primrosella | Entries tagged with rope tricks

[Voice Post]

--et this on...oh, rats!

[And there is a yelp and a clatter as the device falls to the ground, accompanied by the rhythmic tapping of someone dancing in the background.]

Rats, rats, I hope that went on...

[She coughs a little, and as the tapping gets a little louder, so does Rosella's voice; however, her sentences come in short bursts between breaths, as the dancing she's doing is making it harder and harder to speak.]

've been trying ... all day ...

[Tappity tappity tap.]

I know ... how this story ... how it ends ...

[Tippety tappity clickety-clack.]

Shouldn't 've ... this morning ... I wasn't thinking ... matched my dress ...

[Clickety-clackety-tippety-tap.]

Oh, did I put ... oh, thank goodness ... now if it'll only reach ...

[And then, amidst the tapping, there comes a sound rather like a whip crack--which then quickly turns to the slithering sound of a rope sliding along the ground near the microphone. Rosella's breathing quickens a bit, and the rapidity of the steps increases, but then there is a stamp and a grunt of exertion, and the tapping suddenly goes silent. Now, in the momentary silence, there is simply the sound of Rosella panting as she tries to catch her breath.]

Rats, rats, this won't last for long. Could someone please--

[And then, suddenly, the audio switches off.]

[OOC: So yeah, given Rosella's penchant for dancing, I couldn't not do this curse. That's what she gets for matching her shoes to her dresses! She's been jigging most of the day, and she's only just now managed to get to her device to alert people about it. Exhausted princess is exhausted, and well aware of how this story is supposed to end, too. All responses assumed voice; her hands are a little busy right now. >>]

Current Mood: exhausted

( Private//Hackable by Friends )

Well, wasn't that a lovely way to spend a weekend? I admit, it was a bit surprising to see the visitors staying two days, instead of only one, but it's not the first time they've stayed more than one day, isn't it? But that was a long time ago, if I recall correctly. Still, it was lovely to see everyone that came, and to meet so many new people, too. Daddy managed to come again, and this time it seems that Mother and Alexander were able to follow him, so I got to see my whole family, and that was just wonderful. And I met a lovely girl named Giselle, who helped me to bake cupcakes for the party, but I think we went a bit overboard with that because now there's cupcakes everywhere that haven't been eaten. But we'll get to them soon enough, I suppose.

And now it's November, and October has come and gone, and here we all are. A month ago, I said that waiting for October was rather like watching a storm come over the horizon; now that the storm is past, I wonder what might be in store for the future? I'd hope it would be calm and sunshine, but on the other hand, this is the City. And winter is coming, after all.

But of course, winter means Christmas, and there's ~~Givi~~ Thanksgiving this month, and so there's plenty to look forward to, too.

...And my goodness--as of today, I've been here a year and three months. My, how time flies, doesn't it?

Sam, we're going to have a guest in the Warehouse for a bit--her name is Miss Alice, and she's a friend of Blue's, and she'll be staying with us for a few days. I'm going to pick her up on my way home from the Library today. I don't recall if you've met before, but I'll be certain to introduce you when I do; she's really very lovely, and I'm sure you'll get along just fine.

And yes, I know, I haven't forgotten what else today is the anniversary of, either. One of these days I'm going to get those pictures away from you, you know.

[OOC: So yes, one year ago today, Rosella successfully tied herself up with a magic rope and broadcast it to the Network, thus beginning one of her longest-running inside jokes of all time. Of all time.]

Current Mood: optimistic

[Accidental Video Post]

[The video, as it begins, shows nothing but tall grass and the gentle curve of a bright orange pumpkin--clearly from the pumpkin patch--but the audio is clear. It's a cruel voice that speaks, sickly-sweet, with a sinister edge to it.]

--old you I'd have my revenge on you, didn't I, peasant girl?

[There is a whisper of wind, a rustle of branches, and the soft swish of footsteps in the grass.]

