Alissa in Wankerland 5

We reached the doors of the mansion shortly after we entered the main gates and Herald yelled out the word “HARPLEYEGA!” with vigor. A moment later the doors swung open and the Hatter stepped out solemnly to the porch where we stood in silence.

His dusty black hat with a pink ribbon covered almost half of his face, his head tilted down. He had his arms clasped and resting on his lower tummy. His suit was old but was a unique mix of black and aubergine. Herald walked up to him and sat looking up to him

“Hello old friend."

“It is a delight to see you once again Herald,” the hatter said. His voice was a little hoarse but kind. “Please, do come in” and he turned and led the way.

“He can be a little shy darling, don’t think much of it. He will loosen up in a bit,” Sweedledee whispered to me as we walked in.

Walking into the doors of the mansion, there were two staircases on the left and right side going up to meet in the middle. The walls wore an old mud yellow and green tone, and long