[For Sugar (and Sophie)] Familiar faces in unfamiliar places...

[non_foxy_widow]

It's been a few months since Emmeline woke up in this strange place, and despite the initial surprise and confusion, she's settled in and even established a routine. She's been taking walks on the grounds every day that she can, and the fresh air has done wonders for her health

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[crimson_sugar]

Sugar, on the other hand, has not been told unless Emmi got the news from Cal, in which case we can't imagine he wouldn't have told her.

She's on her way out for a walk of her own, her clothes a little more modern than Emmeline might expect, but still reminiscent of her era, and she is still, ah, she is still unmistakably Miss Sugar, if freer, happier, calmer, and.... three, almost four years older.

She'll just freeze, staring, eyes wide, when she spots Mrs. Fox.

[non_foxy_widow]

As she turns away from the hatrack, Emmi's gaze lights on Sugar, and she too pauses in her tracks, her gaze curious, even quizzical, but somewhat concerned.

"Sugar...?" she asks. "Is it you?" There's no judgment, only puzzlement.

[crimson_sugar]

It's a wonder Sugar doesn't squeak. Really. But her hand is on her mouth, eyes wide, and she's just... staring.

This is terrifying.

She takes a breath, and forces herself to find an answer.

"Madam?"

[non_foxy_widow]

"Don't be afraid: I'm startled myself." She pauses, then asks,This isn't...a dream, is it? You are here, with Sophie?" There's no rebuke, no anger, only a desire to understand.