the_rabbithole | Wonderland Open Post

[So someone's not paying enough attention to where he's going as he's looking at his spring schedule and looking between it and the buildings as he hurries across the college grounds, not taking enough care of his speed or where he was going.

So come his crashing into someone, there's a surprised gasp as he quickly backs up and tenses up, eyes wide and going to that bright light blue as he subconsciously sets up a semi-solid shield around him for the moment]

Sorry! I'm so sorry I wasn't watching where I was going, any damage to your books I can help pay for, I promise!

[And he was aiming to help to get the books and anything dropped up before he properly realized who he bumped into being Red, his eyes still bright, but he reigned the shield in, actively aware he was doing it. He didn't know if anyone else had seen it. Nevermind he was dealing with a bruised right upper arm at the moment.

[When she's run into there's a bit of a grunt out of her because oh my god... Though it wasn't really the first time she'd been run into by some stranger. Except that this wasn't really a stranger. That much was obvious the moment she heard his voice, saw that shield form around him.]

Hey, it's not a big deal. They're just books.

[Once that shield is dropped she bends down to help pick up the rest of her books. However, there was something that she'd noticed.]

What's wrong with your arm, Ronny?

[He visibly tenses a bit as he stammers a bit, trying to think of an excuse that might work. He knew that Gwynne was on campus and he didn't exactly want to cause any issues between friends.]

O-on my way home yesterday, I slammed my arm against the wall. L-lost my balance and was going too fast, is all.

[There was no eye contact. Ronny was, and always would be, a terrible liar. Especially to people he cared about.]

[She notices him tense up and resists the urge to ball up her fists. Especially when that lie came out of his mouth. Red straightens herself up and watches him.]

Don't do that. Don't you lie to me. Who did it?

[Heeeeeeeeeeesitates as he shifts from foot to foot a bit]

It was my fault, honestly. Gwynne's been under a lot of stress and wanted me to go out and get some groceries and I forgot a few things. She pushed me into the wall, but it's nothing, really. I promise.

[Because it's definitely not her being a psycho bitch. Nope.]

[Sorry, Ronny, but she's not going to take that for an answer. The moment he said that Gwynne had done it those eyes of hers flash green.]

Then I'm going to find the bitch and have a word with her.

[That's not something that can be stopped either, unfortunately.]

[Well she won't have to wait too much longer because the girl in question will be coming up now from behind, sliding one hand into the March Hares back pocket as a possessive gesture, holding him close to her side as he smiled to Red, Ronny having a sudden feeling that none of this will end well.

Granted, in the distance there was a hiss followed by a squeak of a dormouse waking up from his spot before drifting off again, but the blue eyed kitten was still very curious.]

Hey there, Red. Sorry for my klutzy little bunny here

[She gave a little giggle as she moved to kiss Ronny's cheek, the boy still unsure of how to react to anything going on at all right now. This was challenging. To say the least.]

[Red's eyes narrow and flash green even as she watches Gwynne. Watches just how possessive that stupid bitch thought she was being. If she thought that sticking close to Ronny was going to get her out of this then she was sorely mistaken.]

You're going to step away from Ronny and step away from him now, Gwynne.

[Even as she says it she circles around them until she's behind them. From there she grabs a handful of Gwynne's hair and jerks the girl's head back pretty damn hard. It was time she dealt with the bitch once and for all. You didn't hurt someone that she cared about.]

[Welp Ronny definitely knew this was going to be a bad time if he stuck around too much longer and let out a squeak as Gwynne was about to argue and yelped as she was yanked backward.

The girl growled, pulling her hand from Ronnys pocket as she balled her fists, pulling out a small deck of playing cards.]

You really wanna start this? If it's not me he's dating he could've wound up dating that bitch Alice.

[Ronny's not even going to touch that topic and just briefly judge before running to get Jay. Help at least stopping the fight would be needed.]

Oh, I really want to start this. And I may not like Alice but unfortunately, it's a bit obvious that you're the bitch.

[She doesn't, however, mention anything about Ronny dating Alice. That actually... that kind of hurt. Red wasn't going to focus on that though. No, instead she was going to focus on Gwynne and slamming her fist into the girl's face.]

[There's no romantic connection between Alice and any of the boys. At all. So that's good at least!

She gasped, though as she quickly moved to dodge the punch, growling before sliding a card out of her pack to throw directly at Reds face before she heard two yelps and groans from the bushes and rose an eyebrow. She was a better liar, at least, than Ronny.]

