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The Dormouse: It's my good luck charm. I wouldn't be without it.
Alice: I'll be needing it.
The Dormouse's hand goes to it possesively. Stayn looks in.
Knave of Hearts: There you are, Uum. The Queen's looking for you. (to the Dormouse) Get out.
The Dormouse doesn't move. He pushes her out forceably. In his eagerness to be alone with Alice, he doesn't know the door is left ajar. He turns to her with a sly lascivious smile.
Knave of Hearts (cont.): You are very beautiful.
Alice: I should be going...
She tries to move pass him, but he grabs her arm. She cries out from the pain of the wound. He pushes her against the wall, planting both hands on either side of her.
Knave of Hearts: If you are nice to me, I can make life very easy for you here.
Courtiers pass by the open door including Lady Long Ears. Seeing them, she hangs back, her long ears attuned to every whisper.
Alice: I can make my own way in the Queen's court, thank you.
Knave of Hearts: You are so very ... wonderfully large.
He leans in for a kiss. After seeing this, Lady Long Ears hurries off.
Alice: No!
She pushes past him and runs out.
