[OPEN] The Page and the Stage is the Cage

[witheredpeonies]

Who: Annabel Lee Whitlock and You
When: End of November
Summary: Carnival Aftermath, Daily Work, Other Chaos
Warnings: Will be noted in comment subject lines

1. Pandora had a pretty little box [For Jean]
It is a couple weeks after the carnival when she works up the testicular fortitude balls to find Jean, but she does, accosting him near the docks when the ship's returned to land.

"We...should talk?"


2. And wisely she kept it hid [Whitlock Needleworks]
Annabel's working on embroidering a length of ribbon for trim, sitting on the front porch of her home-slash-shop. It's a nice day, and she's enjoying watching the ebb and flow of people in town as she works. Do you need clothing mended or decorated? Now's a good time to catch her.


3. 'Til one day she couldn't resist [Ice Skating]
Annabel's managed to befriend exactly one Pokemon, a shiny Froslass that she's calling Ligeia. An ice/ghost type, they get along really well. Especially when Ligeia gets creative ideas.

There's a pond on the Leeds estate, and Annabel has obtained permission to let Ligeia freeze it solid so that she (and anyone else who gets dragged out for fun) can go skating. Find her bundled up skating lazy laps around the edge of the pond, or perhaps trying a couple turns.

(Note: Skates are 50B if you want to buy your own pair.)


4. Playing around with the lid [Wildcard]
Catch me at darkersolstice on plurk or discord to plot.

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[witheredpeonies]

"Oh! Are you alright, Zelda?"

Annabel rushes to help her up and check that she's not hurt.

[hyliasblessing]

"Yes! Yes, I'm alright." She probably bruised her arm, and her ego, but that's alright. "Just a bump or two. I, ah--- Oh, dear, how do I get up?" This was not a problem Zelda had considered.

[witheredpeonies]

“Might be easiest to move to the edge and use the solid ground to get up. Also, Jean isn’t going to be mad for sending you home slightly scuffed, are they?” She has to check.

[hyliasblessing]

Zelda laughs at the question. "I don't think so, but I won't tell on you."

After some deliberation on how to do it, Zelda scoots on her butt over to the edge of the pond. It's slightly raised so she's able to lift herself up on it and then stand again.

"Alright--- this time I've got it. And I'll be more careful."

[witheredpeonies]

"If you've got it, and you're sure...show me." Annabel gestures at the open ice in invitation.

[hyliasblessing]

Oh dear, the pressure's really on now. A little self conscious, Zelda tries again. Her legs are shaky at first, but she remains upright. Perhaps she's simply more conscious of her balance now. "I-I think this is--- better! I haven't fallen and eaten snow again, at least!"