Simply Mad

Have you any idea why a raven is like a writing desk? Welcome and a Very Merry Unbirthday to you! This is the RP blog for The Mad Hatter. Proud member of Creative Disney Role Play.

[thecaptainalice]

In Style 10/6 | Hatter & Alice

[simply-mad-hatter]

His eyes sparked with his interest at the idea. Surely they had both been thinking it for quite some time, but the relief of the words being brought to life came with a new sense of freedom and weightlessness. Alice was choosing him. She wasn’t choosing her family, or marriage, or even this Upperland she had been so accustomed to. She was choosing him.

With a smile wider than the ocean, Hatter beamed at Alice and chuckled. “That is the best idea I have heard all day. I do, however, hope that you remember the way.” He laughed again. “I appear to have made a rhyme.”

Tarrant began to absentmindedly graze her hand with his thumb. He noticed the softness, the gentle, and the caring she possessed and the smile could not escape him. Let’s run away together. The words played over and over in his head and in his heart. “I would love to run with you.”

[thecaptainalice]

A smile wider than Chessur’s appeared on Alice’s lips as she choked a laugh. “Yes I do and yes you did.” 

Alice felt something within her brewing. Something warm, something nice. Better than nice. It was restless too, suddenly Alice didn’t want to sit down and hold hands. She wanted to still that chaos, she wanted more. 

Taking initiative, she got up. Connected by their hands, she pulled him up as well and wrapped her arms around him in a tight embrace. Pressing her cheek against his chest, she heard his heartbeat beating vigorously, never faltering a beat. She inhaled his scent, felt the buttons of his waistcoat on her cheeks and pressed closer into the brewing feeling. It had not gone, on the contrary, it had only increased. She wondered if Hatter felt the same.

Then Alice realised that this is where she aught to be. It didn’t really matter if they went back to Underland or stay here. As long as she was with the Hatter, she would feel safe and loved. 

[simply-mad-hatter]

The warm hug he had received was surprised in the best sense of the word. His nerves built up to his throat, or perhaps that was his heart, he couldn't tell. All Tarrant knew for sure was that he never wanted to leave this moment in time. As habitual and sewing, Hatter's arms found their way to her and he never wanted to let go. He knew now, surer than anything, that this was the happiest he had ever been. 

His heart began to beat faster, both nervous and fulfilled. Alice had held onto the cloth of his jacket tighter and longer than he had ever expected, but it was okay. It was far more than "okay", it was serenity. With a gentle and unsure hand, he moved to her soft curls and began to gently stroke them. He loved the way her hair felt in his hands, the way it bounced as he dropped it gently. She was made of feathers and as strong as walls. 

Unsure if she would pull away or not, Hatter's arms went back over her shoulders and his palms lay flat on her spine, squeezing just tightly enough for her to know that he never wanted this embrace to end. 

[simply-mad-hatter]

Announcement

//Hello everyone!

I am headed on a trip to Disney World in Florida tomorrow and I am very excited. Unfortunately, that means I will have to take some time off. I'll be back, no worries. Off to my adventure! :)

[thecaptainalice]

In Style 10/6 | Hatter & Alice

[thecaptainalice]

Hatter’s hand was warm and big around her own. She squeezed back and met his gaze. His eyes were as warm and big as his hand. Suddenly, she felt like crying all over again. Not from sadness, but from happiness. She had never really thought thoroughly about it, but when she looked into his eyes she recognised it. Love.

Alice felt it as well. She smiled her first sincere smile as silent tears down her cheeks. Her emotions lay dangerously close to the surface today, just like an old idea she had.

"Let us go back to Underland, Tarrant." Alice whispered as she laced her fingers through Tarrant’s. "Let’s run away together." It seems she’s only good at running from responsibilities. Only now, she would not only running away from something scary, she would be running towards something new too. 

[simply-mad-hatter]

His eyes sparked with his interest at the idea. Surely they had both been thinking it for quite some time, but the relief of the words being brought to life came with a new sense of freedom and weightlessness. Alice was choosing him. She wasn't choosing her family, or marriage, or even this Upperland she had been so accustomed to. She was choosing him.

With a smile wider than the ocean, Hatter beamed at Alice and chuckled. "That is the best idea I have heard all day. I do, however, hope that you remember the way." He laughed again. "I appear to have made a rhyme."