Well that's certainly something.

[There's a groan as the boys poked their heads out of the bushes, definitely not pleased with anything right now.

[That's definitely good because otherwise there'd be a pissed off Red. She already doesn't like Alice and that would just cause more hatred. As for the yelps, that gets ignored because her focus had to be on Gwynne. Not two of her boys that were out here somewhere. As long as they weren't touched then things would be fine.

She moves out of the way of the card, feeling it slice into cheek. Those eyes narrow on Gwynne and she advances towards her, hand come out to slam into the girl's face. Nails and all. She wasn't exactly caring about using her fist right now. Using her hand and nails worked just fine. And she was aiming to draw blood.]

[Within seconds of that final strike happening, Frederick had leaped into action as Jay got there as well, the dormouse going for Red to keep her from doing anything else, Jay grabbing and holding Gwynne, kicking the backs of her knees to bring her to the ground as Ronny got there a second later, eyes wide as he looked at the blood from the wound that Red had caused, the blood on Reds cheek, not knowing what to do at all.

Jay had words, at least]

Oh I am so glad I got here after that.

[There was a growl as he looked to Frederick, lifting his chin in a silent 'sup' and getting the same in return.]

I'll be dragging her off somewhere not here. Maybe police department. At the very least campus security. Cat! [And Dannys head poking out] You're coming with me. [And they're off! But Danny still gets to catch a glimpse of deep chocolate brown eyes and a cheshire grin with a chuckle appearing out of thin air.]

Holy shit...

[And he's off. And that cheshire grin belongs to a maine coon cat that appears shortly after, once fully on the ground, transforming as he speaks]

Y'know, it's really impressive. You managin' to go through with those claws of yours even after I'm sure you felt your special spark disappear. I'm not from here, by the way. Before you ask how I can possibly be a cat while you're not able to turn into your forms. The answer to that is simple.

[There's that grin, though]

But saying wouldn't be in my nature at all.

[And there's a purr to your superintendents voice as he speaks.]

And no, I don't care that you just fought on campus.

[Her hands clench into fits the moment she feels Frederick grab a hold of her. Normally she'd of pulled away from the hold but instead she just leans back against the dormouse. Though she gives Gwynne a smirk when Jay gets a hold of the girl.

What she doesn't expect, however, is the superintendent coming up. The Original Cheshire Cat. Though it doesn't stop her from giving the older man a bit of a smile.]

All I did was use my nails not my claws.

[If she'd had her power, she'd of used her raven claws to gouge out Gwynne's eyes. Though she does feel the emptiness of her magic. The hole where it's at.]

No, you'd rather speak in riddles. It's the nature of your kind.

[As for the caring whether she fought on campus or not, that just gets a shrug out of her. However, right now she wanted to walk away. Leave the boys to their own devices so she can go handle her own wounds.]

Come with me to the office and I can explain more. You're going to want to stay with the boys, dear, Ms. Travers.

[The original Cheshire gives a grin]

Jay and Danny will no doubt follow, but for now, how about some tea.

Tea sounds wonderful right about now.

[She doesn't hesitate to pull away a bit from Frederick, grabbing a hold of one of his hands. With her free hand she grabs a hold of Ronny's. Making sure that the boys were with her and practically by her side as they walked towards the office with the original Cheshire.]

[Ronny gave her hand a gentle squeeze and gave her a small smile as they followed the man to the office, once there and seeing the options for sitting were a couch or chair, glancing to her. If she wanted to sit in the chair, he was fine with that and understood. The couch was big enough for two people, though, and Frederick would have had no interest in it anyway.

So sitting was entirely up to her.

The superintendent moved to gather some cups and the tea together, stretching out a bit before pouring some tea that could be left still steeping. It had some minor healing qualities to it, enough for a scratch, minor bruises. nothing that would be more permanent.]

So the question now is where to begin. I could tell you that you've been on my radar for a long time, all seven of you, if only because Gwynne forced her way in. And you all fit the archetypes so well. The March Hare being... Maybe a bit more skittish and a bit less insane, but not everything can be a winning pull, right?

[There's a grin as he passes the tea out to everyone before taking his seat

Meanwhile Ronny wasn't quite sure how to feel about the fact his title-sake was, in fact, insane.]

