[008]

[fortune_sought]

[despite the CAT malfunction, many of the residents may still hear the yelling of a certain witch, who is currently in a temper that's quite possibly even worse than upon her arrival. she appreciated the tea from Mu, but more time to think about her current problem has just made her even more frustrated than ever]

[at the moment, she is stomping toward the Botanical Gardens while hauling a bucket of what used to be watery fertilizer and is now, through generous use of her rage combined with her magical talents, some particularly potent weedkiller] I have had enough!

[she's not even properly into the gardens yet when she splashes a generous quantity of the substance on a topiary deer, turning it impressively brown and withered while also killing a huge swath of grass around it] HOW DARE YOU TRAP ME HERE! [and there goes part of a hedge] How dare you take me away from my husband--[some unsuspecting grass]--and bring me here when I--! [her voice catches, and she lets out a cry of frustration again, going at a topiary giraffe, though the splash only goes partway up its neck] I won't stand for it! Send me home this INSTANT! [she's utterly hysterical now and wildly flings weedkiller, killing a wide half-circle of grass and assorted flowers around her] You must! [she falters a little, her fear showing amidst her anger] You-you must!

Comments

[collector]

The Doctor. It's what I called him when he was younger.

Do you trust Mu?

[fortune_sought]

...I see. [a little uncertainly] Are you going to tell him?

[blinks. she considers that for a moment] Yes, I suppose I do. He was concerned that I looked ill from the beginning, and he's been nothing but kind. He gave me advice, and also made tea for me when I told him that I...well, about my condition.

[collector]

Tea? He must be a good sort. [That's all the character reference Brax needs!]

[fortune_sought]

[smiles a little at that--in a slightly long-suffering manner] As I said, I think so as well.

But Mr Braxiatel, please. Do you mean to tell the Doctor? Because...well, I suppose in that case I must tell him first myself... [though she doesn't look terribly pleased at the idea]

[collector]

I won't say anything if you don't wish me to. Keeping secrets is something of a speciality.

[fortune_sought]

[considers that for a moment] Thank you, but... [sighs] I suppose I should tell him in any case. [he was very concerned about her when they were switching traits, after all]

[collector]

It's in your hands entirely, Ms Hatter.