Tarrant began to absentmindedly graze her hand with his thumb. He noticed the softness, the gentle, and the caring she possessed and the smile could not escape him. Let's run away together. The words played over and over in his head and in his heart. "I would love to run with you."

[thecaptainalice]

In Style 10/6 | Hatter & Alice

[thecaptainalice]

Alice took his hand and smiled a watery smile. Up on her feet, she needed a moment to defy the dizziness and blackness that comes with getting up quickly, needing Hatter’s hand for support. She didn’t let go until they were in the kitchen where they had their private tea parties. Alice leaned with her bottom on the edge of the table and watched Hatter making their tea.

'Tea makes everything better' Alice’s numb mind wandered. 'No, that's not really true. I've had plenty of tea with people that didn't make everything better, like Lady Ascot'. Alice shivered at the memory. They’ve had some awkward tea parties in the past. 'No. Hatter makes everything better.' The first sincere smile appeared on her lips.  She knew it was true. ‘Have I made a rhyme?’

Thinking further over her statement, she came to the conclusion that it wasn’t true either. ‘At least, not for everybody. For Mother, Hatter makes nothing better.’ The gloomy thought tugged her spirits down so far that she felt the need to sit down. Watching the Hatter she wondered. ‘Shall I tell him that Mother practically hates him? No, why should he have to know and he probably knows already himself. But…. he is probably the reason why my mother sought a husband for me… but why? Why so suddenly?’

With a painful shake of her head, she stopped that train of thought. She noticed the cup of tea in front of her. The steam was gone, so it was probably cold. Too long a time had passed without a reaction from Alice. Had Hatter asked her something? How did the cup get there? How long had she been lost in her mind? 

"I’m fine." she mumbled.

[simply-mad-hatter]

Tarrant had walked Alice slowly over to her chair, the one she had always sat down at when they met for tea in the back of the hat shop. He brewed and poured her tea, the aroma drifting warmly into the air. It was almost perfect. Almost.

He watched carefully as Alice seemed to stare through him. She was clearly lost in thought and he wasn't sure how to bring her back smoothly. With hesitation and a burst of courage, he asked softly, "Are you alright?"

Her response came later, to slow to be laced with honesty. The corners of his mouth tugged down. Gently taking a seat to the right of hers, he skidded across the floor to be as close as he could in attempts to comfort her. His go to method was always tea, but it was clear that it wouldn't work this time.

Placing a hand over hers, he smiled and squeezed lightly, just enough for her to know that he was and always would be there for her. It became clear that words may not make the situation better and he was fearful that he would say something wrong. Deciding to let her come to him, he whispered as he looked at her with his big and loving eyes, "How can I help?"

[thecaptainalice]

In Style 10/6 | Hatter & Alice

[simply-mad-hatter]

The pain he saw and Alice broke him a thousand times. He remained solid for her but felt everything but. Her sadness seemed to double inside of his chest as she began to sob. His arms moved up in surprise as she practically tackled him into an embrace. Alice’s sudden closeness added a warm feeling to his heart, but the circumstances made it oh so bittersweet. Wrapping his arms around her, he rested one on her ribs and the other gently began to stroke her hair. Tarrant didn’t have much experience with personal closeness like this, but his actions felt right.

That’s when she told him. His hand froze and held her head softly, his gaze fixed on the floor in shock, and his heart dropped to his feet. Married? Surely he should have expected it. The news explained Helen’s reaction at the party and Alice was… Alice was…

She was beautiful. Alice was kind, curious, fun, thoughtful, warm, gentle, and beautiful. Of course she was to be married, any man would be lucky to be with her. It would a blessing to be the man by her side.

Alice squeezed and whispered softly through her tears. Tarrant had no words and simply said, “Shh… Please don’t cry anymore.” He couldn’t bare to see it.

[thecaptainalice]

Alice wanted nothing more than to stop crying, to please Hatter but she just couldn’t. The security and warmth of Hatter’s embrace were so perfect that she felt completely safe to let go and let the emotions wash over her. Maybe, if she buried herself far enough in Hatter’s chest, time could stand still and she’d stay safe here in his arms.

After a while, there were no tears left to shed. Sobs turned into hiccups and whimpers. Still holding Hatter’s upper arms, she put some space between them so she could face him and explain the situation. He deserved that.

