042; In Which Sophie Awakens

[eldest_hatter]

It appears that I have missed quite a few days. I can only assume this means that I was droned. I don't see why, as I don't recall doing anything that would deserve punishment in this place. I do hope my being in such a state was not too much of a bother to anyone. To imagine myself acting like the drones...it is very unsettling

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[mr_blandy_bland]

[Due to the burns, he's much more quieter than usual.]

The only thing you missed was a party over at the Smith's.

You should be glad you missed it.

[eldest_hatter]

Matthew? Is that you?

[mr_blandy_bland]

Yes.

Billy...he made me drink drain cleaner.

[eldest_hatter]

What? How-?

Who is Billy?

[seniorfilia]

[stalking watching her from around the corner.]

[eldest_hatter]

[It takes her a minute, but she spots him.]

Francis?

[seniorfilia]

[This proves nothing, drone maman called him that too.

Glaring at suspiciously!]

[eldest_hatter]

...

[She's already guessed what's wrong.]

So I was droned, wasn't I?

[the_wee_big_hag]

[Walking past with her nose in a book.]

[eldest_hatter]

[She smiles, seeing that not much has changed.]

Hello, Tiffany.

[the_wee_big_hag]

[And she pauses and glances over. It's obvious she thinks you're still a drone as she'll nod and go back to her book.]

Mother.

[Drone mother was annoyed when she called her anything but that.]

[eldest_hatter]

Well, that's certainly a first. I don't remember you ever calling me mother.

[She gives a little smirk.]

[istheatmosphere]

This... might be a stupid question, but what do you mean, droned?

[eldest_hatter]

Oh, are you new here?

[istheatmosphere]

Yes. I only arrived two days ago.

[eldest_hatter]

I see.

Drones are the people here who act as if nothing is wrong with this place. Sometimes we can be brainwashed to act like them.