un: widow | text

[redhourglass]

( natasha ... doesn't usually do these sorts of things. she prefers to take in what everyone else shares via the device, put together her own conclusions, share them with a select group of people. that said — she's had a pretty unsettling encounter with a candelabra and it feels relevant to share, particularly given what others have shared about julien, the prince, their relationship, and the castle.

so, here goes. )

the inanimate object servants who move were turned that way by a 'guest' — a witch. the candelabra i talked to called it a blessing, but seemed to be doing so under duress. it happened close to ten years ago. my guess is whatever changed the prince, impacts the servants as well.

i'm wondering why julien doesn't seem to be caught up in that too. anything that would touch the whole castle should put him under the same spell, right?

( ok, admittedly ... magic isn't her forte. )

the candelabra seemed very concerned that julien think they were doing a good job. makes me think it's not just the bird-like servants who are frightened of him.

one more thing: the witch is a man. felt worth mentioning .. especially when you consider julien isn't impacted by the spell.

( it's definitely a logical leap to imply that julien is the witch, but in lieu of other options? why not? she's curious to hear what others might think. )

Comments

audio; un: a tentacute observation

[companionsgrasp]

There was the spell on Julien's room... and the rose that never faded... both were quite careful pieces of magic.

There's also the notes written to Julien before he fell for the prince, and the old tattered cloak indicting he wasn't always apart of this castle's fanciful roots, and the letters Julien wrote to beseech the prince to fulfill his part of the bargain and undo the curse.

[Just saying... it might kind of all add up. He'd not opposed to the idea that Julien is the witch.]

audio; un: widow

[redhourglass]

( interesting — she'd read what they'd shared with the group, but not put it together in that configuration... )

How old do you think the notes are? Could they be from before the castle was cursed?

audio;

[companionsgrasp]

I think they could be. They were well worn like they had been read over many, many times. The handwriting on them definitely matches the prince's calligraphy, too.

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[redhourglass]

You wouldn't happen to have copies, would you?

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[companionsgrasp]

Yeah, Caitlyn took pictures of them. She showed a few to the network, but if you want to see all of them I'd ask her about them. Or I can get them for you if you like.

[redhourglass]

I'll go look at the pictures again, see if there is anything else. I don't exactly have the same technology I'm used to here.

[companionsgrasp]

I, uh, I wouldn't know. I wouldn't have even had an instant camera like that much less anything like this device back where I'm from. [He would be lucky if he ever could get himself a pocket camera one day for his PI work.]

un: song | text;

[spoilers]

Are we sure he isn't caught up in it?

( She isn't exactly of a trusting nature herself, but she's played the villain a time or two and, personally, she doesn't like to stick around once she's settled her business. But then, maybe his business hasn't been settled. )

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[redhourglass]

no i'm not
i was hoping someone else might have other ideas on that front

( it's a good question — at the root of what she's trying to learn. but where is the evidence that julien is not with withc? )

[spoilers]

It does seem as if he's rather invested in the Prince upholding his bargain to break the curse. Possibly. ( She assumes that's how it works. Magic isn't exactly in her wheelhouse either. ) Maybe it frees him of something as well.

[redhourglass]

maybe

maybe i've been looking too closely at the magic
no one wants to believe the person they love can't change

( not that she has ... personal experience there. )

un: xunxian

[topoiran]

A blessing? It may have been referred to as a curse earlier...

Even so, there must have been a reason for it. Did the candelabra mention anything about... the 'bargain' that was mentioned before?

[redhourglass]

they said "blessing" but it didn't seem genuine
more like they were frightened to describe it any other way

no mention of a bargain
the candelabra used the word "gift"

[downswing]

If not for the servants and Wrath's findings, this would be justice.

[redhourglass]

you think so?

hard to see it that way if it really was julien
love makes it complicated

[downswing]

'Love.'

[redhourglass]

might not be what you and i call it
but that's what julien believes

[downswing]

Should love not raise men?

[redhourglass]

i'm not exactly the best person to ask

but i think it makes you better
julien has taken that to an extreme

[downswing]

Then, it is not love.

[redhourglass]

i agree
but he still believes it is
it's his mind we have to change, or the prince's - not mine

text | un: slothbaby

[cosplayqueen]

I'm not the best at mysteries, but is it too easy for Julien to be the one who did all of this? It feels too easy. Mysteries usually have the villain be some side character you talked to twice.

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[redhourglass]

it's not so far fetched
the host who's been giving us all this information? he'd have the opportunity to manipulate what we know and who we talk to

[cosplayqueen]

Super good point! We kind of have to take his word for it unless we can talk to some other people!

You really are good.

[redhourglass]

it's all practice

[cosplayqueen]

Does that mean I could be like you someday??????

precious

[redhourglass]

don’t you have something better to be when you grow up?

[cosplayqueen]

RUDE. I still love you. <3 But!! Seriously, to answer your question: I am a big Captain Marvel girlie, but there is room in my heart for all superhero ladies. I would love to be super clever like you someday.

And master your pose. Harder than it looks!

[redhourglass]

( she does not have this in her, omg )

don't tell yelena you said that
but yes, it is harder than it looks (and it's not a pose)

[cosplayqueen]

It'll be our easily searchable secret! But, thank you!! Validation!!!!! NO ONE GETS IT OK

The hair flip is where I go wrong. How do you keep it out of your face?? I've eaten so much hair in these attempts to look as cool as you. ;.;

[redhourglass]

keeping it short is easier
or braids, curls, something to give it more structure

( and that's on hair tips as a super spy, from natasha romanova )

[cosplayqueen]

oh! I did recently do a trim and some highlights. I found out Captain Marvel does these cute braids so we're onto something here.

thank you :))) this is why we love you!!!!!!!!!!!