"My mum- She makes me.” Alice said, staring at a point in the floorboards. In a whim, her sadness transformed into anger. Oh and how angry she was.  “She arranged everything. I didn’t know till this morning." Unknowingly, she clenched her fists in the fabric of Hatter’s sleeves. "Tomorrow is our engagement party and in a month the wedding and I don’t- I can’t -I-I"

This was the first time their eyes met. Alice wished with all her heart that she hadn’t. She saw her own pain reflected in Hatter’s pale blue eyes. It Silent tears welled in her own reddened ones. Biting her quivering lip, she took a deep sigh and broke. “I don’t want to marry.”  

[simply-mad-hatter]

"Tomorrow!" The word escaped his lips before he even thought to stop it. With widened eyes and slumping shoulders, it took everything for the Hatter not to break down with her. He did not mean to upset Alice. Tarrant knew that he had to be there for her, had to help her in every and any way that he could. One day was simply not enough time.

He could see in her reddened eyes that this was the truth. She was not saying these things only to spare his feelings, she was speaking with her heart. Alice was truly in pain and in the saddest state he had ever witnessed. He couldn't bare to see her like this any longer. 

"Then we must get started immediately." If Alice did not want to marry, she shouldn't need to. They needed a plan and they needed it quickly. Fighting his own sobbing heart, he forced and unconvincing smile for Alice. He pressed a palm to his knee and slowly rose from the floor. Offering his hand down to Alice, he gave a more sincere smile. "Come with me. I'll make you some tea."

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[thecaptainalice]

In Style 10/6 | Hatter & Alice

[simply-mad-hatter]

Hearing the bell at the door to the hat shop, Tarrant peeked around the corner slowly. Though he loved what he did, he did not particularly enjoy the customers. Seeing who it was, he sprang up and ran to the store’s center with a smile.

The smile quickly turned somber and horrified as Alice fell in a tragic sight. Her hair was wet, her eyes were watered and her legs had given up on her as the rest seemed to have.

Quickly running toward her, Hatter sunk to his knees to get on her level. His hand sought out the curve of her jaw and with a sad expression he muttered, “Are you alright, Alice?” It was clear she was not but he hadn’t known what to say. What could have possibly made her so upset? How would he remedy her pain? Instead of moving or fidgeting as he normally would, Tarrant was a rock. He held her face cheek steadily and locked his eyes onto hers, searching for the answers to her pain.

[thecaptainalice]

At suddenly feeling cold against her wet burning cheeks, she gripped his hands and squeezed them. Looking into his eyes made the hurt worse. Those kind, worried eyes. She wanted to look away, she wanted to save him the pain she was feeling. But those kind, worried eyes.

"No alright - I - mother - Lord - tomorrow - I- engaged - marry - don’t-" The sentence came out with fits and starts for Alice was sobbing like she hadn’t done in a long while. She let go of Hatter’s hands and broke the distance by throwing herself to him in a hard-needed embrace. All she wanted to do was to curl up in a ball and close her eyes till everything was over. 

"I am to marry a Lord in a month." Alice hiccupped against Hatter’s chest after a deep, ragged breath. Clutching her arms around Hatter even tighter and whispered. "Again."

[simply-mad-hatter]

The pain he saw and Alice broke him a thousand times. He remained solid for her but felt everything but. Her sadness seemed to double inside of his chest as she began to sob. His arms moved up in surprise as she practically tackled him into an embrace. Alice's sudden closeness added a warm feeling to his heart, but the circumstances made it oh so bittersweet. Wrapping his arms around her, he rested one on her ribs and the other gently began to stroke her hair. Tarrant didn't have much experience with personal closeness like this, but his actions felt right.

That's when she told him. His hand froze and held her head softly, his gaze fixed on the floor in shock, and his heart dropped to his feet. Married? Surely he should have expected it. The news explained Helen's reaction at the party and Alice was... Alice was...

She was beautiful. Alice was kind, curious, fun, thoughtful, warm, gentle, and beautiful. Of course she was to be married, any man would be lucky to be with her. It would a blessing to be the man by her side.

Alice squeezed and whispered softly through her tears. Tarrant had no words and simply said, "Shh... Please don't cry anymore." He couldn't bare to see it.

[simply-mad-hatter]

Quickly he became as frightened as she was. The confused urgency she brought made Tarrant panic. Seeing she needed to leave immediately, he decided that he only had one choice.

"Come with me." He half carried her as he began running from the ball with her. Of all the places he knew the best, Underland was one of the most comfortable for him.

