"Hmm." After making this thoughtful sound, Regina tapped Alice on the nose. "What if we eat, and then watch a movie on my laptop in my bed," she offered, reasoning that a change of scenery might be sufficient to take the edge off being cooped up.

"I know it's terrible being kept in when you want to be free." She stroked the girl's bed-mussed hair smooth, and then settled her more firmly to carry her downstairs. "I always hated it. Try to remember that if you do as your told, you'll be free again sooner."