+ ENTRANCEWAY TEST DRIVE MEME +

[vitaelamorte]

HAS THIS EVER HAPPENED TO YOU?!

Your mind is a car, a car in the vastness of the universe, slowly going down the road which connects thought upon thought and you glance at your hands as they grasp the steering wheel, wondering if you are fit to master the curves of creativity, to weather the rocky roads of prose, to order a cool glass of beer at the roadhouse of inspiration no wait a second you can't order a beer you're driving you're test driving your mind car drunk what have you done WHAT HAVE YOU DONE THIS IS THE MIND POLICE SLOW DOWN AND PULL OVER IMMEDIATELY YOU ARE UNDER ARREST I SAID SLOW DOWN THIS IS--

ENTRANCEWAY
TEST DRIVE MEME

►► Take a brand new muse out for a drive, bring an old voice and try Wonderland's setting and population on for size. See how that Mirror personality fits your character! Post a top level comment, tag into other people's starters, enjoy yourself!

►► Any scenario goes! Thread out your character's arrival, have them act like a long-established resident, let our past events inspire your scene, or write up literally any Wonderland-based scenario you feel like playing with!

►► If you want to take it a step further, check out our NAVIGATION for all the game info you'll need, and our INPUT & INQUIRIES page for any missing pieces. If that's got you convinced, the pages for RESERVES and APPLICATIONS are right there for you!

►► Please only note that any threads made as part of the test drive meme are not game canon, and cannot be used for the activity check OR as samples for any future applications. Thank you for understanding!

AND THAT IS ALL, GET SETTLED IN AND HAVE FUN!

Comments

[henrydaniel]

Was that way too specific of an example?

[ He lets out a breath and rubs the back of his next, but the dots are there to indicate he's still typing. ]

You know Roni? She's here. But uh, she says she's my mom. I've been looking for someone to tell me that's insane so don't let me down.

[ Even if there's this...itch in the back of his mind telling him it's right after everything she's told him and shown him. ]

[emojis]

[DANGER DANGER WILL ROBINSON.

Note to self, try to avoid Regina if she can. And try to undo any damage that's already been done to her curse. She isn't sure how she's going to do that from Wonderland, but the last thing she needs is that curse breaking and the consequences coming into effect here of all places.

Time for damage control.]

Roni? Your mom? Yeah, that sounds pretty insane. I mean, Roni's had that bar there for years. You didn't grow up in Hyperion Heights, right?

[henrydaniel]

Right?! No, I didn't. I bounced around the system.

[ He's never told Ivy that. And he kind of, sort of, likes her? She's been a good friend, at least, as far as he knows. ]

So uh, in her version, she adopted me. But I know my life. I know what I've been through. It can't all be fake. Right?

[ What terrifies him the most is that all of that pain and grief and sorrow over losing his wife and daughter means that all the love he found, the day his baby was born and he cried, rocking her to sleep, curling up with his wife - every single emotion wouldn't be real. And he's lived with that pain for so damn long, he can't deal with someone telling him it's all a lie. ]

[emojis]

[Well, it's not all a lie. The good memories did happen, they just happened with Ella and Lucy, and not whatever fake family Ivy cooked up for him when she cast the curse. She is more than happy to reaffirm that the false story is real, however.

No need to have him asking unnecessary questions.]

Maybe she's confusing you with someone else. This place seems to get all kinds of crazy.

[henrydaniel]

It gets crazier from here.Though, it has nothing to do with Roni.

[ Henry leans forward, elbows on his kitchen table now as he texts. ]

When I showed up, it seems like half the place told me they knew me. That I was big on fairy tales and all the things Lucy's been saying. Except they say I was here as a kid. Twelve or thirteen, something like that.

Also, sorry for the walls of text. You're the first person who's A) from home and B) not trying to convince me of anything.

[ LOL ]

[emojis]

No, it's fine. I'm happy to help.

[Because it serves her own interests, even here.]

Maybe it would be better to do this in person. Come have a drink with me. I'm in ... Lux Deux, I think? On the sixth floor?

[henrydaniel]

Sure, yeah, give me a few minutes, I'll be there.

[ He actually shaves first because he's taken on the 'Ben Wyatt staying inside all day to make a 5-second claymation film' look. But he's there a little less than ten minutes later and finds her easily, sliding into the booth across from her. ]

Thanks, Ivy. I'm pretty sure I needed this.

[emojis]

My pleasure.

[And thank you for making your appearance pleasing, Henry, she definitely appreciates it. She reaches forward to nudge the glass of whiskey across to him.]

You seemed like you could use it, at any rate.

