♞ 3rd Cup ◊ Video

[10shlling6pence]

[picture flickers--the Hatter sits at a table, staring at his moving hands, a number of pins in his teeth; some newly acquired fabric, thread, odds and ends lay by his elbows, a cheap, half-broken form behind him with a rich, finely made, fully pieced suit upon it]

It is a wonder, a puzzlement, how one can sleep in such a City--let alone survive

Comments

[fireplacegirl]

I wish you success with your business. Keeping busy is, I find, the easiest way to pass the time - and curses - here.

[10shlling6pence]

Thank you, Ms. Reinette! Yes, yes--I've come to find this a true and honest thing. I only hope I may keep a steady business.

[fireplacegirl]

I will be sure to direct others to your store, as well as patronize it myself.

[10shlling6pence]

Oh, Reinette--thank you, fifty and a hundred times--I would be happy to craft any and all things for you and yours. Whatever you may like!

[lionesssejant]

I'm glad that you're settling.

I must say those are beautiful hats.

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[10shlling6pence]

Yes! So far.

Oh--thank you, thank you, fifty and a hundred times! They're my passion, you know...

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[lionesssejant]

[Susan waves as the network device blips on.]

You're very welcome.

Where did you learn to make them like that?

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[10shlling6pence]

[he chuckles, waving a bit himself]

Oh, any and everyone of the Hightopp Clan has been a Hatter. The finest in Underland, we are. Were. [brief dark flicker--takes a breath] There's always been a Hightopp employed in the White Queen's court, annul after annul--and, as it is, her Majesty has asked for my services once more.

[he sets to work, pinning a brightly colored feathered facinette on another hat]

Am, are, will be, and have been a Hatter.