003 ☙ [VIDEO] | Seelie

[thequitecontrary]

[Waking up from being asleep for a year is much like coming out of a coma. It took Mary a few days to feel truly herself again, but now she's back and well and truly confused about what happened to her.

The last that she remembered, she had finally been able to smash the damn harp in her dreams and get some rest from the depression that constantly haunted her for weeks. One night she drifted off and the next thing she knew it was May... a year later. Obviously, much has happened and she wonders why she had to be the one to be put into a magical sleep and miss everything.

She experienced a dream, or what felt like a dream, during her sleep - that she was back at Downton and that she had interacted with her family members, even lived her life there for a year while her body was asleep here. The details of what happened are clear, though remembering it feels like watching everything happen through a veil over her face.

On the locket she appears rested, to say the least. She's bathed, washed her hair, and styled it so that she looks presentable. But there's confusion and a bit of fear in her eyes as she tries to get answers.]

Have I truly been asleep for a year? I fear this could be quite a long conversation, but what have I missed? And was I the only one afforded this privilege of missing out on a year of my life?

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[psalmed]

An entire year?

[Lia is surprised. Quite surprised but she tries to smooth her face into something generic and pretty. It wouldn't do to scare her, after all. And she had absently wondered where Lady Mary was, throughout the year.]

I am afraid you would have to be more specific, mademoiselle.

[thequitecontrary]

Miss de Beaumont. [Mary looks pleased to see her.] I do hope that you're well. And yes, an entire year from what I understand. The last time I remember being awake was the end of April of last year.

[psalmed]

It was a year of relative quiet, comparatively. No battles. A score of parties and hunts.

[But she can't speak for the world at large, can she?]

There was unrest. Between the natives and the shard bearers. Negative sentiment. I...fortunately avoided most of that but perhaps someone close by could fill you in.

[thequitecontrary]

[So not only did she miss a year, she missed a year of peace and parties and fun. Wonderful.]

Is there a reason why the natives dislike the shard bearers?

[psalmed]

I am not entirely certain there either.

[She's being so terribly unhelpful.]

But...I believe we were brought here to bolster ranks. To be fighters. War is never good for people.

[thequitecontrary]

[Even if she is but a sounding board, it's helpful. Mary gives a sigh of disgust.]

Fighters, yes. Because I am clearly so battle ready. [Congrats fae, you've made an excellent choice in warrior here.] Perhaps the natives are jealous of the shard bearers because we garner favor.

[psalmed]

Perhaps. You might ask the monarch or someone better connected than I am.

[She feels bad, really.]

Is there anything I might do to help you?

[thequitecontrary]

[Mary sighs, trying to let go of her frustration.]

I don't know. You're very kind. Perhaps we might meet for tea and you can give me more details on what I've missed.

[psalmed]

Of course, mademoiselle. I would welcome a chance for tea and hopefully I might be able to fill you in enough for you to get by.

[She'll do her best, anyway. And Lia looks entirely sympathetic to her plight.]

Is there anything else I might do?

[thequitecontrary]

No, thank you. Let us make plans to meet for tea. Is Caer Glaem whole again?

[She assumes that with a year gone by the castle has been repaired.]

[psalmed]

It is, but if you would like to take tea somewhere else I am amiable to traveling.

[It's so much easier with a teleportation ring.]

[thequitecontrary]

I am still in Paraiis, though not adverse to traveling either. Are you at Glaem?

[psalmed]

I am. I suppose then that we should decide who shall go where.

[thequitecontrary]

Perhaps I should return to the castle if you feel that it is safe. You've said there have not been battles lately?

[psalmed]

Not lately, no. I would stay where you feel most comfortable.

[thequitecontrary]

I am fine with travel so long as the likelihood of my being assailed is low.

Have you ever tried to use one of those fairy rings?

[psalmed]

Not as of yet. I hear they sometimes have odd effects. Will you use one or shall I?

[thequitecontrary]

I shall come to Glaem. [She needs to restock on clothing and decent food. The place she is staying is relatively bare after a year.] I believe it shall take me a few days to prepare and travel.

[psalmed]

Then I hope you shall contact me when you are properly here and I shall meet you and assist you as I can.

[Hopefully she can be useful.]

Then we shall have tea.

[thequitecontrary]

Excellent. I look forward to it.