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[demonicwiles]

[ The vine unravels, and when it does, the mirror shows a woman. She doesn't seem to be any older than her early to mid twenties, her frame clad in a maid's uniform. She certainly looks friendly, her saturated brown eyes even seem to show how cheerful she is, regardless of this situation.]

[ She lets out a low hum, before crossing her arms, and

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[video]

[existwithoutme]

Your guess is correct. You have been kidnapped, and this garden is a prison. The so-called queen who owns this preserve is set on gathering various women to form a "collection" of sorts. An absurd endeavor, on the surface, but the queen's true face is hidden in shadow, as she shows herself but rarely.

[She studies Sebastienne thoughtfully. This one seems well-behaved.] You may have lost your way, but you have not forgotten your manners. You must be an excellent servant.

I am Kuja. [She gives a bow of her own.] I am a poet. I have had other titles, but for now that one is enough.

[video]

[demonicwiles]

It is only natural that I keep my manners, Miss, for a maid who cannot keep her wits about herself isn't worth her salt. [ she pauses, tilting her head and pressing a single finger to her lips. ] The Queen, is it? I see... She must be a formidable person to do this much. I do thank you for supplying me with so much information.

It is a pleasure to meet your acquaintance, Ms. Kuja. [ Once more, the maid bows. ]

[video]

[existwithoutme]

For all that that is true, some servants yet are not as polished as they should be, especially when thrust into an unfamiliar situation such as this. Your mistress is fortunate in her choice of domestics. What manner of person is she?

I have but recently arrived myself, but what I have learned, I share unstintingly. [Kuja is pleased with herself for being helpful, but she cannot yet bring herself to state that she is pleased to make the acquaintance of others.]

[video]

[demonicwiles]

Countess Ciel Phantomhive is an intriguing woman, full of surprises. It is my only wish to serve her until the very end.

You're too gracious, Ms. Kuja. Your help is most appreciated.

[video]

[existwithoutme]

Then you too are fortunate to have such a mutually beneficial relationship. Though I myself have no need for servants and no will to serve, I can appreciate a job well done.

What else might be of interest to you? [She ponders.] The queen may be a powerful magician, as she has taken the pieces of her collection from many worlds. Her stated aim is that they should fall in love with one another and marry. [Kuja excludes herself from that stated aim; the very idea is beyond ridiculous.] Some such nonsense.

[She waves a hand dismissively.] But when she tires of us, she returns us to the time and place from which we were taken. So I have heard.

[video]

[demonicwiles]

Oh, my. [ her initial thought is simple enough: No way in Hell.. she is not one to place herself with humans, even in a station like this she places herself above them. marriage? love? ludicrous. her second thought is probably even more simple: a Queen who knows two women can be together and comprehends that enough to prefer it. hilarious. ]

It seems our new Queen is quite the fickle one, is that so? It is a bit worrisome, but I suppose we'll have to give her a show if we want things to run smoothly... [ not that Sebastienne is ever going along with this, but hey, the chance to mortify Ciel. dully noted. ]

[video]

[existwithoutme]

[Pleased as she is to help, in part because of the novelty of helping, Kuja is more pleased to be the bearer of unexpected or unpleasant news. To cause an effect, at least. She smiles.]

That seems to be the case. Her servants have staged a coup in the past because of her fickleness, and she has fits of temper and spite. Some claim she is mad, others that she is merely foolish and capricious.

What sort of show do you have in mind? [Kuja is fond of shows.]