A newcomer approaches

[cleolinda]

So I woke this morning with great trepidation, because I knew it would be a momentous day, possibly including a great deal of family strife. Most of it coming from one person in particular--someone with a really, really bad temper. I mean... she's thrown things before. And she's been more volatile than ever recently. In the end, though, I was just going to have to bite the bullet and face the music and whatever else you want to throw in there, because there was no way around it:

"Hey guys," I said with forced casualness. "Can you move over a little?"

"EEEEEEEEEE," said Eowyn, who already could see what I was bringing over.

Anna, who was cleaning her pistol on the other end of The Shelf, looked up, and immediately the room went tense. I wasn't sure how she was going to take this, since, number one, the new arrival was not Captain Turner (who she had already approved), and second of all--you know how they say to be careful what you wish for, because you just might get it? Well, I was afraid Anna would not in actuality take all that well to a new alpha female joining the group.

Galadriel glides forward. "Welcome, fair stranger. I am the Lady of Lórien, the Golden Wood, and this is Arwen Undómiel, Queen of Gondor," she says, because she has manners.

The newcomer shakes Galadriel's hand and nods to Purple Arwen: "Elizabeth Swann."

"S'up."

Anna narrows her eyes. "You're not Captain Swann-Turner."

"No. But I will be."

"Oh... snap."

"I'll be Princess of Ithilien when Faramir gets here!" Eowyn blurts out.

"I am already a princess," says Anna loftily.

"Yeah, I heard. Princess of some gypsies or something?"

Anna--ANNA! PUT DOWN THE SWORD! Aw, shit, now Elizabeth's got hers out, this is not gonna end well--

They stare at each other for a few moments, swords drawn, and then suddenly, they--exchange them? Huh. They examine each other's weapon with great interest (Elizabeth gives Anna's a discreet swing; Anna rubs the hilt of Elizabeth's with the sleeve of her jacket), and then they switch back.

Everyone's quiet for a moment.

"I like your swash."

"Thanks. Nice boots."

"I HAVE A SWORD!"

No one really has the heart to remind her that it's Fugagorn's sword.

So... I think that went well, on the balance. Last I saw, Anna was showing Elizabeth around The Shelf, with Eowyn running along behind; I think she's going to take her out to the printer table for some fencing later. I really should look into getting them all some more doll weapons on eBay.


(More from the Secret Life of Dolls.)

Comments

[callmesyd.livejournal.com]

Don't tell Anna that I think Elizabeth Swann (Pirate King) would totally win, 'kay?

I don't want her to kill me in my sleep.

[cleolinda.livejournal.com]

Well, Anna does have a sword, a pistol and a dagger, whereas Elizabeth only has a sword. On the other hand, Elizabeth is five inches taller. It could be a pretty fair fight, I don't know.

[bethamabob.livejournal.com]

Happy birthday! Any wishes your fandom can grant you?

[cleolinda.livejournal.com]

Happy birthday's plenty. Thanks!

[numbedtoe.livejournal.com]

Happy Birthday!

[cleolinda.livejournal.com]

Thank you!

[padawansguide.livejournal.com]

Whee! Liz Swann doll! :-) Happy Birthday! I hope it was a good one, with low drama. :-)

[cleolinda.livejournal.com]

Reasonably so, yeah (thanks!)--OMG I HAVE TO TAKE PICTURES OF THE DOLL, they even have her little waistcoat lace up in the back! It's made like a real one, you know, how they would use a simpler fabric in the back where no one would see? Her little cuffs have string ties! IT'S SO AWESOME I CAN'T STAND IT.

[elisa0984.livejournal.com]

Aww, Eowyn.

And happy birthday.

[cleolinda.livejournal.com]

Thanks!

[cacopheny.livejournal.com]

That was really very awesome XD This has to be my favorite Life of Dolls piece ever. Just so you know.

[cleolinda.livejournal.com]

Hee, thanks.

[krzychk12.livejournal.com]

bwahahahaha, awesome. also, Happy Birthday. I hope it is what you want it to be, nothing more, nothing less :)

[cleolinda.livejournal.com]

It worked out okay (thanks!).

