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[madcuriosity]

Hello? Oh ah, I beg your pardon. [Alice has never made any sort of announcement before, she has only ever responded to them.]

That is, I was wondering if I could take some of your time, for just a moment. My name is Alice Liddell, how do you do? ... Ah yes, there is another Alice Liddell on the train, she's the older me... or well, I'm the younger her since she was on the train first. Mr. Stark said that might be confusing so you can also call me Minnie, if you like. He says it's the same name as a cute Mouse Queen but I suppose it could also be "Mini Alice" if you like.

But oh um, that isn't what I would like to ask... mostly because that isn't a question, the first thing I said.

The greenhouse, which is the actual garden rather than the garden car... do we take flowers from the planets we visit and put them in the greenhouse?

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[marriedanidiot]

Oh little one - there is no evil in tears. If you need to cry, cry! I'm so sorry none have told you this before. There was no need to let you suffer so.

[madcuriosity]

I don't- I don't think they meant to... perhaps they don't even know?

[That MUST be it. So many people had not a wit about time being off on his merry way while they fluttered about so.]

Perhaps we should tell them?

[marriedanidiot]

I had thought it was obvious... but perhaps not. I am sorry, my dear. I should have considered that folk did not realise!

Did you wish to?

[madcuriosity]

I-Imagine how many might be happy to know such a thing. There are s-so many who are still learning about the train as I am.

[marriedanidiot]

That is true, and speaks well of the kindness of your heart, little one. Perhaps you should announce it? It would bring joy to others, and I think, please you.

[madcuriosity]

The kindness of my heart? [She goes bright red.]

[marriedanidiot]

Even so! Oh my dear, how proud your parents must be of you, that in your distress, your first thought is for others.

[madcuriosity]

[Alice goes redder and redder.]

M-Miss Nerdanel you're giving me far too much credit.

[marriedanidiot]

I'm giving you exactly as much as you deserve, my dear.

[madcuriosity]

I... suppose I'm not used to it.

[marriedanidiot]

[ She smiles at her gently ]

Well, you are young, yet! Plenty of time to grow used to many things. But a kind heart should always be valued.