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𝔒𝔫𝔠𝔢 𝔘𝔭𝔬𝔫 𝔐𝔬𝔡𝔰 ([personal profile] faentasy) wrote in [community profile] onceuponacomm2021-05-27 10:57 pm

Prologue

PROLOGUE


The clink of glasses, the clatter of utensils upon plates and the soft murmur of conversation flows smoothly in the warmly lit dining hall. It's a dinner party, a rather vivacious one at that, with the food flowing freely. Savory and sweet, regional specialties, refined and rustic, there's something for everyone. Omurice, chiffon cake, kimchi, sizzling porterhouse steaks—it might be more apt to call it a buffet than anything else.

Do buffets usually serve such a unique smorgasbord of food? And actually, weren't you doing something else? A free meal is usually a good thing but is anything truly free? Who are these people around you? And where exactly are you?

Whatever thoughts are racing through your mind, they're abruptly cut off by a note, high pitched G-sharp from a woodwind. All your senses return to you, though they won't tell you much. Maybe not all of them actually, if you're used to feats of heroic strength or manipulating reality or numerous other abilities. There is one clue at least, a heavy weighted paper beneath your plate, an embossed note rather than a list of courses.

"Enjoy yourselves. I'll come see you when you've had your fill. And don't try to dine and dash, huh? There's something I have—something I can do for you, after all. Besides, you've already agreed to the terms anyway!"
Welcome to your Fairy Tale.



gemuinemanagement: (you're so worth it)

[personal profile] gemuinemanagement 2021-05-30 12:04 am (UTC)(link)
[Waving a (large-printed) note until it's noticed.]

I'm prepared to say I didn't see Pericles kill a possum
Especially if it proves whether you're going to follow through on wishes or not
begrimed: (I'm colder than this home)

[personal profile] begrimed 2021-05-30 12:09 am (UTC)(link)
Oh, that has nothing to do with it. Killing only counts between you all, not animals. I won't kill him either, though.

[ He does seem to appreciate this though. ]
gemuinemanagement: (why don't you mind)

[personal profile] gemuinemanagement 2021-05-30 12:11 am (UTC)(link)
That's good at least
It wouldn't be fair to execute him for that


[That's what he was most worried about, given the punishment for not 'getting away with it'.]
begrimed: (to find them a fortune)

[personal profile] begrimed 2021-05-30 12:16 am (UTC)(link)
Right, right. Wouldn't want to break the rules or be unfair. [ You'd think this would be sarcastic but it's not. ]
hellochildren: (Don't you think it's quite fitting?)

[personal profile] hellochildren 2021-05-30 12:33 am (UTC)(link)
[Congratulations Suga, you are officially one of the ones he likes now.]