[divadeanna.livejournal.com]

Happy Birthday!

[cleolinda.livejournal.com]

Thanks!

[robinmc.livejournal.com]

I get the feeling that Anna and Elizabeth will circle each other warily for a little while, but then they will become best friends, and you will have no peace...ever.

I hope it's been a good day.

[more-dragoncelt.livejournal.com]

I agree with this statement. On both counts.

[editornia.livejournal.com]

Happy Birthday. I hope it goes (quietly) well for you. :)

[cleolinda.livejournal.com]

Thanks! I seem to have made it out alive. : )

[particle-person.livejournal.com]

Most of it coming from one person in particular--someone with a really, really bad temper.

You're talking about Anna, right? I SEE WHAT YOU DID THAR.

[cleolinda.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I thought some of y'all would enjoy that... : )

[quark101.livejournal.com]

Happy Birthday!

[cleolinda.livejournal.com]

Thanks!

[evilbearhunter.livejournal.com]

Happy birthday! I hope your shelf remains harmonious.

[cleolinda.livejournal.com]

Hee, thanks. They seem to be doing pretty well at the moment. I don't really anticipate any trouble until, you know, the fateful day that the Swan-Cullens might turn up.

[getawayx.livejournal.com]

Happy birthday! :D

[cleolinda.livejournal.com]

Thank you!

[kelcea.livejournal.com]

Happy birthday!

[cleolinda.livejournal.com]

Thanks!

[wolfsilveroak.livejournal.com]

ROTFLMAO

[stareyednight.livejournal.com]

Just wanted to say Happy Birthday!! Hope it's a good one and you spent it doing exactly what you wanted to.

PS: Am extremely jealous. My Barbies cannot compare to your collection. Also, mine won't talk to me. *pouts*

[cleolinda.livejournal.com]

Hee, thanks.

[manekikoneko.livejournal.com]

Hey, happy birthday before it's gone. I saw this site (http://www.angelfire.com/art/dollmemories/index.html) the other day, and I thought of you, actually. AND I actually doubt many other people have sent it to you. It has nothing to do with Twilight, for one.

[cleolinda.livejournal.com]

Hee, no one has, actually. Thanks!

It has nothing to do with Twilight, for one.

*snorfle*

[fallingmallorn.livejournal.com]

Is it wrong that I kind of want to loudly announce, "A CHALLENGER APPEARS!" regardless of who may or may not understand it?

Because if so, then I'm not sure I wanna be right. 'Cause Anna vs. (Pirate King) Liz may or may not be the Real Ultimate Showdown.

I'm just sayin'.

[cleolinda.livejournal.com]

You know, that was very nearly the title of the entry.

[wtfbrain.livejournal.com]

Happy birthday!

[cleolinda.livejournal.com]

Thank you!

[headphone.livejournal.com]

Happy Birthday!
I lurved the Elizabeth doll when I first saw her, but I think my very first Tonner purchase will be an Edward doll.

[cleolinda.livejournal.com]

Thanks!

See, this is why I'm panicking--I've got to make sure I get in on the Twilight doll thing before everyone snaps them up. I think these are going to be hard to get hold of, quite honestly. And even if they kind of freak me out--how can I not get them?

[cmdr-zoom.livejournal.com]

Happy Birthday to you and the dolls. :)

[cleolinda.livejournal.com]

Hee, thanks.

[leoprincess.livejournal.com]

Happy Birthday, Ms. Jones!

[cleolinda.livejournal.com]

Thank you!

[roseredhoofbeat.livejournal.com]

I demand to know what Fugagorn thinks of this development. =P

[cleolinda.livejournal.com]

Heh. Or Ellowyne, for that matter.

[elirrina.livejournal.com]

Eeeee! Nice.

Happy birthday!

For a second I thought Lyra was the newcomer, then Faramir. Elizabeth should have some good opinions.

[cleolinda.livejournal.com]

Hee, thanks. I have high hopes of getting a Lyra for Christmas, actually. : )