His large feet clunk against the pavement and the ribbon tied around his hat began floating as he ran. He continuously checked behind him to make sure she was still there. Her urgency made him worried that she might disappear if they did not leave. The Hatter raced her to the rabbit hole and pointed. 

"We have to jump," he spoke with urgency and pleading eyes. 

[cxndrillon]

Their pace was quicker than anything she’d ever run before and the situation seemed to be escalating rapidly, the air was rampant with a desperate sort of energy and she couldn’t tell if it was from her or her mysterious rescuer. Either way, they seemed to be heading somewhere specific – although she’d never have guessed it was a rabbit hole in a million years.

Hesitation paused her movements – he must be crazy if he thought she’d jump down there – and yet she could hear the galloping hooves of the kings horses, was certain she could feel their hot breath on the back of her neck. And so, without even a look behind, Cinderella jumped into the dark hole; placing all her trust in the person she had just run away with. 

[simply-mad-hatter]

Hatter could see the hesitancy she held. He found it terribly surprising when she suddenly jumped. Without a second thought, he followed with her. Tarrant watched her reactions as they swirled into the tunneled hole of floating objects and slowed reality. Surely this experience would be a strange one for her as many people did not hold the curiosity or acceptance that he did.

"Do not be afraid. We are almost to the ground." 

[ican-giveyoustars]

"That looks good on you!"

11: an animal-themed onesie 

      The rabbit looked up, startled, as the door was pushed open.Normally that wouldn’t be a problem, but he hadn’t exactly planned onbeing found wearing a giant chicken suit. So instead of reacting, hesimply blinked — then smiled sheepishly.

               ”I can explain.”

[simply-mad-hatter]

     The hatter tried his hardest to contain his laughter, but he was simply incapable of doing so. The sight truly was the oddest thing - both a chicken and a rabbit. Seeing the hare in his awkward state made it even funnier. “Well, it seems you may have to. I can’t think of an explanation,” he said through loud laughter. 

[ican-giveyoustars]

      “Okay, so it’s like this—-“

The rabbit began, palms held up and a pleading expression on his face as he walked towards the Hatter. He began gesticulating wildly, in an attempt to make his strange case.

      “I went to the dry cleaners this morning, right? But they switched up my order with someone else! They offered me a complimentary suit I could wear for the day, until our orders were put back on track — and I accepted! How could I have known it would be a chicken suit?! I guess it’s better than nothing, but jeepers! How’s anyone gonna take me seriously wearing THIS?!" He fretted, pulling out the material.

As if it was any sillier than his regular clothes.

[simply-mad-hatter]

His laughter turned louder and more out of control. Tarrant pictured the confused expression the hare must have had at receiving the suit. Trying to contain himself and regain his composure, Hatter took a seat on the floor and sat cross-legged. "I do enjoy it."

[simply-mad-hatter]

"That looks good on you!"

1:a hoodie, jeans and sneakers

"Really?" Tarrant looked down at his attire. "I must say, it’s very warm!"

[simply-mad-hatter]

"That looks good on you!" (hi ^u^)

19:a tropical print button-up shirt and denim shorts

"Oh, my, why thank you…" the hatter blushed and awkwardly tried to cover the unfamiliar attire. "I can’t say confidently that I am terribly happy with it all. You think it looks nice?"

[ican-giveyoustars]

"That looks good on you!"

11: an animal-themed onesie 

      The rabbit looked up, startled, as the door was pushed open.Normally that wouldn’t be a problem, but he hadn’t exactly planned onbeing found wearing a giant chicken suit. So instead of reacting, hesimply blinked — then smiled sheepishly.

               ”I can explain.”

[simply-mad-hatter]

     The hatter tried his hardest to contain his laughter, but he was simply incapable of doing so. The sight truly was the oddest thing - both a chicken and a rabbit. Seeing the hare in his awkward state made it even funnier. "Well, it seems you may have to. I can't think of an explanation," he said through loud laughter. 

[simply-mad-hatter]

Send me "That looks good on you!" and your muse will find my muse wearing... (roll a d20 or generate a number from 1-20!)

