[It seems that Ange's holding the 'berry so tightly that it clicks on, though she doesn't notice it recording. Occasional sideways shots reveal a very emotional expression, and she bares her teeth in an apparently saddened, frustrated anger.]

Again. It was just a cruel trick after all...!

[She turns away, and eventually the feed times out.]

Warnings: Violence.
Dream Effects: A childish sort of panic, and fear.

( Once upon a time, there was a magnificent party. )

[At first, there's a long period of extended silence, followed by the somewhat strained voice of Ange.]

How do you know if... you really know someone?

[Her younger selves are still around, though they're a bit less rowdy than they were when they first appeared. In the meantime, Ange's been thinking.]

[Filter to Beatrice]

... Beatrice. Can we talk?

[A small face appears on the screen; it's Ange, but she looks a little... younger. In fact, she's about six years old, and is staring, wide-eyed at the screen.]

Does the little light mean it's on? [She giggles.] Hi, everyone! Onii-chan, are you hiding out there somewhere? It's no fair if you're not hiding in the hou-

[She yelps suddenly, and ( Read more... )

Dear Somarium,
You are invited to a tea party hosted by Ushromiya Ange and Ushiromiya Maria, to be held at Café de Rêves at four o'clock, PM, this Sunday. Tea and sweets will be served, though any contributions would be appreciated. Please RSVP if you intend on stopping by, so enough refreshments will be available.

[A slightly groggy-sounding Ange stifles a yawn before speaking.]

I... think I've been asleep. Has anything happened?

[Have Ange, sitting on a bench with the camera focused on her, a stoic and very Ange expression on her face.]

So, Somarium. Do you believe in magic?

Warnings: N/A
Dream Effects: A slightly giddy, youthful happiness.

( Through the eyes of a child... )

[Wow, that was an unpleasant sleep coma. Ange passed out on her way back to the apartment, just happening to have taken a shortcut through the woods. She awakens suddenly, ripping crawling vines off of her limbs with a startled expression. And, of course, she's a bit dehydrated...]

[In a very dry voice:] A-... Anyone know what happened? Is ( Read more... )