video;

[wayoutsidethebox]

[She looks a bit groggy when the video turns on, though her voice doesn't seem to be bothered by it all.]

This is to the people running this place. I know you watch us, I know you have eyes on us somewhere. This collar, the stuff it does, you're only getting away with it because nobody outside of here knows but they will. You can't keep it a secret, people will find out and I'll make sure of it.

And about the nap? You can't keep me... chloroformed or whatever forever.

Comments

video; PRIVATE.

[wayoutsidethebox]

A hatter? As in somebody who makes hats?

[Okay, so that sounds like a dumb question.] I've, uh, never met somebody who specializes in hats.

video; PRIVATE.

[goodgrace]

That's correct. [ make hats, sell hats, design hats, use hats as a front of his black market trading operations... ]

Congratulations. Now you have. I also specialize in teas and knowing everyone.

video; PRIVATE.

[wayoutsidethebox]

What about coffee; any chance that would be a break off you're very good at?

Knowing everybody, huh? We should talk sometime. In person.

video; PRIVATE.

[goodgrace]

Why do people keep asking if I do coffee? [ mutter mutter ] I can do it and it would be fantastic if you're into that but why would I want to?

We should.

video; PRIVATE.

[wayoutsidethebox]

I've never... really had lot of tea. [She shrugs.] You could pop into the nearest convenience store, get enough caffeine, and you're out.

Besides, coffee cups are so much more portable.

video; PRIVATE.

[goodgrace]

But it tastes awful.

video; PRIVATE.

[wayoutsidethebox]

Maybe. [She points at the screen.] You've never had a good cup.

video; PRIVATE.

[goodgrace]

And you've never had tea in a travel mug. Clearly we need to introduce each other to things.

video; PRIVATE.

[wayoutsidethebox]

Challenge accepted but first time I have tea, I want the whole nine yards. Little cups, saucers, all of it.

video; PRIVATE.

[goodgrace]

[ YESSSS ]

You have no idea how beyond prepared I am for that. I'm going to set up an entire table. Line it up with different types and different cups. You can move down the table.

[ this is not a joke he's completely serious. ]

video; PRIVATE.

[wayoutsidethebox]

[She starts to laugh before she realizes he's not joking.]

Seriously? You seriously have all of that inside of a prison?

video; PRIVATE.

[goodgrace]

I know everyone.

video; PRIVATE.

[wayoutsidethebox]

[Now she's openly amused.]

And you used it on tea tables? What did you do for fun before you came here?

video; PRIVATE.

[goodgrace]

... Ah. I haven't had fun in a while, actually.

video; PRIVATE.

[wayoutsidethebox]

[Don't make her feel bad for you.

...Why is she feeling bad for someone in prison not having fun, anyway?]

Okay, let's do this. We'll have your pretty princess tea party but if nothing's good, follow up drinks are on you.

video; PRIVATE.

[goodgrace]

[ Jefferson is a tragic soul. ]

One of us would have to be a princess for it to be that kind of party. I'll make sure to bring a tiara.

Follow up drinks can happen either way. I'm positive something would be good.

video; PRIVATE.

[wayoutsidethebox]

Do you have your own special little tea room?

[Where's this happening?]

video; PRIVATE.

[goodgrace]

Every room is a special little tea room. Just say where.

[ ladies choice ]

video; PRIVATE.

[wayoutsidethebox]

Newbie, remember? Is there any kind of open room?

video; PRIVATE.

[goodgrace]

I believe there is a common room somewhere. [ I THINK JACKIE DIDN'T DOUBLE CHECK ]

video; PRIVATE.

[wayoutsidethebox]

Then, I'll find it. How long until it's ready? Or do you magically pull it out of one of your hats?

video; PRIVATE.

[goodgrace]

Give me an hour. The hat only lets you pull so many things out of it at once.

video; PRIVATE. Move to action?

[wayoutsidethebox]

One hour. Then it's tea party time. Yeah, I still can't make it sound as cool.

video; PRIVATE. MOVE TO ACTION.

[goodgrace]

Then I'll see you then.

[ brb setting up a tea party. legit. he's gonna gather animals to attend it too. ]

ACTION.

[wayoutsidethebox]

[During that hour, she decides to play along. She's really not an elegant kind of girl so buying a dress most people would wear to a tea party wouldn't work. ...She also reminded herself she was buying clothes for a tea party in prison.

So, while she may not show up looking like a princess, her dress is white and effort should count.]

Hello? [She'll call out as she enters the room.]