[ James doesn't know, of course, just how real this situation is to Deuce. If anything, Deuce's presence just makes it seem more fantastical. His appearance matches their setting perfectly, right down to the blue hair that matches his blue flamingo.
Does James really think the Queen of Hearts would kill them? Maybe, but he also sort of assumes maybe they'd just wake up if that was the case, the way Alice had eventually woken up right where she'd been left. A peaceful nap in the English countryside.
Although, admittedly, Deuce isn't the only one concerned, and the general vibes at the croquet field are fairly rancid. There's an air of fear, that the threat is not only real but something that has been witnessed before.
But, either way, he's still right. They have to play, and having Deuce freak out just means a bad show, and if a bad show means losing their head, then its in his best interest to calm this poor boy down. The Queen is starting to look antsy that it isn't her turn yet. ]
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Does James really think the Queen of Hearts would kill them? Maybe, but he also sort of assumes maybe they'd just wake up if that was the case, the way Alice had eventually woken up right where she'd been left. A peaceful nap in the English countryside.
Although, admittedly, Deuce isn't the only one concerned, and the general vibes at the croquet field are fairly rancid. There's an air of fear, that the threat is not only real but something that has been witnessed before.
But, either way, he's still right. They have to play, and having Deuce freak out just means a bad show, and if a bad show means losing their head, then its in his best interest to calm this poor boy down. The Queen is starting to look antsy that it isn't her turn yet. ]
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