So touching, to see the pleasure a true beginning to winter can bring. Especially to my dear little queen.

Are you four still reveling in your victory?


[To Kay//Private because it is spoken in person]
And how is my guest?

[Private to Kay//Protected]
You will attend me?

[/private]


Celebrate while you are able.



( TL;DR OOC )

With all the calls for gifts and deliveries going out today, how could I allow myself to overlook the tradition.

Were there such a person as Father Christmas, and were he to respond to cries of "I want" and "bring me", then I think there could be only one thing I can hope for him to bring.

My dearest Edmund Pevensie, who has been away from his friends and family for so long.

Of course, I would suggest that none of you anticipate having your wishes granted.


[ooc: Not cursed, but how could she resist? Also, tags from me will be slow to the point of probably backdating, as I am SICK and should be in bed.]

[As of midnight, this parchment in the City Square has been joined by the following, engraved on what looks like a sheet of translucent glass but may in fact be ice.]

Her Imperial Majesty Jadis
Queen of Narnia
Chatelaine of Cair Paravel
Empress of the Lone Islands
by right of lineage
and by the blessing of the Emperor-Over-the-Sea

also Empress of Charn
Servant of the Emperor-Over-the-Sea
and by the law of Deep Magic
Ruler and Executioner of Traitors

Does hereby accept the challenge laid by King Peter, Usurper, to single combat upon the field of battle, upon the conditions set forth by his hand, in accordance with the invocation of deep magic. The reward shall be forfeit of all claim by Peter of Narnia to titles and honors bestowed upon him with his acceptance of the crown of High King and the position of Lord of Cair Paravel.


[ooc: I am still on vacation, so I may have to pick up tags tomorrow night when I get home. Also sincere apologies for dropping tags on Jadis's last post -- travel prep completely overwhelmed me, and I promise to make up for it.]

[Filtered AWAY from Severus Snape and the Narnian crew//Unbreakable]

If I have any allies in this place, I would speak with you at once.

Mind to keep your words private.

[/Filter]

[Private to Gabriel//Unbreakable]

Gabriel.

[/Private]

Make no mistake, I will not be toyed with. I will have my revenge.

The city is far too full of noise today. Silence yourselves.


[ooc: Fourth Wall is go! Say whatever you like, Jadis hates all of you anyway. Also, she's MAD AS HELL so beware. Placeholder for now, will grab tags when I return from a doctor's appointment.]

I have never heard such wailing and gnashing of teeth over the brief loss of a few simple luxuries. I wonder what you would all do if you found yourselves forever bereft of something of real value.

Private to Severus Snape//Unbreakable
At your leisure.

/Private

[ooc: Action for Snape, network for everyone else.

ETA: Action thread with Snape takes place AFTER all other threads please!]

( Private//Warded )

What a fascinating entrance into winter we have. Murders, curses, and sickness. I wonder what shall follow.

My dear children, I do hope you aren't feeling too lonely. Perhaps you should be under the guardianship of someone older. You do like hot chocolate, don't you? I know that Edmund has a fondness for it.

[ooc: For those keeping score, that's Reno, Artemis, and Eden to kick off the stoning. Info and sign-up post here.]

An amusing weekend, wasn't it? We should have more of these contests of skill, I find it intriguing to see which of our citizens are true warriors, and which are only playing at it.

Perhaps another time, I shall consider partaking.

Private to the Deities//Warded
I have completed my end of the bargain. Do keep yours.

/Private

[ooc: For anyone keeping score, the traitor executions are complete and can be seen here: Regulus Black, Youko Kurama, Thelma Bates, Lucy Saxon & the Master, Reeve Tuesti.]

( Private to Gabriel//Warded )

( Private to Mickey Knox//Warded )

( Private to Proto//Warded )

It would seem our citizens are fickle in their residency. Are there many new faces now?

I have need of an assistant, someone discreet and clever with these city machines. And who doesn't mind the cold, of course.

Dearest Edmund! Still no visit from you?

[ooc: Proto, can we do some assuming that Jadis has already had you collecting information for her on a certain group of city residents?]

[Voice Post]
This...this is far more fitting. Limited yet, but we shall appreciate what we have for now.

Gabriel, the tea was unexpectedly invigorating. We should do it again.

My dear Edmund, you continue to deny me? And knowing how few friends I have in this place. Surely you're curious, at the least. Bring your little sister along, I shall find a pet for her to play with.

City. Are all who dwell here without purpose, content to sit and wait until your release comes?


( [TL;DR OOC] )

My dear children, I'm devastated that we were not able to spend more time together on my arrival. Edmund, darling, bring your family to visit me, as you once promised you would. And your sweet friend the Telmarine king as well.

It would seem that those responsible for my summoning do not see fit to show themselves. Therefore, I shall require serv- assistants. A captain as well. You shall, of course, be richly rewarded for your service.

I also require someone to explain the use of this...object which enables communication. It confounds me. It is unfamiliar to me.

Gabriel. I shall attend you for tea, as agreed.

[ooc: In case I forget to tag them as such, all replies from Jadis are audio.]

[Accidental Voice Post]

Foreign magic... strange city... the spell was not in vain after all?

Ginarrbrik! Maugrim!

No.. no my servants are dead now... And my wand, where is my wand?

[/Accidental Post]


[After a long pause, the following is spoken loudly in a commanding tone]

COME FORTH NOW, AND LOOK UPON YOUR QUEEN. YOU HAVE CALLED, AND I HAVE COME.

I require a chariot, and a guide. Why do I still wait?


[ooc: Have a Jadis, near the carousel. ETA: Off to sleep, will pick up tags when I return!]