1: a hoodie, jeans and sneakers

2: ballroom wear

3: an oversized t-shirt

4: a kimono or yukata

5: a dress shirt and slacks

6: the asker's clothing

7: traditional clothing of the muse's heritage

8: a maid outfit

9: hot pants and a crop top

10: a suit of futuristic armour

11: an animal-themed onesie

12: a flower crown

13: signature outfit of a favourite character

14: royalty dress

15: their career clothing

16: their swimwear

17: a suit of medieval armour

18: signature outfit of a favourite superhero

19: a tropical print button-up shirt and denim shorts

20: something of the mun's choice

[thecaptainalice]

In Style 10/6 | Hatter & Alice

[simply-mad-hatter]

As distracted as he was, Hatter had a grand time at the party. When he could pull his attention from Helen, that is. The other guests were kind and seemingly glad to be there. It was so hard to tell with people of Upperland as they seemed to always be thinking two things at once.

After the party had ended and goodbyes were said, Tarrant retired to his hat shop. As much as he wanted and needed to speak to Alice, he could not do so with her mother present. He still wasn’t exactly sure what he had done. Perhaps Helen decided him an enemy before they’d met.

Back at the shop, he began undressing from his ridiculous attire and back into something much better suited for himself. With the hat placed on top of his head, he found calmness again. With a long exhale, he plopped into a chair and began to let his mind wander. He thought of many things, not many of importance. That was until he thought of Alice. Was she truly fond of him? Why wouldn’t she tell him? Was Helen right or just trying to spark a reaction? With that trail of thought, he knew he had to see Alice again. They needed to speak. 

[thecaptainalice]

The ride in the carriage had been tough. It had taken her a while to find a free carriage, so by the time she was on her way to Hatter’s hat shop, her dress was soaking wet. In the carriage, the weight of her mother’s words sunk in and instead of being a sobbing mess, Alice felt empty. Her mind didn’t want to realise that a wedding would happen. It wouldn’t. Something can be done about it. Can’t it? 

By the time she arrived at the workshop, she was shivering from the cold wetness that clung around her. It had stopped raining, but a chilly wind blew her hair in wet tangles instead.  With trembling knees, she took small steps to the door of Hatter’s workshop.

Without closing the door, she stumbled inside. Clutching her arms in front of her chest, her knees gave way and she collapsed. 

[simply-mad-hatter]

Hearing the bell at the door to the hat shop, Tarrant peeked around the corner slowly. Though he loved what he did, he did not particularly enjoy the customers. Seeing who it was, he sprang up and ran to the store's center with a smile.

The smile quickly turned somber and horrified as Alice fell in a tragic sight. Her hair was wet, her eyes were watered and her legs had given up on her as the rest seemed to have.

Quickly running toward her, Hatter sunk to his knees to get on her level. His hand sought out the curve of her jaw and with a sad expression he muttered, "Are you alright, Alice?" It was clear she was not but he hadn't known what to say. What could have possibly made her so upset? How would he remedy her pain? Instead of moving or fidgeting as he normally would, Tarrant was a rock. He held her face cheek steadily and locked his eyes onto hers, searching for the answers to her pain.

[manyimaginativemuses]

Madness Runs In The Family // @ simply-mad-hatter

[simply-mad-hatter]

With calmly lit green eyes, Tarrant stopped and cocked his head to the side. It was a curious feeling, being threatened. It was a feeling he found he did not much enjoy. Assuming a game was being made, he played along. “Is that so, Daniel? You’d hurt me?” He smiled as he spoke, unafraid of the absent words.

[manyimaginativemuses]

Daniel smirked wildly, cocking his head strangely as he watched his father. “Yes. Yes ay would. ‘Specially since ay got reasons tuh. After all, ya were a horrendous fatha.” He growled, that dark smirk plastered on his face as he finally turned around, his orange eyes meeting green ones. “Ay’d be afraid if ay were ya.”

[simply-mad-hatter]

"A horrendous father?" He thought back to when Daniel was younger. Surely he wasn't the best father, but horrendous? Tarrant wasn't sure what to think. Why on earth was Daniel so angry with him? The look in his eyes was known all too well. "No need to be angry. Would you care for tea? It may calm you down a bit."

[drinkup-mehearties-yoho]

// Ah!

I got called into work today until 8. If I cannot get to replies/starters tonight, they will FOR SURE be done tomorrow. Sorry for the inconvenience!

[simply-mad-hatter]

//terribly sorry that my activity has dropped a bit lately. I just had exams for college and they took more of my time than anticipated. In hindsight, I should have taken a hiatus, but I am back! I promise to be more diligent and I will work on replies tomorrow. Speaking of! I would love to meet more of you lovely people! Please like this status if you would like me to write a starter for us! :)