[henrydaniel]

I could probably use the whole barrel if I'm being honest. Between Roni and a few other people here, then just being here in general, well.

[ He takes a sip of the drink, then looks at Ivy. ]

It's just nice to have that pressure off for a while. How are you adjusting to all of this, by the way? I mean honestly, I thought I was going crazy but you're probably one of the most 'cut the shit' people I know, so...if you say we're really here, I'm gonna feel a little better.

[emojis]

Oh, I think we're definitely here.

[And she's probably calmer than she should be,but she holds up one of Evie's brochures.]

It's insane, but part of me is almost looking forward to the vacation from Mother. Though knowing my luck, she'd probably show up here to ruin that anyway.

[She places her glass down on the table and drums her fingers against it lightly.]

But I'm glad you're here. I don't want her here, but I don't want to be completely alone either.

[henrydaniel]

Honestly? Me either. I saw your name pop up and have to admit, I let out a breath of relief. Especially because I'm pretty sure I have you figured out, Ivy Belfry.

[ There's a sly smirk on his lips as he take a sip of his drink. ]

[emojis]

[Oh, those totally are feelings of pride at a job well done in getting under his skin, not anything else, what are you talking about. It's always nice to have someone happy to see you.

Still, she smirks a bit as she leans back in her seat, holding up her glass as she goes to take a sip.]

Do you? What have you figured out, Henry Mills?

[henrydaniel]

You care. You care more than you let on. I figured it out on Halloween.

[ And maybe that makes him care since Jacinda is so...whatever she is. Up and down, hot and cold. ]

But hey, I won't tell anyone. You can keep up the act as long as you want. Secret's safe with me.

[emojis]

[Can she play a girl who cares? Should she actually care?

Neither of those are questions she should be asking. She already knows she shouldn't. But the fact that Henry cares is something that's ... unsettling, and doesn't give her that sick feeling of victory that she thinks that she should. Seducing Ella's cursed husband out from under her cursed nose was just supposed to be for fun, a way to keep the curse from breaking.

But without the Ella here to see it, without the excuse of maintaining a curse, she shouldn't still like that he cares.

She glances away for a moment, before sitting up a little more and finishing her drink.]

I'd hope not. I do have a reputation to protect.

[A beat.]

Or a reputation to start. It's weird, being in a place where no one knows enough to hate you.

[henrydaniel]

Hey.

[ Henry's voice is gentle when he speaks up, and he nearly reaches out to cover her hand with his but stops himself. ]

No one should hate you. I don't. I mean, I know I don't count for a lot, but. The important thing is this is a totally different place. And so far, no Victoria hanging over your shoulder, right? You don't have to worry about her, and even if she does show up, what can she do here?

[emojis]

[He would hate her, if he knew that he really was cursed. She knows that there's no salvaging this relationship when the curse breaks and Henry learns the truth. But there's still something that comes with the fact that he's trying to reach out to her all the same.

He did try once, before all this began. There's no reason to believe he wouldn't try again, even cursed.]

Oh, I'm sure she would find a way to let me know her disappointment. But you're right. She isn't here. I suppose that is something to look forward to.

[a beat as she points her glass in his direction, but doesn't move the hand under his maintaining that contact as best she can.]

And no babysitting.

[henrydaniel]

[ Hey, his mom was totally evil and he stuck with her. Cursed or no, people deserve second chances. He'll always believe that. Now he does squeeze her hand, smiling a little. ]

See? Now you're looking on the bright side. You're gonna be okay, Ivy. Here and back home.

[ He still gives hope speeches. They're just more reality-based these days. ]

[emojis]

[They're annoyingly cheerful and Ivy doesn't know how he does it. It's hard to be hopeful when you have a mother that seems to have lived to cut you down.]

I'll take your word for it. But right now? I think I need another drink.

[henrydaniel]

I'll get it, don't move.

[ He does get up, head to the bar and come back with two more drinks. ]

What floor did you pick a room on, by the way? I guess I have to believe the rumors that I was here before because there's a room right next to Roni's, but uh. I'd kind of like to get away from...that. But not be totally alone, you know?

[emojis]

[She nods as she reaches for her fresh drink.]

Ninth floor. I like a view, even if it's a view of nothing.

[She's not afraid of the stairs.]

I'm pretty sure there's an empty room next to mine, if you want it.

[henrydaniel]

[ He's a little surprised by the offer but then nods slowly. ]

Yeah. Yeah, sure. [ He realizes then that it seems like he was fishing for that when he wasn't. Better to just...not say anything about it and let it go, probably. ]

This place can be dangerous, apparently. Maybe if we stick together we have less of a chance of dying. Which is another thing that happens to people a lot here, from what I've heard.