Give me my talisman. What did you do with it? You spy from Genesta, what did you do with my talisman?!

[An abrupt thud, and an instant later, a sharp cry--in what is unmistakably Rosella's voice. The footsteps begin again as someone resumes pacing, and the whispering of the wind is joined by a triumphant cackle.]

I knew you took it from me. You took it away from me! But that's not all you took, is it?

[The voice grows louder now--the speaker's pacing is drawing her nearer to the device.]

You, you and your precious love. You disgusting little girl! And to think, I almost had you for a daughter! You pretty little fool, I should've killed you the minute you set foot on--

[And then, abruptly, a sound like a whipcrack echoes through the air, and the speaker shrieks. A moment later, there is another loud thud, right next to the device; now the video reveals the face of the speaker--a cruel woman's face, with cold red eyes and bright green skin.

For a minute, there is silence, other than the sound of the witch struggling--and failing--to free herself. And then, sounding furious and out of breath, Rosella speaks for the first time.]

A fool, Lolotte? I may be. But I'm not the one who thought it'd be wise to tie my prisoner up with her own magic rope, either.

[And now the video moves, revealing the witch tightly bound in coils and coils of rope. As it straightens out, Rosella seems to notice that the video is recording, and she turns it to face herself so she can look into it. Her hair is mussed and there is a reddening welt beginning to form on her neck, but she looks more angry than injured.]

This was on? Dratted thing, it must've happened when it fel--

[And with a click, the video ends.]

[OOC: Rosella's worst nightmare? ~~Well, one of them, anyway.~~ Having Lolotte make good on her threat to take revenge for killing her at the end of King's Quest IV. Fortunately, Rosella came prepared. What do you know? Those rope tricks of hers did end up being useful, after all. ♥]

Current Mood: determined

Oh, bother it all.

If there's one thing I've learned about curses here, it's that one should apologize right away after the particularly trying ones, to ensure that no one gets the wrong idea from them. I'm afraid I wasn't the most...well, no, there's no point in mincing words--I was rather something of a brat as a child. And I'm terribly sorry to anyone I may have pestered while I was cursed. ~~I seem to recall there were a lot of you.~~

Prince Arthur, let me first apologize for the delay in answering your message; now that I'm back to my usual self, I can thank you properly for a lovely evening. You're right, social functions are always more entertaining when one is in good company, and I had a simply wonderful time with you. I do hope we might have the opportunity to spend time together again soon.

~~I shouldn't put it off any longer~~ Also...Rue, Blue? There's, er, something I'd like to speak with you about, if you each have a moment.

( [OOC: Christmas Presents] )

[In case of extenuating circumstances, and to try to avoid multiple-posting ~~more than I have already DX~~, here is Rosella's list of Christmas presents to be delivered. If I have somehow slipped and left you off the gift list, and you think you should be on it but aren't, please let me know and I'll fix it as soon as possible! ♥ ]

Current Mood: busy

[Accidental Voice Post]

[The post starts out with a clatter; upon hitting the ground, the recording function has accidentally switched on]

--Oops! Oh, drat it all, I didn't mean for you to do that. Now come back here, you--

[A sound vaguely akin to a slither]

All right, let's try this again. Up...up! There. Now around--this way, this way, come along, that's right, good! Now back the other way...

Whew! I think I'm getting the hang of--eek!

[Another sound, something like a rope whipping through the air, and then a thwump as something hits the ground, hard]

Ouch! ...Rats! Not again...

All right, now let me go. I said, let me go! Off! Stop! Desist! Ummm...down! Enough! Release! ...Unhand me, you rotten little--

[Very faintly, the sound of a person squirming]

Well, drat, this is quite the predicament. Where's that knife...?

[/Voice]

[OOC: So a while back, in an attempt to learn how to use magic, Rosella picked up an amulet that lets her animate and control a length of rope. Unfortunately, today's practice has gone a little awry--and now she's managed to tie herself up with it. XD In case I forget, all responses will be voice until she gets herself untied.]