They are here... At least that dog is prowling around, begging for lemon cakes. Lemon cakes! The Earl's suspicions must be right...they have returned. What do they want this time? They demanded blood tributes and great sacrifice two years ago, holding our worlds as hostages. How could I forget the pain they put us all through, even our brave patron ( Read more... )

They appear here for a day, overwhelm us and expect us to pick the pieces when they depart. Hmpf. We dance for their amusement, don't we? The performance doesn't appeal me anymore, I'm glad I stayed in my room until it was over. I didn't want to stand their insanity or to see people who would just leave alone in a few hours.

If my Prince had been ( Read more... )

[On the dark stage, Rue swings her arms back and forth as they are wings while her knees are flexed and steady on the floor. Her eyes are shut, expression engrossed in a deep despair that doesn't allow her to shed tears. Her mind is blank and her complexion is pale.

She isn't breathing.]

Did I just stop dancing a moment ago? It felt like an ( Read more... )

No...No...NO!! You are dead! I'm not becoming a raven! I'm not your daughter! L...Liar! Liar!!

[Noises of items crushing down. Followed by several "cawks"]

Prince...[labored breaths] Prince, come here, Prince! Mytho! Don't look at me. Why are my eyes like their eyes and my hair like their feathers?!

I need you, Prince. Tell me you love me. ( Read more... )