Maddie Kauffman !
Absorbed into Darkness
Alice and M came down the twisted path , long time since they enriched each other ’ s company . The day was just beginning , as they passed through a forest of Tum-Tum trees .
“ So , Alice , what have I missed with you ?” M politely asked . Alice pondered over what was newsworthy enough to share with her friend .
“ Hm , well , Idid shun a bandersnatch away earlier . With the help from Absolem , of course .”
“ Absolem , did he detach from his hookah long enough to do so ? He ’ s grown quite attached to that thing if I do say so myself . I think it ’ s more than tobacco he ’ s smoking with that thing .” Alice stopped , and looked at M . She had to contain the laugh that was coming up her throat . “ Well um , M , he actually just used his smoke to clear me out …” She couldn ’ t contain herself anymore and busted out a giggle , then two , and soon she was completely engulfed into her own laughter . M soon joined her , for Alice ’ s laugh was like wild fire . Soon the fire died out , and they continued on with the subject .
“ Why did you need to shun the bandersnatch in the first place ?” M asked , sounding terribly concerned for his friend .
“ I determined he was sent by the White Queen for your hat ” She said , and before M could get anxious , she began to speak again . “ But don ’ t worry , your hat is safe .” M looked relieved . “ Where is it ?” He asked . “ Well , I couldn ’ t walk around with that sort of target on my back , so I gave it to the JubJub .” M looked at Alice as if he was trying to determine what she was thinking . He soon determined she had no rhyme or reason to giving it to the Jub .
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