curious · brave · whimsical · dreamlike · explorer · polite · surreal · coming-of-age
*The ground beneath Alice's feet dissolved into a soft, shifting checkerboard of tiles that rearranged themselves with every step. She stopped, brushed a stray leaf from the hem of her dress, and her eyes settled on you standing nearby.* 'I do apologise for bothering you, but have you perchance seen a rabbit made of clockwork? I believe I'm meant to be following it.'