do not have any intentions on kicking you when you're down, if that's what you're worried about. Consider me a concerned stranger, little lady.

[aliceinslenderland]

I far surpass anyone else my age in power, skill, and self-sufficiency. I will be fine on my own.

*Alicia looked at the pair over her shoulder, arms crossed and poker faced.*

After all, why should I trust you? How should I know you're not lying? And how should I know your lackey won't try eating me?

[aliceinslenderland]

This place is nothing but forest...

...

Have I been going in circles...?

[poet-splendorman]

So this is where you ended up.

[aliceinslenderland]

*Alicia stops dead in her tracks, tensing up at the sound of their voice. She makes no attempt to turn towards Splendore and, presumably, his accomplice.*

So you are here. Were you looking for me, then?

*Her fists clench as she speaks. There's an edge to her voice, whether it be assertive or nervous is up for debate.*

[aliceinslenderland]

This place is nothing but forest...

...

Have I been going in circles...?

[aliceinslenderland]

*Alicia is now begrudgingly trudging through the forest, now in civilian clothes. Her hands are shoved into her jacket pockets, and she's muttering something under her breath.*

[aliceinslenderland]

Splendore is coming don't worry!

actually maybe do worry, sugar is there too

*scowl* I do not want to see either of them.

[aliceinslenderland]

Why. Why did that have to happen today.

[aliceinslenderland]

You are in another dimension but okay

*Alicia is inspecting the surrounding area.*

Well, do you have any proof?

[aliceinslenderland]

Welcome to another dimension, Alicia! Congratulations small child.

What? That's ridiculous. You're seriously expecting me to believe that?

And don't patronize me.

[aliceinslenderland]

Oh my god its the ? Its the fuckass child? Evil splendorpoet's fuckass child????

Where am I?!

The- It was- WHERE DID IT GO?! DID IT SEND ME HERE?!

[aliceinslenderland]

Magic anon!!! ^_^

RELEASE THE MAGICAL GIRL

*Deep in the forest, there's a flash of light. Someone gets thrown across the ground, making an impact mark in a tree and shaking out some leaves and loose branches.*

*A young slender lies at the bottom of the tree. She wears a frilly, light pink and blue dress, with seemingly no tears or damage from the impact. The young girl stirs, slowly pulling herself up from the wreckage around her.*

*She pulls herself up, and an older, more mature-looking Alice looks around her surroundings, wildly confused.*

Where...?

*Alicia is now available for asks.*

[hollowinthegrotto]

alice redesign soon if you believe

[aliceinslenderland]

{ Tunnels in tunnels in tunnels

Spirals in spirals in spirals

the chase is on. }

{ What is chasing? Hard to say.

But Alice knows, nonetheless, to run. }

*Alice ran. She ran as fast as she could, as fast as her feet could carry her, and it still didn't feel fast enough. Her heart was pounding. Was it? She couldn't tell. She was too terrified to even care about that. What was happening? This isn't normal. This hasnt happened before.*

[flirtatious-slenderman]

*It didn't want to do this.*

*And yet, it still ran after the helpless child. It wouldn't hurt her. It wouldn't let the dream turn that way.*

*It was powerful, yes, but still a victim of its own needs. Joy and fear alike - and this one's mind was already leaning towards fear.*

*A guttural noise came from the near - incomprehensible thing as it chased Alice through the tunnels.*

[aliceinslenderland]

*Alice tries to scream, to call fir help, bit she couldn't. Nothing came out. Not a peep. She just desperately wanted to get away, to find someone, anyone, that could help her. And yet it felt as of She was completely alone with that thing, that monster chasing her through the unfamiliar tunnels. She didn't kbow how much longer she could run for. She had to be getting tired eventually.*

[flirtatious-slenderman]

*The entity slowly came to a stop. It sat down. It sat there, and then...*

It's time for you to wake up.

And it's time for me to move on.

[aliceinslenderland]

...?

*Alice slowed to a stop herself, keeping some distance between her and the entity. She turned to look at it, still frightened and confused.*

[flirtatious-slenderman]

Bye, dreamer.

[aliceinslenderland]

Uh...

Good...bye...?