[It was a bit weird feeling Ronny squeezing her hand but she doesn't pull away, can't pull away. Nor does she even want to. Though once in the office she leaves the chair to Frederick figuring that he wouldn't want anything to do with her anyway. After all, he dealt with her already by stopping her from ripping Gwynne apart even more.

So she moves over to the couch giving Ronny a bit of a smile, so he knew that she didn't mind him sitting with her. And when the tea is handed to them, she raises a brow.]

Shouldn't you wait until the rest of my boys are here before continuing to explain things?

[Hey, it was a very valid question. After all, Jay and Daniel weren't there. Though she raises a brow.]

Why were we on your radar?

You lucky souls having a more straightforward cat. Probably not going to last much longer, though.

[The Cat shrugged as he sipped at his own tea]

Why is a raven like a desk?

[There's a wide grin as he speaks, the emphasis clearly being part of it.]

The queen, the dormouse, the hare, the cat and the jabberwocky. A group of five, just missing one, the ever curious daughter or son. Once all converged and grown, an adventure will be set, all theirs alone. Lead by a man or two or three, just follow the one that has the key.

[In perfect cat fashion of course.

Frederick's giving a frown, pausing in the pacing he was hardly aware he was actually doing. He wasn't used to having energy. He was used to feeling weighed down by how tired he regularly made himself feel. The door opened as Danny and Jay returned, pointing behind him at both of them and the empty chairs. He had no intention of sitting down, and Jay recognized the quiet stance as dangerous just from elementary school, immediately going to take a seat.]

Also yes, you have that to look forward to with Danny.

[And there's a face made by the dormouse.

Ronny, meanwhile we on the couch, tense because of the information being thrown at them, eyes wide as he felt his heart pounding]

B-but how exactly can we hope to do anything w-without any powers..?

[That would be a bit of a squeak to his voice as he spoke because lawl asking questions about a situation asked too much like questioning someone and that he was in danger of getting hurt because of it]

What the hell do you mean it won't last long? Do NOT under any circumstances threaten my boys.

[It didn't matter that it wasn't an actual threat but for Red, it's what it felt like. Unlike Ronny though she's not afraid to call the superintendent out on it. Though she ignores the whole riddle. In fact, she hates that riddle and she's tense as well. Even as she sips her tea but sits it down in favor of taking Ronny's hand, giving it a soft squeeze.]

How did we even lose our powers?

Nothing there was a threat. Do you see a threat to your supposed group as literally anything? Because I guess technically I might be able to understand that since you are the 'Red Queen' [Air quotes!] but alas.

[There's a sigh and handswish.

Ronny meanwhile holds her hand and gives a tiny smile over to her]

As for how you even lost your powers, someone has helped the actual Red Queen cross over just enough to cast a spell to affect anyone not born in Wonderland. And seeing as you were all born here, no more powers.

Stab the heart, regain your power, though.

[There's a grin, wondering how many of them would get that little not-riddle. He took his phone out briefly to send a text to someone, pocketing it shortly after and stretching out]

Help from the curious one will regain your forms.

[Ronny frowned a bit, trying to understand as he swallowed hard, shifting a bit in his seat]

There have been many threats to my group.

[Which is why she doesn't trust others that easily. Just ask her sister. Someone that she used to trust. However, she frowns slightly at that.]

We're not killers.

[Though she was really hating the whole 'curious one' bullshit. That was starting to grate on her nerves.]

How the hell are we part of your group?

[Frederick has a definite temperment now and Jay glanced over at that, being able to tell he was frustrated and letting out a sigh]

Before he continues, I would love to hear your logic on what makes us part of some group of yours that I, at the very least, wasn't even aware of being apart of.

[There's a frown heavy on his face. This is definitely a side of Frederick that hadn't been seen for at the very least a long time.

You boys have always been a part of my group.

[She doesn't like seeing Frederick so damn frustrated. It's actually hard to see him that way because of how long it's been.]

I never made it so you weren't unaware, Frederick. We've all always been connected in some form or fashion. To an extent even before we all became a collective group.

And in true spirit of the Red Queen you can't accept that there's a group you're not part of, nor that you need to concern yourself with, that accepts people because of who they are. Do you really need to be that damned in control or in the know or what the fuck ever you want to consider it when it comes to bullshit that never once fucking concerned you?

[And there's Ronny on the couch kind of shrinking into the corner of it because AHAHA. THIS COULD END BADLY.]

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