★ 84th Butterfly ★

[proudbutterfly]

Ohhhhhh~. How delicious the City sounds today. This humble one has a weakness for sweets and all type of pastries from a wide variety from chocolates to cookies. Ice-cream are rarely served in mad tea parties, but this one could be an exception if the Duchess requests it! ♥

Hmm, hmm~. Your children, O Duchess. Not one babe, but the two are weeping

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[romantic_rube]

[Assuming it's possible, she's snuck into wherever you are~. I'm not too familiar with the layout, but since she's been there, I'd assume she is~. Sneaky cat burgler sort of thing like that.]

I'm not all boned up on my Carrol, but didn't the Duchess eat people?

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[proudbutterfly]

[The whole abode has been warded, but Mad Hatter allows an entrance when sie feels Harley's aura closing in, an illusion of insecurity, a treat for the guest.

The table is all set when she arrives. Illuminated by gothic candlelight. Sitting on one of the extremes.

A host must entertain those who were invited]

Ohhhh! Don't give this one a fright!

[proudbutterfly]

Did she?

[A tip on the chin. Thinking. Thinking.

Duchess Astarte. She ate small children whole to believe herself pregnant. Ahhhh. How did Belial miss her.]

One thinks the Duchess is a wonderful mother who only wanted to feed her children.

Their appetite is special, isn't it?

[romantic_rube]

[Wandering around the room, stepping tip-toed like a gymnast.]

Oh, those cacklin' canines are real charmers, ain't they?

[Clearly looking around for them]

So what's a gal like me gotta do to adopt a couple o' kids 'round here?

[proudbutterfly]

Where, o where? In this jester's hat, no less?

[Mad Hatter tips hir hat at Harley and takes it out, gifting her with a grace flourish.]

Where did one put them... Ohhhh! Yes!

[Sie starts searching for them inside, finally taking out one's snickering head and slowly all body, soon the other joins its twin.]

[romantic_rube]

[Harley claps enthusiastically, giving a couple of whistles, too.]

Bravo~! Haha~! That's great! You two're already gettin' into the show business, ain'tcha? Come to mama~!

[Harley embraces the two happily, noting a small size difference from one to the other.]

Alright~! Little one's Abbot, big one's Costello! It's perfect~!

[She looks up at the Mad Hatter again and grins]

Now that we're all acquainted, kids, just give Mommy two seconds to go take care of the paperwork~.

[proudbutterfly]

Another satisfied employee.

[Waits until the family meets to approach to Harley, offering hir arm.]

Mad tea party first. Business are better when are indulged with pleasure. Sweets and tea served just for you.

It occurs to me Abbot was the taller one. >_>;

[romantic_rube]

[Harley holds her arm up and takes the one offered her, standing with a gracious nod]

Gee, ain't that swell~? Come along, babies~!

[Harley beckons the two hyenas with her free hand, all smiles and cheer. The ticking was really starting to get to her and a small piece of home was going to be a large bolster to her mood. Also, a free meal. Who'd complain~?]

XD We can pretend he is >>

[proudbutterfly]

[Belial leads Harley to the chair on the other opposite extreme of the table and pulls it out for her.]

Sit, sit and enjoy yourself! Tea is ready!

[The pot moved by itself pouring the warm liquid into Harley's cup.]

Righty-o~

[romantic_rube]

Sure thing! Don't mind if I do~!

[Harley grins and gives an exaggerated curtsy before plopping into the chair and making herself comfortable, watching the moving kitchenware. The two hyenas settle themselves at the sides of her chair, lying down and looking around at the room.]

Kinda takes self-serve to a whole new level, don't it?

[With a snicker, she picks up a cup and sips it cheerfully, making a satisfied sound of approval.]

Hey, this stuff ain't bad! I oughta remember to ask you guys to cater for me if i ever have another party~!

Re: Righty-o~

[proudbutterfly]

A host takes joy and pride to serve the guests.

[Once Harley and the babies are settled, Mad Hatter takes hir place at the opposite end of the long table.]

[romantic_rube]

[Harley reclines in her seat and twirls a spoon as she sips the tea]

Bet old Jervis would have 'imself a conniption fit if he could be here now~.

Real nutcase though, and you can trust me on that; I used to treat guys like that. Lolita complex, obsessive-compulsive disorder, heck, I think he mighta been schizophrenic, too. Never did get to study 'im too much, though~.

[Harley looks around as she makes small talk, half-expecting a hare to pop up or a mouse to show up out of a teapot or something.]

[proudbutterfly]

Every Hatter needs an Alice and none of the Alices should look too old.

[Belial picks a teacup and takes a sip.]

Duchess has a sharp eye on the people's problems, doesn't she?

[romantic_rube]

Ha, that's what he was on about. Heard he kidnapped little girls and dressed 'em up like Alice. I dunno what else he did with 'em but somethin' tells I don't wanna. Havin' blonde hair and blue eyes, I ain't ever been particularly comfortable around 'im.

[Those eyes are trained on the Hatter now]

Hmhm~, what can I say? I got a knack~. Heh, it ain't like I got as far as I did on my grades~.....

[proudbutterfly]

Plural? Didn't that Hatter have standards to pick one? This Hatter's Alice has her hair silver as the moonlight and her eyes pale blue as the Hell's Rose. The Amber Princess...

[Murmurs briefly before merrily sipping on the tea]

True Talent is something to be proud about.

[romantic_rube]

Well, he probably only had one at a time...... I mean, it ain't like any of 'em LET him do it. Had to use some kinda mind control thing, that was his shtick. Ol' Bats-for-brains usually got to 'em, though. Probably why he didn't usually focus on the same one. But what's it really matter in the end? Guy was nuttier 'an a candy bar.

[Harley snickers and tosses a morsel down for the babies to play tug-of-war over. Interesting fact, spotted hyenas prefer contests of eating speed over fighting to get the most food. Rather interesting creatures really~.]

Oh, I've got all kinds of talents~..... Ain't too many people lucky 'nuff to know 'em, though~.