Whimsy's log, Chapter 119

Thursday, August 24, 2994

Whimsy returns to her rooms early that morning and confronts a startled Elaine. Apparently Ishmael had dropped by the previous day and 'assassinated' the simulacrum Whimsy left in her place. The two chat a bit about his rudeness, and Whimsy provides Elaine with a magical corset which greatly enhances her strength, as well as protecting her from harm. Elaine seems dubious but accepts the garment, nonetheless.

Using her magic mirror, Whimsy looks in on Jack, only to see him rapidly fleeing through Shadow. She checks on Fiona and finds her doing the same. Somewhat concerned about this, she queries Elaine further about what had transpired in her absence. Whimsy also learns that there had been some trouble, and that several family members were currently in the infirmary, and so she goes there to learn what had happened.

Many of the family are there, gathered around the sleeping forms of Laughter and Foster. Ariana is kind enough to fill Whimsy in on what had transpired. She attempts to lay blame with Jack, which Whimsy finds rather ludicrous. Not his style at all. She also explains to Whimsy about how Jack must be invited into Amber, and how only the person who invited him can uninvite him.

Ishmael comes along, dragging his sword alongside him, and so Whimsy becomes invisible and hides from him while he chats with Ariana. She goes to find Nicholas, but he is busy, so she goes to her room where she creates and dispatches another clockwork bird. This one carries no message, but its significance will be obvious to Jack. They need to talk.

At lunch, Whimsy encounters Ishmael and they have a long chat. Feeling a need to take some action, he persuades Whimsy that they should track down Jack and deal with him. For her own reasons, Whimsy feels it would be a good idea to stop him personally. The journey is terribly slow, however, as neither possesses Pattern, but eventually they encounter Teresa, who is surprised to find them, and amazed at what they are attempting. She reveals that Jack is on an intercept course to meet Fiona, possibly to pose as Brand and throw them off his trail. Whimsy Trumps Fiona and asks to help, leaving Teresa and Ishmael behind. Arriving on horseback, Whimsy finds herself in the middle of a Hellride. She uses her magic to summon protections, and uses Deirdre's girdle to take the guise of Teresa.

Friday, August 25, 2994

Hours later, they stop and Brand shows himself. Or rather, Jack in Brand's guise appears, only to be immediately captured in a magical field created by Teresa's use of the Spikard. Without bothering to explain herself, Whimsy immediately retracts her invitation, and then assumes her natural form. Jack and Whimsy banter for a bit before Teresa asks if she can send him back to Faerie. Before Jack leaves, Whimsy states that he is not to interpret the clockwork bird she recently sent as any sort of invitation.

Saturday, August 26, 2994

When Whimsy turns around, Fiona has Brand in her grasp and is psychically pummeling him. When he is unconscious, Benedict throws him over his shoulder, and Fiona uses her power to take them directly to the Great Hall of Castle Amber. The family is already gathered, and judgment is pronounced. What to say about his punishment, save that it is just and deserved.

Afterwards, Whimsy invites Ishmael, Ariana, and Mirelle out to drink. They go to an inn in Amber City and proceed to trade wicked stories and get terribly inebriated.

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Last modified on September 29, 1997 by Kris Fazzari.